Today we’d like to introduce you to Jeffrey Gaines.
Hi Jeffrey, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I started do sound for local up and coming artist that grew into their profession playing for A, B and C artist. As time goes on I was afforded the opportunity to become production manager and Bassist for Cody ChesnuTT where we traveled 21 countries and over 450 cities. We had opportunities to open for Stevie Wonder at the Helsinki Classic Festival, John Legend at the Blue Balls Festival in switzerland and Gregory Porter at the North Sea Jazz Festival and Bootsy Collins at the Montreux Jazz Festival just name a few. While Touring we were called to play on a Spotify session and also Record 1 song on the “12 years a slave” sound track produced by John Legend and Alicia Keys. Since touring I’ve provided sound, backline and other production services for Kirk Franklin, Stephanie Mills. Confunkshun, Yolanda Adams, Pastor John P. Kee, T-Pain, Tweet, Jessica Reedy, Johnathan McReynolds, Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, The Mahattens, Shirley Ceasar, Jekalyn Carr and several other artist.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road has had its ups and downs but I have learned how to adapt while being presented different problems or obstacles. I feel each opportunity was a learning opportunity. Im grateful for these as its allowed me strengthen my problem solving skills.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
We are a full service production company where we provide sound, lighting, backline, led walls, production support as well as production, stage and tour management. I feel what sets me apart from others is the detail I’ve learned to incorporate in profession on each level of my business
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
I feel that production will still be needed. I understand its all about building relationships as long as you provide a quality service you will stay relevent in this industry.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.jlgsounds.com
- Instagram: @jlgsounds
- Facebook: https://Www.facebook.com/jlgsounds
