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Geezers of Gear
Geezers of Gear
Music Industry veteran talking about anything and everything with incredible people - behind the scenes creating live events, concert and entertainment. Over 300 episodes, with memorable conversations and stories from many pioneers of the event and concert touring world, including hot new up and comers. Geezers Of Gear is never boring, offering great surprises as well. Plus, check out the NEW "Leading Ladies" episodes - that celebrate the incredible women of the concert business, with host (and Geezers Of Gear Producer) Sarah Birnie and our fully Ai FutureTech podcast for industry releases.
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Geezers of Gear

Hosted by a music industry veteran, Geezers Of Gear explores everything behind the curtain of live events, concerts, and entertainment with the people who make it all happen. With more than 300 episodes, the show delivers memorable conversations and stories from legendary pioneers alongside today’s rising talent. Always engaging and full of surprises, Geezers Of Gear keeps listeners connected to the heart of the touring world. Don’t miss the NEW Leading Ladies episodes celebrating the remarkable women of the concert business, and FutureTech, the first fully AI-driven podcast spotlighting industry news, product launches, and innovations.

Geezers of Gear

Recent Episodes

Sept. 30, 2025

#326 - John Procaccini - The Evolution of Touring and Stage Management

John Procaccini is a veteran tour production manager and entertainment executive with over 45 years in the live events industry. Currently the Tour Production Manager for Peter Frampton, John has worked with legendary artists...
Sept. 29, 2025

FUTURETECH Featuring Elation - Soft Light, Classic Vibes with the FUZE WASH 500

Chris and Lacy dive into Paul 'Arlo' Guthrie's innovative use of Elation's FUZE WASH 500 on this year's biggest tours. They discuss how this fixture blurs the line between vintage charm and cutting-edge tech, transforming con...
Sept. 23, 2025

FUTURETECH Featuring ETC - Brighter Ideas in Architectural Lighting

Chris and Lacy discuss ETC's latest additions to their architectural lighting portfolio, three high-output display luminaires redefining how spaces are illuminated. They explore key features, new mounting and control options,...
Sept. 16, 2025

#325 - Ellen Lampert-Greaux - LEADING LADIES PODCAST

Ellen Lampert-Greaux is the creative director for Live Design and LDI, an annual conference and trade show for entertainment design and technology professionals. She was on the five-person team that founded LDI in 1988, and h...
Sept. 5, 2025

FutureTech Featuring Delicate Productions - Delicate Productions Past and Future

Chris and Lacy dive into the legacy and evolution of Delicate Productions—spotlighting its groundbreaking work, recent partnership with the Live Events network, and its ongoing influence on live event technology. Listen for b...
Sept. 2, 2025

#324 - Ritesh Patel - The Economics of Live Events

Ritesh Patel is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Ticket Fairy, an all-in-one ticketing and marketing platform helping events and venues grow revenue, cut risk, and fight scalping. He’s also the Founder of LOCUS, a destination dr...

About the Hosts

Marcel Fairbairn

Marcel is a lifelong music and live events industry veteran with more than three decades of experience spanning touring, production, and business leadership. As the founder and host of Geezers Of Gear, Marcel has created a platform that captures the stories, wisdom, and humor of the people who power concerts and live entertainment behind the scenes.

Since launching the podcast in 2018, Marcel has guided over 300 episodes featuring legendary pioneers, technical innovators, and rising talent shaping the future of the industry. Known for his candid style and genuine curiosity, he brings out the best in every guest, whether they are road-hardened veterans or new voices breaking through.

In addition to Geezers Of Gear, Marcel has expanded the brand to include Leading Ladies, and FutureTech, the first AI-driven podcast in the live events space. His mission across all platforms remains the same: to document the history, highlight the present, and inspire the future of the live events community.

Sarah Birnie

Sarah is the producer behind Geezers Of Gear and the host of Leading Ladies. With a background in touring and hospitality, Sarah brings a unique perspective to both the production and creative direction of the shows.

As producer, she has been instrumental in shaping Geezers Of Gear into one of the industry’s most respected podcasts, ensuring every episode delivers engaging conversations and meaningful stories from behind the scenes of live entertainment.

Through Leading Ladies, Sarah shines a spotlight on the incredible women driving innovation, leadership, and creativity across touring, production, and design. Her thoughtful approach and genuine curiosity create an inspiring space where experiences are shared, challenges are discussed, and the next generation is encouraged to take their place in the spotlight.

Reviews

Great content

"really enjoyed catching up with Marcel. During my interview, he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease—the time just flew by. Whether you’re a veteran in the industry, just starting out, or …"

Paul Streitz | Sept. 21, 2025

Love it

"Great stories , informative industry insight from giants of the business"

Sascha | Sept. 21, 2025

This was a blast

"Never would have guessed David Cassidy was one of Henry’s favorite bands. Loved hearing the story’s about some of the most epic shows of modern times. Lots of fun and very informative. Marcel an…"

BrandChise | Feb. 3, 2019

In an industry with so many creatives, the stories seem endless!

"Listening to stories from Dizzy, and Smoother, and John Wiseman, Mickey Curbishly, Jonathan Smeeton, Marc Brickman, and so on. The stories really drive this podcast and make it so that it's a must li…"

Jason D | Sept. 21, 2025

Great Show

"Fantastic , 5 Stars. Great guests , always interesting & at time hilarious stories of the guests life experiences in so many disciplines. The only podcast I actually listen to & go back and re-visit …"

Gil Hopkins | Sept. 21, 2025