EP004: Michael Smalley
In this three hour marathon episode, Luke delves into the mind Michael Smalley of Twin Designs. From his storied history lighting EDM DJ/producer Bassnectar to his culturally rich experiences working with rapper Pitbull, Smalley tells all from his creative design process to the interworking of his lighting console. Topics also include a crash course in “timecoding” and the balance of ego versus art.
EP003: Paul Hoffman
Luke talks with Paul Hoffman, owner of Pulse Lighting and lighting designer/director for Widespread Panic. Paul has worked for numerous projects involving members of the Grateful Dead including The Dead, Furthur, and Fare Thee Well. Luke and Paul discuss his design process, console workflow, and working with “the grand master herself” Candace Brightman.
EP001: Jefferson Waful
In the premier episode of the Light Side, host Luke Stratton sits down with lighting design/director Jefferson Waful of Umphrey’s McGee. Topics include how Waful became an LD, his influences, how he lays out his console, and his experience working with Phish and Chris Kuroda last winter in Mexico.