Geezers of Gear

Marcel Fairbairn
  • 4.1 (17)
  • Performing Arts
  • Updated Weekly

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 Geezers Of Gear Producer) Sarah Birnie and our fully Ai FutureTech podcast for industry releases.

  1. 5d ago

    Lighting the Legends with Robert A. Roth

    Robert A. Roth, Vice President of Live Events at 4Wall Entertainment and Founder of Eccentric Design, continues to shape live event production with the inventive streak that launched his career nearly six decades ago. A rare triple threat, Roth seamlessly bridges business, design, and technology to navigate complex productions from every angle, overseeing strategy for major stadium tours, broadcast productions, and corporate events Across his career, Roth has been a creative visionary for globally recognized artists, including Eagles, Billy Joel, Metallica, Justin Bieber, Eric Church, Bad Bunny, The Jacksons, and Ozzy Osbourne, as well as “The Trilogy Tour” featuring Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, and Ricky Martin. His journey started at just 14 in Athens, Georgia, where he created his first projection performance, “The Aurora Lite Show.” Choosing the road over Georgia Tech, he found mentorship from industry veterans like Lynyrd Skynyrd’s original road manager and founded R.A. Roth, Inc. in 1975. A major milestone came in the early 1980s with his lighting design for The Jacksons’ “Victory Tour,” elevating his work globally. Always innovating, he integrated early CAD systems into his workflow through ventures like Source Point Design. Roth later joined Production Resource Group (PRG) in 1997 as Vice President, spent 15 years as a Sales Executive at Christie Lites, and eventually transitioned to 4Wall Entertainment. His diverse portfolio also spans television, festivals, Tyler Perry's stage tours, and historic political events, including Barack Obama’s 2008 election night broadcast. A dedicated mentor, Roth remains driven by one core philosophy: stay curious, stay committed, and make it work. Robert A. Roth is a veteran executive, designer, and entrepreneur in live event production and lighting design with a career spanning nearly six decades. Known for bridging creative design, business strategy, and technological innovation, he has designed and managed lighting systems for major stadium tours, television broadcasts, historic political events, and corporate productions.

  2. Aug 31

    The Human Element of Live Music: Decades on the Road with Tee-Cee Bailey

    Episode 362 - LEADING LADIES Podcast Tee-Cee Bailey shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, her journey with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and insights into the evolving nature of touring, work-life balance, and mental health support. Tee-Cee shares her extensive experience in the music touring industry, emphasizing the importance of human connection, evolving technology, and supporting the next generation of industry professionals. This episode highlights the human element behind the scenes and the power of music to unite and inspire.

    The Human Element of Live Music: Decades on the Road with Tee-Cee Bailey

  3. Aug 28

    Electronic Theatre Controls - The GigaPix on a stroll in the streets of Paris!

    On the occasion of the Nuit Blanche, our GigaPix boats boarded the famous float of the Pari Roller & Mobilités Association to accompany this great night hike in the heart of the capital. Two GigaPix and two Lonestar Prime cars punctuated the route and accompanied the participants through the streets of Paris.Every Friday evening, Pari Roller & Mobilités organizes a free ride, open to all and supervised by volunteers: a great way to discover Paris in a different way... on wheels! We break down how weather-resistant, high-output fixtures can thrive on a moving parade float during Nuit Blanche in Paris. The conversation covers IP54 protection, Integrated Fresnel optics, RGBL color mixing, and wireless DMX control for mobile lighting rigs.

    Electronic Theatre Controls - The GigaPix on a stroll in the streets of Paris!

  4. Aug 27

    Making the Magic: Passion, Persistence, and Special FX with Vince Camerano founder and CEO of Master FX

    Episode 361 From selling homemade fog fluid out of the trunk of a 1993 Buick LeSabre at just 18 years old to building one of the live entertainment industry’s leading atmospheric effects companies, Vince Camerano’s story is anything but ordinary.As founder and CEO of **Master FX**, Vince has spent more than 15 years turning a lifelong obsession with Halloween, haunted attractions, and special effects into a USA-based manufacturer of professional fog, haze, low-lying fog, snow, and atmospheric effects equipment and fluids used across concerts, theatre, theme parks, and major live events. What started as *Master Fog* grew through curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to solve problems others couldn't. Vince recognized early that production professionals needed cleaner, more reliable fluids and equipment that could protect expensive lighting and production gear — and built Master FX around that philosophy.But Vince’s story is about more than gear. He’s a believer in relationships, adaptability, patience, innovation, and simply being nice. He also shares those lessons as host of **Beyond the Limelight**, where he talks with leaders from across the entertainment industry.From the trunk of a Buick to Super Bowl productions, Vince Camerano is a great example of what can happen when passion meets persistence.

  5. Aug 21

    Pangolin - Behind every great laser show is a workflow built for creativity.

    Pangolin are excited to feature at madz.fxs and their incredible laser design, programming, and live operation for Verknipt Malaysia 2026. Using Pangolin BEYOND and FB4, they transformed the energy of hard techno into an immersive laser experience. Explore how Madz.fxs transformed a hard techno show into a 360-degree laser environment with twelve 40W projectors spread across the venue. The episode breaks down the hybrid workflow of Pangolin BEYOND, FB4 hardware, timecode precision, and live busking on an AKAI APC40 MK II to keep the visuals intense without overwhelming the crowd.

    Pangolin - Behind every great laser show is a workflow built for creativity.

  6. Aug 14

    Pyrotecnico and Freedom 250 have earned the Guinness World Records title for the largest fireworks

    EPISODE 63It is now official: Pyrotecnico and Freedom 250 have earned the Guinness World Records title for the largest fireworks display, with 840,537 fireworks illuminating Washington, D.C., in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.The record measures the display's scale. What it cannot fully capture are the months of planning, precision, sacrifice and teamwork required to make such an undertaking possible.This episode breaks down how D.C.'s record-setting fireworks display synced 840,537 launches to music with millisecond precision. From SMPTE timecode and e-matches to negative offsets and safety diagnostics, it explores the engineering behind a massive, perfectly timed sky show.

    Pyrotecnico and Freedom 250 have earned the Guinness World Records title for the largest fireworks

  7. Aug 12

    Behind the Mic with Marcel Fairbairn and Sarah Birnie

    Episode #360 In this episode, we explore the innovative world of industry media, sponsorships, and the future of event technology. Marcel and Sarah discuss their projects like EventWire, Dining with Dinosaurs, and the importance of authentic partnerships in the live events industry. In this episode, Geezers of Gear shares insights into the rapid development of AI tools like Perplexity Computer and EventWire, highlighting their impact on the industry and the importance of embracing technology. Sarah and Marcel discuss the evolution of media, industry connections, and future trends in live event technology.

  8. Aug 6

    From HD to AI: Lessons from 40 Years in TV with Bert Delgado

    Episode 359 Bert Delgado is the Senior Vice President of Production & Technical Operations at TelevisaUnivision, where he leads production, broadcast operations, and technical infrastructure across the company's news, sports, entertainment, and streaming platforms. With more than 40 years in the television industry, Bert has helped shape some of the biggest advancements in broadcast production, from Univision's transition to digital and HD to overseeing major live events including the Latin Grammys, World Cup coverage, and some of Spanish-language television's most iconic programs.A respected industry leader and champion of innovation, Bert is also helping launch the Creative Production Experience, or CPX, a new event designed to bring together professionals from television, film, live events, sports, and creative technology to explore the future of content production.This version is concise, conversational, and gives listeners a clear sense of Bert's experience and why he's an important voice in the industry. This episode is brought to you by ETC and Delicate Productions

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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 Geezers Of Gear Producer) Sarah Birnie and our fully Ai FutureTech podcast for industry releases.

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  • Creator
    Marcel Fairbairn
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    420
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marcel Fairbairn
  • Show Website
    Geezers of Gear

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