Beyond the Spotlight

16/12/2022

Thank you, for being the light to guide those navigating the darkness throughout their careers, relationships, and life in general.
You are appreciated.

15/12/2022

Until we drop some fresh new episodes, let's enjoy a snippet from episode 17!

"Wow!" That’s all I can say after interviewing this gentleman. A stellar resume as monitor engineer to the stars, a stint at NBC w/Fallon and The Roots, and now he and his wife/partner are building The Roadie Clinic dedicated to helping the those in the touring industry who need a helping hand.

Ladies and gentlemen, Paul Klimson.



Full episode can be heard on any platform where podcasts are available, or at: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/

The Roadie Clinic site: https://www.theroadieclinic.com

15/10/2022

While we're working on our next interviews, enjoy a snippet from our 2021 interview with Tour Manager & Production Manager, Mark Clark. The story of his career path was less calculated than you might guess, but certainly no less amazing!

Full episodes and show notes available here:
https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/

31/08/2022

Shout out to The Roadie Clinic for helping with the work-life balance and general well-being of these dedicated folks out there giving it their all every day!

Check out my interview with The Roadie Clinic’s Paul Klimson in episode 17 of Beyond the Spotlight: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-spotlight/id1492466104?i=1000486791816

29/01/2022

It’s a new episode!!! We’ll, sort of.
Check it out wherever you get your podcasts or at the link in bio.

06/07/2021

Working full-time on a major network television show can often involve several steps. TODAY Show music mixer Matthew Rifino explains how he went from freelancer to full-time staff sound engineer at NBC.

Full episode available wherever you get podcasts or here: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8792712-ep-045-matthew-rifino-sound-mixer-today-show

01/07/2021

How does a kid from New Jersey go from watching a cable access show about a recording studio to mixing sound for top-tier artists daily on a network TV show?

TODAY Show sound mixer, Matthew Rifino fills in the blanks in episode 45!

Listen wherever you get podcasts or at the link.



https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8792712-ep-045-matthew-rifino-sound-mixer-today-show

When Matthew Rifino picked up an acoustic guitar at 5, a 30 year love affair with music began. 3 years later, he convinced his grandfather to buy him a four-track cassette recorder and Matthew would sit for hours recording and overdubbing. He star...

27/06/2021

Touring life has plenty of challenges every day - mostly offstage. But when the artist you tour with throws you a curve ball in the middle of the show, you’d better be prepared.
Bassist Michael Jeffers shares his experience in episode 44.
Full episodes at link in bio.

21/06/2021

Happy First Day of Summer! And Happy Episode 44!
Touring bassist Micheal Jeffers joins us to share his experiences with life on the road and growing up in a musical household.
Full episode available wherever you get podcasts, or here: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8729267-ep-044-michael-jeffers-touring-bassist

Michael Jeffers is a life long music professional, performer and player. He started out in music performing with his father’s family band, then became a founding member of the critically acclaimed band Pinmonkey and got signed to RCA Records. Mich...

16/06/2021

Tour Manager / Production Manager Mark Clark may sound cavalier about how his career has developed. But he took gigs he wasn’t sure he could do, he put in long hours, and he was always focused on making a better experience for his artist/band. So when he was finally able to enjoy the benefits that came with the upper levels of the business, it was all the sweeter.

Full episodes can be found anywhere podcasts are available, or here: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/

11/06/2021

Tour Manager Mark Clark got to where he is today in the music industry because he never stopped being a fan of music. AND... he put in the hard work!

Episode 43 of Beyond the Spotlight is live today!

Listen anywhere podcasts are available, or here: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8676553-ep-043-mark-clark-tour-manager-production-manager-tour-accountant

Mark Clark has worked in the touring industry for over 10 years. He got his start in his home state of Alabama, driving artists at music festivals, and is currently based in New Orleans. Mark has managed tours throughout North America, South Ameri...

08/06/2021

When you mention touring life to most people, they think it's all glamour and fun. But the reality can be much different.

Production Coordinator Angelique Mark reflects on the sacrifices required, in episode 42.

Full episode is available wherever podcasts are available, or here: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8609841-ep-042-angelique-mark-production-coordinator

01/06/2021

Denver-based Production Coordinator Angelique Mark joins us in Episode 42 to explain just what it is that PCs do, as well as how she has embraced that role (and many others) for over 20 years.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or at the link below: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8609841-ep-042-angelique-mark-production-coordinator

Angelique Mark has amassed over two decades' experience traveling the globe, working with a variety of musical acts in rooms ranging from small clubs to stadiums. Her work focuses mainly in: logistics; immigration; accounting; and high-level time ...

26/05/2021

It’s difficult to imagine what the first day on the job would be like, working for Barbra Streisand. Don’t worry, Marty Hom remembers the experience like it was yesterday!

Link to full episode: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8524555-ep-041-marty-hom-tour-manager-production-coordinator

21/05/2021

Episode 41!

Tour Manager Marty Hom has been around the world with some of the biggest acts on the planet. You might think he would be a bit full of himself because of that. But nothing could be further from the truth! He is one of the most humble, unassuming people I've encountered in the music industry.

And THAT, folks, is how you get the gigs!



Hear the full episode anywhere you get your podcasts, or at the link below.

https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8524555-ep-041-marty-hom-tour-manager-production-coordinator

TOUR EXPERIENCEPresentROLLING STONES – Tour Manager1997 - PresentFLEETWOOD MAC – Tour Manager1999 – PresentBARBRA STREISAND – Tour DirectorJanuary 24, 2020MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR HONORING DOLLY PARTON - Co-Producer2010 – PresentSHAKIRA – Tour...

16/05/2021

With most things in life, your outlook can greatly influence how you handle difficulties and stressors. By viewing your touring career through the lens of gratitude and appreciation, rather than that of annoyance and inconvenience, you can create a more enjoyable work environment and life in general.
And that’s exactly what this episode’s guest, Tour Manager Aoife Ahern, has done. Here’s a teaser.
Full episode at: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8496485-ep-040-aoife-ahern-tour-manager-production-coordinator

11/05/2021

Episode 40 is out!

Tour Manager Aoife Ahern shares stories of the road and why she is so grateful to be doing what she does.



https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8496485-ep-040-aoife-ahern-tour-manager-production-coordinator

Aoife Ahern has a huge amount of Project Management experience, having been a Global Producer, Tour Manager, Production Coordinator, Advance Manager|Artist Relations and a Talent Booker. She has advanced many large scale festivals (80,000+ capacit...

07/05/2021

Touring life is challenging, to say the least. So you need to have a real passion for the work AND the lifestyle. Our latest guest, Rayna Zemel, has that passion!
Link to full episode: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8437764-ep-039-rayna-zemel-playback-engineer-producer-composer

Passionate and extroverted, Rayna’s varied background gives her a unique perspective as well as an ability to engage people from all walks of life. Before graduating with a degree in Political Science from the University of Vermont, Rayna grew up ...

01/05/2021

Did you know that with many live shows, the lighting, video screen content, and backing tracks are synced via time code? AND... that it is usually controlled by a Playback Engineer?

Our guest for episode 39, Rayna Zemel, is not only one of the best Playback Engineers in the biz, but she is one of only a handful of women in that high-pressure position!

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at the link below!



https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8437764-ep-039-rayna-zemel-playback-engineer-producer-composer

Passionate and extroverted, Rayna’s varied background gives her a unique perspective as well as an ability to engage people from all walks of life. Before graduating with a degree in Political Science from the University of Vermont, Rayna grew up ...

26/04/2021

When it comes to world-class recording studios and producer/engineers, it doesn’t get much better than Capitol Studios in Hollywood and Al Schmitt.
So, to have one of your custom crafted drum kits in residence there is an honor of the highest level.

Sai Hanif, CEO of Masters of Maple Drums, is still trying to wrap his head around that!
Link to full episode: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8370997-ep-038-sai-hanif-ceo-drum-tech-tour-manager
Visit mdrums.com for Sai’s amazing custom drums, and look for the Al Schmitt video there!

21/04/2021

When your dad scores Bollywood films, your mom loves music, and your siblings hip you to all kinds of genres of music growing up, there’s a good chance you’ll end up in the music industry.
In this new episode ( #038), Sai Hanif, CEO of Masters of Maple Drums, founder of GhostTech Touring, and Tour Manager explains how all those influences helped form his career path.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or here: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8370997-ep-038-sai-hanif-ceo-drum-tech-tour-manager

Sai Hanif has been working in the music industry for over sixteen years. In addition to live event production, he founded and continues to run a successful musical instrument brand. Sai has taken his business acumen and applied it to the artists h...

18/04/2021

With years of marketing experience at a very high level, there are few people more qualified than Cherise P to direct marketing campaigns for major artists. And more is not always better!

Here the full episode wherever you get podcasts, or here: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8309911-ep-037-cherise-p-chief-marketing-officer-special-brand-fangage-nation

11/04/2021

Episode 37 is out y’all!

Check out my recent conversation with marketing superhero Cherise P of Special Brand & FanGage Nation. She even shares how to get a free marketing toolkit for aspiring artists and bands, so listen all the way through for that nugget!



https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8309911-ep-037-cherise-p-chief-marketing-officer-special-brand-fangage-nation

Innovator, digital marketer, brand positioning expert, data geek, and even musician, are just some of the ways that Cherise P has been described. These words have been applied whether from the halls of Coca-Cola where she served as Senior Marketin...

06/04/2021

Road life can present all kinds of wacky situations. Our guest for episode 36, Alex Prince, shares one of his more memorable experiences.

01/04/2021

New month, new episode! No foolin’!
So what do you do when the touring industry shuts down due to a global pandemic? Well, if it’s an election year, you pivot and work on campaign events. It’s not as much of a stretch as you might think according to Tour Manager and Production Coordinator, Alex Prince.


Check it out wherever you stream podcasts, or at this link: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8181468-ep-036-alex-prince-tour-manager-production-coordinator

Alex Prince has been involved in the live music industry for years, working primarily as a Production Coordinator, but also as Tour Manager and Production Manager. He is a California native who recently relocated to Minnesota.His list of credits:P...

27/03/2021

Paul Dalen gets it. He understands the true importance of his work, while maintaining a rare level of humility.

Check out the full episode ( #35) wherever you stream podcasts or at: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8109169-ep-035-paul-dalen-tour-manager-production-manager-foh-mixer

21/03/2021

Episode 35 is live!

So much experience and wisdom is shared by our guest, Paul Dalen! When your career spans 5 decades working with artists from Ella Fitzgerald and Barry White to Fiona Apple and My Morning Jacket, you have some stories to tell.

Listen at the link below, or wherever fine podcasts are available.



https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8109169-ep-035-paul-dalen-tour-manager-production-manager-foh-mixer

After 20+ years of traveling as a Tour Manager and FOH Sound Engineer, Paul Dalen retired from touring in the ‘90s and worked for Bill Graham Presents in San Francisco as production manager at The Fillmore, The Warfield and a number of other bay a...

19/03/2021

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17/03/2021

Pam Matthews is already cool enough... she's worked for KISS & Ozzy Osborne, she's managed the Mother Church (The Ryman Auditorium) in Nashville, and she's the Exec. Director of IEBA. How could her life be any cooler?

Well, she grew up in Memphis, next door to lengendary session and touring bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn! (Google him, if you don't know who he is!)

Hear the complete episode at: https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com

11/03/2021

Don’t you just love that new episode smell?!?

Ep. 34 is live and we’re chatting with Pam Matthews about her amazing career - from tour accountant with KISS and Ozzy, to manager of the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, to her role as IEBA Executive Director.

Listen at the link below, or wherever fine podcasts are distributed.



https://www.beyondthespotlightpodcast.com/754013/8088399-ep-034-pam-matthews-exec-director-ieba

Pam Matthews is a proven industry leader with four decades of experience in the entertainment business. She began her career at age fifteen as a runner for Mid South Concerts in Memphis. Today, she serves the live entertainment industry as Executi...