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October 25, 2008
2008 Parnelli awards winners announced!
The 2008 Parnelli Awards were once again a huge success. Congrations to this years winners. Read more about the awards at PLSN.com and FOHonline.com
See Alice Cooper's introductory video
See a special message for Dennis Sheehan from Robert Plant and U2.
And the Winners are:
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Bryan Hartley
for his work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Lighting Designer of the Year
Seth Jackson and Elizabeth O'Keefe
for thier work with Toby Keith
Set/Scenic Designer of the Year
Bandit Lites
for thier work with Rascal Flatts
Lighting Company of the Year
All Access Staging Productions
for thier work with Rascal Flatts
Staging Company of the Year
Tait Towers
for thier work with Bon Jovi
Set Construction Company of the Year
Nocturne
for thier work with Nine Inch Nails
Video Rental Company of the Year
Atlanta Rigging
Rigging Company of the Year:
Precise Corporate Staging (PCS)
Hometown Hero Lighting Company
Pyrotek
for thier work with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Pyro Company of the Year
Russell Fischer
for thier work with Toby Keith
System Tech of the Year |
Ken “Pooch” Van Druten
for his work with Linkin Park
FOH Mixer of the Year
Mark Haney
for his work with the Eric Clapton
Video Director of the Year
Kevin “Tater” McCarthy
for his work with Linkin Park
Monitor Mixer of the Year
Sound Image
for thier work with the Rascal Flatts
Sound Company of the Year
Tour Tech East
Hometown Hero Sound Company
Ed Wannebo
for his work with Kenny Chesney
Production Manager of the Year
Mike Amato
for his work with Linkin Park
Tour Manager of the Year
Diamond Coach
Coach Company of the Year
Upstaging, Inc.
Trucking Company of the Year
Rock-It
Cargo
Freight Forwarding Company of the Year |
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June 25, 2008
Alice Cooper to host Parnelli
Awards
LAS VEGAS — The “Oscars” of the live event industry,
The Parnelli Awards, will grow in scope and star-power this year. Alice
Cooper will be part of the proceedings, which will include emceeing
the Award Show, among other things. “Alice Cooper is
not only a respected rock legend, but he’s also a genuinely
hilarious guy,” says PLSN and FOH publisher Terry
Lowe “He will be the foundation to which we build our best,
most entertaining Parnelli celebration yet.”
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June 25, 2008
Dennis Sheehan to Receive Parnelli
Lifetime Achievement Award
Tour Manager for U2 will receive the “Oscar® of Live Production’s” highest honor at gala award ceremony

Photo by Ruth Barohn
LAS VEGAS—The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors announced that Dennis Sheehan will be receiving this year’s Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award honoring his four decades in the live entertainment industry. Currently Tour Manager for U2, the venerable professional will be honored for his work and contributions at an award ceremony in Las Vegas on October 24, 2008.
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June 25, 2008
Roy and Gene Clair to Receive Parnelli Audio Innovator Award
Brothers built mega audio company providing sound for
clients like Elton John and the Rolling Stones
LAS VEGAS — The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors has announced that Roy Clair and Gene Clair will be receiving this year’s Parnelli Audio Innovator Award honoring their decades in the live entertainment industry. Having built the formable sound touring company, Clair Bros., into one of the biggest in the industry, the two will be honored for their work, innovations and contributions at a gala award ceremony, Oct. 24, in Las Vegas
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June 25, 2008
Scenic/Lighting Designer Michael Tait to
Receive Parnelli Visionary Award
Tait has worked with Yes on some of their most spectacular tours; other clients include
Barry Manilow, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears, among many others
LAS VEGAS—The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors announce that Michael Tail will be receiving this year’s Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award honoring his four decades in the live entertainment industry. Industry professionals and admirers will pay homage to the remarkable man and his remarkable career at a gala award ceremony in Las Vegas on October 24, 2008.
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June 18, 2008 The PLSN/FOH/Parnelli Celebrity Golf Classic
No matter if you’re an old pro or have just recently picked up the clubs, you’re invited to tee up at the 2008 PLSN/FOH Parnelli Celebrity Classic at the luxurious Siena Golf Club in Las Vegas this October 23. Proceeds from the Parnelli Celebrity Classic will benefit the Solid
Rock Foundation, a non-profit organization helmed by Alice Cooper to teach at-risk teens the skills needed to become leaders in the live event industry.
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June 1, 2006
Parnelli/PLSN/FOH Scholarship
Announced
Money will help fund new entertainment technology program.
President of Timeless Communication, publisher of PLSN, FOH, and now Stage Directions
magazine Terry Lowe announced at the Parnelli Awards Dinner the launching of
a one-of-a-kind Entertainment Engineering and Design program at the University
of Nevada—Las Vegas and the Parnelli/PLSN/FOH Scholarship Fund that will
be supporting it.
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