Cheerful Soundman Podcast

The Cheerful Soundman Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 66 episodes

A weekly show for event professionals to hear from other event professionals on the challenges and lessons of producing stellar events with a smile. Hosted by Eric Lenasbunt of Vivid Sky Productions. Geared toward event professionals, event technicians, and those aspiring to become Engineers or Techs in the Live Events industry.

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Episode 13 27.07.2021 3:58

Between our longer interview-style shows, we’re answering YOUR questions. Thank you to those who gave us some great ones to answer this week, and be sure follow Bunt Backline on Facebook or @TheCheerfulSoundman on Instagram to ask us your questions. Enjoy, and see you next week for another great episode. Show notes: Follow  @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram

Episode 12: Growing Your Business Well with James Tucker 13.07.2021 48:40

Today we get to talk to James Tucker of Neato Design about the adventures of producing live events for smaller churches and also some great ways to grow your production business well.  Show notes: Follow  @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Follow  @neato.design on Instagram

Mini Episode 11 29.06.2021 3:30

It's another mini-episode answering your questions about tech, live events, or pretty much anything else! Connect and ask your questions on our Instagram @TheCheerfulSoundman. Show notes: Follow  @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram

Ep. 10: Running Sound on Tour for Blink182 22.06.2021 33:13

Today we get to talk to Jason Decter, a veteran music mixer on tours and in-studio, who has worked with the likes of Weezer, Paramore, and Blink182. It was great to hear about working your way into a touring gig, as well as hear crazy stories about life on the road. Show notes: Follow  @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram

Ep. 9 Mini-Episode 15.06.2021 4:38

Today it’s another mini-episode answering your questions about tech, live events, or pretty much anything else! Connect and ask your questions on our Instagram @TheCheerfulSoundman. Show notes: Follow  @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram

Ep. 8 How Previs Benefits You, Your Team, and Your Clients 08.06.2021 43:55

Today we talk to Alan Bisson from FireDog Creative , all the way up in Canada. We cover the process and benefits of using Previs to make a win/win/win situation for you, your team, and your clients. Show notes: Follow  @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Follow  @firedogcreative on Instagram

Ep. 7 Mini-Episode 01.06.2021 5:26

Ep. 6 John Pop and Making Friends With Your Competition 25.05.2021 30:01

Today we talk to John Pop, owner of Vivid Sky Productions in Gainesville, Florida. We cover the adventure of buying a sound company at the beginning of a pandemic, and the unlikely friendship forged between competing businesses. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Follow @vividskypro on Instagram

Ep. 5 Mini-Episode 18.05.2021 4:21

Another great mini-episode answering your questions! Did Eric get an answer wrong? Let us know your thoughts over on Instagram! Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram

Ep. 4. Church Pandemic Production with Jared Godshalk 11.05.2021 34:55

Today we sit down and chat with the Technical Director for Greenhouse Church in Gainesville, Florida, Jared Godshalk, about managing sound in a church and taking on new challenges head-on. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Check out Greenhouse Church online.

Ep. 3 Mini-Episode 04.05.2021 4:34

It’s our first mini-episode! Between our longer interview-style shows, we’re going to be answering YOUR questions. Thank you to those who gave us some great ones to answer this week, and be sure follow Bunt Backline on Facebook or @TheCheerfulSoundman on Instagram to ask us your questions. Enjoy, and see you next week for another great episode. Show notes: Follow  @thecheerfulsoundman on Inst...

Ep 2. More Pandemic Production with Matthew Wardell 27.04.2021 44:25

Today we're talking to Matthew Wardell of the Reilly Arts Center, the Marion Theater, and the Ocala Symphony Orchestra. Topics include surviving a pandemic when you mostly work with live events, doubling down on events, and a significant chunk on the Ocala food scene. Enjoy. Show notes: Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Check out MatthewWardell.com

Ep. 1 : A New Hope? Pandemic Production with Keith Watson 13.04.2021 36:55

This isn't a reboot, folks. Maybe a return, or striking back? But unlike George Lucas, we're making our fourth episode our first one... again.  Today we're talking to Keith Watson of Keith Watson Events about how he got started and the challenges of running an event business during a pandemic.  Show notes:  Follow @thecheerfulsoundman on Instagram Follow @keithwatsonevents on Instag...

Episode 3 Theatre Sound featuring Audio Engineer Matthew Raudabaugh from Hamilton the Musical 29.09.2019 2:15:24

In this episode we have an epic conversation about the ins and outs of theatre sound with accomplished Audio Engineer Matthew Raudabaugh. Matthew has mixed Book of Mormon, Bring it On the Musical, and is currently the A2 for Hamilton the Musical in Chicago. We discuss everything from doing a show with Sinbad to how a musical is designed and teched. Buckle up for 2 hours of fun audio and production...

Episode 2-Preparing for the gig. 14.02.2019 1:05:18

In this episode the Cheerful Soundman, Eric Lenasbunt, and James Tucker of Neato Design discuss what it takes to become an event production professional. We also discuss internships, schooling, and preparation for a gig.  We chat about what to bring to the gig, how to act, and how to react to the ever-changing production environment.  BJ Courtney of the Juniverse Studio joins us and we t...

Episode 1 Origin Story 24.01.2019 1:09:43

In this inaugural episode the Cheerful Soundman, Eric Lenasbunt of Bunt Backline Event Services talks with Lighting Designer James Tucker of Neato Designs, Jason Fuller from Christ's Church in Jacksonville, FL and BJ Courtney of JUniverse Studios in Gainesville, FL.  We chat origin stories, general approach and philosophies of doing business in the production industry. We also discuss some go...