His work includes award shows, comedy specials, concert films, and televised operas, with notable projects like the Olympics medal ceremonies and world tours for Bruce Springsteen, Cher, and Ringo Starr.Co-author of Lighting for Televised Live Events, Jeff is also the broadcast lighting consultant for the Coachella festival since 2016 and has designed permanent lighting systems for venues such as LA’s Microsoft Theatre.

A global lecturer and recipient of numerous accolades, including a Sports Emmy and the Parnelli Lighting Designer of the Year award, Jeff leads his design firm, Intensity Advisors, in Los Angeles.

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Welcome to Geezers Of Gear first FutureTech Podcast. In this inaugural episode, our Ai hosts will be discussing the new Elation Paragon Series. Now isn't this better than reading spec's?

With a career spanning nearly five decades, David has been a key figure in live entertainment, working with iconic artists such as The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Night Ranger, Alice Cooper, and many more. His multifaceted expertise includes roles as a Lighting Designer, Production Manager, Tour Manager, and Video Director, showcasing his versatility and dedication to excellence.Currently serving as Tour Manager for Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires, David oversees everything from travel logistics to show settlements and production design.

His recent contributions include designing the lighting, video, and stage effects for the Hollywood Vampires’ 2023 tour and creating the visual elements for Jackson Browne’s global tours in 2021 and 2022.David’s ethos is simple: "Behave like you'd want someone to behave." This philosophy, combined with his professionalism and creative talent, has made him an invaluable asset to the entertainment industry.

As he awaits the next chapter with Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires, David continues to push boundaries and deliver unforgettable live experiences. He was on the podcast in 2020 - you can go back and check that, it’s episode 104. I saw him most recently - in palm beach, with Alice - a great show!

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Tanya has taken a massive step recently and started her very own Catering Company, The Rolling Stoves. Her very first Gig was with ColdPlay in Australia.

Tanya has travelled the world and been an inspiration.

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In 2024, he was the lighting and production designer for The Doobie Brothers Tour 2024, and the lighting designer for Labyrinth in Concert, as well as production designing the final shows for country icon, Toby Keith, before his death in March, 2024.On Broadway, Seth directed and designed Manilow On Broadway at the St. James Theater. In Los Angeles, he co-designed (with Jeff Croiter) the lighting for Harmony at the Ahmanson. In St. Louis, he designed lighting for The Rep, The Muny, and the New Jewish Theater.

He was the creative director & production designer for two Selena Gomez World Tours, twenty-five years for Barry Manilow, and as associate director and production designer for Star Wars in Concert, with industry legend Steve Cohen.

He served for twenty years as production designer for Toby Keith, three tours as production designer for Carrie Underwood, and lighting designs for Don Henley, Jason Mraz, Melissa Etheridge, American Idols Live, Hilary Duff, America's Got Talent Live, and The Doobie Brothers.

In Las Vegas, he was the creative director and production designer for Manilow: Music.

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Bill Price is a consultant of entertainment technology and a freelance designer, Lighting Designer, Director, Set Designer, Theatrical and Dance productions.

He has been active in the Entertainment industry for over 40 years. Most recently Bill was the Vice President for AKT3 the Mid-Atlantic representative of lighting, rigging and draperies for entertainment.

He is also the Past Chair and Founder of the Havre de Grace Arts Collective, the Immediate Past Chair of United States Institute of Theater Technology Chesapeake Section, and former Chair of the USITT eSET Council, an education organization of the entertainment industry.

Bill has come highly recommended by Bill Groener to come on the Podcast.

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Today Marcel along with his global team are focused on ramping up growth. Marcel says, I love this industry and I'm focused on growing gear source to help even more people while democratizing access to gear for your markets and markets for your gear, he has this crazy disease that he keeps getting these ideas he has a burning desire to pursue and that keeps him busy and restless as well in a good way.

Marcel is a visionary entrepreneur by every definition.

Several times in his life, Marcel has put everything on the line to prove his methods. With each business, he's carefully surrounded himself with teams of great people and led them each day in new frontiers. He continues growing and welcomes new opportunities for passion.

For six years, Marcel has been the creator, producer, and host of Geezers and Gear, which is now joined by its sister podcast, Leading Ladies. Geezers was a literal lifeline for so many of us over the pandemic, and saw industry pioneers and friends get together once a week for a happy hour that was so important. There have been 285 episodes today, which is nearly two weeks of content if you played it 24 hours a day, talking about anything and everything with incredible people. Geezers of gear is never boring and there are always surprises as well.

Today's surprise is our guest is Marcel Fairbairn

Thank you to all of our sponsors for their continued support.

Kristin has been in the industry for over 25years, she started as VIP Experience & Sponsorship Coordinator for American Idol Live Tour and then became their Road Manager.

Since then Kristin has been Production Coordinator and Production Manager for many bands and artists including; Meghan Trainor, Barry Manilow, Pharrell Williams, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kanye West, St. Vincent, The Chicks, Deftones, OneRepublic, Josh Groban, one-off’s + Great Big Radio City Show, Thomas Rhett, Backstreet Boys to name but a few and not forgetting So you can Dance Live Season 10, 11, 12 & 14

Kristin is a fabulous lady, kind, strong, great work ethic and if you ever see her name pop up on your Tour, you are very lucky!

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