OT - Of interest to metalheads only (and Kingston Trio fans)

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Michael B

A couple of quick stories.
...Some person, either a band person or theatre person I am not sure which one, maybe Doug!!!

I'm the guy who pokes his head out to say "the boss is coming, get your pens and cameras out and ready".

Great pix.

I'll bet that you and I have crossed paths over the years.

[Kevin]

Which places have had the best sound from your vantage points? Small, large, etc?

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Kevin

Which places have had the best sound from your vantage points? Small, large, etc?

It's all about the soundguy.

There is one particular guy who I have worked with on multiple tours who can make any place sound good.

I have worked over 4100 shows, over 3700 of them as a tour manager / accountant, and this one particular guy has more than anybody else caused local promoters, stage hands, fans, etc come up to me to say "this place usually sounds like shit, but your band sounded fantastic tonight, you need to give your soundguy a raise"

I prefer smaller venues, but not because of the sound, but because of the intimacy. They can be a major pain in the butt, because often big bands & crews get used to big venue comforts, but if the band and crew can get over themselves, small shows are always the best.

They have the best marquee signs, too :