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Dan VanHook of Spectrum Pro Audio, Rochester MN

Hello All.....I'm Dan VanHook. I started out my musical career about 35 years ago; during this time I've played drums in many area bands and, in the past few years, have been playing at casinos and ballrooms and with many national and international artists.

In the early 80's I got bit by the electronic bug and now that my family has grown up and moved away, I am pursuing my second musical passion - providing clean, accurate production at live events.

I am the president of Spectrum Pro-Audio and the production coordinator. All event designs and staffing are supervised directly by me to assure that the customer receives exactly what they need. I know my work is central to the success of an event.

Good Communication = Good Event!

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Pete Jacobsen of Rochester MN

Hi from Spam Town USA....I'm Pete Jacobsen, but my friends call me Mr. Softee. I started playing music in the late 1700's and as of yet haven't had the mental fortitude to give it up. I spent many years on the road where I became an accomplished bassist and vocalist and have had the profound pleasure to work with some of the greats of our business.

In the past few years I have been working in casinos and ballrooms where I had the misfortune of working with Dan VanHook. We had a common interest in sound reinformcement and Spectrum Pro-Audio was born.

With my years of experience I know what the audience expects. A first rate show! Although the audience may never meet me personally, I know I have no margin for error. If the curtain doesn't go up or the lights don't go on, they'll know I'm responsible.

Please email us - ask for me and I will expound the profound as to why you should hire Spectrum Pro-Audio for your next live musical event!

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Mark Townsend of Rochester MN

Hi-De-Ho Neighbor....I'm Mark Townsend. For the past 12 years I owned and operated Mugzee's Night Club in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota where we featured live National Blues artists. This is where I developed my (ear) desire to help live events for the people of the Midwest.

As stage manager and sound and lighting technician for Spectrum Pro-Audio I know there is no such thing as a typical job. It is my job to meet with the event personnel to discuss what kind of production equipment will be needed and insure that we are set up and ready to go for sound checks and the real show.

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Jordan VanHook of Rochester MN

What's Happenin'....I'm Jordan VanHook the F.O.H. technician

Recently having attended the Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, Minnesota gives me a strong foundation on the newest technology and techiques of this ever changing and amazing business.

Being the youngest of the team gives me the additional job of keeping us current with trends and techniques (including gettin' down the current handshakes).

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Dick Stephenson of Rochester MN

Dick Stephenson is more commonly known as Big Dick. Not only is Dick our most dependable and constant stagehand and Dan's right-hand for lighting design, he is also our in-house photographer. Dick's work can be seen in our photo gallery (coming soon).

Dick's extensive contruction background has given him unstoppable work ethics and common sense. Experience is on his side, he knows about timelines and working long hours until the job is completed.

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Ray Pickens of Rochester MN

Ray Pickens has many years experience as a professional roadie, stage manager, production coordinator, and musician. His contagiously positive attitude and "get it done" spirit is what keeps Ray a favorite with all the venue managers we work with. Watching Ray at work will convince anyone that there are no new surprises to him in this business.

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Mike Nassif is a well-known radio voice. Sixteen years as Rochester's top radio personality and owner of Entertainment to Go DJ service has qualifed Mike to handle our NEW video-disc-jockey (VJ) service. Mike also works closely with Dan on our equipment rental and event planning services.

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Roxie Swygman of Rochester MN

Roxie Swygman is our newest member of the team. She comes well prepared to get the job done and learn all aspects of the business.

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