Sulli is your typical one-of-a-kind backline tech, spending over 30 years making it work and keeping cool. It doesn't matter if it's a club or big outdoor stage, she's left her prints all across the live music world.

PIBC#61- Beckie Campbell

Dec 8th, 2020 54m 39s

Beckie is a FOH mixer, production manager and podcaster who I have had the great pleasure to work with. She tells us about what her role is in a digital sound world. She also has pictures of me sleeping in the front lounge so be nice to her. Ch

PIBC#60- Maryjo Spillane

Dec 1st, 2020 1h

A TM, PM, TA and housing Baron, Maryjo covers the books from all different angles. She has brought her experience to tours for the up and coming as well as legacy acts. Find out why twice is nice and how to count money with a handgun rather th

PIBC#59- Abigail Potter

Nov 20th, 2020 55m 15s

There is a language that is used by live event people; some of it still has to be translated so that the show can go on. Abi is a linguist, a problem solver and a great tour manager. She is also proof of the fact that people who do this can fin

PIBC#58- David Morgan

Sep 22nd, 2020 1h 26m

There are those who go way WAY back in your career and Dave for me is one of those. We spent many years doing Paul Simon live together. In the past few years we've worked on James Taylor. This podcast came from 2 conversations this month follow

PIBC#57- Will Jennings

Sep 14th, 2020 1h 8m

Today we travel into the snowy mountains of Colorado to find a founding member of Bitterman Circle rebuilding ancient piano parts with the help of the local rodent fauna, which apparently had its way with the internet connection from the get go

PIBC#56- Rob Koenig

Sep 7th, 2020 1h 2m

What do Rocket From The Crypt and Air Supply have in common? Rob K tells us about his path, why walking the dog may bring on the apocalypse and why the first show post-Pandemic will need to be documented.

PIBC#55- Steve "Chopper" Borges

Aug 30th, 2020 1h 24m

Steve "Chopper" Borges' name has come up more than a few times in Bitterman Circle as many of our guests have been on the road with him. From his early days with The Tubes as a props guy to some of rock's "royalty" production manager, he's a g

PIBC#54- Justin Crew

Aug 24th, 2020 51m 22s

Justin Crew is a world class guitar tech who has worked with the best in the biz. With all the places and shows he's been to, you'd think he'd seen it all. Then comes Covid-19 and an invitation to get inside a truly 21st Century Bubble. Another

PIBC#53- Mason Wilkinson

Aug 18th, 2020 1h 5m

There are a lot of moving parts on a tour of every size. Who coordinates the departments, the band and the audience? A production manager has to make sure that the show can get in the door and be ready for the audience in a timely and safe mann

PIBC#52- Kevin O'Connor

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 24m

A founding member of Bitterman Circle, Kevin discusses housecoats, cake and ethics. Will the pandemic end or retirement come first? Who can say? After finding civilized touring it seems a shame to walk away.

PIBC#51- Jerry Manuel

Aug 6th, 2020 1h 6m

Yeah, I had all kinds of artsy "deep" questions for our guest and what do you know, we got road stories and a lot of laughs. Point 5 is a story teller and has gigged forever. Let him break-it-down for ya!

PIBC#50- Terry Lawless

Jul 27th, 2020 1h 2m

The Circle turns 50! Good thing we have a damn good guest. Terry Lawless tells us why Good Enough is not Good Enough.

PIBC#49- Chad Zaemisch

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 12m

In lieu of our Landscaping roots, Chad and I discuss the finer points of Sherpa teching. What does it take to be an advocate for one person when there are 50,000 waiting for you to go away?

PIBC#48- Ricky "Chain$aw" LaPointe

Jul 12th, 2020 1h 15m

Another old friend visits the Circle and tells his story. Chainsaw and I met in 2003 on the Rising tour. In classic fashion we hear the tale of drawing a line towards something and getting there. Note: no guitars, golf carts, chafing dishes or

PIBC#47-Rich Locklin

Jul 6th, 2020 1h 19m

This week we talk to Lighting Director Rich Locklin, who's worn many hats over the years. We find out what it takes to unlight an artist, tour bonuses and how album covers can give you the inspiration to take it to the next level. As we wander

PIBC#46- Bobby Schneck

Jun 29th, 2020 45m 48s

This weeks interview is with Guitar Tech and Guitar Player Bobby Schneck. OK, maybe it's player then tech... listen long enough and you'll hear which way it is. I had the pleasure traveling with him in the early 2000's. Our backgrounds are diff

PIBC#45- Jim Corona

Jun 21st, 2020 1h 46m

After 13 years Bitterman pulls the trigger and posts another podcast! Different format, same cold coffee flavor.Jim Corona is a modern day Jack of all trades, backline, production, sound design and mixing on a scale from a single XLR in the mid

PIBC#43- A Brain in a Cardboard Box

Feb 11th, 2007 38m 58s

What's this? A Bitterman Circle podcast? Well, at least an attempt at one...it's been a while.Intro"Worried Man Blues"- Michael Landau Group Buy It!Hello...yes, I'm still here.Update on DadHome for the holidays and more.Michael Brecker 1949-200

PIBC#42- Dad

Oct 27th, 2006 30m 20s

With Dad having a triple bypass while I recorded this, it was a way to keep him in my mind and the situation off of my mind. I certainly would appreciate all prayers and thoughts sent in his direction.Yes, I know that's 2 podcasts posted in les

PIBC#41- Public Podcasting in Madrid

Oct 27th, 2006 36m 55s

Awake and spaced out in Terminal 4 of Madrid Airport, an update of the current tour, our mini-vacation and a few vocal elaborations on items from the blog...On the road, MadridCivilized TouringMalaga Trip- Pilgrimage to my past and othersThe Ci

PIBC#40- Walking Around the Parking Lot of Bitterman Circle

Aug 7th, 2006 36m 10s

From Phoenix, AZ, recorded July 26th 2006, experience a summer storm and another late night of questions from within...IntroStormy night/ Silent StormTour's End- Hot DatesSomewhere in SightBus WoesIt all comes together near the endBusiness Half

PIBC#39- Northwest of Nowhere

Jul 6th, 2006 49m 16s

From Columbia, Maryland, another episode of Parking In Bitterman Circle...IntroInto DC? No.Bowling for PainVan Waits Pt. 1Decide: Are you in or are you out?Van Waits Pt. 2Columbia, Maryland was designed by James Rouse (Grandfather of Ed Norton)

PIBC#38- Think Destination!

Jun 9th, 2006 59m 8s

Just over two months in the making!Intro- Thunder Dust (ancient grains)- Southern Fried SwingBreaking Platonic SilenceNew Orleans; Rolling Stone ArticleEurope; ZPZ; back to the States"Don't Get Off The Boat..."Mom's HandsMichael Brecker updateS

PIBC Podcast #37- Quality and Quantity go out the window

Apr 7th, 2006 39m 13s

From the Jersey Shore where I seem to find new ways to go off mic and create a buzz all by myself, it's the latest PIBC podcast!Intro- Thunder Dust (ancient grains)- Southern Fried Swing"As Day Is Long"- Chris Whitley from Soft Dangerous Curves