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163 - Nick DeLaCruz

This week we sit down with Nick DeLaCruz, a former touring audio engineer turned social media personality. Nick hosts “This Is DeLaCruz” a social media channel which shines a light on the hidden figures of the live music industry. Nick share…

162 - Mark Erelli

On the show this week, Lisa and Bernie sit down with the talented Mark Erelli, a singer/songwriter from Reading, MA. Mark discusses his background in evolutionary biology, his recent diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, (RP) and the importance…

161 - Joanne Croxford

In this week’s episode, we chat with Joanne Croxford who has been a Tour Manager, Production Coordinator and Hospitality Director in the live music industry. Joanne discusses her journey from growing up in Canada to navigating the complexiti…

160 - Wendi Ramirez

In this episode we chat with Wendi Ramirez, a renowned tattoo artist and entrepreneur from Austin, Texas. Wendi is the owner of Dovetail Tattoo (both locations!) and has over 30 years of experience. Wendy shares her journey into the world of…

159 - Nate Peck

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Nate Peck, a 22-year-old who is currently making waves as the fill-in frontman for Firehouse. Nate is a self-taught vocalist who was influenced by classic rock from the 70s and 80s. He discusses his a…

158 - Jake Berry

On the show this week we are joined by a true legend in the live music industry, Jake Berry. Jake discusses his journey from a small village in Devon, England, to becoming the production manager for bands like AC/DC, The Rolling Stones and U…

157 - Sebastian Clayton

This week’s episode marks the beginning of our fourth season and to set it off right, we sit down for a chat with Sebastian Clayton. Sebastian talks about his shift from being a bass player into a digital pioneer and consultant for artists, …

156 - Steve Castro

On the show this week Bernie and Lisa speak with Steve Castro, a seasoned backline technician with over three decades of experience. Steve opens up about his journey in the music industry, working with icons like Sheryl Crow and Darius Rucke…

155 - Patrick Ryan

In this week’s episode we are joined by Dallas-based guitar technician, Patrick Ryan. Patrick has an impressive portfolio including work for The Dead Daisies, Blue October, Smashing Pumpkins, and Shakira. Pat’s stories emphasize the importan…

154 - Greg Sowders

In this episode, we are joined by a legendary figure in the music industry, Greg Sowders. Greg is the Senior Vice President of A&R and Catalogs at Warner Chappell Music, as well as a founding member of the alternative country band, T…