Geezers of Gear

Bob Schacherl answered a simple classified ad looking for someone with photo and video experience. His degree in film and photography provided at least that, but his carpentry skills sealed the deal on his new $3 per hour career. Quite a career it spawned, at the helm of High End Systems, VL and most recently, Robe in N America. Bob is just a humble guy who is looking forward to his time on his ra...

There are wireless companies, and there is Lectrosonics... In a league of their own. We learned more about wireless than we'd ever known, that's for sure! These guys are the real deal, and 100% MADE IN USA!!  Sponsored by ACT Lighting and their new Ayrton Perseo IP65 fixture.

An audio guy his whole life, Ken Berger is truly one of the most knowledgeable guys out there as it relates to audio reproduction, speaker technology, etc. Hear from Ken his thoughts on speaker tech and line arrays and where he's left his mark on the business. Brought to you by our friends at ACT Lighting.

ACT Lighting are a sponsor and huge supporter of the Geezers Podcast, so we're happy to have a conversation with Aaron Hubbard and learn a bit more about their offerings. Obviously, this episode is sponsored by our friends at ACT!

Grif Palmer has been a stable in the lighting and video space for 30+ years. His career has taken him through the very best nightclub designs and installs in the 80s, thru to the top of High End Systems and several video brands as well - to his current role at the head of sales for UK brand, Disguise (formerly d3).

Pioneer DJ is at Infocomm showing some pretty slick new technology. Join us and hear their team discussing Show Kontrol and more. Really worth the listen!!

Cuono (Con) Biviano began like many, as a pro DJ, then catering to those DJ's filling their rental and eventually purchase needs. Today, he's one of the largest distributors of pro Lighting and Video products to Australia and New Zealand, while also owning a large and successful LED Screen manufacturing plant, and brand - Infiniled (among others). Con is a really bright business man with some grea...

D&B are truly one of the leaders in todays touring and installation systems world. Their newest technology is on display here at the show for all to share, but hear about the company, their products and philosophies, etc - right here as the Geezers discuss sound with Frank "Live" here at Infocomm!

Here it is - our first of MANY podcasts recorded "Live" here in Orlando at Infocomm. I hope you enjoy them all - beginning with Powersoft's founder and still head of R&D, Claudio Lastrucci - discussing the many aspects of technology involved in their highend amplifier / dsp range.

Howard Ungerleider is in a very small group of guys who can say they've toured with one of the top acts in the world for 4.5 centuries! Did you know he started as a musician, then manager? Did you know Howard is American, but an "adopted Canadian"? So much was learned in a very fun and interesting conversation.  In addition, we heard from Chris Conti, Chief Innovations Officer at PRG / VER, discus...

Gregg Brunclik began his journey, like so many in our industry have... beginning as a musician, and eventually, being lured into the support side of the "business". He took a loan from his dad, and BUILT his first sound system using that same system to provide audio for Eddie Rabbit and so many others. Gregg believes in hard work paying off, team work, family, and all the right things - while grow...

Britannia Row is a sound company that began in 1975 and was originally owned by Pink Floyd. Bryan Grant and Robbie Williams took over ownership in 1984 with Mike Lowe taking over from Robbie in 1987. The company has recently been acquired by Clair Global.  Britannia Row Productions only does sound and they have done it REALLY well for almost 45 years. Their philosophy of training and mentoring gre...

Not many people get the (deserved) respect of legendary manager, Doc McGhee when it comes to music management. Doc has founded and helped to develop mega acts such as KISS, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and Skid Row, but also worked with Diana Ross and James Brown.  In this episode, Doc discusses the importance of his relationships with concert gear suppliers and personnel. Doc's approach to people has he...

Not many people get the (deserved) respect of legendary manager, Doc McGhee when it comes to music management. Doc has founded and helped to develop mega acts such as KISS, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi and Skid Row, but also worked with Diana Ross and James Brown. His diversity and honesty are among the things people will always mention about Doc, but certainly, his "get it done" attitude and relationshi...

Chas Herington began his career upon chance, working as an engineer in a recording studio, first recording voiceovers and eventually, recording tracks for performers including Elvis Costello and finally, Dire Straits. The latter created Chas's opportunity to begin another chapter of his career - this time in Lighting, where he would spend the next 40+ years lighting Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, Steve...

Today's episode #17, sponsored by ACT Lighting answers the question of "when will we see the Grand MA3 console", plus we get to learn about the career of David Haskell, a long time manager, production manager and FOH guy for many leading live acts including Alabama, Nantucket Band, Gretchen Wilson, Kenny Chesney and so many more. David is now President at Nashville based Morris Sound and Light.

Today, our great friend and industry leader, Eric Loader joins the Geezers as a Geezer himself! Reflecting on his 30+ years in the business - from the DJ booth, to retail and finally manufacturing / wholesale in the professional lighting business. But also discuss his triple bypass surgery this year after catching heart disease early enough to save himself. Another entertaining and uplifting chat...

Jeff Cranfill got his degree at North Carolina School of the Arts where he now mentors young lighting designers. He continues to own and manage a successful touring / rental company while continuing to pursue his passions for lighting design and music. You can see Jeff's work out on Hootie and the Blowfish, Joe Bonamassa and Zac Brown Band.

David Milly had a very successful run in the rock and roll and country touring business, but many won't realize he was actually schooled in business and began working for a pyro company. Since that time, David build a highly successful touring, rental and install business and then sold it prior to diving into the boating life. This is a great chat that covers everything from gear to finance and fu...

Marc Brickman is a director, producer, lighting designer and production designer. He is an Emmy nominee but of course, his visuals for Pink Floyd are probably his greatest calling card. He has designed massive stadium rigs, and a very artistic Neil Young show with ONLY Follow Spots. Marc cut his teeth with Bruce Springsteen so his career has been filled with only highlights.

Not many strike fear into competitors like John does! For 40 years, John has been a character to be reckoned with in rock n roll lighting and production. From rock tours with The Stones, The Who, Motley Crue and Poison to virtually every pop and country tour out there, plus awards shows and much more. He's lived through it all to share his stories with us today!

Geezers of Gear Episode 11 offers a conversation with a gentleman who's career spans 40 years of Rock and Roll - highlighting tours including Ozzy's Diary of a Madman, Dio from 1983 until the artist's death in 2010 (and still today via incredible hologram technology) and now more than a decade with Reo Speedwagon. Paul is currently designing incredible, state of the art hologram tours for two incr...

Today, on Episode 10 of Geezers of Gear the Geezers are joined by Don Chan, the company's partner operating GearSource Asia. Don has a lengthy experience with Video and Stage design and brings that knowledge to this weeks podcast. We discuss topics including Dynamic Staging, Asian shows compared to N America, a couple of tradeshows and some new technology. Please - Enjoy!

Very few people represent as much to an important segment of the market as Tim Brennan represents to the Las Vegas Lighting / Visual market. Working his way up thru the ranks from a very young age in his family's lighting business, Cinema Services, to one of the most recognized Sales Exec's in Lighting and Video today while working with PRG, Tim is nothing short of a character. Today, Tim talks ab...

Today, we talk with Robert "guitar" Mokry about the past, present and future of automated lighting. We cover a bit about control consoles, video and much more. Unfortunately, a technical glitch (Marcel hit the wrong button at a VERY wrong time) - we lost the first 20 minutes of our interview... so you miss the introductions and a lengthy discussion about his early days in the biz. Sorry!!