Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons - Stage Plot - 2016

As a sound technician, I have always been curious about the stage plots for all kinds of bands and artists. So, when I was visiting the updated web site for the band "The Rippingtons" one of my favourite jazz groups, I noticed a link for a downloadable version of the band's 2016 Stage Plot. This stage plot is NOT your typical 4 piece rock band setup! Many more instrument mics and monitor mixes than your typical band. My dream as a sound technician would be to have the opportunity to work on show for a jazz group like The Rippingtons. 

Click on this link to view a PDF version of The Rippingtons 2016 Stage Plot;

http://www.rippingtons.com/pdf/RIPPINGTONS_STAGEPLOT_2016.pdf

The Rippingtons have been a band since 1985 and they have a large discography of great work.

Country Cam Jam Saturday, November 21, 2015 - My Next Gig

Here is the poster for my next sound gig the Country Cam Jam 2015. It is at the Camlachie Community Centre on Saturday, November 21st, 2pm to midnight.

Here is the band lineup for the event:

- Borderline

- Cornhuskers

- Country Kings

- Free Rein

- Joan Spalding

- Stevie D.

- Vic & Kim

Yours truly will be doing the live mix for the show using the sound system provided by John Tiernay and Borderline. I am looking forward to the gig. Let's Jam!

Iron Groove at Sarnia Artwalk 2011: Revisited

Okay folks, here are a couple videos that I am revisiting from Sarnia Artwalk 2011. I was mixing sound at the small stage during Artwalk weekend and working for local sound company Great Big Sound. It was a fun weekend and I had a blast mixing this band. Enjoy!

Record Store Day Canada April 19, 2014

Here is a post describing my next live sound gig for Record Store Day April 19th, 2014 at The Cheeky Monkey in Sarnia, ON. Featured in-store entertainment provided by local area bands and artists. I will be mixing the sound for the performances. It is going to be another great Record Store Day once again!

Here is the lineup of entertainers for the day:

11am - BORDERLITE TRIO
1pm - VIRGINIA PLAIN
2pm - ERIKA & SARA

Click here to check out the link at the Cheeky Monkey website for details:
http://www.cheekymonkeysarnia.ca/2014-record-store-day/

Fashion Palace Presents: Super Gala Fashion Show

Wow! This is a first for me. It is not often that a Sound Technician (Me) gets top billing on the tickets for a show! I am usually happy with a listing in the show program or even a mention from the MC after the show is complete. Check out my name in BOLD next to BORDERLINE, the live band for the evening's entertainment. "Thanks Brigitte, that is awesome!"

I have to thank Brigitte Bisson, the owner/operator of the Fashion Palace Modelling School located in Sarnia, ON. Originally, Brigitte contacted me back in 2011 looking for a sound technician for her fall fashion show at the Dante Club in Sarnia, ON. I accepted the job and the show went off without a hitch. Brigitte liked my work and she invited me to work the next show in the spring of this year. Yet, another successful show.

Upon inspection of the Fashion Palace website, I noticed that Brigitte had added me to her list of staff members for the group. I don't even remember her asking me but, I am flattered that she likes my sound tech work so much! "Brigitte, I appreciate it very much"!

For the upcoming show in November, I will also get to mix sound for "Borderline" a band that I get to regularily work with around the Sarnia/Lambton county area. Borderline plans to play as a trio band for this fashion show without their regular drummer. "Maybe next time, Bruce".

In addition to the sound mix required for the band and the fashion music playback, a more detailed, stage lighting is being asked for to make the next show that much better. With the help of my friend John from Borderline and his sound system, we are going to get together and design an excellent sound and lighting system for the next show!

I am looking forward to an excellent fashion show in November 2012 and look forward to working with Brigitte and all the staff at The Fashion Palace group.

Cheers!
Ron