For those of you Gary Musick performers reading out there...I thought you might like to see some of the gang...
It's less than a week until Christmas! Enjoy this season...whatever holiday you are celebrating!
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Friday, December 19, 2008
Gary Musick Company Meeting
Yesterday was our annual Gary Musick Productions' company meeting. It is a day of evaluating and dreaming. 2008 was a good year for our company. Everone worked hard and the results paid off. We are strivng for even more growth in 2009.
For those of you Gary Musick performers reading out there...I thought you might like to see some of the gang...
It's less than a week until Christmas! Enjoy this season...whatever holiday you are celebrating!
For those of you Gary Musick performers reading out there...I thought you might like to see some of the gang...
It's less than a week until Christmas! Enjoy this season...whatever holiday you are celebrating!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Cydcor National Sales Conference
We had quite a week...two huge events back to back. This weekend we produced the Cydcor National Conference in association with Orion. It was a crazy load-in and load out. We had two major stage sets which meant very long days...but it was well worth it! One set was for the business meetingduring the day and the other was for the awards banquet that night.
The people at the convention center said it was the largest crowd they had served. There were almost 300 tables...set for 2556 people. Sheryl Thomas and her crew did linens and center pieces for all of the tables. It was a huge job!
Here are some pictures from the weekend...
Load-in and set up for the awards banquet
The set for the business meeting in the East Hall
Business set
Adam Bastien was on Sheryl's crew. Adam is one of our performers who lives in the area.
Glow sticks are fun!
Chris Lyle makes sure the guitars are ready to go
I love this guitar set. The cool thing is...the big microphone on stage is actually the lectern!
Glow sticks are glowing and ready!
A big concrete room is hard to transform. Gary used big LED light bars to up-light the posts.
birds-eye view
When the doors opened, the lights were turned down and everything was glowing.
A look back at the hall. 282 tables seemed like a sea...
The night was a huge success.
The people at the convention center said it was the largest crowd they had served. There were almost 300 tables...set for 2556 people. Sheryl Thomas and her crew did linens and center pieces for all of the tables. It was a huge job!
Here are some pictures from the weekend...
Load-in and set up for the awards banquet
The set for the business meeting in the East Hall
Business set
Adam Bastien was on Sheryl's crew. Adam is one of our performers who lives in the area.
Glow sticks are fun!
Chris Lyle makes sure the guitars are ready to go
I love this guitar set. The cool thing is...the big microphone on stage is actually the lectern!
Glow sticks are glowing and ready!
A big concrete room is hard to transform. Gary used big LED light bars to up-light the posts.
birds-eye view
When the doors opened, the lights were turned down and everything was glowing.
A look back at the hall. 282 tables seemed like a sea...
The night was a huge success. Kudos to the men and women of Cydcor. Thank you for allowing us to help you celebrate your successes!
William Morris Agency Christmas Party
One of our favorite events to produce is the William Morris Agency's annual Christmas party. And, according to a reporter who was there covering the event, it has "become the ticket to have in the music industry for the holidays." At this party, WMA invite their artists, managers, corporate executives and agents from Nashville and L.A. It's a very fun night!
Thanks to Senior Agent, Paul Moore for bringing us in year after year to transform their space into party central!
The picture below is a rendering of what we wanted it to look like...ideas that help form the decor of the party. The WMA staff wanted to do something early sixties---like 57-62.
The amazing thing about this party is that it all takes place on the third level of their parking garage! One day it's a parking garage and then next day it's a hip, vibey lounge!
Keith Brogdan (one of our art directors) is caught in action as he fluffs.
Here's a view into the garage that will soon be our vibey 60's club
This car, a 1959 Cadillac, was given by Hank Williams Jr. to the agency...years ago. The car is affectionately known as "The Senator"
Brandon Thomas (one of our producers) paused for a photo opp. too. The "Senator" is a SWEET ride! Like 6 mpg. Literally.
Parked and safe. WHEW!
Sheryl Thomas (wife of Brandon and one of the decorating crew members) and Gary bundled up as we all froze getting the decor going while still feeling the reality that we ARE in a parking garage. When do those heaters get turned on?
Though it looks to be a mess...there is a vision. There is a plan!
Another one of our art directors, Dean is giving things a final touch.
We couldn't make it without these guys...Jacob Driver (far left) and Chris Lyle. These guys know how to make things happen. Chris is our operations manager and on of my go-to guys when I need great ideas for new sets. Jacob not only builds sets, he also drives our Gary Musick trucks all over the world!
We went with a series of spheres to give that 60's feel. The guys knocked it out of the park on this one!
These groovy creations (above and below) were the centerpieces. Our art guys bought old records and with a heat gun molded the records into cool bowls.
ahhhh....The Senator
In order to create a lounge feel, we developed different sitting areas
This was the entry way into the party
The logo that looks like 4 X's is really a capital sized W and another capital M laid over each other...for William Morris
For the bars, we build bar surrounds that had kind of an animated feel with 60's looking martini glasses and things.
We were able to get together for a rare photo before the party got started. All the producers with Sr. Agent Paul Moore
Valerie Summers (an agent at William Morris) and Brandon. Val is an agent for artists in the adult contemporary world...Bill Cosby, Foreigner, etc...
This bar served specialty drinks from the 60's...Rob Roy, Side Car, 007, etc
More groovy sitting space
It is always one of the more challenging and fun events of the year. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and a job well done!
Thanks to Senior Agent, Paul Moore for bringing us in year after year to transform their space into party central!
The picture below is a rendering of what we wanted it to look like...ideas that help form the decor of the party. The WMA staff wanted to do something early sixties---like 57-62.
The amazing thing about this party is that it all takes place on the third level of their parking garage! One day it's a parking garage and then next day it's a hip, vibey lounge! 
Keith Brogdan (one of our art directors) is caught in action as he fluffs.
Here's a view into the garage that will soon be our vibey 60's club
This car, a 1959 Cadillac, was given by Hank Williams Jr. to the agency...years ago. The car is affectionately known as "The Senator" (Keith has planted himself as a car model. )
Brandon Thomas (one of our producers) paused for a photo opp. too. The "Senator" is a SWEET ride! Like 6 mpg. Literally.
Parked and safe. WHEW!
Sheryl Thomas (wife of Brandon and one of the decorating crew members) and Gary bundled up as we all froze getting the decor going while still feeling the reality that we ARE in a parking garage. When do those heaters get turned on?
Though it looks to be a mess...there is a vision. There is a plan!
Another one of our art directors, Dean is giving things a final touch.
We couldn't make it without these guys...Jacob Driver (far left) and Chris Lyle. These guys know how to make things happen. Chris is our operations manager and on of my go-to guys when I need great ideas for new sets. Jacob not only builds sets, he also drives our Gary Musick trucks all over the world!
We went with a series of spheres to give that 60's feel. The guys knocked it out of the park on this one!
These groovy creations (above and below) were the centerpieces. Our art guys bought old records and with a heat gun molded the records into cool bowls.
ahhhh....The Senator
In order to create a lounge feel, we developed different sitting areas
This was the entry way into the party
The logo that looks like 4 X's is really a capital sized W and another capital M laid over each other...for William Morris
For the bars, we build bar surrounds that had kind of an animated feel with 60's looking martini glasses and things.
We were able to get together for a rare photo before the party got started. All the producers with Sr. Agent Paul Moore(L-R) Curt Wallen, Gary Musick, Paul Moore, Brandon Scott Thomas, Bert Hensley
Valerie Summers (an agent at William Morris) and Brandon. Val is an agent for artists in the adult contemporary world...Bill Cosby, Foreigner, etc... 
This bar served specialty drinks from the 60's...Rob Roy, Side Car, 007, etc
More groovy sitting space
At its peak, it was a crowded night of lots of fun,
This video will give you little perspective as the final walk through before doors opened.
It is always one of the more challenging and fun events of the year. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and a job well done!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
BIG WEEK!
We have a big week coming up at GMC! The annual William Morris Agency open house event will be staged in Nashville this Wednesday. More than 400 of Nashville's top music industry celebrities and entertainment execs will gather to celebrate another successful year for WMA and its list of top artists. This year we're creating a club atmosphere reminiscent of New York in 1960 (inspired by the hit HBO series "Madmen"). We'll post some photos on Thursday!
We're also producing a major conference this Friday and Saturday at Nashville's Convention Center. We producing business meetings on Saturday for 2400 affiliates of CYDCOR, Inc., a California based sales and marketing firm. Saturday night, we'll be providing production and decor for the CYDCOR closing banquet. Our production team will be handling everything from sound, lights and video to pyro, balloon drops, stage sets, and linens and centerpieces. It will be one of the largest events of this type to be held at the Convention Center this year. Thanks to our client and good friends, Orion Performance Group, for allowing us to be part of this event! We worked with Cydcor and Orion on another successful sales conference a few weeks ago in Toronto.
Its COLD in Nashville! I hope its warmer wherever you are! Happy holidays to everyone in the GMC family!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Happ Birthday, Curt!
This week we are celebrating a very special birthday! Curt Wallen, one of our producers, was born on December 5. And while I won't tell you how many years ago that was...let's just say it's a golden celebration!Last night many of us gathered to give toast to Curt...
Curt and Kay Wallen
Curt and his admirers
Bert Hensley (Producer), Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sheridan (Production Manager), Sheryl Thomas and the lovely and pregnant Claire Williams (one of our choreographers)
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Tomasek (dean is one of our art directors)
Mindy McLemore (Project Manager), Erin Davis (Choreographer), Roger Birden, Steve and Kelly Evans (Choreographer)
Rodney and Claire Williams (Rodney is one of our performers and Claire is one of our choreographers), Brandon Scott Thomas (Producer)Happy birthday, Curt! You're a great guy and a pleasure to work with. May this new year in your life be filled with joy and peace!
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