Geezers of Gear

By: Marcel Fairbairn
  • Summary

  • Music Industry veteran talking about anything and everything with incredible people - behind the scenes in live events, concert and entertainment. Over 270 episodes, with incredible conversations and stories from many pioneers of the concert touring world, including some of the hot new up and comers. Geezers Of Gear is never boring, and there are always great surprises as well. Plus, check out the NEW "Leading Ladies" episodes - that celebrate the incredible women of the concert business, with host (and Geezers Of Gear Producer) Sarah Birnie.
    Marcel Fairbairn
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Episodes
  • #273 - Cosmo Wilson
    Oct 31 2024

    We are extremely lucky to have Cosmo (Charles) Wilson back on the Podcast.

    Cosmo is a concert lighting designer and director. He has been in the industry since the 80’s and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, he is a legend.Cosmo has worked with over 40 acts including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Foreigner, INXS, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Meat Loaf, Mötley Crüe, The Rolling Stones, Ronnie James Dio, David Lee Roth, Scorpions,[2] and Rod Stewart. He was a touring road crew member from 1986 before becoming a director and designer.

    Cosmo received a Parnelli Award for Lighting Director of the Year 2015, a Tour Link Top Dog Award for Lighting Director of the Year for AC/DC in 2016 and Aerosmith in 2017, and the "Live Production Summit Pinnacle Awards" for both Lighting Director of the Year and Lighting Designer of the Year in 2020 and again in 2023.

    We are so pleased Cosmo has found the time to come on the Podcast again, you can check out his previous shows at www.geezersofgear.com episode numbers #78 #112 #118 and #171Please welcome Cosmos to the show.


    This episode is brought to you by MainLight and Elation

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • #272 - Mark Fetto
    Oct 30 2024

    Mark Fetto started working as a lighting technician in the late 1970’s, working his way through the ranks at the Obie Company and Vari-Lite, he then became a lighting designer and senior programmer. In 1989 Mark opened Vari-Lite's satellite office in Las Vegas. He went on to become general manager of Vari-Lite's Dealer Network and later General Manager of North American Operations.,

    Following a 16-year career at Vari-Lite, Mark joined Stage Rigging, Inc. as the National Sales Manager before moving to his position as Chief Operating Officer at Morpheus Lights for 14 years.

    Mark oversaw touring systems, new inventory, infrastructure, and operational strategies in both production and manufacturing.In 2019 Mark Joined OSA International as their Vice President, Lighting and he is now learning how to be a grandpa to 2- soon to be 4 grandkids. The priorities are shifting.

    Marks Motto in Life is “Do it now, because you can’t count on being here tomorrow”


    This episode is brought to you by ACT Entertainment and Ultimate Support

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • #271 - Marc Brickman
    Oct 28 2024

    Marc's work as an artist, director, producer, and lighting designer has reached audiences of millions world-wide and includes spectacles for Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, The Barcelona and Nagano Olympics Ceremonies, Cirque du Soleil, Neil Young, Blue Man Group, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and hundreds of others.

    Now, with David Gilmour and other technical collaborations, Marc is pushing even further into bridging art and light including various new technologies.

    This episode is brought to you by Acme Lighting and PRG

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    1 hr and 7 mins

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