Live Sound
On the Road: Juanes
Juanes Swept up in the Latin crossover craze, alongside such artists Ricky Martin and Shakira, Juanes continues to deliver strong studio albums that hit
Sheryl Crow
In support of her latest effort, Wildflower, Sheryl Crow is out on a short tour, bringing along an 11-piece string section, front-of-house engineer Bruce
All Access: The White Stripes
Early in the set, there's a moment when everything stops for the White Stripes. It lasts only a few seconds so short that the...
Lincoln Theater Upgrades
Home to the Napa Valley Symphony, the Lincoln Theater (Yountville, Calif., www.lincolntheater.org) required a $20-plus-million renovation of aesthetic,
On the Road: Oasis
Oasis Currently out supporting their Don't Believe the Truth release, Oasis is playing to packed amphitheaters in the U.S. and abroad. Sound is supplied
All Access: The Bravery
New York City based The Bravery is touring in support of their first album (self-recorded and produced), bringing the same post-punk sensibilities that
Less Than Jake
Getting some fresh air before hitting the studio for their next album, Less Than Jake is out on the road with front-of-house engineer Brett...
QA With Rolf Meyer President Marketing and Sales and speaker of the Executive Committee Sennheiser Electronics
Q: How long have you been with Sennheiser? A: I've been with Sennheiser for 10 years now. Actually I've been with the company...
San Francisco Hosts Chet Helms Memorial Show
On July 29, 2005, numerous musicians performed at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall to honor the late Chet Helms; the show kicked off...
On the Road: Santana
Santana Carlos Santana is currently finishing up his touring year promoting his new release, All That I Am. Out with Santana are FOH engineer...
Songs of Carmen Surround Audiences
Austria's opera season once again opened in surround this year thanks to sound company Mister Master and Europe's largest natural stage: a Roman-built
Tegan and Sara
Out in support of their fourth album, folk/rockers Tegan and Sara are criss-crossing the U.S., playing to mid-sized clubs. Mix caught up with their...
All Access: Billy Corgan
Fresh from the release of his first solo CD, TheFutureEmbrace, Billy Corgan (of Smashing Pumpkins fame) has hit the road with a vibrant aural...
Live Sound News
Sweet Charity, the Broadway musical featuring actress Christina Applegate, is using CAMCO Vortex amps. The system comprises Meyer MSL 2A speakers powered
FixIt: Kevin Glendinning
You can create happiness for the musicians onstage by using what already exists in your environment. Before deciding where to set stage levels, listen
Webster Hall Revives Its Live System
Webster Hall, which has seen its share of live acts Prohibition-era balls, a recording space for RCA Records' artists and numerous rock acts has...
All Access: The Roots
Hip hop/rap masterminds The Roots have taken a more approach than their artistic counterparts using live instruments onstage and in the studio. Building
Tour Profile: Robert Cray
Front-of-house engineer Gary Newell should be eligible for hazard pay as he travels across the globe with blues man Robert Cray. It's not that...
Rilo Kiley
Indie pop sensation Rilo Kiley (Jenny Lewis, vocals/guitar/keyboards; Blake Sennet, guitar/vocals; Pierre de Reeder, bass; and Jason Boesel, drums) are
Cream Takes Two Midas XL4s for Recent Reunion Performances
British classic rock band Cream played four reunion shows at London's Royal Albert Hall in May 2005. The event, which brought singer/guitarist Eric Clapton,
Peter Murphy
Former Bauhaus lead vocalist Peter Murphy is enjoying life as a solo artist, cruising through clubs promoting his latest release, Unshattered. Comfortable
Keane
In 1997, Keane (Tom Chaplin, vocals; Tim Rice-Oxley, keyboards/bass; and Richard Hughes, drums) began writing and recording original music. After several