Backstage Cowboys Podcast

The AFC has been supporting industry players in need since 1958. In this episode David Hope, Executive director explains how the AFC is handling the Covid-19 crisis.

David Henry is a lighting director and teacher in Nashville. He put together several online courses at learnstagelighting.com. If you're the kind of person considering a career in lighting, this guy can certainly help.

’’The cab ride that changed my life.’’ Richard Forte is a great FOH audio engineer. Born in Cuba, grew up in New York and then moved to Montreal Canada. Richard's amazing story begins when he was driving a cab in New York city. He takes on two passengers that will change the course of his career. This very long interview is full of surprises. Stick till the end!

If it ain't rock n roll, don't call me! Pierre Roy is the Lighting Director behind the Harley show in Montreal among many other things. This highly talented LD is a mentor and reference for many a lighting tech in the industry. Enjoy!

Robin is a young talented technical director and lighting designer from Belgium living in Montreal. He's a real cool guy and also owns his own Avolites desk.

Like to watch hockey on TV? Without my good buddy Eric Massicotte, you wouldn't hear anything. Eric takes us behind the scene of broadcasted sports events and tells the story of what brought him there.

''Don't do what I did''. Jacque ''Coco'' Levesque is a genius. With all the ups and downs that come with such a status. Coco has been the mentor of many a lighting designer/programmer. His life has been a mixture of breath taking mega light productions and chemical substance consumption which explains why some praise him while others would rather never see him again. This charming man, once again is doing the backstage cowboys community a huge favor by taking the time to tell his story.

Frenchie started out as a musician/luthier in Montreal. He is now living on a boat in Florida. WTF? This is the story of a passionate man who literally can see sound. In this episode we dive into his world and discover his secrets that rose him to this level of competence and happiness.

Early 70's. A New York musician goes knocking restlessly on a producer's door trying to land a record deal but instead winds up touring with a Canadian band called ''RUSH" as their agent and light designer for over 40 years. Listen to Howard tell his incredible story on this episode of the Backstage Cowboys Podcast.

Ian Bertrand is a good friend of mine and an expericenced technical director, project manager, video and sound guy. He has done it all and is now in China with Cirque du Soleil working for Solotech. Find out what led him there on this episode of the Backstage Cowboys Podcast.

On this episode of the Backstage Cowboys Podcast, I talk with Lorne Levitt, Andrew Jarvo and Adam Zemel from Total Events in Montreal. Great insights of the corporate event world from the producer's point of view. These awesome guys spill the beans and bring you into their world. Literally. There are even job opportunities! We cover all technical and human aspects of corporate events. Enjoy!

I met Frank on my way to Spain on a folk tour. What an amazing fellow! I would describe him as a mountain full of experience, common sense, rock and roll and everything else in between. He is now technical director at Centre Juliette Lassonde in St-Hyacinthe. You gotta listen to this!

While all cameras, lights and microphones are focused on the stars; have you ever wondered about the people operating the cameras? What's their story? Who made those last-minute adjustments on the star's dress? Is that someone hanging off a truss above the set holding a follow spot? What about the carpenters who made a dull studio look like we were on a mountain top in Switzerland? Wouldn't these people have incredible stories to tell? Well here they are. ​ The Backstage Cowboys Podcast is all about bringing forward the major players in the showbiz business and getting them to speak out about their lives and experiences. Everything you have always wanted to know about the industry behind the scenes is right here at backstagecowboys.com. Our podcasts feature interviews with some of the country's most experienced techs and designers. Our newsletter keeps you informed about what's going on right now along with tips and tricks to help you make it as a backstage cowboy yourself.