The Light Side LLC

Luke talks with Paul Hoffman, owner of Pulse Lighting and lighting designer/director for Widespread Panic. Paul has worked for numerous projects involving members of the Grateful Dead including The Dead, Furthur, and Fare Thee Well. Luke and Paul discuss his design process, console workflow, and working with “the grand master herself” Candace Brightman.

In the 2nd episode of the Light Side, host Luke Stratton sits down with lighting design/production designer Greg “The Lazer Shark” Ellis of Pretty Lights. Topics include how Greg got into lighting, his transition from lighting a small local band to working for one of the largest EDM artists in the country, and the technical specifics behind his rig.

In the premier episode of the Light Side, host Luke Stratton sits down with lighting design/director Jefferson Waful of Umphrey’s McGee. Topics include how Waful became an LD, his influences, how he lays out his console, and his experience working with Phish and Chris Kuroda last winter in Mexico.