Latest News
Please visit this site regularly as we are adding new readers sections. The latest posts and R.O.C.U. News will appear below. 2020 will be a year that most of us will always remember and most likely never to forget.
For Roadies Of Color United or R. O. C. U. Pronounced “Rock-U” Twenty Twenty started out with so much energy and optimism. We began the year finalizing our plans for the 10th anniversary celebration of Our Social Network and Our first Annual Conference. This event will stand out to be one of the most positive memories for many who attended when looking back at 2020.
PLSN News Article “Lance ‘KC’ Jackson”
This past June, concert touring veteran Lance “KC” Jackson celebrated 44 consecutive years in the live entertainment industry. The many artists KC has worked with include Luther Vandross, Boyz II[…]
R.O.C.U. Host ‘Promoting Diversity Within the Industry’ Panel
Beginning of June this year, at the NAMM Show in California, Roadies of Color United (ROCU) hosted the Promoting Diversity Within the Industry panel. ROCU have been active in the[…]
Job Announcement: Crew Coordinator
Our friends over at Bigger Hammer Production Services are looking for a Crew Coordinator in Long Beach CA. If interested read below and follow the link to apply. Who Are[…]
A Little Roadies of Color United Association Backstory “Roadies of Color United Working to Backstage Diversity”
a brief rundown on how Roadies of Color United Association started. This article was published by FOH Magazine back in October 2020.
Roadies of Color United Honored on 2021 Pollstar Impact 50 List
Roadies of Color United Association (R.O.C.U.) would like to give thanks to Liam Klenk a Theatre Art Life (TAL) Official for sharing some articles on R.O.C.U. to the TAL audience.[…]
ROCU Must Haves for Women to Rock on Tour!
Roadies of Color United got together a panel of women who are currently in the entertainment industry for a live webinar. This panel included Cherise Peace the moderator for the[…]
About
Roadies of Color United Story
Co Founded by Lance “K.C.” Jackson and William “Bill” Reeves in 2009. Roadies Of Color United was started as social network to represent, introduce and unite those of us in the concert touring and entertainment services that were not being represented on other industry related social network platforms . The original site was hosted on the Ning networks from 2009 to 2016 during that time membership was approximately 300 + subscriber members. In 2016 Roadies of Color United adopted a Twitter presence and a Face Book Group Page at the urging of one of our members. Membership on our Face Book Group page is 800 plus social network members.
Roadies Of Color United’s Network is open to all Professionals in the Entertainment Services, Concert Touring and Live Entertainment Industry. Our Social network was created to unite, network, promote, and collaborate in order to help each other Grow in our related Industries. Our goal is to unite our related industries in a way that has never been done before until now promoting a more diversity and inclusion within our related industries.
Roadies of Color United 10th Anniversary Reunion Celebration Event Organizers
Meet the Organizers and Event planning committee for the upcoming Roadies of Color United Reunion 10th anniversary celebration. This event is the vision of Lance “K.C” Jackson. “It’s been a long time coming ” says Lance Jackson, Chair Person of the Committee. Our Team bios will be posted soon.
Sparkl West
Road Manager
“After 7”
Lance K.C. Jackson
Stage Manager
“Earth, Wind, & Fire”
Shae Usher
Production Coordinator
Tony Bulluck
Production Manager
“Earth, Wind, & Fire”
David 5-1 Norman
Tour Manager / Tour Accountant
“Earth, Wind, & Fire”
William Reeves
Road Manager / Production Manager
“Anthony Hamilton”
E Kevin Jones
Production Manager, New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Stuart Gray
Production Manager / Stage Manager / Audio Engineer
Radio Talk Show Host
“WHCR 90.3 FM The Voice Of Harlem”
Jimmy Daniels
In Memorium
C. E. O. Jimmy Daniels-Celebrity/High Profile
Transportation, LLC/Security Consultant
Ronnie Stephenson
CEO At CPP
Ronnie Stephenson owns Creative Production Partners, a production and management company based out of Brooklyn, N. Y.
R.O.C.U. Professionals of the Month
We think recognition is important so once a month we recognize one of our members. Meet some of our recognized Professionals of the month. If you’d like to nominate someone drop us a line using our contact form.
INTRODUCING OUR SEPTEMBER 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Rebekah Foster
Rebekah Foster
FOH Engineer
INTRODUCING OUR JULY 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH E’lyse Murray
Small Business Owner, Public Speaker, Consultant
E’lyse Murray
Small Business Owner, Public Speaker, Consultant
INTRODUCING JUNE 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Logan Patton
FOH, television audio mixer, and recording engineer.
Logan Patton
Freelance Enginer
INTRODUCING OUR MAY 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Kenneth H. Williams
FRONT OF HOUSE/PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kenneth H. Williams
Freelance F.O.H. / Production Manager
INTRODUCING OUR APRIL 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Guy Rhodes
Lighting Designer /Lighting Director
Guy Rhodes
Anthony Hamilton
INTRODUCING OUR MARCH 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Martin Thomas
Lighting Director and Designer for the Alan Parsons Live Project
Martin Thomas
Principal Designer for RED LLC
INTRODUCING OUR FEBRUARY 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Bobby Carroll
Stage Managere and Guitar Technician
Bobby Carroll
Tedeschi Trucks Band
INTRODUCING OUR JANUARY 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Curtis Vannoy
IATSE Local 574 in Greensboro North Carolina and Local 322 In Charlotte North Carolina.
Curtis Vannoy
Frelancer
INTRODUCING OUR DECEMBER 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Theodore Moyé
Production Manager and Sound Engineer
Theodore Moyé
Morris Day and Cameo
INTRODUCING OUR NOVEMBER 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Joe Schaffner aka “Uncle Joe”
Production Manager Retired Aretha Franklin
Joe Schaffner aka “Uncle Joe”
Aretha Franklin
INTRODUCING OUR OCTOBER 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Bernarr Ferebee Sr.
Producer, Eighth Day Sound Senior Systems Analyst
Bernarr Ferebee S.
Earth, Wind & Fire
INTRODUCING OUR SEPTEMBER 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Joe “OJ” Rainville
Backline Tech & Stage Mgr, for 10 years. Currently working freelance & hopes to move into a Brand Endorsement Rep. role.
Joe “OJ” Rainville
Stage manager / Backline Tech
INTRODUCING OUR AUGUST 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Greg Black
45 of consecutive years in the business. Production Manage,Stage Manager, Allstar Backline Tech and Carpenter.
Greg Black
Stage manager Anthony Hamiltion and Tony Braxton
INTRODUCING OUR JULY 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Ross Rylance
Tour & Production Manager, Site Coordinator, Security Director, Bus & Truck Driver, Sales & Implementation for Corporate Sponsorships and Artist Management.
Ross Rylance
Independent
INTRODUCING OUR JUNE 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Daychia Sledge
Audio Engineer and Owner of MixWell World Productions Services Company providing a complete Audio Production One Stop Shop for all Audio Production needs and Online Audio Engineering Courses and Workshops.
Daychia Sledge
Freelance Audio Engineer
INTRODUCING OUR MAY 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Andrew”Dino” Johnson
A professional in the field of executive protection and promotional security. Association with many entertainers in the music industry, in addition to high-level executives.
Andrew”Dino” Johnson
Centurion International Consultants – President/CEO
INTRODUCING OUR APRIL 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Danielle M. Lewis
Motivated audio engineer, production manager, project manager and stage manager experienced in audio production, live sound reinforcement, theater and live recording events.
Danielle M. Lewis
Freelance Egineer, Production Manager
INTRODUCING OUR MARCH 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Roger M Edmunds Jr.
Stage Manager / Lighting Director /
Rock Steady Concert Lighting and Production
Rodger Edmuns Jr.
Lighting Director
INTRODUCING OUR FEBRUARY 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Brenda “Chief Bear” Long One of our best content contributors and loyal supporters of Roadies of Color United.
Brenda “Chief Bear” Long
Freelance Photograhper
INTRODUCING OUR JANUARY 2019 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Pedro Rodriguez
Philadephia, Pa based
Tour Manager / Stage Manager / lighting tech with some audio experience.
Pedro Rodriguez
BBRD
INTRODUCING OUR December 2018 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Wesley Copeland Production Manager, Independent Front of House and Monitor Engineer.
Wesley Copeland
Independent Freelance Eng.
INTRODUCING OUR NOVEMBER 2018 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Thomas R. Selsey Stage Manager & Monitor Engineer. Stage/Audio tech at Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts….
Thomas R. Selsey
The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston
INTRODUCING OUR OCTOBER 2018 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Gabriela “Gabi” Parra
Production Coordinator/PA/Hospitality Coordinator /Runner /Stagehand /Freelance PC
Gabriela “Gabi” Parra
Earth, Wind & Fire
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