A career roadie (B) sits down with creators, artists and other interesting people he has met along the way. (L) runs the socials.
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This week we sit down with Simon Le Bon, the iconic lead singer of Duran Duran. We congratulate him on receiving an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) and discuss his dedication to cause…
This week we sit down with author and painter Carol Dawson to discuss her true crime podcast, "The Unforgotten," co-hosted with Wes Ferguson. Carol talks to us about the haunting story of Shelley Wat…
In this episode, we sit down with Clayton Peters, brother and manager of comedian Russell Peters. Clayton discusses their working-class upbringing in Ontario, Canada and the early experiences that sh…
This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with front of house engineer, Brad Divens. Brad shares his journey from aspiring rock star to seasoned sound engineer, recounting stories from his time …
This week we sit down with Howie Abrams, a music executive turned author from New York City. Howie discusses his journey from working at major record labels to writing. He has now authored ten books,…
This week Bernie reconnects with his childhood friend, Jeff Capehart, an artist known for his unique one-line "squiggly" art. Jeff discusses his journey from Corsicana, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, the m…
In this week’s episode, I am back in the driver’s seat and interviewing my podcast partner Bernie Guerra about his recent work with Duran Duran and U2. Bernie shares behind-the-scenes details of the …
In this week’s episode, we sit down with veteran FOH engineer Karl “Snake” Newton. Snake discusses his background as a bassist turned sound engineer, as well as his use of innovative technologies lik…
In this week’s episode we are joined by UK-based Systems Engineer, Wayne Hall. Wayne's impressive portfolio includes working with Lady Gaga, Roger Waters, and Duran Duran. He tells us how he got into…
In this week’s episode, we chat with a true innovator of visual art in entertainment, Gary Oldknow. Gary takes us through his eclectic career from conducting autopsies to pioneering projection mappin…
On the show this week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with Allison David, a Dallas-based food and product photographer. Allison discusses her journey into photography, the technical aspects of her craft, a…
This week we sit down with writer, producer, director, and co-founder of Spectrograph Films, Timothy Stevens. Timothy discusses his new documentary “Dark Sanctuary, The Story of the Church.” We find …
This week we sit down with Nick DeLaCruz, a former touring audio engineer turned social media personality. Nick hosts “This Is DeLaCruz” a social media channel which shines a light on the hidden figu…
On the show this week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with the talented Mark Erelli, a singer/songwriter from Reading, MA. Mark discusses his background in evolutionary biology, his recent diagnosis of ret…
In this week’s episode, we chat with Joanne Croxford who has been a Tour Manager, Production Coordinator and Hospitality Director in the live music industry. Joanne discusses her journey from growing…
In this episode we chat with Wendi Ramirez, a renowned tattoo artist and entrepreneur from Austin, Texas. Wendi is the owner of Dovetail Tattoo (both locations!) and has over 30 years of experience. …
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Nate Peck, a 22-year-old who is currently making waves as the fill-in frontman for Firehouse. Nate is a self-taught vocalist who was influenced by classic roc…
On the show this week we are joined by a true legend in the live music industry, Jake Berry. Jake discusses his journey from a small village in Devon, England, to becoming the production manager for …
This week’s episode marks the beginning of our fourth season and to set it off right, we sit down for a chat with Sebastian Clayton. Sebastian talks about his shift from being a bass player into a di…