John Schmee Schmiemeier wanted everyone to know that Jon McIntire has passed away of throat cancer. There seems to be more throat cancer’s on the road then any other type. He was a great guy and manager. One time on the Grateful Dead tour in the early 80′s late 70′s he had a chef and a assistant travel with the band. The 1st touring cater I ever ran into ( He was 10 years ahead of his time that way.) I can remember once he , parish, Bill G and …. no those are my memories, R.I.P Jon, Keep Trucken.read more
Chuck Myers wanted to share with us yet another Roadie Brother that has passed away. It is with a very heavy heart that must say ado to one and only Nicolas Garcia today as he has passed on… My friend, my brother, and co-Worker for many years… We drank our self silly with the best of them my friend, from Dime & the “Cowboys from Hell” to the “Sweet Savage” one, one, ones… We worked at many a Niteclub and sweated balls on many a contruction sight pulling cable in the hot Texas heat together… And today I will raiseread more
Keith Anderson’s Memorial Service March 5,2012 6:00 P.M. Soundcheck 750 COWAN ST. NASHVILLE, TN 37207 615-726-1165 . If you have any pictures please send them to chiefbear@roadie.net by February 25, 2012 Thanks so much!
Brian started working in the touring industry in October, 1994 and has been at it for 17 years. He is presently the International Event Manager for Feld Motor Sports Monster Jam where his job takes him to Latin America, Asia, and Australia . Before he started his career as a roadie, he was a commercial fisherman in Alaska . While kayaking, he met another female kayaker and who worked for Disney on Ice. While her show was on tour in Alaska , she kept asking him to leave the state and come to workread more
In loving memory of Marty Bilecki We’d like to ask you to take a moment today t…o lift up in prayer the family of our longtime friend, and Chicago sound engineer, Martin (Marty) Bilecki, who collapsed while mixing at the sound board at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville last evening. He was taken quickly to a nearby hospital, where he passed away. We’d just finished our set, in our 15th year for the Salute to the 60s concert there, a very special night, together with our friends Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits, and the Grass Roots. Marty’s passing leavesread more
