So, I’m sitting in a hotel hall, behind a soundboard at a charity concert I was hired to organize. I would call this event production, but I was also hired to oversee and give direction to the team that put on this event. I think it turned out really well. The lights on stage are flashing red, green and blue - the band (a girl singing in the position of ‘frontman’) is covering Katy Perry’s, “Hot ‘n Cold”, very well I might add… I’ve decided I hate electronic drums live, even in a small room. They don’t give me any mixing freedom. Right now the kick is too loud and I can’t change it.

After a million technical difficulties in the form of misunderstandings on my part, my good friend Chad saved the day. Chad was such a help while I tried to troubleshoot my system. He kept an eye on things while I wasn’t and kept the bands under control during all the mayhem.

Stringnoize provided the sound equipment for this event. The promoters are very happy. I feel encouraged by the way I pulled off the night. Not everything was perfect, and things got a little behind, but there were so many things to keep track of, and I’m only one guy. Next time I’ll have [this] much more experience, and it will be [that] much more under control and ‘together’. Over all, I’m happy.

Shout out to Evan Champagne for being such a great sport while I f’d up his monitors throughout his set. You’re a pro, dude. I’m still learning. Next time we’ll use a system I know, alright? Maybe a digital one!!! I’m really glad I met Evan, and I really look forward to this new friendship. He’s great.