As country rockers Whiskey Myers continue their 2024 North American tour, Brian Vaughan, Director of Production with the firm Live ReDesigned, which is known for crafting unforgettable experiences, serves as Production and Lighting Designer. It’s his second project with the band following Whiskey Myers’ acoustic tour last winter.
The Knockdown Center, located in the Maspeth neighborhood of Queens, NY, is a building that has been in continuous use for more than 100 years. Today the space has undergone a renovation that is equal parts preservation and state of the art retrofit, turning it into a music venue and exhibition space, with support from 4Wall Entertainment.
Gracing the stage at Las Vegas’ Voltaire, Christina Aguilera broke free from traditional concert shows to bring audiences a dynamic performance like no other. Show Director and Designer Bryan Barancik of Luxious Creative talks about his design choices in support of the iconic performer.
In the midst of her “Midwest Princess Tour,” Chappell Roan did a guest performance at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) performing her hit single “Good Luck, Babe!” Her fiery performance was designed by Fourline Creative Principal Michael Apostolos, who realized the dynamic performance with some standout visuals and effects.
Country superstar, Dierks Bentley is out on the road with his “Gravel & Gold” Tour and handling Lighting Design and Direction duties is Chris Reade, who has worked with the artist for nearly two decades now. Reade shares his design approach and enjoyment of working with Bentley.
J-Pop sensation Hikaru Utada recently wrapped a tour of Japan and Asia in support of Utada’s new album, “Science Fiction.” The tour celebrates 25 years of chart-topping music from Utada with an other-worldly and monolithic production design from Jason Ardizzone-West, Jackson Gallagher, and Jeremy Lechterman.
Third Eye Blind toured this summer with the fourth edition of their “Summer Gods” Tour. Production & Lighting Designer Chris Denholm, Principal of Partner Production Services LLC led the creative effort in support of the band. Denholm along with Lighting Programmer, Clay Joiner of Live ReDesigned speak about supporting this tour.
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Kat Cody is a freelance Production Coordinator/Event Manager for AEG Presents, Live Nation, and Goldenvoice, and she keeps busy with a variety of projects from Orville Peck’s Rodeo and Ohana Festival to Her Universe Fashion Show.
The Churchill Park Festival in St. John’s, a city on Newfoundland Island, is a five-day, two-weekend festival that hosted more than 20 acts including headliner Shania Twain, marking her first time returning to the city since she was 18 playing in a local bar. Tour Tech East provided the production support.
“Empire: The Musical” pushed the boundaries of what’s possible Off-Broadway in terms of production scale. The design team of Scenic Designer Walt Spangler and Lighting Designer Jamie Roderick worked with PRG, who provide multidisciplinary services, including scenery, automation, and lighting.
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