John Shadowinds

                                                                                         jshadowinds@gmail.com  

Objective             My goal in life is to improve the training in sound design, audio engineering, and theatrical construction.              

                           Also continue pursuing and living my dream for as long as God allows.

Experience       2009 - 2011

                           Hair Nation Tour - 30 Road Shows

                           Responsible for set up and strike of set, production sound and lighting, Stage performance

                            Oct,  2011

                            George Lynch Guitar Clinic

                            Production light and sound, Stage performance with George Lynch

                            2008-2011

                           Lunar Star Records

                           Audio Engineer, Producer, Graphic Designer, and Session Player

                           Responsible for recording and producing local artists. Also graphic designer for album covers.

                            2007-2008

                           Sound Designer/ Instructor/ Lead Carpenter

                           GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

                           Responsible for the set up, strike of set, production sound and sound design. Responsible for student training

                           in production sound and sound design.

                           2008

                           Sound Engineer/ Master Carpenter

                           BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR - GSU

                           Responsible for the set up and strike of set, production sound. Responsible for student training in sound reinforcement

                           and sound design.

                           2008

                           Scenic Designer/ Technical Director

                           SEDONA TOUR - 4 ROAD SHOWS

                           Responsible for the design, set up and strike of set, production sound and lighting.

                           2008

                                 Technical Director/ Sound Designer/ Score Writer

                                 GODS TRUMBONES - 2 ROAD SHOWS

                           Responsible for the set up and strike of set, Sound Design, and Original Music Score, production sound and lighting

                           for this theatrical production. Responsible for student training in sound design and sound reinforcement.

                           2008

                           Sound Designer

                           BULL IN A CHINA SHOP – GSU

                           Responsible for the set up and strike of set, Sound Design, and Original Music Score for this theatrical production.

                           Responsible for student training in sound production.

                           2007

                           Sound Designer/ Score Writer

                           ANTIGONE – GSU

                           Responsible for the set up and strike of set, Sound Design, and Original Music Score for this theatrical production.

                           Responsible for student training in sound production.

                                 2007

                           Sound Designer / Score Writer

                           ALADIN - GSU

                           Responsible for the set up and strike of set, Sound Design, and Original Music Score for this theatrical production.

                           Responsible for student training in sound production.

                          2007

                          Sound Designer / Score Writer

                          GODS TRUMBONES - GSU

                          Responsible for set up and strike of set, Sound Design, and Original Music Score for this theatrical production.

                          In charge of student training in sound design and sound production.

                           2007

                           Scenic Designer / Technical Director / Lead Guitarist

                           LOVE GUN TOUR - a tribute to KISS - 6 ROAD SHOWS

                           Responsible for the design, set up and strike of set, production sound and lighting.  Responsible for playing

                           lead guitar and portraying Ace Frehley.

                          2006

                           Technical Director / Sound Engineer

                           PAY DIRT TOUR - 4 ROAD SHOWS

                           Responsible for the set up and strike of set, production sound and lighting.

                           2005

                           All Access Records -  Session Lead and Rhythm Guitarist

                           STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ALBUM - " Demons"

                                 Responsible for performing guitar tracks for this album.

                                 2004 - 2005

                           Technical Director / Sound Engineer

                           DARKER TOUR - 12 ROAD SHOWS

                           Responsible for set up and strike of set, production sound and lighting.

                           2003 - 2004

                           Technical Director / Audio Engineer / Lead Guitarist

                           ANGELSTORM TOUR - 100 ROAD SHOWS ( SET FIRE RECORDS )

                           Responsible for set up and strike of set, production sound and lighting. Lead Guitar, Keyboards, and back up vocals.

                           2000 - 2007

                           Technical Director / Designer

                           Angelstorm Light and Sound Productions

                           Lead Designer and Technical Director in charge of productions. 

                                 1986 - 2009

                           Sound Designer / Audio Engineer / Producer / Graphic Designer

                           LUNAR STAR RECORDS RECORDING STUDIOS

                           Responsible for Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Voice - overs, and Mastering.

                           1986 - 1987

                           Technical Director / Lead Guitarist

                           ANGELSTORM TOUR - 96 ROAD SHOWS

                           Responsible for set up and strike of set, production sound and lighting, and lead guitar.

References       Steve Chapin

                           Lighting Designer / Technical Derictor

                           318-274-2571

                           Dr. KD Godwin PhD

                           Dept. of Speech and Theatre GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

                           318-274-2201

                           Joni Maxwell

                           President of Lunar Star Records

                           318-247-8765

                                 Letter of recommendation avalible upon request

Awards             Nominated for best rock instrumental in 2005 by the Independent Artists Radio.

Accomplish-      2005 "Music Of The Angel" by John Shadowinds went # 1 in top 10 radio hits 90.1 The Z  Philadelphia.

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Skills                   

• The Abilitly to build scenery in a limited amount of time.
• Extensive knowledge in touring practices including load in and load out procedures.
• Extensive experience in management of workers and crews.
• Computer literate including the use of sound recording and mastering software.
• Knowledge of woodworking and construction.
• Knowledge of lighting and electricity. 
• Accomplished Lead, Rhythm, and Bass Guitarist.

Education            High School

                             United States Institute for Theatre Technology