270: CHRIS LEONARD/Host & Technical OPS Director/Signal To Noise Podcast, IMS Technology Services

iTunes          Spotify          Youtube           Patreon   Chris Leonard has been in the professional live audio world for almost two decades, following in the footsteps of his father. As a monitor engineer with Maryland Sound International, he toured with artists like Tears for Fears, Don Henley, Disturbed, Josh Groban, Anthony Hamilton and more. Chris is currently the Director of Technical Operations at IMS Technology Services. Previously he spent ten years as the Director of Audio overseeing and managing all aspects of audio for the Event Staging Division of the company. IMS is a full-scale production company providing audio, video, and lighting for special events, conferences, and conventions nationwide. A highlight while at IMS includes designing and mixing for the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl victory parade, with an estimated 800,000 + audience and the largest outdoor event in Philadelphia's history. He has also worked on the last four Presidential Inaugurations. Chris is a co-host on the Signal To Noise Podcast presented by ProSoundWeb. The podcast has over 100 episodes and has been downloaded over 190,000 times. The show features conversations with people from all corners of the live sound industry, from FOH and monitor engineers, tour managers, Broadway sound designers, broadcast mixers, and more. Chris's current project, "How We Got Loud" begins with this podcast focusing on the stories of the people, technology, and passion that built the history of live sound, with many plans to grow and expand beyond the podcast in years to come. Special Mentions: Steve Walsh GoFundme: https://gofund.me/24e25386   Shttps://gofund.me/24e25386https://gofund.me/24e25386https://gofund.me/24e25386Steve Walsh RFR Episode: https://soundcloud.com/roadiefreeradio/roadie-free-radio-019-steve-walsh?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Signal to Noise podcast, IMS Technologies, ProSound Web,  Roadie Free Radio Merch, RFR Podcast Bundle, Follow Your Drishti Yoga Podcast, roadiecare.com, musicares.org, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87