JD
DAE Concert Lighting (Founded in 1971)

Male
54 years old

United States



Last Login: 12/20/2008
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Lighting, Sound, Web design, Music

When I first started out in the 70's, I was operating the company out of a two car garage in a residential neighborhood. Things were a bit cramped..

I guess I was a strange neighbor to have! I remember when I brought these High Power Super Trouper Spotlights home. Of course I had to try them out at night....

Odd.. there were some reports of UFO's that night.....

And then there was the day I did a test setup of a 40 foot box truss..

I don't know why I got such puzzled looks!

Anyway. they should all be glad that I moved the operation up to Q-town before I got my explosives license. (You know, you have to test each effect SOMEWHERE before you use it!)

MusicToo long to list, but everything from Jethro Tull to Blood Sweet and Tears. Loved ELP, Who, Joel, and all the bands I worked with over the years
MoviesLike 3d Animation (The Incredibles) also good action movies.
TelevisionNot much TV
HeroesHummmm.... Let me think about that one!

     JD's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Horsham
Zodiac Sign:Taurus
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Love kids, but not for me



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Pictures from the 2008 Witness Reunion, April 20, 2008!

DAE Lighting is back!

Well folks, I am still alive even after spending over 20 years working with rock bands!

One of my favorite gigs was as Lighting Designer for a band called Witness.

I did that from 1979 to 1986. (and now 2007/2008) After more then 20 years I put up a site about those days at
http://www.witness-rocks.com/

After retiring from Witness, I kept the business going until about 1992 when Witness (Who I was still supplying equipment to) folded. I spent many of those years (until about 2002) in electronic service, before moving IT work.

Did I mention I work for a Church?
(Not this one!)

Recently, I have decided to get back into the lighting business. I think my control board might be a little dated so I may have some upgrades to make:

Actually, the focus of my new company is on Intelligent Lighting. 

What is that?
Most people call them Vari-Lights, but that is actually a name brand like 
Xerox or Kleenex.
If you've been to a concert in recent years, you have seen 
Intelligent Lighting.

The focus of the new business is going to be show augmentation.
(Adding some pop to pre-existing shows.) It's what's inside these
new lights that make them so cool!  It's not just a bulb in a can..

Powered by a white-hot arc bulb, these things have a dozen or
more servo motors that control everything from color to
position on stage. (and a lot more)  And yes, if you came out to
Witness's 2008 MLCT gig, you saw them in action!

DAE Lighting Webpage

Who I'd like to meet:
Well, I'm married so I guess I shouldn't put anything here ;)

   JD's Friend Space (Top 24)
JD has 39 friends.
 Witness 


 WITNESS RELOADED 


 MITCH SCHECTER - SOLO 


 Mitch n Amy 


 The Rip Chords 


 Sheila 


 Sindi Raymond Band 


 nuffanz 


 Rita :) 


 Nita Slater 


 HAPPILY MARRIED 


 Rob 


 NANCY 


 Mudvayne Disciple! 


 BAKE 


 Joe Lazorik 


 Kickback(RIP) 


 JD and the Longfellows 


 Crystal Roxx 


 Susan Salmon 


 Tommy Zito 


 Fieldsy 


 The Mag 


 Lighting Mistress 





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The Mag





Mar 4 2009 7:28 PM

The Mag





Feb 7 2009 4:15 PM

The Mag





Dec 25 2008 6:39 PM

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Dash Riprock of The Sharkskins!





Oct 2 2008 2:07 PM

Will you be "working your genius" tomorrow night? I plan on being there. I will say hello.
Dash (Mike from The Mechanix)
The Rip Chords





Sep 17 2008 2:44 PM

JD,
We're looking forward to working at the Wildwood Convention Center show with you on Friday.
The Rip Chords
The Mag





Jun 4 2008 2:24 PM

Don't Miss this event or we'll send the midgets after you!
Witness





May 6 2008 2:19 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JD!!!!!!!
MITCH SCHECTER - SOLO





May 3 2008 3:49 PM

Someone is having a Birthday soon!!!!!!
JD and the Longfellows





Apr 30 2008 11:39 AM

Hey there

Happy Birthday! (in advance I know - but that is Myspace for you) from JD and the Longfellows!!!

We have even written a special song for you (out to only you – honest!) that you can download, from our new album on our Myspace page.

You can’t miss it, it’s the one called……… ‘Happy Birthday’.

Have a listen – it’s a bit silly, but it’s free, (and free to download)……………..

JD
Rob





Apr 21 2008 9:38 PM

WOW!!!
Great Job with the lights!!!
It was like Witness in HI-DEF!!!
Thank-you JD
nuffanz





Apr 19 2008 8:38 PM

HaHa...have fun with your show, I'm still scrambling my way through the sites, will keep a look out for a whole batch of new pics :)
Rob





Apr 19 2008 1:18 PM

Hey JD,
Looking forward to your light show tomorrow! It's been a long time.
I remember the lights you had in the ceiling at The London Ale House,so cool!
Mitch n Amy





Mar 21 2008 3:27 AM

JD.....
We can't wait to see the amazing light show you have planned for the reunion.
I can't wait to sit under your lights once again!
MItch
The Mag





Mar 2 2008 11:05 PM

Celebrate with us!
Bob Wagner





Feb 1 2008 2:09 PM

Thanks JD for putting together a site that has brought back so many memories of the regions greatest club band. Not only did they raise the standard for entertainment - they served as such an influence to the point where I bought just about every keyboard that Mike ever brought out. So Mike what are you playing these days??
The Mag





Dec 29 2007 7:39 PM

TOGA, TOGA, TOGA!
Witness





Dec 23 2007 10:50 AM

We WILL Rock in 2008!
The Mag





Dec 12 2007 4:59 PM

The Mag is the place to be all December!
Susan Salmon





Oct 22 2007 4:22 PM

Hey JD, It's good to touch base with you! Good Luck with your new company! Keep me posted on any gigs that you are doing, Susan Salmon
MITCH SCHECTER - SOLO





Jul 27 2007 8:40 PM

Hey JD...
See you on Sunday!
Mitch
The Rip Chords





May 23 2007 9:29 AM

JD........
Thanks for the amazing lighting that you provided at our show this past Saturday night at Maggios Ballroom.
Mitch was right....you are the best!
The Rip Chords
NANCY





May 5 2007 9:56 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JD !!!!!
NANCY
Nita Slater





May 5 2007 2:55 PM

Happy Birthday, JD!!!! Hope it's a great one!!!
-Nita
MITCH SCHECTER - SOLO





May 5 2007 12:46 PM

Hey JD.....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mitch
Rob





Feb 26 2007 5:46 PM

Hey JD ! Nice job on the Witness website.All that video is priceless.It's brought back alot of great memories.I could almost see Steelman running out the fire exit playing and entering through the front door of The London Ale House.
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