PRG Video Crew Brought Beyonce Tour Vision To Life
Closing out Beyoncé’s record-breaking Cowboy Carter tour in Las Vegas with this powerhouse video crew. From the first stop to the final frame, they brought the unparalleled vision to life with precision, creativity and serious stamina. Huge thanks to every crew member behind the screen who helped make this tour unforgettable! Live Director: James Merryman […]
Touring Life – Tom Atkins
Touring life can be mental, with long days, late nights, and always moving. But one of the best parts of this work is the space it creates when you’re home. No halfway in, or “just checking emails.” When I’m off the road, I get to be fully home. School runs, bike rides, family holidays, the […]
Then And Now
The story of “Then and Now” What happened? I didn’t go to school to learn about the road. Unless you count truck loading as school. At load in when we had the trucks unloaded, I stuck around, watched and asked questions when I had the opportunity. That was my four year degree. (It took longer […]
Another Stadium Tour In The Books
Another stadium tour in the books for Rickards Transportation. Grateful to have rolled with some of the best in the business! Big thanks to our partners for the continued trust. Captured in this photo is a team of true pros, steady, skilled and locked in. Proud to roll with the red trucks, even as a […]
Welcome To My Gigmare
Thank you to Samuel Hurley, and yes, I still have the occasional Gigmare all these years later. Ever wake up in a cold sweat because you patched the left sub to the talkback line? That’s a Gigmare! What’s a Gigmare? It’s the tech’s version of a stress dream. You’re at a show, arena, club, church, […]
ECCHO Live’s Wellness Corner For Backstage Support
Welcome to ECCHO Live’s Wellness Corner – Where Backstage Support Takes Center Stage Writer: Kara Kemp You bring the sweat and magic to your events—now we’re bringing the love back to you. At ECCHO Live, we know what it takes to build a show, hold it together, and bring people together under lights, sound, and […]
More Good Days To Come – Samuel Hurley
To the Day-In, Day-Out Techs: When you feel like giving up on live audio especially after a decade (or longer) it’s understandable. You’ve invested so much: • Years of time • Long load-ins, shows, load-outs • Great experiences, the memories • Hard days, hard nights, the adrenaline It’s easy to think: “Maybe I’m just done.” […]
The Wright Words – Aubrey Wright
One thing I’ve learned on tour, in business, and just in life – is that you’ve got to think for yourself. Because people will have opinions. Work will keep asking for more. And sometimes, the moment you slow down or step back, you realize how replaceable you really are in the eyes of the job. […]
You Know Your Gear Is Safe
Rickards Transportation Services – Because you like knowing your tour is safe. You put in the hard work to create an unforgettable show and Rickards Transportation delivers. The company is being referred to as the “Special Forces” in the transportation industry. Josh and company are in the midst of what promises to be a great […]
Please Help Support Mental Health In The Music Industry
Support Mental Health in the Music Industry Music has the power to heal, inspire, and connect—but behind the scenes, countless artists and industry professionals struggle with mental health challenges. In memory of Vince Edwards and in collaboration with Beyond the Backstage Pass, Sound Image, and Raven Drum Foundation, we are raising funds to provide mental […]
