I knew it was a good show five minutes into the first run-through. The LSMT cast was energetic and tight, and the show itself was amazing. Great. There were some alarming moments in the run-through; the cast threw themselves around, and there was a bit of singing while lying on the floor. Then there was the fan, a huge fan blowing into the cast while they were singing. This presented some issues to solve regarding radio mics. (more…)
I have just begun my newest tour with Mr Big who is comprised of Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, Paul Gilbert, and Pat Torpey. I have been mixing Mr Big since 2009 when they reunited and we’ve had quite the adventure in touring over the years. If you’ve read my previous blog about India and SE Asia...that was one of them. They are incredible musicians and a real pleasure to work with. (more…)
Welcome to the Cabaret – the space, the gear, and the mission!
So in sharp contrast to the New Line space, Stray Dog does it shows in a breathtakingly beautiful old church called Tower Grove Abbey. It’s gorgeous, and it makes for a really cool place to see theatre. Hearing it is another story! To say the acoustics in there are a bit weird would be an understatement, but we made it work, and we didn’t need anything fancy in the way of gear, either. (more…)