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A setlist is never just a list of songs. It is a strategic document that determines how an audience feels at every moment of a show, how an artist's n...
Why Production Analysis Matters for Your CareerWhen you're standing in a venue watching a flawless set, it's easy to forget the invisible work that ma...
When a band decides how to stage their next tour, the choices they make about setlists and production can ripple far beyond the final show. The lighti...
The crowd has filed out, the last monitor wedge is coiled, and the venue smells like spilled beer and spent pyrotechnics. For most production crews an...
The Problem: Tour Skills Are Invisible on a Standard Resume Most roadies can wire a 400-amp distro, troubleshoot a digital console in under two minute...
Every great show you've seen—the seamless lighting transitions, the perfectly timed set changes, the roar of the crowd that feels both spontaneous and...
Introduction: Beyond the Smoke and MirrorsFor over 15 years, I've lived in the nerve center of major concert tours, transitioning from an audio engine...
Every tour tells a story—but the story isn't just in the lyrics or the stage banter. It's in the order of the songs. A setlist that flows well can tur...