All the stars of a performance aren’t on the stage receiving the applause of the audience. Behind the scenes is an army of folks who are as talented as the performers upfront. They are the production crew including recording engineers, producers, lighting, video, camera and stage managers. The talent in front of the curtain depends on the usually faceless group behind-the-scenes to make the performance flawless.
Such a group of troopers sat in the Meyerson lobby around tables with a box of Krispy Kremes. Some of the people were part of the Meyerson crew. Others like audio and video recordings manager Erica Brenner based in Cleveland had flown in to discuss the logistics for the Wednesday, May 10, CancerBlows concert.
Everything had to be perfect. After all, the world’s leading horn players Doc Severinsen, Arturo Sandoval, and former trumpet players from the Canadian Brass would be performing to make money for the Baylor Health Cares System Foundation and the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
CancerBlows Co-Founder Niki and Ryan Anthony admitted that they had receive a surprise “Gift” over the holidays: “Lee Loughnane from Chicago will be participating again this year! Chicago’s 50th anniversary is this year and they are in the midst of a big tour supporting that and their induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame last year.
“He initially said there would be no way he could take the days off. But he called Ryan over the holiday and said he just couldn’t miss it and has made arrangements with the band to be free the 9th and 10th. Ryan is scrambling to adjust the program to accommodate the addition, but we’re very excited to say the least.”