Gearsource Geezers Of Gear Podcast

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2 Entertainment Production Industry veterans talking about anything and everything related to pro-audio, lighting, staging and video gear. Plus the companies and people who work in this great industry.

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  • #274 - Ellen Lampert-Greaux

    06/11/2024 Duración: 01h36min

    Ellen Lampert-Gréaux works at Questex as Live Design/LDI Creative Director. Ellen started at LDI in 1988, the very first LDI was in Dallas, this will be her 37th year. Ellen is a writer, editor, conference organizer for Live Design/LDI she is from Philadelphia and went to college in Brooklyn. Ellen is the editor-in-chief of Harbour Magazine for Saint Barth and Saint Martin and Organizes The St Barth Film Festival “Cinéma Caraïbes” this year was the 27th edition of "Caribbean Cinema", from May 1 to 4, 2024 I have known Ellen for a very long time but this is the first time she has been on the show, I am looking forward to hearing her incredible story and introducing LDI 2024 This epsiode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and Main Light

  • #273 - Cosmo Wilson

    31/10/2024 Duración: 01h34min

    We are extremely lucky to have Cosmo (Charles) Wilson back on the Podcast. Cosmo is a concert lighting designer and director. He has been in the industry since the 80’s and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, he is a legend.Cosmo has worked with over 40 acts including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Foreigner, INXS, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Meat Loaf, Mötley Crüe, The Rolling Stones, Ronnie James Dio, David Lee Roth, Scorpions,[2] and Rod Stewart. He was a touring road crew member from 1986 before becoming a director and designer. Cosmo received a Parnelli Award for Lighting Director of the Year 2015, a Tour Link Top Dog Award for Lighting Director of the Year for AC/DC in 2016 and Aerosmith in 2017, and the "Live Production Summit Pinnacle Awards" for both Lighting Director of the Year and Lighting Designer of the Year in 2020 and again in 2023. We are so pleased Cosmo has found the time to come on the Podcast again, you can check out his previous shows at www.gee

  • #272 - Mark Fetto

    30/10/2024 Duración: 01h20min

    Mark Fetto started working as a lighting technician in the late 1970’s, working his way through the ranks at the Obie Company and Vari-Lite, he then became a lighting designer and senior programmer. In 1989 Mark opened Vari-Lite's satellite office in Las Vegas. He went on to become general manager of Vari-Lite's Dealer Network and later General Manager of North American Operations., Following a 16-year career at Vari-Lite, Mark joined Stage Rigging, Inc. as the National Sales Manager before moving to his position as Chief Operating Officer at Morpheus Lights for 14 years. Mark oversaw touring systems, new inventory, infrastructure, and operational strategies in both production and manufacturing.In 2019 Mark Joined OSA International as their Vice President, Lighting and he is now learning how to be a grandpa to 2- soon to be 4 grandkids. The priorities are shifting. Marks Motto in Life is “Do it now, because you can’t count on being here tomorrow” This episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and Ulti

  • #271 - Marc Brickman

    28/10/2024 Duración: 01h07min

    Marc's work as an artist, director, producer, and lighting designer has reached audiences of millions world-wide and includes spectacles for Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, The Barcelona and Nagano Olympics Ceremonies, Cirque du Soleil, Neil Young, Blue Man Group, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and hundreds of others. Now, with David Gilmour and other technical collaborations, Marc is pushing even further into bridging art and light including various new technologies. This episode is brought to you by Acme Lighting and PRG

  • #270 - James Ure

    16/10/2024 Duración: 01h59min

    James Ure is the Vice President of US Sales and Marketing at AVL Media GroupJames has been in the audio industry for over 35 years and his experience ranges from AV design and installation, live sound, rental, studio, broadcast and rehearsal. James was with Harman for 10 years and covered 18 countries on a regular basis through Europe and the Pacific rim and has been all the way around the world twice. James is known for the Road Trip with Jim Ure demo trips. Also dubbed the "Insanity Tour" where he made roughly 340 stops in 46 states in 130 days. This episode is brought to you by AVL Media Group and GearSource

  • #269 - Donny Lodico

    09/10/2024 Duración: 01h33min

    Donny LoDico is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of work experience in the field of lighting, video, and event management. He has a strong background in corporate events, lighting design, and video production. Currently, Donny is the Director of Lighting / Senior Account Executive at Video West Inc in the United States. An incredible moment was last year when Video West Inc and Lightswitch were honored to help deliver The Virgin Galactic event to the public via a livestreamDonny has toured with some of the biggest names in live entertainment, includingGeorge Strait, GooGoo Dolls, Rush, Peter Gabriel and many more. Donny leveraged this skill set to become an industry leader in creating unique live experience with his particular talent of protecting the creative vision, while still making sure a project is on time, and on budget. In Donny’s spare time he has a passion for motorsports including building his son's Kart racing team LNL Racing. This episode is brought to you by Elation and

  • #268 - Colleen Wittenberg - LEADING LADIES PODCAST

    04/10/2024 Duración: 02h10min

    Colleen Wittenberg is a Freelance multi-cam director, media server programmer and operator. Colleen has worked for some incredible artists such as ColpPlay, aerosmith, alanis morissette, U2, Lizzo to name but a few. And is currently on tour with Hozier. Colleen has not only had an incredible career so far in our industry but also started out in the cruise industry as the Entertainment Technical Manager, Senior  Lighting and Special Effects Technician. During the pandemic Colleen was one of the very few people able to leave the States and actually went to work for Universal in China Colleen is an incredible human, strong, passionate, loving and full of energy for life.  Please welcome Colleen, my second guest, my great friend to the Leading ladies Podcast, part of Geezers Of Gear. Leading Ladies is brought to you by Lightswitch

  • #267 - Howard Glickman

    02/10/2024 Duración: 02h14min

    Howard Glickman is the Associate Principal at Apeiro Design, With over 20 years at the firm, has been a team leader on a great variety of projects from large international projects in Asia and the Middle East to middle school auditoriums and city council chambers. Howards passion for live music and experience in concert production has been invaluable when designing Tribal Gaming entertainment facilities such as the Ya’amava Theater and Cache Creek Event Center. Howard brings his past experiences in almost all aspects of the theatre industry including technical, administration, education, construction, and equipment sales to bear on each project by looking at each venue as a whole and considering not only the audience experience but that of the staff, technicians, and educators who call these venues their home away from home. This episode is brought to you by AVL Media Group and a Special to our friends at The Event Safety Alliance (ESA)

  • #266 - Chris Conti

    27/09/2024 Duración: 02h05min

    Chris Conti is the Chief Innovation Officer at Production Resource Group. Chris joined PRG in 2004 where he has worked on multiple concert tours, TV shows, corporate events, trade shows, and special events. Some of the highlights have been Coldplay, Josh Groban, Fleetwood Mac, Guns & Roses, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones and Sir Elton John to name but a few. In 2007, he became the Product Manager for PRG's Proprietary Luminaires and the Series400 System. During his tenure as a Product Manager, Chris has been listed as an inventor on 15 U.S. patents (and counting) and has continued to provide technical assistance and support to multiple shows. In 2019, Chris became Chief Innovation Officer for PRG. As CIO, Chris leads PRGInnovation, which brings into a single organization all of PRG’s global talent focused on product development. Chris also continues to participate in some of PRG’s most ambitious productions.Chris was last on the podcast for Geezers Of Gear special edition at LDI back in 2021. P

  • #265 - David Wolstenholme

    25/09/2024 Duración: 02h09min

    David Wolstenholme is a control systems specialist from Kent, England. David has gained extensive experience touring large-scale musical theatre and ice shows, and has spent time at the National Theatre of Great Britain and Cirque Du Soleil. More recently, he has toured internationally with pop and rock artists in stadiums and arenas worldwide, working with ELO, Take That, Helene Fischer, and Pharrell Williams, among others. David specializes in lighting and show data integration and control systems, including lighting and video tracking systems for events of all sizes. Along with business partners Dom Smith and Paul Johnson, David established Show Binary Ltd. The company specializes in designing, consulting, and renting data control systems for live events, theatre, and film. This episode is brought to you by Elation and Main Light

  • #264 - David “Duck” Burns

    18/09/2024 Duración: 02h27min

    David “Duck” Burns is an Experienced Account Manager and Technical Director with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry. Skilled in Production Management, Stage Management, Lighting, Sound, Video, LED, and Rigging. From Opera to Country, Hip-Hop to Metal, Dance and Theatre,Television and Corporate Events, David has worked them all, he has loved living abroad and traveling the world over the last 40 years. The friends, knowledge, and business contacts he has gained are beyond measure. This Episode is brought to you AVL Media Group and ROE Visual

  • #263 - Jake Berry

    12/09/2024 Duración: 01h41min

    Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Jake Berry is a multiple award winning Production Director. Known throughout the industry as the go to guy for any successful tour, Jake is the founder and CEO of Jake Berry Productions, a leading tour production management company. Hailing from Devon, England, Jake comes from modest beginnings. Jake's career began as a drum and percussion technician, progressing through various international tours with groups such as The Rolling Stones, U2 and Metallica. We had the pleasure of Jake being on the Podcast back in August of 2021, check it out on www.geezersofgear.com This episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource

  • #262 - Craig Caserta

    11/09/2024 Duración: 01h35min

    Craig Caserta is the VP of Production Creative Technology Group. Originally From New York, Craig is no stranger to Event Lighting with over 20 Years of experience as a Lighting Designer and Programmer. Craig has worked for a diverse range of productions, including Concerts, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Touring, Television, Film, and DVD Shoots providing both Lighting Design and programming and is also at the forefront of the latest technologies, working with key manufacturers in developing and testing new products.Drawing on his years of experience Craig focuses on customer service and providing his clients with creative solutions. Craig was last on the Podcast back in March 2020 so please welcome Craig to the show again. This epsiode is brought to you by Main Light and Elation

  • #261 - Sebastien Boulanger

    04/09/2024 Duración: 01h51min

    Sebastien Boulanger is a 15 year veteran of the Live Events industry, having worked as a Technical Director for the likes of the Quebec Minister of Justice and Cirque de Soleil. Then starting his own events company, IC Events, and finally founding DVOX, a new tech business that brings fan experience to another level. This Epsiode is brought to you by AVL Media Group and ROE Visual

  • #260 - Lori Rubinstein

    28/08/2024 Duración: 01h36min

    Lori Rubinstein is the Executive Director of the Behind the Scenes Foundation, a 501C3 charity which provides Basic Needs grants to entertainment technology professionals who are seriously ill or injured and Counseling grants for therapy or addiction rehab. The BTS Mental Health Initiative provides tools and resources to support entertainment industry workers and promote mental health and wellness. Lori has been in the industry for over 45 years and was the Executive Director of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association for almost 30 years where she oversaw the creation and development of the ANSI-accredited TechnicalStandards Program and the Entertainment Technician Certification Program. Her experience in the industry also includes working as a lighting designer and stage manager for dance, symphony, theatre, and musicals, and for industry businesses including a lighting supply company, a theatre consultancy, and a manufacturer of entertainment products. This Episode is brought to you by Ultima

  • #258 - Ken Lennon

    21/08/2024 Duración: 02h25min

    Ken Lennon is the recently retired Executive Lighting Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering. His designs over the last 37 years have included such iconic attractions as Cars Land at Disney California’s Adventure, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland. Ken attended UCLA where he received both a BA and MFA in Theater. He started with the Walt Disney Company in 1987 at the newly created Disney Stores Design Team. Throughout his career, Ken has worked with several lighting manufacturers to develop products conducive to the changing entertainment and sustainability environments. In his spare time, Ken enjoys any kind of live entertainment, especially concerts and theater, and going out to new dining places. He also loves to speak to students about lighting and encouraging the next generation to see lighting as a beautiful art form. In his retirement, he hopes to travel and chase the things he loves all around the world. This episode is brought to you by

  • #259 - Claire Heat

    16/08/2024 Duración: 01h36min

    Claire Heat is a highly motivated individual with over 25 years experience in the industry, specializing in events and special projects for the music, television and film industries, she has huge amounts of energy, a strong work ethic, bags of enthusiasm, common sense and professionalism. Claire started working in the industry as stage crew whilst studying at university and has had different roles within that time from, event manager, backstage artist liaison, driven bands and sold merch all over UK, Europe and the US, tour management, Worked for BAFTA, production assistant, VIP manager and now, LED tech.Claire has worked with some of the biggest bands including Sir Elton John, Eric Clapton, ColdPlay, Maria Carey and Roger Waters to name but a few.

  • #257 - Joe Cole

    14/08/2024 Duración: 01h47min

    Joe Cole is the founder of R90 Lighting. R90 Lighting is first and foremost dedicated to design, their history is rooted in corporate event lighting and special event lighting design. They have over 20 years experience collectively in the event lighting sector. R90 Lighting also offers a comprehensive collection of state-of-the-art lighting, rigging, and video wall equipment for rent.Joe is a lighting designer, scenic designer, 3D drafting and pre-visualization, Programmer, Content creator and master electrician. This episode is brought to you by AVL Media Group and ROE Visual

  • #256 - Bryan Hartley

    07/08/2024 Duración: 01h43min

    Production and Lighting Designer Bryan Hartley has designed for a lot of metal bands in his long and storied career. Many people know Bryan as the past LD for KISS,,Megadeth, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, and many other names but He is perhaps best known for his longtime design work for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), for which he has won Parnelli Awards for Best Lighting Design, This year will be 26 years with TSO. Bryan has also worked multiple times with the iconic thrash metal band Megadeth during the past 35 years. Bryan has just got back from Europe Touring with Five Finger Death Punch so we are extremely pleased Bryan has time to chat with me on Geezers Of Gear now. This Episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource.

  • #261 - Sebastien Boulanger

    04/08/2024 Duración: 01h51min

    Sebastien Boulanger is a 15 year veteran of the Live Events industry, having worked as a Technical Director for the likes of the Quebec Minister of Justice and Cirque de Soleil. Then starting his own events company, IC Events, and finally founding DVOX, a new tech business that brings fan experience to another level. This episode is brought to you by AVL Media Group and ROE Visual

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