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
#340 - Kent Black - memorable experiences with iconic artists
Kent Black is the Owner of Paso Productions and a veteran Production Manager and Technical Director with over 40 years in live entertainment. He began his career as a stagehand in the early ’80s, spent 15 years touring with major artists, and in 2001 founded Paso Productions to focus on corporate events, concerts, festivals, award shows, private events, and live television.Kent has produced everything from global corporate events and auto shows to music festivals, iconic concerts, and even a few large-scale weddings. While deeply rooted in the corporate world, he continues to work in live music through Live Nation and seasonal outdoor concert series for casino clients.His client list includes Apple, Google, Sony PlayStation, Nike, Disney, BMW, and many more, with concert credits featuring Neil Diamond, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Green Day, and Yanni. Known for his strong technical background, trusted vendor relationships, and collaborative approach, Kent works closely with …
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