Geezers of Gear Marcel Fairbairn

Joe started back in the 80’s on the rental and production side of Century Music Systems Inc and worked as a staff engineer prepping tours, repairing equipment, training new road staff, and then engineering shows for Showco. Some of the artists for Showco were Prince, Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, The Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney.



For nearly 17 years Joe was the Senior National Account Executive and co-founder of the Audio Division at VER. 



Joe is now the Managing Partner, the co-founder of SAV Entertainment. ​SAV Entertainment specialize in Audio, RF Coordination, Communications, System Design and Engineering, Box Rentals, and much more.



This episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource.


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Mike “FINN” Finocchiaro is a twenty-five year veteran of the live entertainment industry. With roots as a touring lighting technician and a successful career in event production, Mike has grown to be one of the most well respected production managers working today.

Over two decades spent touring the world Mike honed his skills as a master of organization while overcoming some of the most technically challenging production designs, venues, and event logistics in the process. Mike developed a heightened sense of efficiency, reliability, and diplomacy as his production experience grew throughout the years.

Now operating with a broadened scope - Mike leads a production team with the same ideals. Big Fin Productions is the byproduct of over twenty-five years of workflow development. Bringing countless productions to life as a production partner, Big Fin Productions delivers top-level shows on time and on budget.
With a deep pool of resources and a passion for streamlined production, Big Fin Productions is the go-to for successful production management.



This episode is brought to you by https://www.elationlighting.com/

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https://www.mainlight.com/





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Robert (Bob) Harmon is 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.

Bob started his first business at 12 years old and founded Eggshell at 16.This year Eggshell Light Company will be celebrating 50 years.

Eggshell Light Company has been a boutique production company handling the light and visual needs for all who graces their shores.They combine the sublime methods of lighting from the world theater with speed and efficiency of touring road shows. An award winning combination that ensures their clients get the quality of services they demand. From the smallest, most intimate wedding to a large-scale, televised concert, they are confident that they can give you the perfect experience.

We have had the pleasure of having Bob on the Podcast two times already, first time back in November 2019, episode #58 then in November 2023, episode #206 and now, today, we can celebrate 50 years of Egg Shell Light Company.




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⁠Claude Viens is a Product Specialist at Lighting at AVL Media Group  in Montreal, Canada. Claude is responsible for projects and support in North America. Claude spearheaded AVL’s continued growth in the professional lighting and visual effects marketplace.

His 30+ years of experience spans a wide range of disciplines from Lighting, Live Events, Lighting Design, Stage Lighting, Lighting Control, Tour Management, Architectural Lighting, LED Lighting Systems and Event Planning.



Claudes international experience as a lighting designer, programmer, and board operator in every type of production from music to dance to film is an incredible benefit to AVL Media Group’s customers as they look to the industry leading technology to help them wow their audiences.

Claude has his own Podcast called BackStage Cowboys, he started it back in 2018.  He has also written two self-published books on weight loss and self achievement.



This episode has been brought to you by ACT Entertainment and GearSource.  


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Jim Woodward is an award-winning designer whose expertise is 3D visualization, rendering, and modeling for a wide variety of industries including concert & theatrical events, film, television, corporate events, trade shows, museums, architectural firms, and retail. Jim has been incorporating CAD and 3D visualization into the entertainment workflow since 1986. He's produced corporate and concert events for widely recognized companies and entertainment artists for over 40 years. 



Now Jim is the senior Entertainment Product Specialist at Vectorworks focused on  providing training and support for lighting design, production design, previsualization, rendering, and more. 



This episode has been sponsored by RZI Lighting and AVL Media Group.


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Steve Warren was a Shareholder and Director of Avolites Ltd until to its recent sale to Robe. For over 35 years, Steve was the public face of the console and dimming manufacturer. He began his career designing electrical layouts for hospitals, police stations, and public buildings, before joining Avolites in 1984 and working his way up into a technical sales role. Then the opportunity came, in 1991, to purchase Avolites from the original owners, Steve bought the assets of the company and became the new Manager where he stayed until the recent sale.

 

Steve has done a lot of other interesting things along the way, and we can not wait to hear about what has been going on in Steve’s life and what he has in store for 2024 now that sale of Avolites has completed. 



Episode 242 is sponsored by Elation and Mainlight.


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