Tonehaus News

Winter Solstice/Fall 2022 Wrap Up

Winter Solstice/Fall 2022 Wrap Up

After the slow, slow, slow summer, things got ridiculously busy. So busy, I couldn’t even get two newsletters out. Suddenly I found myself freelancing A/V and production sound jobs, creating content for clients, taping concerts, and live-streaming. I did write-ups on many of these activities, so when you see a link, go ahead and click…

A Very Special Beethoven – October 2022

A Very Special Beethoven – October 2022

Very Special for two reasons. Firstly, this performance is one of half a dozen in the US using using authentic period instruments at A=430. It was also a milestone production – as far as the technical and creative freedoms as well as the challenges.  I’ll back up and tell you about my interest in orchestral…

September 2022 Tonehaus News

September 2022 Tonehaus News

More than halfway through September, and our performing arts culture is back in full force! The new season is head spinning and packed! I’ve been compiling a list of performances and wanting to format it into a resource that can be checked daily, including timely interviews and featurettes. I’ve long felt Austin has a depth…

August News

August News

Happy August…where the weather won’t let us forget it’s summer! Continuing to take advantage of the extra time in the off-season, I’ve temporarily switched gears more towards (non live) production, studying production theory and practice, maintaining equipment, and planning for the upcoming season. I’ve also committed myself to keeping the newsletter short form.  This month…

June/July Tonehaus News – Solstice Edition

June/July Tonehaus News – Solstice Edition

Hello! You didn’t miss it! There hasn’t been a newsletter since May, so I’m sending out a special Solstice Edition newsletter! May was extremely packed. I thought the performing arts season was over for me, but then two big productions popped up last minute – a full livestream in house gig and a freelance gig…