Episode 58 - Eric Abramson - The Secret Life of Stagehands

What's The Reason For This Podcast by What's The Reason For This Podcast

Episode notes

Live from RockyGrass in Lyons, Colorado 🌲🎶, we’re taking you behind the curtain of the festival magic! Instead of spotlighting just the bands, this episode dives deep into the unsung heroes—the stagehands, volunteers, and the tight-knit crew that makes the music flow seamlessly.

Our guest, Eric Abramson 👷‍♂️🎛️, shares stories from his dual life as a firefighter 🚒 and stagehand ninja 🥷, weaving together tales of precision, chaos, and community. From swapping basses on the fly 🎸, to wrangling stage plots 📋, to creating that family-first vibe at both Telluride and RockyGrass—Eric gives us the inside scoop.

We wander through decades of bluegrass history 📜, shenanigans at Camp Outing 🍻🥓, and how bands like Leftover Salmon and

 ...  Read more