Geezers of Gear

EPISODE 370Welcome to another episode of Geezers Of Gear! Today, we are sitting down with a show director, lighting designer, and visual experience architect who has spent over two decades defining the look of modern arena touring—Bryan Barancik.Bryan is the founder and creative force behind Luxious Creative. What sets his work apart is his background as a professionally and classically trained musician—a foundation that heavily drives his design philosophy. Rather than relying on rigid timecode cues or overpowering screen content, Bryan approaches stage design with rhythm, contrast, and intentional restraint, seamlessly integrating video, media servers, and architectural lighting.His portfolio spans world tours, major festivals like Governors Ball, and high-profile TV specials for artists including Lenny Kravitz, Cardi B, Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, Cher, and the Eagles—plus massive orchestral setups like Star Wars In Concert.Whether he’s operating as a production designer, media server wizard, or total creative director, Bryan represents the gold standard of collaborative live production craft. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Bryan BarancikThis episode is brought to you by ETC and Delicate Productions

FUTURETECH Featuring ETCEpisode 72At the Henry Ford Academy’s Anderson Theater, a rigging system layered over equipment dating back to the 1930s was due for an update. We explore how ETC’s Prodigy Balance brings counterweight rigging within reach of students and staff, with floor-level loading, electronic locks, integrated safety features, and blue LED work lights.We also look at the installation, the system’s capacity and travel limits, and how the theater balances hands-on learning with safer, more flexible operation.

EPISODE: 369Chris Lose, an international touring lighting director, console programmer, and long-time industry columnist at PLSN magazine.Chris’s impressive resume spans world tours and residencies with global icons including Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks, Nicki Minaj, Calvin Harris, WWE, and Expo 2020 Dubai. With a career built on pragmatic decision-making, calm problem-solving, and a focus on visual storytelling through color and atmosphere, Chris proves that teams can run efficiently, protect their sanity, and still deliver world-class productions.This episode is brought to you by Delicate Productions and Pangolin

LEADING LADIES - EPISODE 31Pauline Di Silvestro, a North London-based Events and Operations Manager, photographer, and creative marketing consultant with 15 years of experience in high-stakes creative environments.Trilingual and originally from Belgium, Pauline built her career on the road starting in 2010 as a European tour manager—combining a head for complex logistics with an eye for visual storytelling. Over the last decade, she’s applied that operational rigor across London’s creative, live music, and hospitality sectors, leading full production lifecycles, managing multi-departmental teams, and directing major events. An award-winning photographer recognized by the British Photography Awards and the IPA, Pauline bridges the gap between technical execution and artistic vision. This episode is brought to you by Lightswitch

FUTURETECH Featuring PyrotecnicoEPISODE 71Pyrotecnico takes the San Francisco 49ers’ 80th anniversary to the waterfront with a 1,000-drone show over the bay. We explore how large drone fleets create animated 3D storytelling, the challenges of flying over open water, and how Pyrotecnico manages production from choreography and permits to piloting and teardown.