Top touring sound mixers, musicians and industry executives share entertaining anecdotes in book that features locals
A new book, Just 100* Questions by Palm Springs resident Greg McVeigh, offers an insider’s look into the dynamics that make live sound reinforcement such a vibrant industry. Building on the successful Just One Question series of posts developed for Heil Sound, Just 100* Questions distills down the absolute essence of what it takes to be successful in the touring world. Featuring insights from sound mixers, musicians and executives in the pro audio industry, Just 100* Questions shines the spotlight on the people behind the scenes who make concerts come to life. Rather than long-winded lengthy interviews, McVeigh asks top 100 professionals just one specific question based on their background and expertise. Individually, each “interview” is fun and punchy – full of joy and personality. But taken as a whole, the book is a veritable who’s who of the industry.
“Greg has spent 50 years supporting touring professionals. From working in sales and marketing positions with pro audio companies such as Soundcraft, QSC Audio, Crest Audio, Meyer Sound and Heil Sound to touring with Jimmy Buffett, he is one of the most respected players in the space,” said Denny Tedesco, film maker and director of ‘The Wrecking Crew’ and ‘Immediate Family. “Very few individuals have the know how or access to pull off a project like this. It’s one thing finding 100 A-List individuals in any industry, but for people who make their living blending into the darkness and being invisible by nature, this only happened because of Greg’s relationships.”
“This is my love letter to the industry,” says McVeigh. “As I’ve said many times, it’s not about the show business glamour or the gear, it’s about the people in the trenches. This book is my way of saying thank you and of acknowledging the focus and dedication that it takes to breathe life into concerts night after night.”
Just 100* Questions is available now at Amazon.com.
