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How We Got Loud

Chris Leonard
Live Sound
Steve Martin
Paul Simon
Analog To Digital Transition
Audio Equipment
Los Angeles, United States
A1 Audio
Van Halen
Schubert Systems Group
Johnny Cash
James Taylor
Whitney Houston
Doobie Brothers
Innovative Audio

Stories about the people, technology and passion that built the history of live sound.

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Greg Price has spent more than four decades moving between the recording studio and front of house at the highest levels of the industry.

His career includes work with Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, KI... more

David Morgan spent five years behind the “wrong desk.”

After coming up through A1 Audio and the early West Coast live sound scene, David was called by Jim Gamble in 1981 to help manage Innovative Audio, the company that grew out of Tycobrahe. What f... more

Greg Carttar of 3rd St. R&D Production Services joins me for a deep dive into the early days of live sound, regional sound companies, and the era when people were still building, modifying, and figuring out the tools of the trade in real time.

Greg ... more

Bill “Doc” Gans worked for Showco from 1973 to 1982, during one of the most important eras in the development of modern concert touring.

Doc came into the business with no formal audio background, learned by doing, and found himself on the road with... more

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Recent Guests

David Morgan
Guitar player at heart and front-of-house sound engineer with extensive experience across A1 Audio, Innovative Audio, and Schubert Systems Group
Schubert Systems Group (formerly Innovative Audio)
Episode: David Morgan Part II, Behind The Wrong Desk
Greg Carttar
Founder of 3rd St. R&D Production Services, veteran live sound engineer
3rd St. R&D Production Services
Episode: Greg Carttar, 3rd St. R&D Production Services
Bill Doc Gans
Monitor engineer at Showco, longtime live sound professional
Showco
Episode: Bill “Doc” Gans, The Road Behind The Load-Out
David Dansky
Audio engineer and mixer with extensive experience in live sound and theatre
A1 Audio, Mandrill, Maryland Sound (through career history)
Episode: David Dansky, Mixing Audio With Texture
Jim Yakabuski
Audio engineer with four decades in live sound
Van Halen, Journey, Avril Lavigne, etc.
Episode: Jim Yakabuski, From Bar Band to Van Halen
Ken Newman
Front of house engineer with a 40+ year career, worked with Barry Manilow, Paul Anka, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, and many others
Front of House Engineer (career spanning multiple acts)
Episode: Ken Newman, In Pursuit Of Audio Nirvana

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Chris Leonard
Host and interviewer across episodes, guiding conversations with veteran live-sound professionals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Love the concept and the insight

    Concept is great. Hopefully they fix the plosives in the intro...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rudesolopaul
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Chris is a seasoned industry pro and his passion for the history of live sound and the people that live it really shines through with this amazing podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I hate reviewing podcasts
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners value practical insights and mentoring tone for upcoming techs.
Fans appreciate the deep industry history and firsthand anecdotes from live-sound careers.
Prospective guests can expect thoughtful questions that draw out career lessons and gear evolution.
Some listeners note audio quality issues in intro plosives but appreciate the content.

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Greg Carttar, 3rd St. R&D Production Services
Q: What came next after you'd achieved some footing with Judy Collins and the early touring?
The next phase involved expanding into larger acts and tours, including CW. McCall and the MAGNITUDE of studio-like rigs for live performance, then transitioning into the Steve Martin tour where articulation and careful planning for large arenas became essential. I also began to explore the potential of flying systems and more robust rigging, while continuing to learn from mentors and peers to push the gear and the craft forward.
Greg Carttar, 3rd St. R&D Production Services
Q: So Greg, tell me how you got your start in this industry of doing sound.
I built an early interest in amplifiers and sound while growing up in Wichita, worked with a friend who introduced me to welding and fabrication, and started producing sound for local gigs using a small, improvised mixer. A pivotal moment came when I mixed David Loggins' act with gear I'd begun to assemble, realizing a real calling in live sound and then pursuing formal learning and hands-on shop work that led to bigger stages.

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This series centers on the people, technology, and passion that shaped live sound history, with long-form conversations from veteran engineers and touring professionals. Episodes thread through career journeys, hardware and rig evolution, and the human dynamics of touring—offering behind-the-scenes anecdotes about gear transitions, artist relationships, and the business shifts that accompanied decades of live sound. Noteworthy traits include a strong mentorship orientation, deep historical context, and a practical focus on real-world rigging decisions and showcraft. The format appeals to listeners who want hands-on expertise, industry lore, and actionable insights for careers or sponsorships in live events and sound reinforcement.

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