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I've been around music and film my whole life, and love watching and reading about all of the action backstage and behind the scenes.

From the independent film producer who has to make his or her day despite inclement weather, to the guitar tech changing the umpteenth set of strings on the bus at 2 AM, I'm fascinated by these people and their stories.

If you've ever wondered who some of those people are in the long list of credits at the end of a movie and how they got there, or who those sweaty folks in black T-shirts are doing on-stage before a concert or what the hell a record producer actually does, then this podcast is for you.
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123: ZITO/Production manager/Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, Tim McGraw + Faith Hill

Feb 18, 2019

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Jason “Zito” Zito is an award-winning Production Manager with over 20 years of experience as a touring professional. With almost eighty countries under his belt, extensive vendor relationships, an attention to detail and open communications amongst his crew and artists, he’s operating at the top of his game and able to juggle multiple artists at once.

In just the last several years he’s worked with top artists such as Josh Groban, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, One Republic, and the Backstreet Boys. In 2017, he was recognized by his peers and named Tourlink’s Top Dog Production Manager of The Year.

As someone who is always looking to increase efficiency for himself and his crew, Zito has also launched two highly successful apps, Napkin Sketch Stage, and Event Runner Pro, both available in the iTunes app store.

Zito is currently in rehearsals for Ariana Grande’s upcoming North American tour.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Stagehandsclothing.com and showprobeardco.com. Use the code ROADIE to get 20% off your entire order. 

Special Mentions:

Michael Bloomfield Primer, Kofi Burbridge, Napkin Sketch Stage, Event Runner Pro, 3rd Annual Relix Music Conference, Levitate Music Festival, Andrew Ratcliffe – Tweed Recording, Analogman Guitar Effects Pedals, The Fierce Five Percent: Women in the Sound Industry, Chris Selim – Mixdown-Online, NAMM, Over the Bridge.org, StageHands Clothing, ShowPro Beard Co., Airturn GoStand, Gig-gear.com