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When you’re supporting one of the most recognizable and powerful voices in the world, there is no margin for error.

In this episode, I sit down with Stefano Serpagli, the Monitor Engineer for Andrea Bocelli, to talk about what it takes to craft the perfect on-stage sound for a performance of this magnitude.

Stefano shares insight into the precision and restraint required to support a voice like Bocelli’s, balancing orchestra, band, choir, and venue acoustics while ensuring the artist hears exactly what he needs in every moment. We dive into trust between artist and engineer, adapting to world-class venues across the globe, and the responsibility that comes with mixing for a performance where nuance and dynamics matter deeply.

This conversation goes beyond gear and technology. It’s about musicality, awareness, and understanding how the smallest adjustments can shape a performance experienced by thousands in the room, and millions beyond it.

If you’ve ever wondered what Andrea Bocelli hears when he steps onto a stage, this is a rare look into the monitor world behind one of the most iconic live voices in modern music.

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Benson Boone’s performances live and die on emotion, dynamics, and a vocal that has to land perfectly every night. And a huge part of making that possible is what happens on stage, specifically, what the artist and band hear in the moment.

In this episode, I sit down with Carter Luckett, the monitor engineer for Benson Boone, to talk about the behind-the-scenes role that most fans never see, but every artist depends on. We get into what it takes to build a monitor world that keeps a show consistent from venue to venue, how trust is built between an artist and the person mixing their in-ears, and why small adjustments can completely change a performance.

Carter shares the mindset required to stay calm under pressure, how he approaches consistency on tour, and what it’s like supporting a fast-moving live show where the details matter and the pace never lets up.

If you’ve ever wondered what an artist actually hears on stage — and how that impacts the energy, confidence, and execution of a live show — this is the conversation.

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When you’re mixing a rising artist, every show matters. Every vocal moment. Every dynamic shift. Every crowd reaction.

In this episode, I sit down with Loreen Bohannon, the live sound engineer running FOH for Elliot James Reay to talk about what it takes to build a powerful, consistent mix for an artist on the rise. We dive into how she approaches translating Elliot’s sound to a live setting, balancing clarity with energy, and adapting to different venues while keeping the performance authentic.

Loreen shares her journey into live sound, what it’s like supporting a developing act, and the mindset required to stay sharp in high-pressure environments. We also talk about trust between artist and engineer, preparing for the unexpected, and the unseen work that makes a show feel effortless.

If you’re into live sound, touring life, or just curious how a developing artist’s show is crafted night after night, this episode pulls back the curtain.
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Every tour has a first step — and for some engineers, that first run on the road changes everything.

In this episode, I sit down with Harry Collins, who is running sound for  Boyce Avenue on his very first tour. We talk about what it’s like stepping into a professional touring environment for the first time, the pressure of delivering a consistent mix night after night, and how preparation meets reality once the doors open.

Harry shares what he’s learning in real time, from adapting to different venues and PAs, to managing expectations, to building confidence behind the console. We also talk about growth, mistakes, and the mindset required to survive (and thrive) on your first run out.
If you’ve ever wondered what that jump from local gigs to touring life really looks like, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the early stages of a live sound career.

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Lorde’s live show is built on space, dynamics, and emotion, and what she hears on stage plays a huge role in how that performance unfolds. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Glendenning, the monitor engineer for Lorde, to talk about the art and responsibility of crafting the perfect on-stage mix.

Kevin shares what it takes to support an artist whose music lives in nuance, balancing intimacy with impact, subtlety with power. We talk about trust between artist and engineer, adapting to different venues and production scales, and how the monitor world can directly shape a performance in real time.

This conversation goes beyond cables and consoles. It’s about awareness, restraint, and knowing that sometimes the smallest adjustments make the biggest difference.

If you’ve ever wondered what an artist like Lorde actually hears when she steps up to the mic, this is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the invisible role that helps bring those moments to life.

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