Inside the World of Showco Archives with Indigo Kretzschmar-May, Johnny Roberts and Blake Dewberry

About this episode

The episode explores the history and impact of Showco Archives through the experiences of its founder and notable sound engineers.

Geezers Of Gear Episode #353 Indigo is the founder and solo operator of Showco Archives. As the daughter of legendary senior Showco sound engineer Donnie 'DK' Kretzschmar, she grew up surrounded by the history of the crews who built stadium touring from scratch. Today, she meticulously catalogs thousands of legacy artifacts and spearheads the campaign to induct Showco into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jonny is a legendary monitor engineer. Over a four-decade career, Jonny has shaped the live sound for an unparalleled roster of icons—including Jackson Browne during the Running on Empty era, Genesis, The Who, and The Bee Gees—capping off his journey behind the console for Van Halen’s final tour. Blake is the reason your ears were ringing, as a premier sound guy for the legendary Showco, he was on the front lines of live music’s loudest era. We’re talking Van Halen in their prime, The Who, Aerosmith's reunion, and Bad Company. He mixed the smooth soul of Frankie Beverly & Maze, the outlaw country of Waylon Jennings, and the heavy metal madness of Mötley Crüe, Ratt, and Bon Jovi. This episode is brought to you by Main Light and ETC

People in this episode

Host: Marcel Fairbairn

Guests: Indigo Kretzschmar-May, Johnny Roberts, Blake Dewberry

Topics covered

• live sound engineering
• music history
• stadium touring
• sound engineering careers
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Keywords

• Showco Archives
• live sound
• Indigo Kretzschmar-May
• Johnny Roberts
• Blake Dewberry
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
• sound engineering

Sponsors

Main Light, ETC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Showco Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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