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This Is DeLaCruz

Nicholas DeLaCruz
Sound Engineering
Music Industry
Audio Engineering
Touring
Live Sound Engineering
Live Music
Disturbed
Live Sound
Live Performance
Live Sound Mixing
Tour Management
Alice Cooper
Nashville
Monitor Engineering
Lighting Design
Audio Mixing
Kenny Chesney
Falling In Reverse
Killswitch Engage
Audio Technology

Hosted by Nick DeLaCruz, This Is DeLaCruz takes you behind the scenes of live music with both the bands on stage and the unsung heroes who keep the show alive. Each episode features real conversations with artists, engineers, techs, and crew, pulling back the curtain on life on the road. From the chaos of soundcheck to the rush of showtime, they share the triumphs, struggles, and untold stories th... more

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Go on the road with Zach Myers of Shinedown for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life on tour.

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This one was too good for a single episode.

In this two-part interview, I sit down with Mike Schaeffer, FOH Engineer for Charlie Puth, and Josh Cruz, Monitor Engineer for Charlie Puth, to break down what it takes to build and mix a... more

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Ever wonder what it takes to make a Lindsey Stirling show sound as massive, detailed, and dynamic as it looks?

In this episode of This Is DeLaCruz, I sit down with Sage Tichenor, the front of house engineer behind Lindsey Stirling’... more

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Toby Francis has mixed some of the biggest artists and most iconic live shows in music history.

In this sit-down interview, Toby shares stories and lessons from a legendary career running sound for artists including Ariana Grande, ... more

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Mike Schaeffer
Front-of-house engineer for Charlie Puth; previously worked at House of Blues and toured with Jordan Sparks.
Charlie Puth
Episode: Running Sound for Charlie Puth (Mike Schaeffer & Josh Cruz)
Josh Cruz
Monitor engineer for Charlie Puth with experience in live audio and audio networking.
Charlie Puth
Episode: Running Sound for Charlie Puth (Mike Schaeffer & Josh Cruz)
Sage Tichenor
Front-of-house engineer for Lindsey Stirling (and touring Sound Engineer)
Lindsey Stirling
Episode: Running Sound for Lindsey Stirling (Sage Tichenor)
Toby Francis
Sound engineer and live audio professional with extensive touring experience
Independent / Freelance
Episode: The Man Behind Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, Aerosmith & More (Toby Francis)
Luke Reynolds
Tour manager, monitor engineer, production manager, and founder of Good For Show Productions
Good For Show Productions
Episode: Tour Manager for Max McNown
Luke Combs
Country artist and headlining act discussed in interview
Luke Combs Band
Episode: On the Road with Luke Combs
Joey LaFaib
Production/FOH engineer from Attleboro, MA, on tour with Luke Combs
SES (production company)
Episode: On the Road with Luke Combs
Todd Lewis
FOH engineer on Luke Combs tour
Luke Combs tour
Episode: On the Road with Luke Combs
Christian Giroux
PM and Monitor Engineer for Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance
Episode: Monitor Engineer for Dance Gavin Dance (Christian Giroux)

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Nick DeLaCruz
Host of This Is DeLaCruz

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great content

    I have been following your website, YouTube channel, and podcast for quite a while now. I want you to know that I really appreciate your content and how you include the technical, educational, and personal within your work. Great job please keep giving us more and thanks for a great variety of people that you showcase!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VocalPerformance
    United States3 years ago
  • So happy to have stumbled upon this podcast!

    As a music lover I enjoy being able to dive in deeper with what exactly goes on behind the scenes of some of my favorite bands. Looking forward to seeing what else This Is DeLaCruz adds to his lineup.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    manda.lizabeth
    United States3 years ago
  • Educational and Inspirational

    I absolutely love this podcast! As a total newbie in the audio mixing world, this podcast has opened my eyes to the industry as a whole. I love hearing the pro’s stories of the journey from novice to running sound for some of the hottest acts out there. Great job, Nick! Don’t stop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rufus1911
    United States3 years ago
  • A Wealth of Knowledge

    As someone who mainly does studio engineering I’ve learned so much from these that carries over from live sound to studio. I don’t often find videos or podcasts like these that can be so informative and entertaining at the same time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RyanSandlin
    United States3 years ago

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Running Sound for Charlie Puth (Mike Schaeffer & Josh Cruz)
Q: What would be your advice for bands starting to tour and using in-ears, especially if they have a low-price system?
Cruz recommends seeking help from someone experienced and learning the basics of the equipment. Removing one ear can be workable if performers avoid turning up the pack to compensate and remain aware of loud ambient sound that could harm hearing.
Running Sound for Charlie Puth (Mike Schaeffer & Josh Cruz)
Q: What do you think is that key attribute of not just being employed in this industry, but being employed with an artist for such a long time?
Schaeffer says he aims to be pleasant to work with, treats touring as a privilege, goes the extra mile, stays available, and makes each artist feel important.
The Man Behind Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, Aerosmith & More (Toby Francis)
Q: Where are you from?
He describes being born in Hazard, Kentucky, growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, and moving around before settling into a career in live sound, with early musical influences from his mother's record collection.
Before the Show Starts with Couch (Chris DiCorpo & BT Odoy)
Q: What advice would you give to someone aiming to work in live sound for bands?
Network extensively, offer to help at every gig, and build a broad set of skills that cover both back-end gear and on-stage needs, because people remember who contributes and will call you back.
Before the Show Starts with Couch (Chris DiCorpo & BT Odoy)
Q: How did you get connected with Couch?
Chris explains that he reached out during a period when Couch was building out their monitor rig; a chance introduction and timing led to him joining the first gig, and the relationship evolved into a long-term touring role.

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A behind-the-scenes look at live music through conversations with engineers, musicians, and touring techs. Episodes frequently revolve around careers in FOH and monitor engineering, touring life, gear choices, and the realities of scaling productions from clubs to arenas. Guests share practical tips, mentorship stories, and career-defining moments, with a consistent emphasis on listening, room acoustics, teamwork, and the human side of live shows. Notable is the practical, mentor-oriented angle that blends technical know-how with real-world lessons, making it a likely resource for aspiring engineers, production crew, and artists curious about touring workflows and stagecraft.

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2. Josh Cruz
3. Sage Tichenor
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6. Luke Combs
7. Joey LaFaib
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