When you have so much fun at work, it’s easy to overlook the whole “documenting what I do” thing. Enough apologizing for my lack of posts. How about a quick recap?
Looks like I haven’t mentioned any shows I’ve worked since December 2011. Last year? Damn, it’s been a busy seven months. Here goes nothing…
1.18: Bryan Adams (The tour was carrying what was allegedly the first Midas Pro2 in the states.)
2.27: Peter Frampton (Maybe the best show I’ve ever seen. Definitely best FOH mix of any show at the Gillioz. FOH engineer, Vinnie, was rocking a beautiful beast of a console, a Midas XL4)
2.28: Rusko (I mixed FOH, if you can call leaving two channels wide open “mixing.” Perhaps system tech is a more accurate job title.)
3.04: Steven Curtis Chapman (The tour was carrying a 12 box JBL VerTec 4887 rig. Cool little boxes.)
3.11: Chevelle (Great mix on a Yamaha M7 by tour manager Chris Morrison)
3.14: Kelly Clarkson (Biggest show at Drury’s O’Reilly center to date. Killer Clair Bros i4 rig . Also, Clay Paky Sharpys out the wazoo. I served as promoter rep. Fun time. Big shout out to TM Alan Hornall for ensuring a smooth operation.)
3.20: BB King (I had the pleasure of mixing FOH for the king. Truly an honor.)
3.23: Lisa Lampanelli (I was laughing, sometimes cringing, at my console the entire show.)
4.07: Leo Kottke (So much sound from one man with one guitar. Great musician. A Shure SM58, Midas pres, Countryman DI and a Taylor guitar. I mixed the entire show with a smile.)
4.15: Blue October (My first night on an Avid SC48 running FOH for local support. Favorite digital desk I’ve used.)
4.18: JJ Grey & Mofro (Their second time at the Gillioz Theatre, always a party. I mixed monitors for SGF locals, Speakeasy.)
4.19: Ralphie May (Funny guy. Laid-back show.)
4.21: Ozark Mountain Daredevlis (My last date serving as promoter rep on their 40th anniversary tour.)
5.01: Hellyeah & Clutch (Vinnie Paul had a Shure Beta 98 upside down between his toms to mic stick clicks. Sweet!)
5.04: Switchfoot (The day MCA died. In honor, Switchfoot played a fantastic cover of “Sabotage.” I mixed the opening act. FOH console was a Soundcraft Vienna, my first experience with a Soundcraft desk. Auxes from bottom to top, anyone?)
5.05/06: Big Smith (A two day farewell run for the band’s retirement. Both sold out shows. I engineered a multitrack recording of the show with the Gillioz’s Midas Verona and my Logic rig.)
5.15: Styx, REO Speedwagon & Ted Nugent (Another promoter rep gig for me. Definitely had my work cut out for me. The O’Reilly center was the smallest venue on the tour, so I had to pull out my shoehorn to squeeze this one in there. Pulled it off, learned a lot.)
5.19: Gabriel Iglesias (Really impressed by their production. Big impact, small footprint, easy setup. Also, hilarious comedian.)
5.22: Incubus (Promoter rep gig at O’Reilly Center. I’m a big fan of the simplicity of “An Evening With…” shows.)
5.29: Theory of a Deadman (First nigh on an Avid Venue Profile. At first impression, I feel I like the SC48 better–perhaps because of differences in metering and on-desk displays.)
6.01: Primus (Never thought I’d see these guys grace the Gillioz stage. Tour carried a huge Meyer MILO rig.)
6.08: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals (Holy cow, what a voice on that girl, not to mention the legs. Another fun night on the local Soundcraft Vienna for me mixing the support act, Rayland Baxter. Photo by Chet Smith.)
6.15: Josh Turner (Promoter rep gig. All around nicest touring crew I’ve worked with in a long time. Friendly southern boys.)
7.06: Tech N9ne (Last night of their record breaking tour, 90-some shows in 100-some days.)
7.09: Death Cab for Cutie (FOH was a Midas Pro6. Didn’t get to mix on it, but hope to get the chance soon.)
There, now I feel my lack of posting has been justified.
Steven Eudaly 