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086: DERRICK GREEN/Lead Singer/Sepultura, Maximum Hedrum Feb 19, 2018

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As a young man growing up in Cleveland Derrick Green knew at an early age that following the status quo and fitting nicely into society's neat little boxes was probably not going to work for him. Quietly slipping from long-haired football player to choir boy, Punk Rock and Hardcore lover, Vegan and soul searcher, Derrick has always followed the path that led to personal growth and artistic freedom. Since joining Sepultura in 1997 and replacing former founder and frontman Max Cavalera, Derrick has not only been embraced by the bands legions of fans, but with his fellow band member's support, he has helped to drive to creative direction of the group. I offer a big shout-out to former guest Tanya O'Callaghan (RFR EP: 34) for making the introduction, and to Elderberries Threefold Café in Los Angeles for hosting us. This episode is sponsored by: Airturn.com, Gig-gear.com, and Telefunken-Elektroakustic.

085: LUCIE BARINKOVA/FOH, TM & PM/RZA, B52's, Tom Tom Club, Thundercat, Banks & Steelz, Odesza Feb 11, 2018

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While I was in Los Angeles for the NAMM show, I had the privilege of sitting down with FOH Engineer Lucie Barinkova to chat with her about her career and hear about her incredible childhood, growing up in Czechoslovakia, and her families' eventual escape to an Austrian refugee camp in 1989. Lucie's baptism into the world of live sound came at age 17, when her boyfriend left alone her to mix the Punk band Hoi Polloi. Three painful feedback-filled hours later she was hooked, and vowed to redeem herself, which she has successfully done, touring with artists such as RZA from Wutang, Odesza, Spoon, Banks & Steelz, Tom Tom Club, The B52's, and Thundercat. We would like to thank the following sponsors for making our 85th episode possible: Telefunken – Elektroakustic, Airtun.com, Gig-Gear, Soundgirls.org, and Load-in International Magazine.

084: STEVEN COHEN/Guitar Tech/Don Henley, The Eagles, Collective Soul, Rush, Sammy Hagar, Bob Seger Feb 06, 2018

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There are many types of successful people out there; those who fell into their position, those for whom luck comes easy and often, and even those that lie, cheat, and steal their way into opportunities until they find themselves in a position of power, leaving a trail of heartbreak and deceit along the way. Yet there's another group, who climb the ladder of success in a most understated way. Day in and day out, they quietly do their jobs, learning, getting better, being forthright with their peers and employers, their innocence and naïveté coupled with a pure love and passion for their career, eventually leading them to the highest ranks within their chosen field. Guitar Tech Steven "Charley" Cohen is a member of this aforementioned group. His approach is simple, his love of his job is pure and palpable, and his sense of self and his ability is straightforward and clear. If he weren't those qualities that I just mentioned, I doubt he would have the kind of resume he does, which includes Don Henley/The Eagles, Sammy Hagar, Rush, Collective Soul, Taylor Dane, Bob Seeger, and Billy Corrigan of the Smashing Pumpkins. Oh, and did I mention that he's one of the nicest people I've ever met? Sometimes, even that's all it takes to be the best.

083: KEEPING CONCERTS SAFE/Jesse Hughes, Dean Correa, Lucie Barinkova, Mike Downing, Akram Benmbarek Jan 29, 2018

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No one would have predicted the terrorist assaults on concert venues of the past two years. Tragic, frightening and something we don't really want to think about ... but we have to. What can be done to make the concert environment safer? Our panel of concert and safety professionals will define the vulnerabilities and discuss the methodology to prepare for, and defend against, the worst-case scenarios in music. Panelists include: Larry Milburn Heather Rafter Jesse Hughes Dean Correa Lucie Barinkova Akram Benmbarek Mike Downing

082: LIJ SHAW/Producer/podcast host/Recording Studio Rockstars, Aimee Mann, Ben Harper, Ani DiFranco Jan 22, 2018

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It's always a pleasure to have the opportunity to interview someone on the show that I consider a mentor, and our current guest, Lij Shaw, definitely fits the bill. As the host of the highly successful podcast Recording Studio Rockstars, Lij provides his guests with a peek behind the curtain and into the minds of some of the most successful record producers and engineers working today. In addition to Recording Studio Rockstars, Lij owns the Toy Box recording Studio in Nashville, TN., a Grammy certified studio, which now houses one of the most famous MCI consoles from Criteria Studios in Miami, built by hand from it's founder, Jeep Harned. Here's a small list of the artists Lij has worked with during his long career: Aimee Mann, Ben Harper, Audley Freed, Blues Traveler, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Dawes, Citizen Cope, and Band of Horses.

081: JOEL LONKY/FOH Engineer/Billy Idol, Rob Zombie, Die Antwoord, The Goo Goo Dolls, Anthrax Jan 15, 2018

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As I looked through Joel Lonky's resume, one thing became very clear; there's a lot of black ink on the page. That only means one thing: the dude has worked his ass off for a long time, and the list of artists and experiences he's had have made him one of the most in-demand House Engineers in the business. It was also clear in our interview that Joel is a no-nonsense professional, who's passion for his career has been fueled by his love for adventure, problem-solving, and a focus on the task at hand. As the House Engineer for artists such as Billy Idol, Die Antwoord, Rob Zombie, Anthrax, Sean "P-Diddy" Combs, Rage Against the Machine, and so many others, Joel chooses to focus on the mix, not on the thousands of fans in the house and what they might think of the mix. Joel is also a former member of the United States Air Force, a commercial pilot, an FAA certified flight instructor and has logged over 1,200 jumps as an experienced skydiver.

080: HANK FURY/Systems Tech/OzzFest, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Roger Waters, Johnny Winter Jan 08, 2018

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Wow! Episode 80!! Today's guest is Systems Tech Hank Fury, no stranger to the road and the perils that exist out there. This episode has all the elements of a great story; love, passion, sacrifice, and of course, redemption. A New York native and current Brooklyn resident, Hank's baptism into the world of Rock 'n Roll started at one of the most famous clubs in Manhattan's lower east side; the famed CBGB's. It was here that Hank first learned how to make do with the equipment he had, functioning or not. The road soon beckoned, and Hank went willingly, criss-crossing his way around the country, honing his skills and soaking up knowledge night after night. Hank's journey has led him to SIR, Clair Brothers, Madonna, Roger Waters, Ozzy Osbourne, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Winter, and countless others. When he's not on the road, you can find Hank at his Bushwick based music store, Rock and Roll Supplies, located at 176 Bushwick Ave., in Brooklyn.

079: LAUREN CROWLEY/Monitor Engineer/Ryan Adams, Eminem, Kurt Vile, Tyler the Creator, A$AP Rocky Jan 01, 2018

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!! To help kick this year off our first guest is Cleveland native Lauren Crowley, Monitor Engineer for such artists as Ryan Adams, Eminem, Tyler the Creator, A$AP Rocky, Kurt Vile, and Jenny Lewis. Crowley cut her teeth in the Punk Rock clubs of Cleveland before eventually moving on to Full Sail University, and ultimately honing her skills at Eighth Day Sound. From there, it's been a rapid climb up the ranks where she shares the stage nightly not only with a respectable roster of artists, but also with some of the best crews in the business. Thank you for all of your support in 2017 and here's to an epic year ahead for all of us.

078: RICHARD BENNETT/Editor-in Chief, LOAD-IN INTERNATIONAL Magazine Dec 25, 2017

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Merry Christmas!! I am so excited about today's episode, you know I'm a sucker for a good story and this one certainly does not disappoint. For the last two years, Richard Bennett has bet on himself and made it his life's mission as Editor-In Chief of Load-In International magazine to bring the touring community together in an honest and visually dynamic way, month after month. But as any entrepreneur will tell you, myself included, sometimes dreams and ambition just aren't enough. I hope you are as inspired by Richard's story and passion as I am, and if you have any interest in contributing to Load-In International, please send a note to either me or Richard.

077: SUE ANELLO/Homeopathic Consultant Dec 18, 2017

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Sue Anello CCH is a board certified homeopathic practitioner and educator based in New York City, who's found a unique way to combine her love of Rock & Roll and healing over the last two decades. Trained in the United Kingdom, Sue Anello's background originally was in the music business where she worked for CBS Records and then EMI in both New York and London. After leaving EMI, Sue spent 5 years as the celebrity wrangler in the PR department at the International Headquarters of Oxfam in Oxford, England, before ultimately turning to Homeopathy full-time in 1999. If you're a person on the road who needs support – Sue may be just the person you've been looking for.

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