ST. LOUIS, MO — Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) noted that Connecticut-based jam band Goose was the first artist to rehearse in Studio 75, marking a major milestone for the newly opened facility in Chesterfield, MO.
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Studio 75, designed for productions of various scales, offers 15,000 square feet of rehearsal space, a 75-foot grid height, and a 1,000,000-pound grid weight capacity. Amenities include a 4,000-square-foot receiving/staging area, three loading docks, a drive-in ramp, and 8,000 square feet of dedicated dressing rooms with ensuite private bathrooms, offices, and a catering lounge.
Goose utilized Studio 75 to prepare for their Summer 2025 tour, which launched in Napa, California at BottleRock Music Festival. The collaboration with GSPS included enhanced lighting rigs and state-of-the-art video equipment, all provided by GSPS, as well as the use of the on-campus pre-visualization suites, allowing the team to tech the show before moving into full-band rehearsals.
“The best part about working at the studios this time is we got to prep at Gateway, use the pre-vis suites, and build the rig right down the road – all without breaking our workflow,” said Andrew Goedde, Goose’s Lighting Designer. “It made us so much more efficient with our time. We’ve never had that kind of setup before.”
He emphasized the time saved by eliminating the need to ship gear from a prep site to a remote rehearsal facility – a major improvement over past experiences.
“In other places, we’ve had to stop, pack up, move to another city, rebuild everything… Here, we kept building while we were still pre-vising. Tony [Goose’s Lighting Programmer] was working in the suite while I was out with the rig updating presets – then we merged our files at the end of the day. That kind of flexibility is huge.”
When asked about the capabilities of Studio 75 compared to other national facilities, he added, “Rigging-wise, we could do anything. There were no restrictions, no hiccups. At other facilities, we would have to move the rig around or settle for less, but here, we could fly the rig to its full show trim height without any issues. That’s often the biggest challenge at other rehearsal facilities. This was a game-changer for us – at Gateway, we had the freedom to do exactly what we needed, and that flexibility made all the difference.”
Studio 75 also stood out for its acoustics and audio environment, offering a rare combination of sonic clarity and ease of system tuning.
“Once we had the PA flown, I was really impressed. There was no audible slap, and I could run the system at full show volume without making any major adjustments to the system tune. That’s rare. I left the space fully confident that our mix would translate on tour without any surprises,” said Eric Loomis, FOH Audio Engineer.
Loomis also noted the intentional design of the space from the moment they walked in, “The room had two layers of treatment that I noticed immediately. It was clear that time and planning went into making the acoustics right – and it paid off.”
The ability to fly the rig to its full show trim height was also a game-changer for the band itself:
“It’s so important for the band to see what it’s actually supposed to look like on day one. You can show renders, but if the rig isn’t fully up, they can’t really feel it. That first walk-through was the real ‘wow’ moment.”
In addition to Studio 75, GSPS has officially opened Studio 80 – the largest dedicated rehearsal studio in North America. This 52,500-square-foot space boasts an 80-foot grid height and a 2,000,000-pound grid weight capacity. It includes a 10,800-square-foot receiving/staging area, six loading docks, shore power for six buses, a drive-in ramp, and 15,000 square feet of dressing rooms, offices, and catering space.
The Studio Support space is also now operational, offering 15,700 square feet of open space with a 48-foot ceiling and rigging points at 42 feet. Additional features include a 3,400-square-foot receiving/staging area, one dedicated loading dock with leveler and truck power, a drive-in ramp, and two private offices with restrooms. This space also offers secure storage for touring acts, measuring 14 feet wide by 30 feet deep, with two 5-foot-wide gates – providing a total opening of 10 feet for easy access and ample space for equipment.
“We’ve had the privilege of working with Goose for years, and having them rehearse in Studio 75 is a significant milestone for us,” said Trey Kerr, CEO of GSPS. “Our longstanding relationship has allowed us to truly understand their needs, and it’s been rewarding to support their vision with the full capabilities of our space – from pre-visualization to rehearsal to production.”
GSPS stands at the forefront of production technology and rentals, offering integrated, turnkey solutions for live music touring, television, film, sporting, corporate events, and festivals. The 32-acre campus is designed to meet the demands of complex productions, providing a seamless environment for creatives and crews to prepare, collaborate, and execute at the highest level.
Phase two of the Gateway Studios campus is scheduled for completion in fall 2025. This next stage of development will introduce Studio 65 and a new office building. Studio 65 will offer 12,500 square feet of rehearsal space, a 65-foot grid height, and an 800,000-pound grid capacity – providing a versatile, fully equipped environment for tour prep in a more intimate setting. The new office building will serve as GSPS headquarters and include leasing opportunities for industry partners, creating a collaborative ecosystem.
