Chris Beaty
Nashville,TN
Summary
Crew chief and backline technician with over 15 years of experience supporting top touring artists. Expertise in managing guitars, bass, keys, and organ/piano, alongside strong skills in stage management and crew leadership. Recognized for maintaining high reliability and precision, ensuring seamless show operations while fostering a positive team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bass & Organ/Piano Technician
REO Speedwagon
01.2024 - Current
Crew Chief, Stage Manager, Guitar, Bass Technician
Heart / Ann Wilson
01.2023 - Current
Principal Backline Technician - Guitar, Bass & Keyboards
Zach Williams
01.2022 - 01.2023
Guitar, Bass & Keyboard Technician
Guster
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bass Guitar, Organ & Keyboard Technician
Joe Bonamassa
01.2021 - 12.2021
Principal Backline Technician - Guitar & Keyboards
Sugarland / Jennifer Nettles
01.2017 - 12.2021
Guitar & Bass Technician
Catfish and the Bottlemen
01.2019 - 12.2020
Crew Chief / Guitar & Bass Technician
Josh Groban
01.2018 - 12.2019
Guitar, Mandolin, Bass & Keyboard Technician
Little Big Town
01.2017 - 12.2018
Road Manager / Backline Technician - Guitar, Bass & Keyboards
The Civil Wars
01.2011 - 12.2011
Road Manager / Guitar, Bass & Keyboard Technician
Switchfoot
01.2005 - 12.2011
Skills
- String instrument expertise
- Keyboard proficiency
- Backline operations management
- Live sound troubleshooting
- Stage leadership and crew coordination
- Tour logistics and artist relations
- Gear preparation and inventory management
- Instrument tuning techniques
- Client relationship management
- Parts procurement and vendor liaison
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Detail orientation and technical skills
- Collaborative teamwork and growth strategies
References
- Paul Chavarria /Production Manager – (917) 863-4726 – paul@chavarrianyc.com
- Mike Richter/ Production Manager – (619) 277-2614 – michael@richtergroup.net
- Zito / Production Manager – (615) 517-5675 – zito@audioproservices.com
Timeline
Bass & Organ/Piano Technician
REO Speedwagon
01.2024 - Current
Crew Chief, Stage Manager, Guitar, Bass Technician
Heart / Ann Wilson
01.2023 - Current
Principal Backline Technician - Guitar, Bass & Keyboards
Zach Williams
01.2022 - 01.2023
Guitar, Bass & Keyboard Technician
Guster
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bass Guitar, Organ & Keyboard Technician
Joe Bonamassa
01.2021 - 12.2021
Guitar & Bass Technician
Catfish and the Bottlemen
01.2019 - 12.2020
Crew Chief / Guitar & Bass Technician
Josh Groban
01.2018 - 12.2019
Principal Backline Technician - Guitar & Keyboards
Sugarland / Jennifer Nettles
01.2017 - 12.2021
Guitar, Mandolin, Bass & Keyboard Technician
Little Big Town
01.2017 - 12.2018
Road Manager / Backline Technician - Guitar, Bass & Keyboards
The Civil Wars
01.2011 - 12.2011
Road Manager / Guitar, Bass & Keyboard Technician
Switchfoot
01.2005 - 12.2011
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