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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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00:58:57

#155 - Geezers Of Gear Happy Hour 64

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2021/10/21

Another weeky entry in our Geezers Of Gear happy hour discussions. Week 64 included the usual discussions on covid challenges, gear shortages and tradeshows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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00:49:18

#154 - The Show Must Go On.... A discussion about...

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2021/10/18

LDI is an incredibly important show to ANYONE in the live events, lighting or entertainment technology business. I've been going to the show since 1989, and intend to continue going as long as I remain in the industry. It's an amazing networking show, and opportunity to meet, learn and interract / network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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#153 - Geezers Of Gear Happy Hour 63

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2021/10/14

Lots of folks working, but we still manage to get this group together each week for spirited discussions about the current events within our industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:05:53

#152 - Industry Happy Hour #62

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2021/10/07

Discussion centered on touring challenges, travel challenges, the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and shortages of gear and personnel. Pretty much "the usual". One step forward, and 2 back! But getting closer to this illusive "normal" I hear about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:13:43

#151 - Happy Hour #61 with the usual cast of maniacs

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2021/09/30

Of course, COVID is discussed. It's such an incredible roller coaster ride in our industry today. Tours start, then stop, shows cancel, people's lives are tossed around. We're definitely still deep in this challenge, although there are definitely pockets of success! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:26:42

#150 - Happy Hour 60

Geezers of Gear ·

2021/09/23

Our weekly discussions returned and have been a mixed bag of industry related discussions. Here, we get into upcoming tradeshows, how much work everyone has, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:24:49

#149 - Geezers Of Gear Happy Hour 59

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2021/09/16

Ahhhh the joy of connecting with industry individuals each and every week. Some great conversation this week around tradeshows, work, travel and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:32:21

#148 - The Return of our Weekly Happy Hour

Geezers of Gear ·

2021/09/10

For more than a year of the COVID pandemic, a group of "drop ins" carried a weekly discussion that was based on helping folks survive the mess, and sometimes (including this week) a little political as well. We decided to bring it back... and it was a BLAST! Listen here!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:11:09

#147 - Red Alert Restart 1 Year Anniversary.. Wow

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2021/09/07

I will always say that one of the most amazing things I was involved in organizing was this Red Alert Restart last year. The group who started it, and the ensuing MASSIVE number of volunteers - just incredible. Join us as we walk down memory lane with most of the follks who got this started. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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00:46:59

#146 - The Venue 11 with GearSource team on the...

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2021/08/12

When athletes are in the early stages of Free Agency, it is often called Crazy Season. Folks are signed quickly, while being persued by multiple teams for more than their ask. The current used equipment market is comparable. A few items are selling for double what they were in 2020, and there just isn't enough of so many things. The GearSource team have a unique perspective, given the company's clobal markets. You might pick up some important pointers on this one, wherever you are! --- Send in a

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00:47:33

#145 - The Venue 10... with The Covid Crew

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2021/08/05

Marcel, John Featherston, Eric Loader and John Wiseman discuss current events, a few closures and other antics. Brought to you by . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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00:37:11

#144 - The Venue 9 - Another livestream discussion

Geezers of Gear ·

2021/07/29

On episode 144, I am alone with my thoughts... discussing whatever comes to mind. #144 is brought to you by - the leading global gear marketplace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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00:50:34

#143 - The Venue 8 - New World Challenges.. Gear and...

Geezers of Gear ·

2021/07/21

We discuss some very important challenges that continue to plague our new reality. Shows and tours are pushing out quickly, and others are coming behind them - but at what point to supply chain issues halt our progress? Lets talk about it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:20:56

#142 - The Venue #7 - Choose Your Attitude.. Staying...

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2021/07/14

In 2020, I became friends with a young touring video tech named Nicholas Strand. Nick's brand, "Choose Your Attitude" inspired me enough to buy his tee shirts (I highly recommend them for FEEL GOOD wear) and to spend hours upon hours discussing his strategy, business direction, and even his personal and professional challenges. Nick is a unique and inspiring individual with an incredible story to share. When COVID hit, Nick was on tour with the Dave Matthews Band, and suddenly, he was back home,

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01:06:25

#141 - Behind The Scenes... Providing Help to Live...

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2021/07/06

On Episode 141 we talk with Behind The Scenes Executive Director, Lori Rubinstein, and Director Jim Digby to discuss the first organization to focus on the critical needs of folks in the Live Events industry. BTS has provided much needed grants to entertainment technology professionals in need for basic living, medical or even, sadly, funeral expenses. The Foundation further encourages the entertainment industry to create their own events and programs in support of charity. COVID has created so much

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00:55:07

#140 - The Venue #5 - The Team from Robe Backstage...

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2021/07/01

Board Members Craig Burross and Lori Cochenour of , along with foundation volunteer Bryan Matthews, will be at FOH to discuss and share the organization’s founding and their endeavor to help support lighting industry professionals faced with adverse life-changing circumstances. Established in 2020, Robe Backstage is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization created to a be a support system for lighting professionals facing financial challenges associated with serious injury, illness, or loss

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01:13:29

#139 - The Venue #4 - Is Your Business (and Personal...

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2021/06/23

John Wiseman and Marcel discuss some things that are very important to people and businesses in our industry as all times, but even moreso today, Post-Covid. Sadly, people are NOT prepared and as a result, we're seeing way too often that folks are relying on Go Fund Me or other forms of crowd support. It's sad, and we need to do better. Hopefully, this is a start to informing people to our shortcomings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:09:32

#138 - Gateway Studios and Production Services...

Geezers of Gear ·

2021/06/18

Join Marcel and the executive leadership team from Gateway who join the podcast to discuss the model, their foundation, the schedule for completion, and much more. A very exciting new business that will benefit the entire touring / live events business in N America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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00:48:17

#137 - The Venue #3... Random Chatter

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2021/06/16

Our new format is up and running... Please join us LIVE on the FOH or the LiveStream on either Youtube or Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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01:29:04

#136 - The Venue #2... Let's Talk About Gear!

Geezers of Gear ·

2021/06/10

The Venue is a Geezers of Gear weekly discussion / Happy Hour with a group of the industry's thought leaders. This week, the gang discusses a few new thoughts on opening, but also - we get into some discussion on gear, new releases, rental rates and other fun stuff. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message

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