Gateway Studios & Production Services

10/31/2024

Nothing screams Halloween like a The Robe Way spiider 🕷️🕸️ Happy Halloween from the Gateway team!

10/31/2024

10/18/2024

Welcome to the team, Paul!

Gateway Studios & Production Services has appointed Paul Owen as a Vice President of Business Development bringing over 40 years of industry expertise to help drive the company's growth. Owen, a highly respected figure in the live production industry, has earned numerous accolades throughout his car...

10/17/2024

Gateway Studios & Production Services names Paul Owen as Vice President of Business Development. With 40+ years of industry expertise, Owen joins Gateway to lead strategic growth. A pioneer in live production, he is renowned for his technical innovations, strong client relationships, and work with legends like Robert Plant, Dolly Parton, and Metallica. Owen’s career highlights include a TEC Award for Tour Sound Production and two Parnelli Awards for Monitor Engineer of the Year. Welcome to the team, Paul!

Read more about Paul Owen at gsps.com/news

10/16/2024

Throwback to New York’s ‘biggest party’, aka the Governor’s Ball Music Festival! Three mega days of some of the world’s most popular artists including Post Malone, The Killers, SZA and Sabrina Carpenter. And all powered by our renowned , of course 🤪 courtesy of Gateway Studios & Production Services and DCR Nashville.

The organisers specified ’s SL-Series based on previous experience - citing the ease of deployment, broadband directivity control, and low stage volume. The sonic upgrade resulted in praise by fans, engineers, management, and even the festival’s founder-

“This year was the best Governor’s Ball has ever sounded.”

Check out the full story: https://bit.ly/4eMKNwp

What’s the “biggest” party you’ve been to this Summer? 🔊

10/15/2024

Our prep bays are geared up and ready for action💥 With a busy lineup of projects ahead, we’re pumped for our crews to come in and get these shows on the road

10/09/2024

The Doobie Brothers’ 2024 tour blends five decades of music with modern production. ROE Visual Carbon CB5 LED panels showcase archival footage, and LD Seth Jackson added a contemporary edge to the classic ‘70s PAR-can aesthetic with Claypaky Midi-B FX, ROBE (The Robe Way) iFortes, and Elation DTW Blinder 700 IPs, all controlled on an Avolites D9 console. Special thanks to Bryan “Froggy” Cross, Seth Jackson, and Ryan Garner for partnering with Gateway on this legendary project 🎸

CREW
Production/Lighting Designer: Seth Jackson
Production Manager: Bryan “Froggy” Cross
Video Content Creative Director: Simón Anaya
Lighting Director: Ryan Garner
Front-of-House Engineer: Andrew Black
Monitor Engineer: Michael Klowas
Production Coordinator: Chris Cruz
Guitar Techs: Joe Vallee, Andy Mennen
Playback/Key Tech: Wes Carmichael
Drum Tech: Jeremy Denton
Monitor Engineer: Mike Klowas
Stage Manager: William "Ted" Whitacre
Rigger: Dave Schnitker
Sound Techs: Colin Harty, Casey Harriman
Lighting Techs: Gary Curtis, Steve Grzejka
Video Tech: Vasslon Ingram

Photos by Jim Trocchio 📸

10/04/2024

Conway McDonald-O’Lear is a vital member of our team — besides being the video crew chief for Phish, he is also one of our project managers, responsible for the planning and ex*****on of tours and events such as Goose, BLXST, and The Governors Ball Music Festival. On top of that, he is also Phish’s on-stage camera operator, playing a huge role in delivering shots of the band from angles even the live audience doesn’t get to see. If you’ve seen a Live Phish broadcast, you’ve seen Conway and his incredible work. We’re lucky to have him here at Gateway. Off-stage, Conway enjoys British media, trying new restaurants, and racquet sports.

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10/02/2024

For the third year running, we brought the sound 🔊 to Soundside Music Festival with 11 hangs of d&b, DiGiCo/Yamaha consoles, and Shure audio support. As festival season comes to a close, it was great to deliver an immersive audio experience to 32,000 fans at Seaside Park

GEAR
d&b GSL8 Loudspeaker x 84
d&b KSL8 Loudspeaker x 32
d&b GSL12 Loudspeaker x 8
d&b V12 Loudspeaker x 12
d&B KSL Subwoofer x 22
d&b SL Subwoofer x 24
d&b B6 Subwoofer x 4
d&b V Subwoofer x 2
d&b M2 Monitor NLT4F/M x 30
Digico Quantum 338 console x 4
Yamaha DM3S mixing console x 1
Shure P10T Wireless Transmitter x16
Shure P10R+ Wireless Bodypack x 32
Shure AD4QUS Four Channel Digital Wireless Receiver x 2
Shure AD2/SM58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter x 8
Shure AD1-G57 Bodypack Transmitter x 5

Photos by Steve Eudaly, Hello Media, Maggie Friedman, & Itchy Eye Photos

09/27/2024

As Mitski concludes the final leg of their North American summer tour, we're proud to support the creative vision with cutting-edge visual solutions that elevate every performance. Using 4K Panasonic cameras, ROE Visual IMAG LED displays, and Ross Video 4K switcher fly packs, we helped amplify the ethereal atmosphere that defines Mitski's stage presence, enhancing the experience fans love. It's been an honor to collaborate with such a unique and visionary artist 🪐

CREW
System Engineer — Andy Glomski
LED Engineer — Kevin Aguirre
Rail Cam Op — Jon Rice
LED/Camera — Tyler Bailey

Photos by Lexie Alley

09/17/2024

Greensky Bluegrass took over Red Rocks with a two-night run under the Colorado sky. The RRX 2024 ⛰️🔥 performances blended bluegrass, jam improvisations, and unexpected covers for an unforgettable weekend. We returned to Colorado to deliver a dynamic broadcast experience with a Blackmagic video system complemented by 4K Panasonic PTZ and studio camera packages, bringing the Red Rocks experience to fans beyond the venue.

📸: Dylan Langille

09/10/2024

John Legend headlined a historic night at The Muny, marking the venue's first live concert in 30 years. Backed by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra before a sold-out crowd of nearly 11,000, Legend delivered a captivating set that blended personal stories with his greatest hits. We amplified the event with audio support, featuring Avid S6L-32D consoles, d&b M2 and M4 stage monitors, B6 subwoofers, and Shure artist stage gear.

📸: Phillip Hamer Photography (photos 1-4) & Zach Dalin (photo 5)

09/04/2024

Gateway has been named a regional finalist for the PLSN Hometown Hero Awards! 🎗️ We would love your vote of best in the 'Midwest’ category for Lighting Company of the Year.

This recognition wouldn't be possible without our talented lighting team and the continued support of our community. Swipe to check out some of our standout projects from this past year!

Head over to plsn.com/hometown-heroes-vote to make your voice heard.

PHOTO 1
Project — Phish: Mondegreen
Lighting Designer — Chris Kuroda
Lighting Programmer — Andrew ‘Gif’ Giffin
Photographer — Alive Coverage

PHOTO 2
Project — AJR
Lighting Designer — Ezra Donellan
Photographer — Austin Roa

PHOTO 3
Project — Goose
Lighting Designer — Andrew Goedde
Lighting Programmer — Tony Caporale
Photographer — Adam Berta

PHOTO 4
Project — Phish: Riviera Maya
Lighting Designer — Chris Kuroda
Lighting Programmer — Andrew ‘Gif’ Giffin
Photographer — Alive Coverage

PHOTO 5
Project — The Doobie Brothers
Lighting Designer — Seth Jackson
Photographer — James Trocchio

PHOTO 6
Project — Phish: Live at Sphere
Lighting Designer — Chris Kuroda
Lighting Programmer — Andrew ‘Gif’ Giffin
Photographer — Alive Coverage

PHOTO 7
Project — Tedeschi Trucks Band
Lighting Designer — Paul & Preston Hoffman
Touring Lighting Designer — Brian Pirrone
Photographer — Bradley Strickland

PHOTO 8
Project — Black Pumas
Lighting Designer — Marc Janowitz
Photographer — Hailey Gawedzinski

PHOTO 9
Project — Lake Street Dive
Lighting Designer — Andrew Froehlich
Photographer — Hailey Gawedzinski

08/30/2024

Prepping for perfection 💯 LED maintenance is in full swing.

Heading into Labor Day Weekend, a big thank you to our incredible team for your hard work and dedication. We couldn’t do it without you!

08/22/2024

Incredible aerial LED views 💯 Thanks to our production partner, Hive Events, for the outstanding work on this massive project.

Our setup included 600 Roe Visual CB5 LED panels for upstage, IMAG, and delay. Camera packages consisted of four 4K long-lens cameras, one 4K jib, and four 4K PTZ cameras. To ensure smooth operation, 1.5 miles of fiber maintained signal flow across the site.

🕹️: Bert Gerstnecker

08/20/2024

Phish’s Mondegreen festival drew over 45,000 attendees to Dover, Delaware for an unforgettable mix of music, art, and immersive production. Gateway provided mainstage lighting, IMAG setup, and site lighting, captivating festival-goers with Chris Kuroda and Andrew ‘Gif’ Giffin’s lighting design at every corner. We also supported the festival's art installations “Nova Heat” with immersive audio, projection, and lighting elements and “Heliograph” with a 20-foot LED ring. Congratulations to Phish on another legendary festival—we’re honored to be part of it!

📸: Alive Coverage (photos 1-7 & 10-12)

08/15/2024

08/09/2024

At the heart of every successful production is a team that ensures everything runs smoothly on and off-site. Today, we highlight Chris Walters' promotion to Chief Financial Officer at Gateway. With years of experience in the industry, Chris manages our accounting strategies, ensuring financials run smoothly between the Studios and Production Services divisions. His eye for detail and commitment to fiscal responsibility allow us to invest in the latest equipment, top-tier team, and services that make each event unforgettable.

Beyond the numbers, Chris is a Mizzou grad and Liverpool fan with an accounting degree, CPA, and MBA from WashU. Off the clock, chances are he is on the golf course or rooting for Mizzou football. Thank you for all you do, Chris!

08/08/2024

Touring LD Brian Pirrone is bringing Paul and Preston Hoffman’s design to life on Tedeschi Trucks Band’s ‘Deuces Wild’ ♠️ tour, utilizing a suite of ROBE (The Robe Way) and CHAUVET fixtures supplied by Gateway. Complemented by curved truss, dynamic chandeliers, and flowing drapes, this setup creates a stunning visual atmosphere for audiences and serves as the perfect backdrop for this 12-piece ensemble.

📸: Bradley Strickland

08/05/2024

Congratulations, AJR, on the conclusion of The Maybe Man tour. We are honored to be a part of this unforgettable 43-city journey with you. To the powerhouse band and exceptional crew — we are proud to support the vision you brought to life night after night. Thank you for sharing your passion and energy with us. 💥

PRODUCTION
Lighting & Video – Gateway Studios & Production Services
Audio – Clair
Staging – Tait

CREW
Production Design & Creative Direction — Mitchell Schellenger
Lighting Design / Lighting Director / Programmer — Ezra Donellan
Laser Design — George Dodworth
Puppet Design & Build — Encirco Studios
Screen Content Design — Lightborne Studios, 5Towns, DEMUNY, Schneider Visuals, STATION SIX, Dark Matter Technologies
Screen Programming — Ryan Shepard, Josh Beaven
Tour Manager — Keith Albrizzi
Production Manager — Bryon “Hot Dog” Tate
Production Coordinator — Claudine Andrews
Stage Manager — Jeremiah Anderson
Stage Manager — John “Badge” Chidley
Stage Manager — Ryan Snyder
Dock Master — Jimmy Lee Brazzel
Lighting Director/Programmer — Ezra Donellan
Lighting - Dougal Dolhagaray
Rigger — Sonny Oyler
Rigger — Kurt McLaughlin
Rigger — Max Nicoll
Carpenter — Kevin Coleman
Playback Tech — Robert Piccione
Guitar Tech — Dane Hagen
Drum Tech (Rehearsal Only) — Cody Clark
Tour Management Assistant — George Cannon
Puppeteer/Props/Wardrobe — Genevieve Flati
Puppeteer/Props/Wardrobe — Yanniv Frank
Puppeteer/Props/Wardrobe — Ryne Storm
Wardrobe Assist — Cat Capps
Front of House Mixer — Gerard Albo
Monitor Mixer — Erik Rodstol
Audio Engineer/Crew — Michael Grabarczyk
Audio Systems Engineer — Noah Silverman
Audio PA Tech — Ryan Harding
Audio PA Tech — Michael Mangan Jr.
Lighting Crew Chief — Jeffrey Metter
Lighting Tech — Bryan Marks
Lighting Tech — Chelsea Opdyke
Lighting Tech — Chazz Malott
Lighting Tech — Kathryn Boyles
Lighting Tech — Jonathon Tosado
Video Director — Stan Kellam
Video Systems Engineer — Casey Tackett
LED Engineer/Crew Chief — Gil Martin
LED Tech — Kevin Aguirre
LED Tech — George Aguirre
Camera Operator / LED — Jordan Tarquino
Camera Operator / LED — Tyler Bailey
Media Server Operator — Justin Fortier
Projectionist — Marcus Taylor
Automation Crew Chief — Tim McCarthy
Automation Operator — Richard Perkin
Automation Tech — Robert Molina
Automation Tech — Sydney Fansler
Automation Tech — Josh Brewer
Laser / SFX Tech — Brandon Dzurino
Videographer — Austin Roa
Live Nation Tour Rep — Jacob Lenover
Tour Merchandise Rep — Joshua Markham
Morgan Jensen — VIP Road Rep
Reverb Rep — Caleb Johnson
Road Logistics — Claudine Andrews
Truck Driver — Mike Kindler
Truck Driver — Greg Fisher
Truck Driver — Sharon Zakro
Truck Driver — Bobby Riedell
Truck Driver — Mike Puckett
Truck Driver — Ronda Rogers
Truck Driver — Daniel Davis
Truck Driver — Tom Ivie
Truck Driver — Steve Mesh
Truck Driver — Mike Reed
Truck Driver — Scott Lauer
Bus Driver — Randy Dixon
Bus Driver — Dave Harper
Bus Driver — Carlo Marino
Bus Driver — Keven Mcmahon
Bus Driver — Chris Sims
Good Boy — Olly

📸: Austin Roa (group photo) & Hailey Gawedzinski

08/02/2024

Phish returned to St. Louis for the first time since 2019, delivering an unforgettable two-night run at Chaifetz Arena. This stop featured a 40-minute rendition of "Tweezer," the tenth-longest jam in Phish history and third record-setting performance of Summer Tour 2024. Thank you Phish for an incredible two nights — this historic moment in our hometown was truly a highlight for us.

📸: Rene Huemer & Hailey Gawedzinski