Building World Tours w/ TJ Rodriguez
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventy-second episode, TJ Rodriguez, an accomplished playback engineer and show programmer, joins Mat to discuss the art and science of building world tours. TJ shares insights into playback engineering, programming, arranging, and working on some of the largest tours globally. He also opens up about his professional journey, life in Los Angeles, and navigating the music industry. Plus, he takes on the Producer’s Game!
Episode Highlights
Playback Engineering Basics: TJ explains the importance of playback in live tours.
Show Building Process: How TJ approaches programming and arranging for world tours.
Career Journey: From starting out to working on the biggest tours in the world.
Life in LA: TJ’s experiences living and working in the heart of the music industry.
Producer’s Game: TJ shares his creative take on building the perfect show.
Key Takeaways
Playback’s Role: Why playback engineering is critical to modern live productions.
Tour Preparation: Insights into the technical and creative process of building a world tour.
Industry Navigation: Lessons learned from working in the global music scene.
Life in LA: How the city influences career opportunities and personal growth.
Creative Collaboration: The interplay of technology and artistry in live music production.
Guest Spotlight
TJ Rodriguez is a talented playback engineer and programmer who has worked on some of the world’s largest tours. With expertise in arranging and show programming, TJ has become a sought-after professional in live music production.
Follow TJ Rodriguez on Instagram @trodondrums.
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
