What It’s Like to Mix Ringo Starr (and So Many Others) – The SOUND Project Episode 115

What’s it like to mix front of house for legends?

In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin talks with FOH engineer Brian Bavido, who’s spent nearly 20 years touring with Ringo Starr and has worked with artists like Norah Jones, Dashboard Confessional, Lisa Loeb, and more. Brian shares his story of getting into audio through Heathkit projects, how venue acoustics impact his mix decisions, and what goes into designing shows that keep artists—and fans—happy.

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00:00 – Intro & how Brian and Gavin connected
01:00 – Becoming FOH for Ringo Starr
02:15 – Getting into audio through Heathkit and Electro-Voice
04:00 – Early gigs and indie band tours
05:30 – Touring with Lisa Loeb, Norah Jones, Dashboard Confessional
07:00 – Venue acoustics and house rigs
08:30 – System tuning and front fill philosophy
10:45 – Walking into Ringo rehearsals for the first time
13:00 – Drum tone, virtual soundchecks, and keeping it tight
15:00 – Making moments for fans (Gavin’s mom story)
17:00 – Northern Michigan connection and studio visits
18:30 – Working the Ryman shows with surprise guests
20:30 – Favorite (and least favorite) venues
22:30 – DB limits, soft releases, and stage design strategy
25:00 – Audience connection and Ringo’s no-barricade policy
27:00 – Touring stories and wrapping up