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We Are The Road Crew Podcast

We Are The Road Crew Podcast

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A fascinating and unique series of in-depth interviews with the Road Crew & Technicians who look after some of the biggest musical artists in the world. Hosted by Stephen Hill (Metal Hammer, Riot Act Podcast) and Produced by Factory Originals
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Having won two Knight Of Illumination Awards for his work with Nick Mulvey and Anna Calvi, it is an honor to have on this week's show Lighting and Production Designer Tom Campbell. Tom sat down with Stephen to talk through his fascinating career, which currently spans more than 15 years and begins on a journey of inspiration seeing Muse live at a young age and then learning his craft doing Theatre shows at the Bristol Hippodrome. This led quickly to the world of music and production touring, beginning with bands such as Devil Sold His Soul and Rolo Tomassi, which allowed Tom to perfect his craft and bring his visual genius to huge stages for the likes of Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, Crossfaith, While She Sleeps, Bullet For My Valentine, and 30 Seconds To Mars. Tom has proved he can work across multiple genres of music and has also worked with the likes of Zane Lowe, Sports Team, Katy B, John Grant, Yungblud and The Black Queen.
We are proud to be partnering this season with the team over at Signature Brew who have been brewing music-inspired beers and supporting live music since 2011. Their award-winning core beers include the Studio Lager, which is a staple in bars and venues around the country and has been known to have been found in iconic recording studios such as Metropolis and Strongroom in East London. If you'd like to try this or any of their superb beers, head over to www.signaturebrew.co.uk and put in the code 'RoadCrew' at the checkout which will earn you an exclusive listener 10% Discount on any order.
Thanks for listening, give us a review if you like what you hear and please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the Handle/Tag @RoadCrewPod #RoadCrewPod
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We Are The Road Crew Podcast - Episode 18 : Chad Zaemisch (Metallica, Hole, The Breeders)
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09/22/20 • 84 min

We promised you an amazing end to this season of the podcast and we have delivered it, by bringing you a unique, open, and intimate conversation with Chad Zaemisch, who, for over 16 years has been the Guitar Tech for James Hetfield of Metallica. Undoubtedly one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Chad is responsible for James's signature guitar tone and everything you hear from his amps when Metallica grace the biggest and best stages in the world. Chad also goes back in his career and talks to us about how he started in the industry with alt-rock band The Breeders, and then his time looking after the guitars of Courtney Love and Hole.
We are delighted to have had the support this season of our good friends over at Signature Brew who have been brewing music-inspired beers and supporting live music since 2011. If you'd like to try any of their superb beers, head over to www.signaturebrew.co.uk and put in the code 'RoadCrew' at the checkout which will earn you an exclusive listener 10% Discount on any order.
Thank You for all your support this season. Please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, leave us a little review, and be the first to hear about the launch of SEASON THREE! Coming Soon! #RoadCrewPod
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This week our guest is Live Concert Engineer and co-founder of Soundgirls.org, Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato. We go on a journey of her career to date beginning with early 90's American rock giants Spin Doctors and their rapid journey from small clubs to huge arena shows, and Michelle's equally successful progression to working with Styx, Mr. Big, Gwen Stefani, Melissa Etheridge, Goo Goo Dolls and many more. Most recently Michelle was working with the legend that is Elvis Costello when COVID 19 cut short her run with him after a triumphant London show at the Apollo Hammersmith.
We are proud to be partnering this season with the team over at Signature Brew who have been brewing music-inspired beers and supporting live music since 2011. Their award-winning core beers include the Backstage IPA which is named in tribute to all the backstage antics that go on and, it turns out, a band-favorite for tour riders. If you'd like to try this or any of their superb beers, head over to www.signaturebrew.co.uk and put in the code 'RoadCrew' at the checkout which will earn you an exclusive listener 10% Discount on any order.
Thanks for listening, give us a review if you like what you hear and please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the Handle/Tag @RoadCrewPod #RoadCrewPod
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We Are The Road Crew Podcast - Episode 11 : Jon Burton (The Prodigy, Radiohead, Biffy Clyro, Pulp)
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06/22/20 • 66 min

Welcome to another must-listen episode of We Are The Road Crew where this week Stephen talks to Jon Burton, a Sound Engineer with many years of experience working at the very highest level. Included in his long list of prestigious clients, Jon has spent over 15 years working as chief Sound Engineer to electronic dance giants The Prodigy. We talk about his career with them, including focusing on some of the band's most iconic performances, as well his feelings on the tragic death of vocalist Keith Flint. Jon also gives us a potted history of his career to date, beginning in his hometown of Oxford and the music scene there, growing up and working with the likes of The Candyskins, Radiohead, Pulp, Suede, Gene, Katrina And The Waves and many many more iconic Britpop era bands. Now spending most of his time teaching, Jon has a degree in Music Technology and lectures at The University Of Derby.
Alongside listening to this week's episode, grab yourself a Signature Brew and put your feet up! We are proud to be partnering this season with the team over in East London who have been brewing music-inspired beers and supporting live music since 2011. Their award-winning core beers include the Studio Lager, which is a staple in bars and venues around the country and has been known to have been found in iconic recording studios such as Metropolis and Strongroom in East London, which happens to be where Signature Brew was conceived! If you'd like to try this or any of their superb beers, head over to www.signaturebrew.co.uk and put in the code 'RoadCrew' at the checkout which will earn you an exclusive listener 10% Discount on any order.
Thanks for listening, give us a review if you like what you hear and please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook & Twitter using the Handle/Tag @RoadCrewPod #RoadCrewPod
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We Are The Road Crew Podcast - Episode 8 : Season 2 TRAILER

Episode 8 : Season 2 TRAILER

We Are The Road Crew Podcast

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05/01/20 • 3 min

We are BACK! Thanks to all the great feedback we are back, to bring you a unique behind the scenes insight into the world of the backstage crew and individuals who are responsible for bringing you the best live shows, from some of your favourite bands and artists. Please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook & Twitter using the Handle/Tag @RoadCrewPod #RoadCrewPod
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We Are The Road Crew Podcast - Episode 7 : Paul Dexter (Elton John, Motley Crue, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne)
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12/18/19 • 69 min

Closing this first season of the Podcast is legendary Lighting & Stage Set Designer Paul Dexter, who joins Stephen remotely from Los Angeles to discuss his fascinating career to date, including his very first tour with Billy Preston, working with Elton John in the late Eighties and stories of the excess of being on the road with Motley Crue on the Theatre Of Pain & Girls,Girls,Girls tours. We get a first hand account of THAT bat story whilst working with Ozzy on the Diary Of A Madman Tour, before going on to explore the emotional ups and downs of deciding to move to the UK, and then having to move back to the US to work as crew chief for pop icon Michael Jackson. Paul then goes on to open up about his unique and fascinating working relationship with the much missed legendary rock star Ronnie James Dio, his role in Hollywood films and much much more...This is an episode not to be missed.
We will be back for Season Two before you know it, but in the meantime please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook & Twitter using the Handle/Tag @RoadCrewPod #RoadCrewPod
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Joining Stephen this week in the studio is FOH/Monitor Sound Engineer & RF Tech, Hannah Brodrick who chats about her fascinating career so far working with the likes of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Raging Speedhorn, Carly Rae Jepson, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, PG.Lost and many more. She also discusses her pride in founding a European organisation and online community focusing on the growing number of women within the live music industry, called Women In Live Music. And we find out Hannah's best and worse day on the job, which may/or may not involve a certain pop punk festival here in the UK..
With more captivating guests lined up every week, please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook & Twitter using the Handle/Tag @RoadCrewPod #RoadCrewPod
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We Are The Road Crew Podcast - Episode 4 : Andy Corrigan (New Order, Human League, Kim Wilde)
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10/31/19 • 68 min

We celebrate Halloween this week with our very special guest, punk legend Andy Corrigan. Alongside being Managing Director of entertainment Visa specialists Viva La Visa, Andy was lead singer of British punk band The Mekons, and then spent the next 20 years working as a Tour Manager for the likes of Bow Wow Wow, New Order, ABC, Kim Wilde, Human League, Public Image Ltd and many more.. Andy shares his thoughts with Stephen on the Punk scene in Britain & beyond throughout the 1980's, touring the world with new wave band Bow Wow Wow, hilarious Tour stories of struggling with a trio of Flight Cases around America, and what he REALLY thinks about working with a certain member of The Sex Pistols..
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We Are The Road Crew Podcast - Episode 2 : George Baker (Stormzy, Robbie Williams)
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10/08/19 • 55 min

This week, host Stephen Hill (Metal Hammer, Riot Act Podcast) chats with George Baker, Director of Visual FX company Encore SFX. George is a master of special effects including Pyrotechnics, Flames, Smoke, Lasers and co2, and is responsible for creating breathtaking moments within live events for some of the worlds biggest artists including Stormzy, Robbie Williams, Chain Smokers, Fall Out Boy and many more. George talks about how he first started out in his career, going to see Take That on the Circus Tour with his Mum, the pressures of live TV whilst working on The X Factor, owning his own Company at the age of 23, all the way through to triggering 100ft flames for Stormzy at his Glastonbury headline performance. Without a doubt, one of the biggest festival shows of 2019.
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In this episode, Stephen is joined by Rishi-Louis Gowry, who talks passionately about his rise in the live music industry to become one of the top Promoter Rep and Stage Managers in the business. From humble beginnings crewing at MTV in London, to running festival stages and arena shows around the world, Rishi recalls working with British rapper Slowthai and American rock supergroup A Perfect Circle. The sometimes comedic pressures of running a podcast tour featuring Kevin 'Silent Bob' Smith. The joy and excitement he gets in festival season, managing stages at festivals such as All Points East and Creamfields. And finally trying to curb the fanboy in him whilst working with the musical genius that is Ronnie Wood. For added refreshment whilst listening to the show, we are proud to be partnering this season with our good friends over at Signature Brew who have been brewing music-inspired beers and supporting live music since 2011. Their award-winning core beers include the Backstage IPA, which is named in tribute to all the backstage antics that (allegedly) go on! If you'd like to try this or any of their superb beers, head over to www.signaturebrew.co.uk and put in the code 'RoadCrew' at the checkout which will earn you an exclusive listener 10% Discount on any order.
Thanks for listening, give us a review if you like what you hear and please Subscribe & Follow the 'We Are The Road Crew Podcast' over on Facebook & Twitter using the Handle/Tag @RoadCrewPod #RoadCrewPod
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How many episodes does We Are The Road Crew Podcast have?

We Are The Road Crew Podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

What topics does We Are The Road Crew Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Music, Podcasts, Arts and Music Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on We Are The Road Crew Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 17 : Dan Hawcroft (Motörhead, Kasabian, Capdown, Mondo Generator)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on We Are The Road Crew Podcast?

The average episode length on We Are The Road Crew Podcast is 67 minutes.

How often are episodes of We Are The Road Crew Podcast released?

Episodes of We Are The Road Crew Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 14 hours.

When was the first episode of We Are The Road Crew Podcast?

The first episode of We Are The Road Crew Podcast was released on Sep 23, 2019.

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