Parking in Bitterman Circle – Details, episodes & analysis

Sulli is your typical one-of-a-kind backline tech, spending over 30 years making it work and keeping cool.  It doesn't matter if it's a club or big outdoor stage, she's left her prints all across the live music world.  

Beckie is a FOH mixer, production manager and podcaster who I have had the great pleasure to work with. She tells us about what her role is in a digital sound world. She also has pictures of me sleeping in the front lounge so be nice to her. Check out her podcast at https://soundgirlspod.podbean.com/

A founding member of Bitterman Circle, Kevin discusses housecoats, cake and ethics. Will the pandemic end or retirement come first? Who can say? After finding civilized touring it seems a shame to walk away.

Yeah, I had all kinds of artsy "deep" questions for our guest and what do you know, we got road stories and a lot of laughs. Point 5 is a story teller and has gigged forever. Let him break-it-down for ya!

The Circle turns 50! Good thing we have a damn good guest. Terry Lawless tells us why Good Enough is not Good Enough.

In lieu of our Landscaping roots, Chad and I discuss the finer points of Sherpa teching. What does it take to be an advocate for one person when there are 50,000 waiting for you to go away?

Another old friend visits the Circle and tells his story. Chainsaw and I met in 2003 on the Rising tour. In classic fashion we hear the tale of drawing a line towards something and getting there. Note: no guitars, golf carts, chafing dishes or picnic tables were harmed during this podcast. 

This week we talk to Lighting Director Rich Locklin, who's worn many hats over the years. We find out what it takes to unlight an artist, tour bonuses and how album covers can give you the inspiration to take it to the next level. As we wander from home and into the sacred spaces, we want you to know that no sage was burnt during the recording of this weeks show.

This weeks interview is with Guitar Tech and Guitar Player Bobby Schneck. OK, maybe it's player then tech... listen long enough and you'll hear which way it is. I had the pleasure traveling with him in the early 2000's. Our backgrounds are different  but our playlists are surprisingly similar. 

Bobby proves with hard work and a big heart that you can have your dream job. 

After 13 years Bitterman pulls the trigger and posts another podcast! 

Different format, same cold coffee flavor.

Jim Corona is a modern day Jack of all trades, backline, production, sound design and mixing on a scale from a single XLR in the middle of a field to international festivals. I ask him a few questions about how his approach keeps him so busy. A bit rusty I am with my interview skills but that's no comparison to my shoddy sound work.

Enjoy!