Stagecraft
Between 1980 and 2023, I worked on hundreds of projects as a stage and lighting crew member—often with the IATSE. Here are some highlights.
First, a gallery of images from a recent film shoot where I worked as the Gaffer. Click the white arrows on the sides of each image to move to the next image.
Following the image gllery, there are various concerts in alphabetical order by band name. Click the + on the right below the content to expand the description.
"THE PLAYHOUSE"
A film by Matthew McDuffie
Served as Gaffer for this film written and directed by Matthew McDuffie. Produced in association with University of New Mexico Film and Digital Media Department summer course "The Show," (2023).
AC/DC
"For Those About To Rock" Tour
Lighting crew on AC/DC's “For Those About To Rock” North American Tour at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on February 23, 1982.
DEVO
"New Traditionalists" Tour
Special effects lighting crew for Devo's “New Traditionalists” US Tour. Worked shows in Tucson, Arizona and Phoenix, Arizona on December 16th and 17th, 1981.
GARY NUMAN
"Assassin" Tour
Special effects lighting crew on Gary Numan's “Assassin” US Tour at Perkin's Palace, Pasadena, California on October 8th, 1982.
OZZY OSBOURNE
"Diary of a Madman" Tour
Lighting and stage crew on Ozzy's "Diary of a Madman" tour. Worked on the Albuquerque, New Mexico show on January 7th, 1982.
RICK SPRINGFIELD
"Sweat for Success" Tour
Lighting technician on Rick Springfield's “Sweat for Success” US Tour. Worked on shows in San Diego, California and Mesa, Arizona on March 7th and 12th, 1982.
THE ROLLING STONES
"Let's Spend The Night Together"
A film by Hal Ashby
Lighting and stage crew, set dresser, and Keith Richards' spotlight operator on Hal Ashby's feature Rolling Stones documentary, “Let’s Spend the Night Together." Three days to set up and one to tear down. Worked on the portion filmed in Tempe, Arizona at Sun Devil Stadium on December 16th, 1981.
SCORPIONS
"Blackout" Tour
Lighting crew for Scorpions' “Blackout” US Tour. Worked on shows in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Boulder, Colorado; San Bernadino, California; San Diego, California; Long Beach, California; Sacramento, California, and Oakland, California between August 20th and September 4th, 1982.
VAN HALEN
"Diver Down" Tour
Lighting Technician for the Southwest dates of the Second North American leg of Van Halen's "Diver Down" tour, dubbd the "Hide Your Sheep Tour." At the time, ours was the largest light show in the world with 15 semi trucks solely for lighting equipment. Worked on shows in Fresno, California; Phoenix, Arizona; Inglewood, California; SanFrancisco, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; El Paso, Texas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Tulsa, Oklahoma between September 5th and 25th, 1982.
VAN HALEN
"Fair Warning" Tour
Lighting and stage crew on the 4th North American leg of Van Halen's "Fair Warning" tour, dubbed the "WDFA" tour. Worked on shows in Albuquerrque, New Mexico; El Paso, Texas, and San Antoniao, Texas between October 6th and 14th, 1981.
XTC
"Zenyatta Mondatta" Tour
Master of Ceremonies for this rare US concert. I introduced both bands, XTC and The Police, at this show at Johnson Gymnasium on the University of New Mexico campus on Nobemebr 9th, 1980.
ZZ TOP
"El Loco-Motion" Tour
Lighting and stage crew on ZZ Top's “El Loco-Motion” US Tour. Worked on shows in Albuquuerque, New Mexico; Odessa, Texas; El Paso, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona between July 7th and 17th, 1981.
