Showco Archives

Showco in the Wild: Red Rocks Edition.

Taking a rare day off from the archives and catching Amyl and the Sniffers tonight at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in my Showco tee.

Over the years, countless Showco tours rolled through Red Rocks. While audiences love the views, many crew members had a different opinion. The venue is legendary—but those load-ins and load-outs? Not exactly anyone's favorite memory. 😅

Still, it's hard to beat spending an evening surrounded by music history in one of the most iconic venues in the world.

Any alumni have a favorite (or least favorite) Red Rocks story?

Amyl and The Sniffers Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

The archive never stands still.

This week I've expanded the Jackson Browne, Carole King, and James Taylor collections, while continuing work on alumni profiles and research throughout the site.

One of the most rewarding parts of preserving Showco history is that there is always another story to uncover, another photograph to identify, or another crew member whose contributions deserve to be remembered.

If it's been a while since your last visit, take a look around. You may discover something new.

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Looking for a specific alumnus? Visit the Alumni Directory and use the search feature or "Learn More" links to see which profiles have been completed so far.

Leland Sklar Jackson Browne James Taylor Carole King

In Heavenly Concert

Ronald LaPread, who co-founded The Commodores and played bass for the iconic funk band, died at the age of 75.

LaPread’s daughter, Soraya LaPread, confirmed her father’s death in a now expired post to her Instagram story on Saturday.

“It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that my Father Ronald LaPread has passed,” she posted.

Read more about Ronald at the link in our bio.

40 years ago this week - Mike + The Mechanics played their first ever show at the Sunrise Theatre in Florida.

Where and when was your first Mechanics gig? Let us know in the comments 👇

📸 Scott Saldinger (8By10ByScott)

Before he became one of the most respected monitor engineers in the business, ML Procise was simply "Martin" to his lifelong friends in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

This photo, shared by Tracy Evans, was taken during a trip to England in 1978 while attending the legendary Knebworth Festival. Tracy and Martin grew up together in Fort Wayne and later reconnected while she was attending Indiana University, just as his touring career was beginning to take off.

"Martin and I grew up together in Indian Village, Fort Wayne. I've known him my whole life."

Tracy recalls ML helping out the band Ethos in Bloomington before joining Showco and eventually spending much of his time on Genesis tours. Knebworth introduced her to artists like Devo before they had broken big in the United States, along with performances by Tom Petty, Rossington Collins Band, and many others.

Beyond the concerts, Tracy remembers the friendships formed along the way—getting to know Johnny "JW" Roberts and other members of the Showco family, meeting Debbie for the first time, and sharing laughs and memories that lasted decades.

Thank you, Tracy, for allowing me to preserve this photo and story in the Showco Archives. These personal memories help tell the story behind the music—and the people who made it all happen.

To learn more about ML Procise, visit:
https://www.showcoarchives.com/ml-procise

Genesis Devo Evan Procise