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Send us Fan Mail ✨ Help Support the Channel! ✨ Keep us bringing you behind-the-scenes stories from the unsung heroes of live music! Support This Is DeLaCruz on Patreon to get cool extras, early access to videos, and more: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz We’re back with another deep dive into the world of live audio for one of today’s biggest artists—Jelly Roll! One year after our first interv...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: Mastering Live Sound with Ken ‘Pooch’ Van Druten & Co-Host Burton Ishmael In the debut episode of Cruz on Crews , host Nick DeLaCruz and co-host Burton Ishmael sit down with legendary FOH engineer Ken ‘Pooch’ Van Druten to dive deep into the world of live sound. With a career spanning some of the biggest names in music—Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Iron Maiden...

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Send us Fan Mail ✨ Help Support the Channel! ✨ Want to help us keep shining a light on the unsung heroes of the music world? Consider supporting This Is DeLaCruz on Patreon! Get cool extras, early access to videos, and more: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz Ever wondered who’s behind the jaw-dropping lighting designs at Jelly Roll’s live shows? Meet Austin Strain, the Lighting Director respons...

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Send us Fan Mail Before we dive in, consider supporting this channel and getting access to cool extras, early content, and behind-the-scenes exclusives on our Patreon! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz. Your support helps us bring you more in-depth interviews like this one! In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we’re joined by Jeff Gilmer, the front-of-house (FOH) engineer respo...

Send us Fan Mail Please consider helping to support this channel, get cool extras and early access on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz  In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we sit down with Kyle Gerhart, the front-of-house (FOH) engineer responsible for the epic live sound of Creed. Kyle shares his journey into the world of audio engineering and what it takes to mix for one of rock&...

Send us Fan Mail Burton has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Madonna , Post Malone , NAS, HER, Lil Baby, G eazy, Bryson Tiller, PND and NBC's top shows , such as The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live . With decades of experience in live sound, touring, and broadcast audio, Burton brings unparalleled insights into the art and science of...

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Send us Fan Mail Consider supporting this channel to access exclusive content and early access to our Patreon: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we have an exclusive interview with Leo Pisaq, the front-of-house (FOH) engineer responsible for the captivating live sound of the band Lawrence. Leo shares his fascinating journey into audio engineering and the uniqu...

Send us Fan Mail Please consider helping to support this channel, get cool extras and early access on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz  In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we sit down with Bruce Reiter, the powerhouse front-of-house (FOH) engineer responsible for the crushing live sound of Five Finger Death Punch. Bruce takes us behind the scenes to share what it’s like mixing for...

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Send us Fan Mail Consider supporting this channel to get cool extras and early access on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we’re joined by Michael Keith Lewis, the front-of-house (FOH) engineer who crafts the live sound for singer-songwriter Mat Kearney. Michael shares his experiences in the world of audio engineering, offering insights into what...

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Send us Fan Mail Want early access to videos, exclusive content, and a chance to support the channel? Visit our Patreon at https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz to join the community! In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we sit down with Michael Miller, the drum tech for the legendary Alice Cooper. Michael takes us through the fascinating and often unseen world of drum teching for one of rock’s most...

Send us Fan Mail Want early access to videos, exclusive content, and a chance to support the channel? Visit our Patreon at https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz to join the community! In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we sit down with Michael Russo, the drum tech for the hard-hitting rock band Badflower. Michael gives us an inside look into his role maintaining and fine-tuning the gear that drives...

Send us Fan Mail Please consider helping to support this channel, get cool extras and early access on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we sit down with Blair Bondy, the talented monitor engineer responsible for ensuring Alice Cooper and his band hear everything perfectly on stage. Blair gives us a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to mana...

Send us Fan Mail Consider supporting this channel to get cool extras and early access on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/ThisIsDeLaCruz Today, we’re thrilled to have Ron Houvener, an experienced front-of-house (FOH) engineer, join us. Ron is responsible for delivering the legendary sound of Alice Cooper’s iconic live shows. He takes us behind the scenes, sharing his insights into the challenges a...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary Madonna In Rio concert, which drew an astonishing 1.6 million people! In this special edition, we're joined by Burton Ishmael, the mastermind audio engineer responsible for ensuring that every single attendee experienced flawless sound at this monumental event. Burton walks us through the unique technical chall...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we sit down with Steve Litscher, the talented front-of-house (FOH) engineer responsible for crafting the powerful live sound of Badflower. Steve shares his journey through the audio industry and what it takes to deliver a flawless sonic experience for one of rock’s most exciting bands. Discover the techniques Steve uses to mix Badflower’s high-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we sit down with two incredible lighting directors for Badflower—Noah White and Zangi. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the creative and technical aspects of Badflower’s live performances as Noah, on his first tour as the lighting director, discusses his experience stepping into the role, while Zangi, the original lighting designer, explains t...

Send us Fan Mail Today we sit down with Chris Rakestraw, the talented monitor engineer behind the legendary heavy metal sound of Megadeth. Chris takes us on a deep dive into his role managing stage sound for one of the biggest metal bands in the world. Learn about the intricacies of running monitors for a high-energy band like Megadeth, the challenges of mixing for iconic musicians, and the gear C...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an exclusive episode of This Is DeLaCruz as we sit down with Josh Mahan, the skilled audio engineer responsible for the intense and powerful live sound of metalcore giants I Prevail. Josh takes us through his journey in the world of live sound engineering, sharing how he became the front-of-house (FOH) engineer for one of the most exciting bands in the metalcore scene....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, we’re joined by Manu Jimenez, the talented audio engineer behind the dynamic live sound of SIR. Manu shares his journey in the audio industry, detailing how he became the front-of-house (FOH) engineer for this rising band, known for their unique sound and captivating performances. Learn about the techniques Manu uses to ensure SIR's live s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we dive deep into the world of drum teching with Able Vallejo, the talented drum tech responsible for maintaining the thunderous beats of the legendary metal band Pantera. Able shares his journey into the music industry, offering insights into what it takes to be the drum tech for one of metal's most iconic bands. Discover the techniques Able uses to ensure th...