Kent Black
Production Manager
Forty years in the entertainment business. I have watched the industry change from starting out as a stagehand in the early 80's (making $4 an hour), to working on the road for 15 years to transiting into the corporate world the last 25 years from massive corporate shows, private parties in billionaire backyards, marketing. events in all sorts of weird places and even four weddings! All I wanted to do was work in rock n' roll when I started and look where I'm at now. But I still have my foot in the concert world by working for Live Nation off and on and having three casino clients I do outside concerts for in the summer season. What a strange and fun trip it has been.
Jan. 7, 2026
Memorable experiences with iconic artists with Kent Black
Episode 340 Our guest today is Kent Black, owner of Paso Productions and a production manager with over 40 years in live entertainment. Kent started as a stagehand in the early ’80s, spent years touring with major artists, and went on to produce everything from global corporate events and award shows to major concerts and festivals. He’s worked with artists like Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand, and Paul McCartney, collaborated with brands including Apple, Google, and Disney, and remains deeply i...
Guest: Kent Black