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EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada — Firehouse Productions carried a full L-Acoustics K1/K2/Kara rig on Peter Gabriel and Sting’s recent co-headlining “Rock Paper Scissors” tour in North America. The tour visited 20 cities across the U.S. and Canada, with the pair performing their own songs and covering each other’s songs. With the artists’ respective bands, the shows featured as many as 14 musicians on stage at a time.

GREENWICH, CT – As part of a massive expansion project begun in July 2013, the school constructed a new Performing Arts Center. The biggest challenge for the sound installation of the two-story auditorium was the relatively low balcony overhang. The school turned to a Renkus-Heinz VARIAi sound system.


POTTSTOWN, PA — The SunnyBrook Ballroom is one of the few dance halls built in the pre-World War II era that is still in use. Gatsby’s Restaurant, Bar & Lounge is part of the historic facility, combining a unique menu with craft cocktails and live entertainment. Recently the existing sound system was replaced with new i-Class Superior Integrator Systems loudspeakers from VUE Audiotechnik, installed by Sonic Sound.

LENOIR, NC — Well-known (and well-liked) musician, and pro audio/M.I. professional Glen Heffner passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 8, 2016, at his home in Lenoir, NC. He was 63.

NILES, IL – Pop TV’s Sing It On is a reality series featuring competitions amongst a capella performers on the college circuit. To power the performances, Liquid 5th Productions went from the regionals and quarterfinals to the finals using Shure ULX-D Wireless Systems with KSM8 handhelds.

MIAMI –Tabernacle of Glory church’s Arise and Shine Conference at Miami’s BankUnited Center recently required a more powerful sound system that ensured clarity. Sound Media, which already had Powersoft in its inventory, acquired Powersoft X4 amplifiers for the gig.

ATLANTA — Hailed as an R&B supergroup, New Edition embarked on a tour this summer. Nearly 40 years since they first formed, the original six members are once again out on the road. Georgia-based Atlanta AV and Raleigh, NC-based Alpha Productions supported the tour, providing an RCF TT+ system. The setup includes 32 TTL55-A three-way line array modules for primary coverage, 12 TTL33-A three-way line array modules for outfills and 18 TTS56-A dual 21-inch subwoofers set up in cardioid configuration for the low end.

BELLEVUE, WA — CCI Solutions recently installed an L-Acoustics ARCS WIFO PA system and a Roland M-5000 OHRCA Live Mixing Console in Bellevue’s Calvary Chapel Eastside. The M-5000‘s operational flexibility, sound and compatability with the Dante network protocol were some of the reasons why the volunteer-only church production team went with the setup.

SEATTLE — The two-day Ballard SeafoodFest, held in Northwest Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, celebrates the area’s Nordic heritage with a salmon barbecue, craft booths, family activities and live music. This year’s event, held July 9-10, was the second year where Mackie and EAW teamed up to support the lineup of live music performers that included Mudhoney, pictured here. The audio setup included EAW Radius loudspeakers and Mackie’s AXIS digital mixing system.

LAS VEGAS — FRONT of HOUSE readers have chosen the six regional winners of the 2016 Hometown Hero Award competition.  These top vote getters from each of five U.S. regions plus all of Canada will be automatically entered on the Parnelli Awards ballot. FRONT of HOUSE readers will then get a chance to vote on which regional company will be awarded the coveted honor of Parnelli Hometown Hero Sound Company of the Year. The 2016 Parnelli Ballot will be posted on parnelliawards.com in early September. The nominations process for all remaining Parnelli Award categories is now underway. The nominations deadline this year is Aug. 24, 2016.

BROOKLYN, NY – “The Scheherazade Project” was a musical and visual performance of the classic tales from “One Thousand and One Nights.” During the project, PUBLIQuartet used DPA Microphones’ d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones for violin and cello.