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Need for Industry Funding from Washington Continues, Along with the Need to Contact Representatives in Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – On July 30, NAMM’s Public Affairs and Government Relations department and Bandit Lites chair Michael T. Strickland, among others, discussed the proposed HEROES and HEALS Acts, Education Stabilization Fund and more in a NAMM-sponsored webinar on Covid-19 relief options. Hours later, Strickland reached out to PLSN and FOH with another open letter to the industry and an appeal for everyone to contact their representatives in Congress.

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Live Nation’s “Drive In” weekend shows in three cities were a huge success

Live Nation Revs Up Enthusiasm with “Drive In” Weekend in Three Cities

ST. LOUIS – On the second weekend in July, Live Nation brought live music back to three sheds – in St. Louis, Nashville and Indianapolis. By “sheds” we mean the amphitheater parking lots. But these lots could hold a thousand cars, so full-blown productions including delay video screens and speakers were involved. Live Nation turned to local vendors to supply all the gear except backline.

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DiGiCo and KLANG Help Hellooo TV Say “Hellooo” to High-Quality Streamed Shows

NASHVILLE, TN – HelloooTV.com is a weekly online concert experience that uses DiGiCo’s Quantum7 console at front of house, an SD10 for monitors (both supplied by Clair Global) and a KLANG:fabrik monitoring solution. Performances are shot live at a soundstage at Special Events Services’ (SES) facility in Nashville, with each live audio mix streamed as a set.

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Vinnie Kowalski on Peter Frampton’s Guitar Circus Tour

In Memoriam: Vinnie Kowalski, 58

HUNTINGTON STATION, NY – FOH engineer Vincent J. “Vinnie” Kowalski, Jr. passed away July 17, 2020 of an apparent heart attack. He was 58. Perhaps best known for his work with Peter Frampton, Kowalski also mixed other artists including Blondie, John Fogerty, Dream Theater, Savatage and Kirk Franklin.

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