New Year’s (Audio) Resolutions
Welcome to 2025! At FRONT of HOUSE, we’re off to a good start.
Read More »The Hidden Disease
Welcome to the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” supposedly filled with joy, parties, seasonal events, Christmas cheer and smiles for all. Well, not necessarily for everyone.
Read More »Giving Thanks
Okay, we’re past daylight savings time, Halloween and the election season, and can look forward to Thanksgiving, the December holidays and New Year’s Eve — all which spell good times (steady work) for the live event industry. There’s over-commercialization of these festivities, but at least on turkey day, we can offer thanks for what we have, including employment that brings meaning into our lives.
Read More »Something Old, Something New
We audio pros are an odd lot. We have a fondness for gear which may not be the latest model…but sometimes, this progress thing isn’t always so bad.
Read More »Teamwork!
One of the secrets to great shows is teamwork, with everyone working together for the common cause. The current Foo Fighters tour, profiled by industry veteran Danny Abelson on page 20 of this issue, is a case in point.
Read More »Your FRONT of HOUSE
We’re here to help spread the word, and even have a direct contact link at pr@fohonline.com, which makes it easy to send submit your news items. And we’re also always looking for regional and local sound gigs to spotlight in our “Showtime” section.
Read More »Tools of the Trade
The Rolling Stones’ rider for gear hasn’t changed much over the years. But that hasn’t stopped them from putting on an incredible show.
Read More »Expansion Magic
Once upon a time, audio pros planned for future needs via the concept of short-loaded consoles. Those days have passed us by. But offering an edge towards “future-proofing” customer investments is smart business.
Read More »Planned – and Unplanned – Obsolescence
In the tech sector, we’re all dependent on gear…and like many of you, I do appreciate gear that keeps going and going and going.
Read More »Editor’s Note: Thinking Smart
George gives FRONT of HOUSE contributor Steve Savanyu a thumbs-up on the innovative solution he provided for the Akron Symphony Orchestra.
Read More »Farewell to a Legend
As we went to press, we heard the sad news that audio innovator / pioneer (and a founding father of concert sound) Bob Heil of Heil Sound had lost his ongoing battle with cancer and passed away Feb. 28 at age 83.
Read More »Got a Feeling ‘24 is Gonna Be a Good Year
Welcome to February 2024. By now, with the season’s earth-shaking events (The NAMM Show, ISE 2024 and Groundhog Day) behind us, it’s time to get back to the daily routine. Yet somehow, all of the former offer signs of prosperity for the coming year.
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