Question: So, what do you have against microphones? Answer: Hah! I hit my microphone with a drummer’s brush as part of the “drum /percussion” solo in my shows. I need it to sound like a bass drum with punch and clarity. Then I need to sing into it as well! The Heil microphone has the…
Question: You’ve toured the world with many high-profile artists and recently founded – with your wife, Courtney – the Roadie Clinic. What made you want to open that facility? Answer: We’ve experienced every type of tour – from van + trailer, to small theater tours, to awards shows and even the Super Bowl – ending…
Question: You’ve been a member of a seminal band, Sonic Youth, as well as having a thriving solo career in music. You also create visual art projects. Is there a different mindset for you creatively between the two? Answer: I think many creative artists relish the challenge of working in parallel modes of expression. Since…
Los Angeles, CA Sound Mixer Question: In your illustrious career what is the most dangerous venue that you’ve mixed sound in? Answer: ” The Metropolitan Museum of Art, mixing Rihanna there for the Met Gala all the while being told if you destroy any artifacts you’re done and in debt for whatever you destroy. The…
Chicago, IL Musician, Author Question: In the whirlwind of social media where it seems everyone’s a critic or editor or expert, how are you able to focus and stay true to your songwriting? Answer: ” The songs are everything. I’m a musician and every musician out there wants to be judged on the merit of…
Nashville, TN Audio Engineer Question: You’ve mixed sound for some legendary acts throughout your storied career. Does any one artist stand out? Answer: ” In 1973, upon returning from touring with Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top, Showco informed me I would be going out with David Bowie. I was a bit nervous. A couple of…
Austin, TX Nashville, TN Singer –Eric Clapton, Bob Seger, Little Feat Question: In your long and incredible career, you have toured and sung with some of the top artists in rock music. Is there any show that stands out as memorable? Answer: ” That’s probably the easiest question anyone has ever asked me…..hands down it…
Austin, TX Musician Question: Your live shows with Hector Ward & The Big Time are high energy events. How does being confined to a wheelchair affect your mindset during a performance? Answer: ” I have never let a wheelchair confine my mind or my dreams. Life is short and grand, seize it! Going on stage…
Orlando, FL Monitor Mixer/Artist Consultant – Jerry Harvey Audio Question: You’ve mixed monitors for some very high-profile artists and have seen technologies change through the years. What have been some of the big developments? Answer: “The biggest change would be in the console world. From the days on a Gamble EX56 w/ TT patch bay to…