
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 153 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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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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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!
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.
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!
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!
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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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