BERKELEY, CA–By now, just about everyone knows someone with a Hurricane Katrina story; the tales of shattered lives, homes and businesses are, sadly, all too commonplace. However, Concert Systems USA's Katrina story is a triumphant tale of determination. With the help of Meyer Sound, the company was able to face down the odds and come back bigger, better and stronger than ever.
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NORTHRIDGE, CA– Scorpions is a hard rock band from Hanover, Germany that helped to define the musical genre. The venerable group is perhaps best known for their 1980s rock anthem, "Rock You Like a Hurricane." Scorpions has been touring Europe throughout 2006 in support of a recently-released live concert DVD (One Night in Vienna). The band's July 23 outdoor show at Tsirium Stadium in Limassol, Cyprus was handled by rental firm MKG Touring Technologies, with the company's JBL VerTec VT4888 mid-size line array system.
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ALBERTSLUNE, DENMARK–The new LoungeSub from Cornered combines sound reinforcement with extra seating area. Designed as a pouffe, the LoungeSub is as much a piece of furniture as it is a subwoofer and therefore suited for venues in which the sub cannot be hidden.
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NEW YORK CITY–Manhattan clubbing is a little more upscale at The Manor, where the approach to nightlife is truly luxurious; those who are lucky enough to make it inside experience an exclusive environment where proscenium arches, dioramas and dark leather set the scene, and the clean power of a complete Danley Sound Labs loudspeaker system sets the pace.
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OCEAN SHORES, WA–When Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores, Washington needed to upgrade the processing for their building-wide sound system, they turned to Symetrix' SymNet Networked Audio Solution and the design/build firm Tempest Technologies, LLC in nearby Issaquah, Washington (located in the greater Seattle area).
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CHESPEAKE, VA–Craft-Work Sound, Inc, of Chesapeake, Va, recently deployed their EV XLC line array rig for the 24th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival, held in Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA, on August 4-6. This installment of the area's largest and longest-running Jazz fest included headline performances from the Guitar and Saxes Tour (featuring Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Jeff Golub and Peter White) and Brian Culbertson.
Read More »OLD BRIDGE, NJ–Consolidated Audio, a New Jersey-based pro audio sales and installation company, installed multiple SLS Loudspeakers in the sanctuary of Calvary Chapel located in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
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GREENSBORO, NC–When John Mellencamp tours, he does so in grand fashion. While Clair Brothers Systems handle the hardware for sound reinforcement, it's not uncommon to find WorxAudio Technologies' TL.218SS Sub Bass System filling in the bottom end.
Read More »LAS VEGAS–Reservations are now being accepted for the 2006 Parnelli awards, taking place this October 20 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. People wishing to attend can visit http://www.parnelliawards.com/reservations.php to reserve their space today.
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MCKEES ROCKS, PA–Steve Raslevich of Northern Sound and Light has begun a campaign to raise money to benefit Jim Sidney and Bonnie Patterson of Gourmet PA Systems in their fight against Bonnie's breast cancer. Bonnie, 46 years old, was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of this year. Even with medical insurance, the co-pays and non-covered medical costs have already exceeded $20,000.00.
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I am a small sound company owner and I also work as a volunteer on the sound crew at my church. My problem is that my church is planning an outdoor concert event and I have agreed to provide the production support for the show, with the understanding that I would be paid for my services. While attending a concert planning meeting, we were discussing all the different aspects of the event including some sponsorships that we plan to get from local businesses. At this point in the meeting, someone turns to me and says, "Hey, you could donate a thousand dollars as a sponsor and bring your equipment for free. You'll get your name on the back of the t-shirts we're having made." This put me in a very awkward position. While I generally do my part to support the church financially, I'm still trying to run a business and make a living here. I'd like to help, but I'm already thinking about my expenses on this show. What do you suggest in this situation?
Read More »What you hold in your hand is something pretty unusual for FOH–a themed issue. Most of what you will find between the covers of this month's collection of live audio missives relate in some way to the world of house of worship sound. Before you non-churchy road warriors run away screaming, don't worry, there is plenty for you here, too. That includes coverage of a decidedly un-churchy Ozzfest.
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