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Geezers of Gear

Marcel Fairbairn

Music Industry veteran talking about anything and everything with incredible people - behind the scenes creating live events, concert and entertainment. Over 300 episodes, with memorable conversations and stories from many pioneers of the event and concert touring world, including hot new up and comers. Geezers Of Gear is never boring, offering great surprises as well. Plus, check out the NEW "Leading Ladies" episodes - that celebrate the incredible women of the concert business, with host (and

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02:34:47

#215 - George Masek on 40 years in lighting, 35 years...

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2024/01/10

George's career began in 1982 with his own "side hussle" while still going to school in his new hometown of Dallas Texas. Eventually, through a lot of hard work and chance meetings, George was able to land a gig at his only target, Varilite. He managed to turn that into a highly successful 22 year run with many roles and accomplishments, before moving in 2012 to ACT where he became the lead guy for Claypaky. When Claypaky and ACT separated, George continued on with CP where he remains today! And of

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02:02:55

#214 - The Sponsors - talking about the industry -...

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2024/01/04

A pretty great collection of interviews beginning with Eric Loader from , then Daniel Anderson, , Ben Saltzman, , Brad Nelms, and finally, Rick McKinney from . Each of them shared their thoughts on the year that just was, and of course, 2024 as well. Some great business insights here. And of course, we're filled with gratitude for these companies, some of whom have sponsored the podcast since the very beginning. THANK YOU!!! --- Send in a voice message:

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01:37:08

#213 - John Wiseman year end chat on the biz, his...

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2024/01/03

John has built a career unlike many others in the lighting business. He's been at the top of his game, and the touring business for many many years, and continues to crush it today. It was a great chat with a few zingers! Brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:49:20

#212 - Rob Koenig - LD for Metallica, GnR, Lizzo and...

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2023/12/27

Rob Koenig is a lighting Designer, programmer and director, with over 25 years of experience. Having worked his way up through the clubs in FL in the early and mid 90’s, to arenas and stadiums today. Rob works with artists such as Metallica, Lizzo, Guns N Roses, Eric Church, Cardi B, Billy Idol, Carrie Underwood to name a few. Rob is currently residing in Los Angeles, expanding his career into broadcast TV on shows such as American Song Contest and Americas Got Talent All Stars. This episode is

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01:19:18

#211 - Chris McMeen from Christie Lites - LDI Post...

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2023/12/20

Chris has been around the industry in the Northeast USA for a long time now, and is one of the top lighting account exec's in the NY City area. He's worked tirelessly to build a great book of business and client list, and of course, knows where ALL the best sushi restaurants are hiding in the entire country! He was at LDI and shares a lot of those stories with us and much more. This episode is brought to you by , and . --- Send in a voice message:

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02:24:25

#210 - Martin Thomas - LD, Production Manager and...

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2023/12/13

Martin is one of those guys, you find him pretty easy to like, and super easy to talk to. This was a very enjoyable podcast to record, and hopefully, a pretty great listen as well! This episode is brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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00:55:55

#209 - Welcome "The Producer" - Sarah Birnie joins...

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2023/11/29

Geezers Of Gear is growing, and super excited to be adding a new team member in the role of Producer. And not just any old producer, but the one and only Sarah "Just Birnie" Birnie. With a history in both Formula One and Concert Touring, Sarah recently started her own social media influencer business from an island in Greece. Now, she's helping to share our guest's stories to the world as we grow Geezers Of Gear. This episode is brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message:

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01:22:22

#208 - Michael Springer

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2023/11/22

Michael is an Entertainment Specialist, Stage Manager, Stage Crew Member, Production Stage Manager, Production Manager, former Tour Manager and so much more. He has one of the most interesting backgrounds and stories we've heard! Be sure to check it out. Thank you to our sponsors, and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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02:07:14

#207 - Bob Dickinson, the OG of televised event lighting

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2023/11/05

Bob Dickinson is a television lighting designer. His career, spanning decades, has focussed on awards shows, music shows, game shows, talk shows, and special events, which make up his over 1500 on screen television credits. He's lit the Academy Awards for as long as I can remember, was the very first person to use moving lights on Television (Solid Gold in 1982 he says), and has created so many memorable Olympics openings and closings, Super Bowl halftime shows and much more. Brought to you by ,

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01:31:26

#206 - Bob Harmon from Eggshell Lighting

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2023/11/03

One of the hands down NICEST guys in the industry. You know you've made a mark in this industry when Bob approaches you at a tradeshow and hands you a bag of Hawaiian coffee. I am proud to say, I have been gifted numerous bags of coffee from Bob! He talks about the industry today, but also some great stories from the past, including how Eggshell Lighting got it's name! This episode is brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message:

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01:45:38

#205 - David Packouz - an International Arms Dealer...

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2023/10/25

Not many young men will lead a life of an international arms trader, have a hit movie made about them (War Dogs), close deals for as much as $300 million, then go on to start a successful audio brand, . David is an interesting guy and shares his story with us on Episode 205, brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:25:58

#204 - Lighting Designer Lee Rose

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2023/10/03

For over 50 years, Lee Rose has been designing lighting for television, film, music and theater. He began in theater in the late 60s, did his first rock and roll shows in the 70s, including Boston's first real tours, when he met his future business partner, Richard Ocean. He and Richard formed Ocean Rose & Associates in 1984 and ran that quite successfully until 1998, when Lee joined Design Partners. Lee went on to light a long list of successful TV shows, specials, music videos, movies and even,

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01:18:41

#203 - Luke Meek - Author, Production Manager & FOH...

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2023/08/23

Luke began touring as a FOH engineer in 2005 then later, a production manager as well. He began writing a blog for the live production industry in 2019 which you can find . He then wrote and self published a book for aspiring tour and production managers called . When he's not touring or writing, Luke is a private pilot. This episode is brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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#202 - Howie Zales... from Camera Man to Entrepreneur

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2023/08/22

Howie Zales is an Emmy Award winning Camera Operator who turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors including a crew and staffing company, an early live-streaming business and an educational business teaching people broadcast, camera operation and more. A great discussion on the technical side of camera operation, sports and virtual events. Brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message:

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01:50:19

#201 - "Red" Rod Gibson has had an amazing career in...

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2023/07/26

It's impossible to have survived the 80s, 90s and even into the 2000s in the Touring Lighting business, without coming through with some stories. A really fun discussion with Red spanning from the 80s to today. This episode is sponsored by , and of course . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:25:11

#200 - Patrick Whalen checks in from Backstage...

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2023/06/27

My dear friend Patrick Whalen shares some (horror) stories from the road, updates on drones and so much more. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did! Brought to you by and --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:24:05

#199 - Steve Lieberman fresh off the heels of EDC Vegas

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2023/05/24

Not many LD's get to write their ticket. Doing things exactly as they want, staying in their lane. Steve has done that... and for a long time! And, he's a nice guy. Enjoy! Brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:54:35

#198 - Marshall Bissett - founder of TMB (and so much...

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2023/05/23

An awesome guy, and with a ton of great stories to tell as well. Marshall saw the Beatles in 1963, did early gigs with The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Elton John and so many more. He founded TMB in the 80s, and ran it successfully until his departure in 2014. Of course Colin Waters continues to succeed with TMB today. This episode is brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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02:06:59

#197 - Han Henze discussed almost 50 years in the...

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2023/05/03

Han started his career like so many, a guitar player in a high school band until one day, someone actually said "you know, you're just not very good". That's all he needed, he decided to do lighting instead! Since that time, he's grown into a career that carried him from working as a lighting tech, programmer, director and LD. He's been employed, without a pause for the entire time! Han is just another one of those "great guys" who everyone loves. And... he races cars! This episode is brought to you

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00:40:10

#196 - Erik Eastland - President of All Access Staging

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2023/04/21

Erik has been in the business more than 40 years, starting with Edgar Winter in the 70s, and more recently - the incredible Super Bowl Halftime show. He's a great guy with incredible stories, and although he had to cut this short for a birthday celebration, it was an enjoyable discussion. This episode was brought to you by our friends at . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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