Dec. 24, 2025
FUTURETECH Featuring Gemini part of The Live Events Group - Gemini’s Golden Touch: Full-Service Production Powerhouse
Chris and Lacy dive into what makes Gemini a leader in live events production, from their full-service philosophy to their expansive tech inventory. Hear how Gemini serves everyone from stadium shows to private parties, with real-world stories and tips along the way.
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All right, friends, welcome back
to Geezers of Gear Future Tech.
2
00:00:23,520 --> 00:00:25,840
I'm Chris, and as always,
Lacey's here in the studio with
3
00:00:25,840 --> 00:00:27,920
me.
Lacey, how's your week been so
4
00:00:27,920 --> 00:00:31,320
far?
Oh man, Chris, it's been nuts.
5
00:00:31,800 --> 00:00:34,560
back-to-back calls and my inbox
looks like it exploded.
6
00:00:35,360 --> 00:00:37,440
But I'm excited to dig into
Gemini this week.
7
00:00:37,560 --> 00:00:39,760
I've been hearing their name
everywhere lately.
8
00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:43,120
Yeah, they're kind of like the
Swiss Army knife of production
9
00:00:43,120 --> 00:00:45,760
companies.
You know, their whole what's
10
00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:48,480
ours is yours thing.
It's not just a catch phrase,
11
00:00:48,760 --> 00:00:51,840
it's genuinely how they work.
If it's in their warehouse, you
12
00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:55,360
can use it.
Lighting, audio, video, rigging,
13
00:00:55,760 --> 00:00:58,640
the works.
It almost sounds too good to be
14
00:00:58,640 --> 00:00:59,440
true.
Honestly.
15
00:01:00,080 --> 00:01:02,720
I always had this picture in my
head of companies locking up the
16
00:01:02,720 --> 00:01:06,840
good gear but Gemini just throws
the doors open and the end to
17
00:01:06,840 --> 00:01:11,040
end stuff too.
Rentals, sales, repairs, even
18
00:01:11,040 --> 00:01:14,480
installs through ACD.
That's a big deal, especially
19
00:01:14,480 --> 00:01:17,200
for smaller outfits or schools
that can't afford to just keep
20
00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:21,080
gear lying around.
Absolutely, and it's not just
21
00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:23,680
about gear either.
With their full service model,
22
00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:26,840
they've got the expertise to
back it up whether you want to
23
00:01:26,840 --> 00:01:30,160
borrow it, buy it or bring your
own kit in for repairs.
24
00:01:30,560 --> 00:01:33,400
Their connections with top
manufacturers don't hurt either.
25
00:01:34,440 --> 00:01:37,280
It's funny, you know, the first
time I saw a tiny, kind of sad
26
00:01:37,280 --> 00:01:40,120
birthday gig just totally
transform was when a full
27
00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:42,120
service company like Gemini
showed up.
28
00:01:42,760 --> 00:01:45,800
They brought in real pro level
sound and some cool lights.
29
00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:48,760
The birthday kid felt like
Beyoncé for a night.
30
00:01:49,480 --> 00:01:52,000
That opened my eyes to what full
service really means.
31
00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:55,000
It's not just big stadiums.
It's like anyone who wants
32
00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:57,640
things done right.
And that's what sets Gemini
33
00:01:57,640 --> 00:01:58,280
apart.
Yeah.
34
00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,440
They're not gatekeeping the good
stuff.
35
00:02:00,800 --> 00:02:03,560
They make sure everyone, no
matter your budget, gets the
36
00:02:03,560 --> 00:02:06,880
chance at something golden.
It feels a bit like we're seeing
37
00:02:06,880 --> 00:02:08,400
a shift in the whole industry,
doesn't it?
38
00:02:08,880 --> 00:02:13,120
Full access, expert help and
just less of that old school you
39
00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:15,520
can't afford it so you can't
have it attitude.
40
00:02:16,440 --> 00:02:19,600
So let's get into the gear,
because Gemini's inventory is, I
41
00:02:19,600 --> 00:02:22,280
mean, I don't know another word.
It's enormous.
42
00:02:22,920 --> 00:02:25,080
Aren't they the biggest rental
house in Texas?
43
00:02:25,480 --> 00:02:28,960
That's what they claim, and
having seen their warehouse, I
44
00:02:28,960 --> 00:02:31,040
buy it.
There's this wall of moving
45
00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:35,360
heads, LED panels up to the
roof, audio consoles everywhere.
46
00:02:35,880 --> 00:02:38,440
It's honestly like a sweet shop
for production geeks.
47
00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:43,080
Lighting, sound, video rigging,
soft goods, you name it.
48
00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:45,000
If you need it for a show, it's
probably there.
49
00:02:45,480 --> 00:02:47,600
And it's not just for the big
festivals, right?
50
00:02:47,880 --> 00:02:51,280
Schools, business meetings,
heck, even churches can tap into
51
00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:54,360
that through Gemini.
Talk about empowering smaller
52
00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:56,080
productions.
Totally.
53
00:02:56,480 --> 00:02:58,600
Let me tell you I've been in a
real bind before.
54
00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:03,040
Last minute call rigging didn't
show, audio desk went down.
55
00:03:03,520 --> 00:03:06,840
I remember 1 show we were about
3 hours from doors stuck in
56
00:03:06,840 --> 00:03:09,200
Dallas.
Gemini sorted us out with a
57
00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:11,400
replacement and got it over
sharpish.
58
00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:14,760
That kind of in house repair and
stock really does save the day.
59
00:03:15,200 --> 00:03:18,040
It's something we've talked
about before, like in that RCI
60
00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:21,760
episode, all about how good tech
support can make or break a
61
00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:24,080
show.
Totally.
62
00:03:24,880 --> 00:03:26,760
And Chris, I got to ask, what do
you think?
63
00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:28,680
When do you rent and when do you
buy?
64
00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:31,520
It always seems complicated for
folks who don't live in
65
00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:35,040
production world.
Great question, it's honestly
66
00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:38,560
one of those it depends things.
If you need something for a one
67
00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:40,840
off or a short tour just rent
it.
68
00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:44,560
If you're running a venue and
need gear for every show buying
69
00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:47,600
might make sense.
But with how fast tech moves
70
00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:51,000
like all the cool stuff we saw
with elation and ETC lately,
71
00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:54,680
sometimes renting keeps you on
the edge tech wise without
72
00:03:54,680 --> 00:03:56,400
getting stuck with last year's
model.
73
00:03:57,480 --> 00:03:59,400
And it sounds like Gemini's not
pushy about it.
74
00:03:59,440 --> 00:04:02,640
Either borrow, buy, or just get
your stuff fixed.
75
00:04:02,960 --> 00:04:05,120
Lots of options, very customer
driven.
76
00:04:05,880 --> 00:04:07,840
By the way.
Did you see anything new or wild
77
00:04:07,840 --> 00:04:11,280
at their place?
Yeah, loads of LED panels and
78
00:04:11,280 --> 00:04:14,600
intelligent fixtures, and their
control gear is all the latest.
79
00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:17,079
Nothing gathering dust, let's
put it that way.
80
00:04:17,880 --> 00:04:20,079
I think the real trick is how
they keep up the flow.
81
00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:24,360
Gear in, gear out, repairs
happening all at once keeps
82
00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:27,600
everything show ready.
That seamlessness is what pros
83
00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:31,440
are looking for these days.
Less downtime, more show goes
84
00:04:31,440 --> 00:04:33,600
on.
Let's talk about what kinds of
85
00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:37,440
events Gemini actually does.
It's more than just concerts and
86
00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:40,320
festivals, right?
Oh, much more.
87
00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:42,040
They've got their hands in
everything.
88
00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:45,680
Houses of worship, sporting
events, universities, even
89
00:04:45,680 --> 00:04:48,880
private parties.
Basically, if it involves a
90
00:04:48,880 --> 00:04:51,840
crowd and a bit of spectacle,
Gemini's probably there
91
00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:54,160
somewhere in the back line.
It's wild.
92
00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:57,400
You'll see their gear in a tiny
church show on a Sunday, then at
93
00:04:57,400 --> 00:05:00,640
a stadium gig the next night.
That range is mental.
94
00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:05,080
Right, and it means those
smaller orgs, schools, places
95
00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:08,120
with tighter budgets, they still
get pro level results.
96
00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:11,720
Makes the experience bigger for
everyone, even if it's a tiny
97
00:05:11,720 --> 00:05:15,640
team or a massive crew.
And I've seen some memorable
98
00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:17,880
setups.
A university commencement that
99
00:05:17,880 --> 00:05:21,080
looked like a rock tour, A
corporate gala where no one
100
00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:22,640
expected a full blown light
show.
101
00:05:23,400 --> 00:05:27,040
Sometimes the impact is more
about the feel than the scale.
102
00:05:27,800 --> 00:05:31,040
Like seeing the joy on stage
when folks get to experience
103
00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:33,200
real production.
Just amazing.
104
00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:36,800
That's Gemini's magic for me.
We talk about versatility a lot
105
00:05:36,800 --> 00:05:40,160
on this podcast and Gemini
really lives that serves
106
00:05:40,160 --> 00:05:43,280
everyone from a bar mitzvah to a
pro sports arena, and the
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service never slips.
Spot on.
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I think it's a testament to why
their model works.
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They back up the impactful as
they put it, making sure those
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moments where the big or small
leave a mark.
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Makes you wonder what they'll do
next, doesn't it?
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No kidding.
And as always, thank you
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Delicate Productions for
supporting Geezers of Gear for
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helping keep these conversations
rolling.
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Chris, another great chat today.
Yeah, cheers, Laci folks out
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there, don't forget to check out
past episodes if you missed
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them.
We'll be back next week.
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Laci have a good one.
See you, Chris.
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Thanks everyone.
Catch you soon on Geezers of
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Gear Future Tech.
The
00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:23,120
All right, friends, welcome back
to Geezers of Gear Future Tech.
2
00:00:23,520 --> 00:00:25,840
I'm Chris, and as always,
Lacey's here in the studio with
3
00:00:25,840 --> 00:00:27,920
me.
Lacey, how's your week been so
4
00:00:27,920 --> 00:00:31,320
far?
Oh man, Chris, it's been nuts.
5
00:00:31,800 --> 00:00:34,560
back-to-back calls and my inbox
looks like it exploded.
6
00:00:35,360 --> 00:00:37,440
But I'm excited to dig into
Gemini this week.
7
00:00:37,560 --> 00:00:39,760
I've been hearing their name
everywhere lately.
8
00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:43,120
Yeah, they're kind of like the
Swiss Army knife of production
9
00:00:43,120 --> 00:00:45,760
companies.
You know, their whole what's
10
00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:48,480
ours is yours thing.
It's not just a catch phrase,
11
00:00:48,760 --> 00:00:51,840
it's genuinely how they work.
If it's in their warehouse, you
12
00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:55,360
can use it.
Lighting, audio, video, rigging,
13
00:00:55,760 --> 00:00:58,640
the works.
It almost sounds too good to be
14
00:00:58,640 --> 00:00:59,440
true.
Honestly.
15
00:01:00,080 --> 00:01:02,720
I always had this picture in my
head of companies locking up the
16
00:01:02,720 --> 00:01:06,840
good gear but Gemini just throws
the doors open and the end to
17
00:01:06,840 --> 00:01:11,040
end stuff too.
Rentals, sales, repairs, even
18
00:01:11,040 --> 00:01:14,480
installs through ACD.
That's a big deal, especially
19
00:01:14,480 --> 00:01:17,200
for smaller outfits or schools
that can't afford to just keep
20
00:01:17,200 --> 00:01:21,080
gear lying around.
Absolutely, and it's not just
21
00:01:21,080 --> 00:01:23,680
about gear either.
With their full service model,
22
00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:26,840
they've got the expertise to
back it up whether you want to
23
00:01:26,840 --> 00:01:30,160
borrow it, buy it or bring your
own kit in for repairs.
24
00:01:30,560 --> 00:01:33,400
Their connections with top
manufacturers don't hurt either.
25
00:01:34,440 --> 00:01:37,280
It's funny, you know, the first
time I saw a tiny, kind of sad
26
00:01:37,280 --> 00:01:40,120
birthday gig just totally
transform was when a full
27
00:01:40,120 --> 00:01:42,120
service company like Gemini
showed up.
28
00:01:42,760 --> 00:01:45,800
They brought in real pro level
sound and some cool lights.
29
00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:48,760
The birthday kid felt like
Beyoncé for a night.
30
00:01:49,480 --> 00:01:52,000
That opened my eyes to what full
service really means.
31
00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:55,000
It's not just big stadiums.
It's like anyone who wants
32
00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:57,640
things done right.
And that's what sets Gemini
33
00:01:57,640 --> 00:01:58,280
apart.
Yeah.
34
00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,440
They're not gatekeeping the good
stuff.
35
00:02:00,800 --> 00:02:03,560
They make sure everyone, no
matter your budget, gets the
36
00:02:03,560 --> 00:02:06,880
chance at something golden.
It feels a bit like we're seeing
37
00:02:06,880 --> 00:02:08,400
a shift in the whole industry,
doesn't it?
38
00:02:08,880 --> 00:02:13,120
Full access, expert help and
just less of that old school you
39
00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:15,520
can't afford it so you can't
have it attitude.
40
00:02:16,440 --> 00:02:19,600
So let's get into the gear,
because Gemini's inventory is, I
41
00:02:19,600 --> 00:02:22,280
mean, I don't know another word.
It's enormous.
42
00:02:22,920 --> 00:02:25,080
Aren't they the biggest rental
house in Texas?
43
00:02:25,480 --> 00:02:28,960
That's what they claim, and
having seen their warehouse, I
44
00:02:28,960 --> 00:02:31,040
buy it.
There's this wall of moving
45
00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:35,360
heads, LED panels up to the
roof, audio consoles everywhere.
46
00:02:35,880 --> 00:02:38,440
It's honestly like a sweet shop
for production geeks.
47
00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:43,080
Lighting, sound, video rigging,
soft goods, you name it.
48
00:02:43,320 --> 00:02:45,000
If you need it for a show, it's
probably there.
49
00:02:45,480 --> 00:02:47,600
And it's not just for the big
festivals, right?
50
00:02:47,880 --> 00:02:51,280
Schools, business meetings,
heck, even churches can tap into
51
00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:54,360
that through Gemini.
Talk about empowering smaller
52
00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:56,080
productions.
Totally.
53
00:02:56,480 --> 00:02:58,600
Let me tell you I've been in a
real bind before.
54
00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:03,040
Last minute call rigging didn't
show, audio desk went down.
55
00:03:03,520 --> 00:03:06,840
I remember 1 show we were about
3 hours from doors stuck in
56
00:03:06,840 --> 00:03:09,200
Dallas.
Gemini sorted us out with a
57
00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:11,400
replacement and got it over
sharpish.
58
00:03:11,920 --> 00:03:14,760
That kind of in house repair and
stock really does save the day.
59
00:03:15,200 --> 00:03:18,040
It's something we've talked
about before, like in that RCI
60
00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:21,760
episode, all about how good tech
support can make or break a
61
00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:24,080
show.
Totally.
62
00:03:24,880 --> 00:03:26,760
And Chris, I got to ask, what do
you think?
63
00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:28,680
When do you rent and when do you
buy?
64
00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:31,520
It always seems complicated for
folks who don't live in
65
00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:35,040
production world.
Great question, it's honestly
66
00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:38,560
one of those it depends things.
If you need something for a one
67
00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:40,840
off or a short tour just rent
it.
68
00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:44,560
If you're running a venue and
need gear for every show buying
69
00:03:44,560 --> 00:03:47,600
might make sense.
But with how fast tech moves
70
00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:51,000
like all the cool stuff we saw
with elation and ETC lately,
71
00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:54,680
sometimes renting keeps you on
the edge tech wise without
72
00:03:54,680 --> 00:03:56,400
getting stuck with last year's
model.
73
00:03:57,480 --> 00:03:59,400
And it sounds like Gemini's not
pushy about it.
74
00:03:59,440 --> 00:04:02,640
Either borrow, buy, or just get
your stuff fixed.
75
00:04:02,960 --> 00:04:05,120
Lots of options, very customer
driven.
76
00:04:05,880 --> 00:04:07,840
By the way.
Did you see anything new or wild
77
00:04:07,840 --> 00:04:11,280
at their place?
Yeah, loads of LED panels and
78
00:04:11,280 --> 00:04:14,600
intelligent fixtures, and their
control gear is all the latest.
79
00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:17,079
Nothing gathering dust, let's
put it that way.
80
00:04:17,880 --> 00:04:20,079
I think the real trick is how
they keep up the flow.
81
00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:24,360
Gear in, gear out, repairs
happening all at once keeps
82
00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:27,600
everything show ready.
That seamlessness is what pros
83
00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:31,440
are looking for these days.
Less downtime, more show goes
84
00:04:31,440 --> 00:04:33,600
on.
Let's talk about what kinds of
85
00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:37,440
events Gemini actually does.
It's more than just concerts and
86
00:04:37,440 --> 00:04:40,320
festivals, right?
Oh, much more.
87
00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:42,040
They've got their hands in
everything.
88
00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:45,680
Houses of worship, sporting
events, universities, even
89
00:04:45,680 --> 00:04:48,880
private parties.
Basically, if it involves a
90
00:04:48,880 --> 00:04:51,840
crowd and a bit of spectacle,
Gemini's probably there
91
00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:54,160
somewhere in the back line.
It's wild.
92
00:04:54,400 --> 00:04:57,400
You'll see their gear in a tiny
church show on a Sunday, then at
93
00:04:57,400 --> 00:05:00,640
a stadium gig the next night.
That range is mental.
94
00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:05,080
Right, and it means those
smaller orgs, schools, places
95
00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:08,120
with tighter budgets, they still
get pro level results.
96
00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:11,720
Makes the experience bigger for
everyone, even if it's a tiny
97
00:05:11,720 --> 00:05:15,640
team or a massive crew.
And I've seen some memorable
98
00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:17,880
setups.
A university commencement that
99
00:05:17,880 --> 00:05:21,080
looked like a rock tour, A
corporate gala where no one
100
00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:22,640
expected a full blown light
show.
101
00:05:23,400 --> 00:05:27,040
Sometimes the impact is more
about the feel than the scale.
102
00:05:27,800 --> 00:05:31,040
Like seeing the joy on stage
when folks get to experience
103
00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:33,200
real production.
Just amazing.
104
00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:36,800
That's Gemini's magic for me.
We talk about versatility a lot
105
00:05:36,800 --> 00:05:40,160
on this podcast and Gemini
really lives that serves
106
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everyone from a bar mitzvah to a
pro sports arena, and the
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service never slips.
Spot on.
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I think it's a testament to why
their model works.
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They back up the impactful as
they put it, making sure those
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moments where the big or small
leave a mark.
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Makes you wonder what they'll do
next, doesn't it?
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No kidding.
And as always, thank you
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Delicate Productions for
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helping keep these conversations
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Chris, another great chat today.
Yeah, cheers, Laci folks out
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there, don't forget to check out
past episodes if you missed
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them.
We'll be back next week.
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Laci have a good one.
See you, Chris.
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Thanks everyone.
Catch you soon on Geezers of
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