Episodes

EPISODE 370 Welcome to another episode of Geezers Of Gear! Today, we are sitting down with a show director, lighting designer, and visual experience architect who has spent over two decades defining the look of modern arena touring—Bryan Barancik. Bryan is the founder and creative force behind Luxious Creative. What sets his work apart is his background as a professionally and classically trained musician—a foundation that heavily drives his design philosophy. Rather than relying on rigid time...

FUTURETECH Featuring ETCEpisode 72 At the Henry Ford Academy’s Anderson Theater, a rigging system layered over equipment dating back to the 1930s was due for an update. We explore how ETC’s Prodigy Balance brings counterweight rigging within reach of students and staff, with floor-level loading, electronic locks, integrated safety features, and blue LED work lights. We also look at the installation, the system’s capacity and travel limits, and how the theater balances hands-on learning with s...

Chris Lose — international touring lighting director, programmer, and columnist behind Q3 Las Vegas. With a career running lights for Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, Nicki Minaj, and WWE, Chris bridges technical mastery on the console with a grounded, collaborative approach to live concert production. Welcome back to the show, Chris!

In this episode, Pauline Di S. joins us to share her transition from music tour management to becoming an accomplished, self-taught music and event photographer. She offers an honest look at the realities of touring, the resilience required to pivot careers, and the inspiration behind her COVID-era creative projects. Pauline also opens up about her recent exhibition celebrating diversity and femininity, sharing valuable insights on navigating the industry and championing women in live music.

FUTURETECH Featuring Pyrotecnico EPISODE 71 Pyrotecnico takes the San Francisco 49ers’ 80th anniversary to the waterfront with a 1,000-drone show over the bay. We explore how large drone fleets create animated 3D storytelling, the challenges of flying over open water, and how Pyrotecnico manages production from choreography and permits to piloting and teardown.

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - George Gruel | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI George Gruel is an entertainment industry veteran whose behind-the-scenes adventures span decades of rock ’n’ roll history. Over a multifaceted career, Gruel has worn nearly every hat imaginable: roadie, road manager, photographer, graphic designer, background singer, lecturer, mentor, and self-described procurer of contraband. His journey began in 1974 photographing the Bob Dylan and The Band tour for the boo...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Marshall Bissett | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Marshall Bissett was born in Perth, Scotland and studied English at St Andrews University where he did not play golf. He worked in the British repertory theatre system and in London’s West End as a production manager where he met Brian Croft and later Patrick Stansfield who lured him into concert touring. He did tours with The Stones, Elton John, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan in Europe. In 1983 he ...

In this episode, Jerry Lopez shares his incredible journey from managing bands at a young age to becoming a renowned live sound engineer. Discover how curiosity, courage, and mentorship shaped his career in the music industry. Jerry shares his journey from a young musician to a touring engineer, discussing the evolution of audio technology, the importance of community, and insights into the industry’s best practices, we explore the evolving landscape of live music, focusing on acoustics, industry challenges, and the future of artist careers.

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Steve Terry | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Steve Terry is currently the Director of Standards and Industry Relations at ETC. From 2001 to 2004 he was VP of Professional Services, and from 2004-2017, he was VP of Research & Development and led the team that is responsible for global development of new products. During that era, his group was responsible for the development of many new technologies, including the transition to LED light sources and ent...

Madi Adams shares her journey from early career in live entertainment to becoming a touring lighting designer, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. Madi shares her journey through the music industry, from pandemic challenges to touring with top artists, and her insights on industry diversity and mental health.

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Roy Bickel | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Roy was a circus rigger and performer prior to being hired as the head rigger for the first “Disney on Parade” show in 1969. He continued until 1974 when he left for Broadway to work for Pete Feller. After some time there, he went on to work the Rolling Stones tour in 1975. That marked the beginning of a long career as a “rock & roll” rigger. As the first head rigger on the Disney on Parade shows he trained peop...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Mark Fetto | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Mark Fetto started working as a lighting technician in the late 1970s, 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 ...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Nancy May | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Nancy May is a seasoned administrative project manager and production executive with more than three decades of experience overseeing large-scale live events, venue operations, and broadcast productions. Her career spans some of the most iconic venues and productions in the United States, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and Dick Clark Productions, as well as international spor...

FUTURETECH Featuring ETC EPISODE 70 ETC’s Hog OS v5.3 adds a graphical framing shutter tool, touch-based window resizing, six-part screen layouts, more U Keys, and recording and masking updates. We also cover OSC over local WiFi on new consoles, support for two Tour Wing playback wings, and what ETC says about performance, stability, and future development.

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Bud Horowitz | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Born and raised in New York, Bud Horowitz fell in love with theatre while in high school. After graduating from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a BA in Theatre, Bud has spent the last 45 years lighting shows worldwide. He has spent a large part of that time touring internationally with musical artists, lighting shows in over 80 countries. Artists that he has toured with range from Devo and Joh...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Jay Robert (Bob) Harmon | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI It was 1974, when 16-year-old Jay Robert (Bob) Harmon was enjoying life in growing up in Kailua, Oahu, when, while showing old 16mm films at a pizza parlor, a customer asked if he had ever worked concert lighting before…without a pause, he immediately said, “Of Course!”…though he hadn’t…and booked his first job that very weekend. After lighting that first concert, for Brewer & Shipley of ʻOne Toke O...

Tal Kochav shares his journey from a young lighting designer to a major touring professional, emphasizing the importance of networking, innovation, and self-driven career development in the entertainment industry. In this episode, he shares his journey from a young LED tape enthusiast to a successful lighting designer and industry professional. He discusses the importance of hands-on learning, networking, and maintaining integrity in the music and live event industry. Tal shares his journey from a first-generation background to becoming a successful lighting designer and tour director. We discuss industry trends, the impact of AI, and the importance of networking and humility in building a sustainable career.

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Anne Militello | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Starting out as a teen as one the first girl roadies for small touring companies in the San Francisco Bay area in the late 1970’s, she learned the ropes from some of the best - climbing trusses and coiling cable on tours for artists like Santana and Eddie Money. When she hit her head on the glass ceiling on her way to being an LD, she started lighting bands in clubs right as the punk scene was exploding – a s...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Peter Morse | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI With a career that spans over 50 years, Emmy Winner Peter Morse has worked with some of the world’s best performers and their astonishing productions. He has collaborated with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbara Streisand, Prince, Usher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Sean Combs, Dolly Parton, Reba, John Denver, and many ...

Sophya Acosta shares her journey from Argentina to Barcelona, exploring her passion for light design across theater, architecture, and art. She discusses her experiences working with Cirque du Soleil during the pandemic, managing a studio, and her insights into the materiality of light and creative process. Sophya Acosta shares her inspiring journey through the world of lighting design, from her early inspirations to her recent work on the Paris Olympics. She discusses her innovative approach to sustainable lighting, her studio's evolution, and her advice for aspiring professionals.

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Chris Musgrave | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Chris Musgrave has spent more than thirty years within the global live event and entertainment industry — as a tour / production manager, producer, executive, and connector who moves as comfortably in the boardroom as he does on the show floor. He is the founder of MAD International (Musgrave Advanced Dynamics), an executive advisory practice serving manufacturers, production companies, venues, hospit...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Cosmo Wilson | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Cosmo is an industry-defining concert lighting designer and director widely considered a living legend in rock-and-roll production. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Cosmo has shaped the visual identity of stadium rock, blending a brilliant creative vision with a reputation as one of the most respected and beloved personalities in live music. After getting his start on touring road crews in 1986, ...

Geezers Of Gear Podcast: Legend Series - Robert Roth | Dining With Dinosaurs at LDI Robert A. Roth, Vice President of Live Events at 4Wall Entertainment and Founder of Eccentric Design, continues to shape live event production with the inventive streak that launched his career nearly six decades ago. A rare triple threat, Roth seamlessly bridges business, design, and technology to navigate complex productions from every angle, overseeing strategy for major stadium tours, broadcast productions, ...

FUTURETECH Featuring Pangolin and Artistry In Motion EPISODE 69 We break down Justin Perry's official appointment as President of both Pangolin Laser Systems and Artistry in Motion Group following their merger. Discover how this formal leadership shift unites the worlds of high-tech laser systems and live-event confetti without disrupting ongoing operations.