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208: RFR Rewind: Mark Agnesi | Pulling Out The Camera Sep 09, 2021

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Mark Agnesi is the Director of Brand Experience for Gibson Guitars and Producer for GibsonTV. He was the former General Manager of Norman's Rare Guitars, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Mark is an expert on Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Gretsch and Martin guitars, making him one of the youngest authorities on vintage guitars in the world. Since starting at Norman's in 2009, he has sold guitars to every major name in the entertainment business.

He began playing guitar at the age of 6, and was in the studio making records by the age of 11. In 2005, Mark moved to LA and began working as a professional touring and session guitarist.

His combination of talent, knowledge, and personality, have helped him grow Norman's Youtube channel into an incredible community of followers who tune-in to Mark's wildly popular series, The Guitar of the Day. Mark has recently launched his own series on his own channel, The Mark Agnesi Show.

Full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/120-mark-agnesi-vintage-guitar

207: RFR Rewind: Rachael Moser | Why Mentors Are Important Aug 26, 2021

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Rachael Moser is a System Engineer/Crew Chief from Clair Global who is currently based out of Nashville, TN. Over the last ten years she has worked as a PA Tech, Monitor Systems Tech, RF Tech, and Monitor Mixer.

Rachael attended Belmont University, and received her BS degree from the Audio Engineering Technology program while also minoring in business. After a few early gigs during school with Clair, Rachael knew that that was the company she wanted to work for.

She started by working in the shop testing cables and helping out in whatever department needed her. This was valuable training and her patience would pay off over the years as she steadily moved up the ranks and learned how successful tours were put together.

Full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/181-rachael-moser-monitor

206: RFR Rewind: Chez Stock | Life On The Road Aug 19, 2021

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Chez Stock is a experienced Tour Manager and Front of House engineer currently on tour with Amanda Palmer. She has toured extensively since 2007, building steadily on her no-nonsense work ethic, and a desire to continuously improve and grow as an engineer.

Along with her passion for sound, Chez also works diligently and at times aggressively, to champion women, minorities, and those struggling to find their voice within an industry where social norms can be difficult to change.

Full Episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/132-chez-stock-tm-foh-amanda

205: RFR Rewind: Timothy Burkhead | Why I stay Optimistic Aug 13, 2021

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Timothy Burkhead is a Tour Manager, Production Manager, FOH Engineer, entrepreneur and percussionist currently based out of Nashville, TN.

He is the co-founder of TMinc.live, and All Access Advance, an online system for automated show advancing and tour management. The optimized system prepares and streamlines site specifications, travel & transportation, and budget settlement for touring pro's on the road.

Timothy is originally from Oxford, MS. and grew up in a musical household that was also dedicated to community work and the core belief of doing what you can to stay positive and be a core member of your community.

Over the last several years he has worked with Moon Taxi, Bea Miller, R.LUM.R, and The Head and The Heart.

Full Episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/183-timothy-burkhead-foh-pm-tm

204: RFR Rewind: Rachael Moser | I Passed Out On My First Gig Aug 05, 2021

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Full episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/181-rachael-moser-monitor

203: RFR Rewind: TJ Hoffman|Finding A Career On The Road Jul 29, 2021

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TJ's story originally started in the late 1980's as a roadie for several New Jersey club bands. After a brief time at New Jersey's legendary Trax East Recording studio, he spent most of the 1990's and 2000's crisscrossing the planet with bands like M.O.D, Agnostic Front, Ignite and many more. Along the way, he formalized his work with the creation Iron Sound Productions; a company providing back line, sound re-enforcement and tour logistics. By 2000, he was pulling triple duty as Tour Manager, Drum Tech and Guitar Tech for Skid Row, who was opening on the legendary KISS Farewell Tour (last tour with the original members of the band), and included a set by Ted Nugent. As the miles and years on the road continued to stack up, he further earned the respect and trust of peers in the industry.

Full Episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/150-t-j-hoffman-pm-tm

202: RFR Rewind: Chez Stock | Audio Pariah Jul 22, 2021

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Full Episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/132-chez-stock-tm-foh-amanda

201: RFR Rewind: Amanda Davis | From Canival Cruises to FOH Jul 15, 2021

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How does a Memphis Gospel singer find her way to Chicago to become an Opera singer, only decide the spotlight isn't for her, and ultimately forge a career as the successful FOH Engineer for Janelle Monáe? It's these questions and more that I explore with the amazing and talented Amanda Davis. Frustrated by the constraints of her classical training, and realizing the spotlight wasn't where she was most comfortable, Amanda found a path into the world of live audio production where she has made a name for herself as one of the most solid Engineers on the road today.

Full Episode Here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/102-amanda-davis

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200: RFR Rewind: TJ Hoffman | How To Be A Good Roadie Jul 08, 2021

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Full Episode here: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/150-t-j-hoffman-pm-tm

199: Farm documentaries and what's coming up! Jul 05, 2021

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Hey guys!

It has certainly been a minute since my last live episode and I've missed you terribly!

In this short episode I breakdown where I've been, what I've been working on, and what the future holds.

I hope you've been well, safe, and are getting back to work.

Ya'all be safe out there!