Doug Parkin is the founder of Show Call Prep.  He has nearly 35 years experience in the performing arts as a soundman and tour manager.  He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Utah where he studied Identity Dynamics.  He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science and Anthropology.  He can be contacted by email at doug@showcallprep.com.  Doug is a Sound Module Instructor.

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Touring Experience

 

The Simian Stage / Show Call Prep

FOH Mix Engineer

Various Tours beginning in 1989

June 1989 - Current

• FOH Mix Engineer. Expert in the use of nearly every type of sound mixing console with a focus on Avid Venue, Midas, and Yamaha Consoles. Provide FOH Mix Engineer services for bands on tour. Supervise sound and stage crews. QSYS Level 1 Certified. Dante Controller Level 2 Certified. Client list includes Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons, Pennywise, The Offspring, Social Distortion, Sponge, Guttermouth, No Use For A Name, Dance Hall Crashers, Sugarcult, Milo Greene. 30+ US Tours, 10+ European Tours, 5 Japanese and Australasian Tours.

 

Milo Greene

FOH Mix Engineer

North American Tour Supporting The Civil Wars

October 2011 - December 2011

• FOH Mix Engineer

 

Sugarcult

FOH Mix Engineer

Take Action Tour

February 2005 - February 2005

• FOH Mix Engineer

 

Sugarcult

FOH Mix Engineer

Supporting Green Day American Idiot Tour North America

October 2004 - December 2004

• FOH Mix Engineer

 

Guttermouth

FOH Mix Engineer - TM

North America - Europe

March 2004 - September 2004

• FOH Mix Engineer – TM

 

 

Dance Hall Crashers

FOH Mix Engineer

5 North American Tours (including Lilith Fair 1999), 2 European Tours, and 2 Japanese/Australian Tours

March 1997 - April 2003

• FOH Mix Engineer

• “I toured with Dougie for five years and he was always on time, and was easy to hang out with on the road. He also served in the Navy, so he’s a veteran and a solid dude. He mixed our live record which still sounds great to me! If I were still touring, I'd want Dougie on my team.” -Gavin Hammon, Dance Hall Crashers

 

No Use For A Name

FOH Mix Engineer

Various North American Tours - Europe - Japan and Australia

March 1997 - April 2003

• FOH Mix Engineer

 

Sponge

FOH Mix Engineer

Various US Tours including the Summer 1997 ROAR Tour

October 1996 - September 1998

• FOH Mix Engineer

 

Social Distortion

FOH Mix Engineer in the US - Monitor Mix Engineer in Europe

Various US Festival Performances - European Tour

March 1996 - October 1996

• FOH Mix Engineer in the US - Monitor Mix Engineer in Europe

 

State of the Nation

FOH Mix Engineer

Supporting Rage Against The Machine North American Tour

September 1995 - December 1995

• FOH Mix Engineer

 

Pennywise - The Offspring

FOH Mix Engineer

US National Tour

April 1993 - July 1993

• FOH Mix Engineer for both bands on US National Tour.

Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons

FOH Mix Engineer

Various West Coast/Mountain West Touring

March 1992 - February 1995

• FOH Mix Engineer.

 

The Stench

FOH Mix Engineer

2 Summertime US National Tours with Green Day

June 1990 - September 1991

• FOH Mix Engineer

 

Non-Touring Experience

 

Salt Lake County Arts & Culture

Technical Director

April 2013 - September 2023

• Supervised all stage activities and equipment installation, maintenance, and use. Assisted with the daily operations of Arts & Culture facilities and ensured buildings were maintained and operating safely and efficiently and were properly evacuated in case of emergencies. Assigned duties, scheduled tasks and ensured completion by facilities operations workers and contracted cleaning crews. Coordinated with event management team to ensure that all event needs and activities were planned and executed to the client's satisfaction. Assisted with the future planning for building and equipment needs. QSYS Level 1 Certified. Dante Controller Level 2 Certified. Operated and maintained cinema-class projection and surround sound audio system as well as portable projectors, media switches and related AV equipment. Served on the design and consult team for 2 new world-class venues; The Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah and the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville, Utah. Trained staff on Avid VENUE S6L, S3L, and SC48 consoles. Trained Staff on Yamaha CL/QL Series consoles.

 

Utah Film Center

Projectionist - Production Engineer

May 2010 - September 2022

• Principal Media Projectionist / Production Engineer. Acted as projectionist for the film center’s screenings during various film festivals throughout the year and monthly Through the Lens presentations. Provided sound and lighting services as required per event. Familiar with media server operations, media switching, and projection technologies.

 

 

Pratt Sound

System Engineer - FOH & Monitor Mix Engineer

April 2006 - June 2018

• Sound Reinforcement Company. Local Venues and Festival Stages.

• Utah Pride Festival. Utah Arts Festival. Sandy City Amphitheater.

 

Sandy City Arts Council - Sandy Amphitheater

Technical Director for Audio/Sound Design

April 2005 - October 2007

• Provided sound design services for this 2000-seat amphitheater. Mixed FOH and Monitors for a wide variety of shows; from musical theatre with orchestra using up to 32 wireless microphones to live performance of musical acts ranging from symphony orchestra to rock bands. Coordinated sound services for venue renters. Maintained amphitheater sound equipment in excellent working order. Assisted the Lighting Designer with installing and maintaining amphitheater lighting equipment.