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Chris Lisle has over 32 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked in a variety of roles including Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer. Chris started Chris Lisle Lighting Design back in 1991. Chris is also the co-founder and Executive Director of the Touring Career Workshop, a non-profit that serves as “Human Resources for Touring Production Professionals” This episode is brought to you by Elation and Main Light

Scott De Vos has been in the industry for over 50 years, he is the owner of De Lux Productions and has produced events such as the Dove Awards, PGA, Luis Palau Outdoor events and other corporate events. Scott has been highly recommended to come on the Podcast by David Milly who was on the show recently. Scott worked for a regional sound company before the tours carried their own gear. Stage managed a showcase nightclub and worked with major artists. Worked for Obie’s Lighting and toured with Fleetwood Mac and his early years he spent as a production manager for a promoter (Barry Fey), before bands had production managers. Scott also Designed and installed the first roof at Red Rocks Amphitheater. This episode was brought to you by AVL Media Group and ROE Visual

Paul Vincent is the Founder (in 1978) of Vincent Lighting System’s Company, which sells and services theatre, television and architectural lighting and rigging systems, and related equipment. Vincent Lighting System’s also provides an extensive rental inventory, production and rigging services, and in stock theatrical supplies. Paul sold Vincent Lighting’s Company to Cleveland based Canterbury Capital in 2017, and retired from the business in 2019, after a successful transition to new leadership. Paul has presented numerous lighting, management and business workshops and seminars over the past forty-five years to students, end users, designers, architects, electrical engineers and electrical contractors. This episode is brought to you by Ultimate Support Systems and GearSource.

Dizzy Gosnell is the Vice President of Production for Bandit Lites, He has been a part of the Bandit family since 1993 but he first met Michael 40 years ago when Strickland was the production manager for Blackfoot and he was on the lighting crew with Meteorlites for Iron MaidenDizzy started in the lighting business in England in the late 1970’s touring with dozens of bands such as Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Paul Simon, and Frankie goes to Hollywood. Dizzy has an incredible portfolio online where you can see his drawings of some of the shows he toured with in the 80’s that had no 3D drawings or renderings done at all. Visit Dizzy's Webpage to take a look: https://sites.google.com/site/dizguys/home_1 We first had Dizzy on the Podcast back in Jan 2020, you can check out episode #71 This Episode is sponsored by Main Light and Elation

Ola Melzig began as a stagehand working on local shows in Stockholm 1989. Over the last 20 years he has gone on to produce high profile shows beginning with the massive Eurovision Song Contest, but also The Commonwealth Games, The Nobel Prize Awards and recently serving as Executive Producer of The American Song Contest as well. In February 2017, Ola was awarded Production Manager of the year at the annual TPI Awards in London. Ola is married to Joan Lyman, they have six grown up children and the family split their time between Stockholm, Sweden and Austin, Texas. This episode is brought to you by ROE Visual and AVL Media Group

Neel Vasavada is the founder and president of Overdrive Energy Solutions. Neel is a driving force in the movement to bring green technology to the events industry. His engineering background and experience with both sustainable energy and live entertainment business development has led him to found Overdrive Energy Solutions with his co-founder Jahn "BOXER" Hardison. In 2003 he founded Apex Speed Technology, a provider of control systems and engineering consulting for prototype, research & development and motorsports vehicle projects, Customers included early-stage Telsa, Zero Electric Motorcycles & The US Department of Energy. Neel has also led business development for capital equipment suppliers and tech companies in live events since 2012. He led eps america - one of North America’s fastest growing production equipment suppliers of the last decade. Overdrive has become a leader in sustainable energy for live events. In 2023 a partnership with sustainability non-profit Reverb.org resul

Michael Keeling is a Production Designer, Creative/Show Designer Director and as it says on his website, Veteran (he said it not us!) as Creative and Producer for ​Live Concert, Festivals, Content, Artist-Production, Media Campaigns and Creative Productions. Michael has worked with incredible artists including Lenny Kravitz, Coldplay, Justin Timberlake, Aerosmith, No Doubt, Incubus, Genesis, Pink Floyd and Frank Zappa to name but a few. Michaelis is the CEO of Project X, he started Project X nearly 30 years ago, you can visit www.projectxcollective.live and check out all the incredible achievements Michael has accomplished from Concert Tours, commercial & television productions to Lighting Design/Direction for Super Bowl Spots for Nike “Fast Is Faster, Samsung " Milk" , Sonos, Jambox and others. Michael has many Industry Accolades including MTV2 -VMA Award- The Bravery “Honest Mistake” Best Music Video-winner and MTV-VMA Award- Lenny Kravitz “Are You Gonna Go My Way” Best MV-Male Artist-winne

Phay Mac Mahon started his career in production management in 1976 with Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats. Since then he has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Pink, Shakira, George Michael, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Nicki Minaj, Ricky Martin and Garth Brooks. Phay has also provided Production Management for corporate clients such as Volvo Ocean Race, Orange Arrows Formula One, Gulf Air Formula One, Guinness and South African Breweries Phay has just returned from Japan with the Red Hot Chili Peppers who he is now touring North America with. This episode is sponsored by AVL Media Group and ROE Visual. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Joe started back in the 80’s on the rental and production side of Century Music Systems Inc and worked as a staff engineer prepping tours, repairing equipment, training new road staff, and then engineering shows for Showco. Some of the artists for Showco were Prince, Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, The Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney. For nearly 17 years Joe was the Senior National Account Executive and co-founder of the Audio Division at VER.  Joe is now the Managing Partner, the co-founder of SAV Entertainment. ​SAV Entertainment specialize in Audio, RF Coordination, Communications, System Design and Engineering, Box Rentals, and much more. This episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Mike “FINN” Finocchiaro is a twenty-five year veteran of the live entertainment industry. With roots as a touring lighting technician and a successful career in event production, Mike has grown to be one of the most well respected production managers working today. Over two decades spent touring the world Mike honed his skills as a master of organization while overcoming some of the most technically challenging production designs, venues, and event logistics in the process. Mike developed a heightened sense of efficiency, reliability, and diplomacy as his production experience grew throughout the years. Now operating with a broadened scope - Mike leads a production team with the same ideals. Big Fin Productions is the byproduct of over twenty-five years of workflow development. Bringing countless productions to life as a production partner, Big Fin Productions delivers top-level shows on time and on budget. With a deep pool of resources and a passion for streamlined production, Big Fin Productions is the go-t

Robert (Bob) Harmon is one of the hands down NICEST guys in the industry. You know you've made a mark in this industry when Bob approaches you at a tradeshow and hands you a bag of Hawaiian coffee. Bob started his first business at 12 years old and founded Eggshell at 16.This year Eggshell Light Company will be celebrating 50 years. Eggshell Light Company has been a boutique production company handling the light and visual needs for all who graces their shores.They combine the sublime methods of lighting from the world theater with speed and efficiency of touring road shows. An award winning combination that ensures their clients get the quality of services they demand. From the smallest, most intimate wedding to a large-scale, televised concert, they are confident that they can give you the perfect experience. We have had the pleasure of having Bob on the Podcast two times already, first time back in November 2019, episode #58 then in November 2023, episode #206 and now, today, we can celebrate 50 year

⁠Claude Viens is a Product Specialist at Lighting at AVL Media Group  in Montreal, Canada. Claude is responsible for projects and support in North America. Claude spearheaded AVL’s continued growth in the professional lighting and visual effects marketplace. His 30+ years of experience spans a wide range of disciplines from Lighting, Live Events, Lighting Design, Stage Lighting, Lighting Control, Tour Management, Architectural Lighting, LED Lighting Systems and Event Planning. Claudes international experience as a lighting designer, programmer, and board operator in every type of production from music to dance to film is an incredible benefit to AVL Media Group’s customers as they look to the industry leading technology to help them wow their audiences. Claude has his own Podcast called BackStage Cowboys, he started it back in 2018.  He has also written two self-published books on weight loss and self achievement. This episode has been brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource.   --- Send in a

Jim Woodward is an award-winning designer whose expertise is 3D visualization, rendering, and modeling for a wide variety of industries including concert & theatrical events, film, television, corporate events, trade shows, museums, architectural firms, and retail. Jim has been incorporating CAD and 3D visualization into the entertainment workflow since 1986. He's produced corporate and concert events for widely recognized companies and entertainment artists for over 40 years.  Now Jim is the senior Entertainment Product Specialist at Vectorworks focused on  providing training and support for lighting design, production design, previsualization, rendering, and more.  This episode has been sponsored by RZI Lighting and AVL Media Group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Steve Warren was a Shareholder and Director of Avolites Ltd until to its recent sale to Robe. For over 35 years, Steve was the public face of the console and dimming manufacturer. He began his career designing electrical layouts for hospitals, police stations, and public buildings, before joining Avolites in 1984 and working his way up into a technical sales role. Then the opportunity came, in 1991, to purchase Avolites from the original owners, Steve bought the assets of the company and became the new Manager where he stayed until the recent sale.   Steve has done a lot of other interesting things along the way, and we can not wait to hear about what has been going on in Steve’s life and what he has in store for 2024 now that sale of Avolites has completed.  Episode 242 is sponsored by Elation and Mainlight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Michael has spent 30+ years in the entertainment industry. First as a freelancer, then in 2011, Michael joined forces with other designers to create Crossfade Design, LLC. During that time, he has created designs for small,medium and large-scale events worldwide. Michael is the President / Senior Designer at Crossfade Design and guides its overall business operations. This episode is brought to you by Roe Visual and Stratum Productions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

David has been in the industry more than 40 years. He was President at Morris | Light & Sound, Integration before SoloTech acquired Morris. David is now the President of Business Development for Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS).  Gateway Studios & Production Services offers turnkey production service solutions for the live music touring, motion picture/television and corporate event industries. Gateway Studios, scheduled to open this year, with more than 300,000 square feet, Gateway will be the largest and most technologically-advanced facility of its kind in the United States.  David is also a lover of animals and supports The St Thomas Humane Society. I am really looking forward to catching up. This episode is brought to you by Ultimate Support and GearSource.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Jeff Founded Special Event Services in 1986 with Jim Brammer in Brammer’s Winston-Salem garage. SES is an industry leader in audio, lighting, video, design, staging, and live event production for businesses, religious organizations, and major recording artists. Since 1987 Jeff has provided scenic, show and lighting design for SES clients worldwide. Jeff has also toured with many of these SES clients as their lighting director for over the past 30 plus years. This additionally includes being the lighting designer and director on several music videos and television broadcasts that SES provides production for. This episode is brought to you by AVL Media Group and RZI Lighting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

David sold his lighting business, TLS Inc to 4Wall back in 2012 and stayed on to work with the company for three years before taking a different approach to life. Now David is retired and manages some real estate and spends time renovating his current house with his wife DeAnn. They both did some community theater work and consulted on a few lighting projects.  David and DeAnn bought boats and traveled a lot which is fantastic BUT David’s main source of income these days is winning $ from buddies at golf. This episode is proudly sponsored by Elation Lighting and Mainlight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Glenn Roggeman is the CEO of The AED Group. He founded AED in Belgium in 1985 as a dry-hire rental company for lighting and sound equipment. Today, the AED group is a major player in the audio-visual market in Europe, employing more than 300 people in eight countries - Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and United Arab Emirates.  In 2013, Glenn acquired AED Studios and transformed it into the most eco-friendly entertainment complex, catering to film and TV productions, show rehearsals, and corporate events. He’s also founded an Audio brand, Lighting brand, Trussing, and so much more.  This episode is sponsored by Stratum Productions and Roe Visual. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

Talk about career spans - Dan Braun started his legendary career path more than 45 years ago. In fact this year will mark Dan’s 30th year working with mega-act, Metallica where he remains their Show Director today - while delivering the best show he can to their massive audiences around the world. Longevity in this industry isn’t by accident, and Dan is no exception. This episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message