BEHIND THE BOARD: LEGENDS IN THE MAKING
Ever wondered what it felt like to command the sound for thousands, with every fader and button shaping rock history? This photo captures an engineer at the helm, focused and in the zone, as the crowd pulses in the background. These moments weren’t just about mixing. They were about creating memories that still echo today.
Curious about the stories behind the gear, the crew, and the unforgettable nights? Dive deeper into the archive at showco.co—where every artifact, photo, and backstage pass has a story.
Which concert would you love to relive from the soundboard?
By Indigo Kretzschmar-May
Showco was the little company from Dallas that revolutionized live music. Founded in 1970, Showco invented the modern touring sound system—delivering crystal-clear, powerful audio to the world’s biggest acts and changing the concert experience forever.
My name is Indigo Kretzschmar-May, and I grew up surrounded by Showco’s legacy. My father, Donnie “DK” Kretzschmar, was a Showco sound engineer and a Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash survivor. From a young age, I was immersed in the stories, artifacts, and camaraderie of the crew that became a family—and helped shape music history behind the scenes.
Showco Archives began as my personal project to organize my father’s collection, but quickly grew into a mission to preserve the full story of Showco. The archive now spans thousands of unique items: meticulously cataloged tour itineraries, inter-office memos, stage plots, rare photos, vintage crew apparel, and more. Click here for the Showco shop
This living archive is dedicated to honoring the unsung heroes of live music, providing a resource for alumni, industry professionals, and fans, and securing Showco’s recognition as a true Dallas original and a transformative force in music history.
“Showco gave me my start in the touring industry. Something I will always be thankful for and never forget” mj
