Starting the Year Off Right
Another successful start of the year came as NAMM and the Parnelli Awards dominated the music news for the new year. Over 115,000 music professionals… Read More »Starting the Year Off Right
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See You At NAMM!
It’s the start of the New Year, and I’m optimistic for what’s coming this year in our business. I realize that’s difficult. With the country… Read More »See You At NAMM!
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‘Tis the Season – Bring It!
As the World Series, Halloween and Midterm Elections were all coming to a close in late October and early November, Christmas holiday advertising returned in… Read More »‘Tis the Season – Bring It!
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LDI #30 is a Wrap
This year, LDI celebrated their 30th anniversary with a great turnout. The show floor was open from Oct 19-21 with close to 400 companies displaying… Read More »LDI #30 is a Wrap
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“The Eye”
It’s LDI time, that magical month when the American public gets to view and often play with, new gear. We love walking the hallways of… Read More »“The Eye”
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A Late Summer Harvest
Summer’s just about over, and once again we lament the tasks of taking the kids to school, covering the pool, and raking the leaves. It’s… Read More »A Late Summer Harvest
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Unity Over Division
Last month, we printed an LD-at-Large column that preached about unity in our business, and we couldn’t have been prouder of the outpour of comments… Read More »Unity Over Division
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Have a Little Character
I love to see people who have fun at their jobs. People that have fun in our business while poking fun at it simultaneously. Let’s… Read More »Have a Little Character
Read More »Is Old Better than New?
What’s the most often heard question a production designer is asked when contacted by an artist? “Can we do something new? You know, something that’s… Read More »Is Old Better than New?
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Gosh Darn That Fixture
For as long as I can remember in my design career, I’ve wondered why everyone that manufactures stage lighting fixtures doesn’t correspond with console manufacturers,… Read More »Gosh Darn That Fixture
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Spring Planting
I had some good fun in March, and April is shaping up nicely. I got to go down to the Rock Lititz compound for the… Read More »Spring Planting
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Winter Olympics Close with a Feeling of Harmony
As I sat watching the closing ceremonies at the Olympics, I found myself in a peaceful place. The projection on the floor was superb, in my mind. The choreography, scenic design, visual elements, pyro and of course, the drones, made us forget about the issues of the days (such as today’s turmoil within the White House or this week’s school shooting). They did what good entertainment is supposed to do — take your mind to another place.
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