Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, California:
FOH Audio Engineer, 2005
Live audio engineer for the Keith Jarrett Trio featuring Jack DeJohnette and Gary Peacock in coordinance with the San Francisco Jazz Festival & Cal Performances. I had the pleasure of using the in-house Meyer Sound M2D Curvilinear line array and Soundcraft console for the sold-out attendance of 2,100 people.
Songline/Tone Field Productions, Berkeley, California:
Production Assistant/Touring Coordinator/FOH Audio Engineer, 2004-present
Songline / Tone Field Productions is the production office of music producer Lee Townsend and the management office for guitarist Bill Frisell . Live Sound Engineer/Tour Manager for Bill Frisell at the Leipzig Jazz Festival in Leipzig, Germany in October 2008. Tour Manager for Bill Frisell and his Unspeakable Orchestra tour in November of 2006. Producer for Bill Frisell's Live Download Series which includes the selection of live performances to be released, audio editing and pseudo-mastering with Pro Tools along with other audio software, administering DPD machanical licenses and the accounting for all sales and expenses. Director of on-line product management for website sales. Familiar with web tools, Macitosh trouble-shooting, ftp transfers and website html updates. Touring coordinator for all of Bill Frisell's North America performances.
Joe Goode Performance Group, San Francisco, California:
Director of Audio, FOH Audio Engineer, 2004
Audio engineer for live performances of " Grace " at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Experience with juggling multiple channels of wireless microphones head-worn by dancers, following scripts for audio cues, audio editing and sound design utilizing Digital Performer for synchronization with time sensitive live dance performances. Also worked very close with the Production Manager and Musical Director for coordinating show production.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Berkeley, California:
FOH Audio Engineer, 2008-present
Contract sound engineer for musical performances in the Roda Theater as well as the Thrust stage for the Jewish Music Festivals , the Flemenco Festival, comedian Eddie Griffin along with others. Stage-hand for the Broadway musical American Idiot .
Slims, San Francisco, California:
Staff FOH and Monitor Engineer, 2004-present
Utilizing their Yamaha M7CL console at front-of-house and the Midas XL3 for monitors. Familiar with the digital platform, Lake processors and software. Accountable as Production Director for all bands and techs to keep sound check and show schedule on-time. Ringing and tuning monitors, trouble-shooting, quick turnovers for numerous acts per night. Working with multiple production staff discussing and implementing quality production for artists including John Meyer, Emmylou Harris, Living Colour, Les Claypool, Peter Rowan, Kasey Chambers, The Matches, Willy Porter and many others.
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, California:
Staff FOH and Monitor Engineer, 2004-present
Experience with their Yamaha M7CL FOH console and Allen and Heath GL2800M monitor console for such artists as Melvin Seals, Martha Wainwright, Jesu, Sean Hayes, Afro Reggae, Abjeez and Kiosk, Cowboy Junkies, Voxtrot and many others.
Freight and Salvage, Berkeley, California:
Staff FOH Audio Engineer 2002-present
Familiar with the Soundcraft Vi-4 digital 48 channel console in this quiet sit-down listening atmosphere for the best folk music in the bay area. Variety of micing techniques including the use of a single large diphram mic for bluegrass ensembles, responsible for stage production, audio engineering, lighting, hospitality and director of time management. Independent leadership working with such artists as Dar Williams, Solas, Don Byron, Turtle Island String Quartet, Kelly Joe Phelps, Utah Philips, Tin Hat Trio, Bruce Cockburn, Ramblin' Jack Eliott, Chris Smithers, Matt Nathanson, Kaki King and many others.
Three Hits and a Miss, Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Technical Director and FOH Audio Engineer, 2005
Live sound engineer for a thirty-nine show tour with this four-part vocal group backed with bass, drums and piano. Director of audio, technical and stage production. Technical liaison between theaters and touring group. Instructed stagehands and house managers with lighting specifics and show schedule. Always a professional environment and accountable for multiple deadlines per night. Traveled with our own audio equipment for audiences upto 1,600 people.
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California:
FOH Audio Engineer, 2004-2005
Audio Engineering for the third largest cathedral in the United States. Director of audio for concerts, forums, organ concerts and Sunday services. Managed multiple channels of Countryman wireless microphones, recorded program material, followed scripts for riding vocal mic channels throughout services which were also broadcast live via an internet stream. Digital two-track recording for concerts using Digital Performer and a Powerbook.
Shattuck Downlow, Berkeley, California:
FOH Audio Engineer, 2005-2007
This Latin-funk club has brought in a variety of raggae, hip-hop, funk and Latin groups which have been a pleasure to work with. Artists include Midnite, Omaya, Plate Fork Knife Spoon (members of Crown City Rockers), Otis Goodnight, Albino, Felonious, and Shotgun Wedding Quintet along with others.
Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, California:
FOH Audio Engineer, 2002-2004
Front-of-House audio engineer for intimate settings with Jim Campilongo and other jazz musicians. Other artists include Tony Scherr, Josh Fix, Rachel Efron, Tim Bluhm, JP Cutler, Mates Of State and many others.
Broadway Studios, San Francisco, California:
FOH Audio Engineer, 2002-2004
Front-of-house audio engineering for private events, eighteen piece swing bands, DJ's, VH1 Pop/Rock Contest, and 2001 World Lindy-Hop video with Beardance Productions. Responsible for stage production with multiple bands, special events, wedding receptions, and comedians.
Storyville , San Francisco, California:
FOH Audio Engineer, 2000-2002
Audio Engineer for both front and rear rooms simultaneously for live Hip Hop groups like Mission and Radio Active to DJ's including DaLua of Bossa Cuca Nova, Frederic Galliano of Frikyiwa, Cheb I Sabbah , Jahyzer, Rocker T , and many others. Responsible for SPL management being located in a residential area, FOH audio engineering, stage production, and time management of performances.
Freelance Live Sound Engineer, Minneapolis, Minnesota:
FOH Audio Engineer, Technical Director, 1998-2000
"Memphis" is a classic rock band that performs at casinos and large events with-in the upper mid-west. Responsible for audio engineering and lighting a successful show, stage set-up, load in, tear down and driving the equipment van. Worked solo on all productions, accountable for on-time performances.
Other Venues : In San Francisco and bay area venues as a freelance FOH audio engineer:
* Berkeley Jazz School
* The Independent
* Brava Theater
* 12 Gallaxies
* Red Devil Lounge
* 550 Barneveld
* Kimballs Carnival
* Hotel Utah
Songline/Tone Field Productions, Berkeley, California:
Production Assistant/Touring Coordinator/FOH Audio Engineer, 2004-present
Songline / Tone Field Productions is the production office of music producer Lee Townsend and the management office for guitarist Bill Frisell . Live Sound Engineer/Tour Manager for Bill Frisell at the Leipzig Jazz Festival in Leipzig, Germany in October 2008. Tour Manager for Bill Frisell and his Unspeakable Orchestra tour in November of 2006. Producer for Bill Frisell's Live Download Series which includes the selection of live performances to be released, audio editing and pseudo-mastering with Pro Tools along with other audio software, administering DPD machanical licenses and the accounting for all sales and expenses. Director of on-line product management for website sales. Familiar with web tools, Macitosh trouble-shooting, ftp transfers and website html updates. Touring coordinator for all of Bill Frisell's North America performances.
Zealot Pictures, San Francisco, California:
Audio Recordist, Boom Operator, 2002
Responsible for remote interview audio recording for the Craigslist Documentary. Accountable for recorded audio quality, created interview questions and establishing trusting and comfortable relationships with the people being interviewed. Worked with various indoor and outdoor locations.