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Running Sound for Jelly Roll (Ron Gardner/Brendan Hines)
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We’re back with another deep dive into the world of live audio for one of today’s biggest artists—Jelly Roll! One year after our first interview, Ron Gardner, Jelly Roll’s Front of House (FOH) Engineer, returns to share how the tour has evolved, and this time, he’s joined by Brendan Hines, the System Engineer who ensures every note hits perfectly in every venue.
In this exclusive follow-up, we discuss:
🎤 How the sound system and workflow have changed over the past year
🎤 The collaborative process between FOH and the system engineer
🎤 Behind-the-scenes stories from life on the road with Jelly Roll
🎤 Tips for engineers looking to level up their skills
Whether you’re an audio professional, a Jelly Roll fan, or just curious about what goes into delivering perfect sound night after night, this episode is packed with insights and stories from two of the best in the business!