About Me: I am a backline technician/stage manager for hire. Main focus is on electric and acoustic stringed instruments, but I can also handle drum and keyboard duties. Basic repair, maintenance and set-ups. Basic electronics repair. Knowledge of audio, MIDI, and music software programs. Valid US and European Union passport. Non smoker/drinker, and drug free.
Interests: Touring, traveling, cooking, martial arts, literature, film
Activities: Touring, traveling, cooking, martial arts (kickboxing).
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Favorite Music: All types of music, but most promennantly rock, from the 50's until now. I also like world music, classical, traditional music.
Favorite Movies: Any cheesy horror film, but also the classics. Anything with martial arts as well (Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Thai martial arts films).
Favorite TV Shows: All the stuff from the 80's. A-Team, Knight Rider, Battlestar Galactica, Airwolf, Gi Joe, Transformers, but I also dig the Simpsons, Curb Your Enthusiasm, House.
Favorite Books: 1984, A Brave New World, The Count of Monte Cristo. Lately I have been reading a number of books about secret societies and the facts surrounding them.
Personal Website: www.kevindevogel.com
Favorite Websites: www.mulletsgalore.com

Title: Backline Technician/Stage Manager
Company: Just me baby!
Time Period: November 1, 2002 - present
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Job Description: Basic repair and maintenance of electric and acoustic stringed instruments. Technical support before, during and after a live performance
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Industry: Music
Company Description: Independent contractor. Toured with Manowar, Bludgeon, Soulwax, Gogol Bordello, Disco Ensemble, Los de Abajo.
Company Size: 1 - 25 employees

Title: Studio Manager/Audio Engineer
Company: Magic Circle Music
Time Period: January 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004
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Job Description: Organize studio, Audio editing, assisting engineers, maintenance of equipment.
Location: Auburn , NY , USA
Industry: Music
Company Description: Independent heavy metal record label, management, and recording studio.
Company Size: 1 - 25 employees

Title: Assistant to Artist Relationship Manager
Company: Sennheiser Electronic
Time Period: April 1, 2002 - October 1, 2002
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Job Description: Liaison between company and artists sponsored by the company
Location: Hannover , Lo , DEU
Industry: Manufacturing, Other
Company Description: Manufacturer of microphones, headphones, and wireless systems to the entertainment, broadcast, and corporate fields.
Company Size: No Answer

Type: Album
Artist: David Shankle Group
Title: Ashes To Ashes
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Description: Metal fury from former Manowar guitarist. I am credited as additional engineering
Track Listing: Ashes To Ashes (4:38) A Raven At Midnight (5:20) The Widow's Grief (2:34) The Widow's Peak (4:50) Calling All Heroes (4:48) Curse Of The Pharaoh (5:10) The Tolling Of The Bell (5:45) Secrets (3:48) Madness (4:44) Back To Heaven (4:31) Masquerade (4:27) The Magic Of The Chords (5:15) Voice Of Authority (9:00)

Type: Video
Artist: Manowar
Title: Hell On Earth IV
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Description: What can I say? Live DVD of the Warriors of the World Tour featuring yours truly as bass tech and I did all the tape transfers as well as audio editing.
Track Listing: Too much to name here, songs, videos, and backstage footage.

Type: Video
Artist: Manowar
Title: Hell On Earth III
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Description: Live DVD from Summer Festival and US tours 2000-2001. I am credited as additional engineering. In other words audio editing.
Track Listing: Lots of Manowar songs.

University/School: Berklee College of Music
Class Year: 2002
Major: Music Business
Degree: BA
Major: Production and Engineering
Degree: BA
Organizations: Stage Crew for the Berklee Performance Centre
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