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The SIP crew, from left - Dan Devisser, Sammy Skalbeck, Matt Dominguez, Shannon Stewart, Christian Chambers and Austin Lanning

Stewart Independent Production

Shannon Stewart and Dan DeVisser joined forces at an early age. Both loved concerts, especially with favorite bands. But more than that, great sound spoke to them. And the source of that sound? Gear.
Now, their company, Stewart Independent Production (SIP) is celebrating more than 25 years as an independent production company. They’ve created experienced, pro concert touring team that designs, builds, manages and supports concerts in Saugatuck, MI, but mostly in areas beyond.

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The Auditorium Shores stage is a favorite outdoor space for large festival gigs on the banks of Ladybird Lake in downtown Austin.

Big House Sound

25 Years of Good Vibrations in Austin, Texas

It was a cosmic coincidence. In summer of 1991, just a month before Austin officially proclaimed itself as “The Live Music Capital of the World,” a constellation of club activity was leading to the formation of a sound company that could handle such a stellar declaration.

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Robin Magruder and Ed Spoto of Crossroads Audio

Crossroads Audio

When Clair Bros. Audio acquired Dallas-based Showco back in late 2000, the purchase left three Showco staffers with tons of touring experience searching for a new, clear direction. All signposts led Robin Magruder, Stewart Bennett and Ed Spoto to their friends at Crossroads Audio.

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Memphis Beale Street Music Festival is a regular Profound Sound client. Photo courtesy Sierra Hotel Images

Profound Sound

Keeping Local Music Loud and Clear in Memphis

There’s no shortage of music in Memphis. And where there’s live music, there’s a sound reinforcement company. Profound Sound has helped keep the local music plugged in and playing loud and clear for the past 27 years. Owner William Floyd founded the full-service sound reinforcement company in January 1991. He now shares operating duties with his main employee, Joe Brown, and hires extra support when needed. The company also rents backline and small systems.

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Logic Systems is a longtime supporter of Fair Saint Louis, the city’s big July 4 festival. Photo by Todd Owyoung.

Logic Systems’ Attention to Detail Adds Up to Success

For Chip Self, while you don’t need to sweat the small stuff, you should take the details very, very seriously if you want to be successful in pro audio. The case can be made that by acting on the “small things” other companies shrug off, his St. Louis-based Logic Systems Sound & Lighting has grown every year for 29 years straight.

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KiAN Concert Sound Services

Long a regional player in Western Canada, KiAN Concert Sound Services has stepped up to play ball by investing in a Meyer LEO system. This because nothing other than a Meyer system will do, according to company president Mark Reimann.

Heck, he didn’t even have to listen to LEO system before he bought it.

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Third Ear Sound supported MercyMe and other artists at Great America Redwood Amphitheatre in Santa Clara, CA.

Third Ear Sound Pays Attention to the Details

For more than 30 years, Third Ear Sound has served the San Francisco Bay Area and grown with the technology supporting the needs of its clients. The staff of eight has an average of more than 20 years of industry experience. “Everyone is our audience” is the company slogan, and they mean it.

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