Evan Potter
Hermitage,TN
Summary
Self motivated guitar technician with proven skills at all levels from clubs to arenas. Talented in level headed problem solving, gear maintenance, and clear, quality communication between myself and artists/performers. Highly personable and cooperative team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Touring Guitar Technician
Halestorm
07.2024 - Current
- Administer quality care and repairs to numerous high end, one of a kind instruments (Lzzy Hale being a Gibson brand ambassador)
- Calmly approach technical difficulties with swift solutions and paths to higher efficiency
- Strong communication with artist/performer to effectively cater to their specific needs from a technician
Touring Backline Technician
The Struts
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced musician performances by providing professionally maintained and properly tuned instruments for guitarist, bassist, drummer and keyboard player.
- Improved tour efficiency by streamlining equipment organization and transportation between venues.
- Established exceptional communication with instrumentalists to quickly troubleshoot gear issues and instill full confidence during their performances.
Stage Manager
The Struts
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced production quality by implementing effective and respectful methods of communication, work flow, and time management.
- Streamlined communication between camps for highly efficient on/off changeover times.
- Maintained an organized and consistent layout of stage props, setlists, towels/waters, and artist specific stage requirements.
Touring Guitar Technician
Atreyu
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced musician performances by providing professionally maintained and properly tuned instruments for both Floyd Rose equipped guitar players and bass player.
- Improved tour efficiency by streamlining equipment organization and transportation between venues.
- Established exceptional communication with instrumentalists to quickly troubleshoot gear issues and instill full confidence during their performances.
Stage Manager
Atreyu
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced production quality by implementing effective and respectful methods of communication, work flow, and time management.
- Streamlined communication between camps for highly efficient on/off changeover times
- Maintained an organized and consistent layout of stage props, setlists, towels/waters, and artist specific stage requirements.
Touring Guitar Player
Lilith Czar
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Toured extensively as lead guitar player/background vocalist on numerous theatre, amphitheatre, and arena tours supporting bands such as Evanescence, Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, The Used, Sum 41, and more
Touring Guitar Technician
The Warning
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Enhanced musician performances by providing professionally maintained and properly tuned instruments for both guitar and bass player.
- Improved tour efficiency by streamlining equipment organization and transportation between venues.
- Established exceptional communication with instrumentalists to quickly troubleshoot gear issues and instill full confidence during their performances.
Education
Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance
Musician's Institute of Technology
Los Angeles, CA03.2019
Skills
- Strong knowledge of electronics and overall instrument maintenance
- 20 year guitar playing experience allowing for clear understanding of quality setups/functionality
- Detailed time management
- Strong multitasker
Timeline
Touring Guitar Technician
Halestorm
07.2024 - Current
Touring Guitar Technician
The Warning
09.2022 - 11.2022
Touring Backline Technician
The Struts
06.2022 - 06.2024
Stage Manager
The Struts
06.2022 - 06.2024
Touring Guitar Technician
Atreyu
05.2022 - 10.2023
Stage Manager
Atreyu
05.2022 - 10.2023
Touring Guitar Player
Lilith Czar
05.2019 - 02.2023
Associate of Arts - Guitar Performance
Musician's Institute of Technology
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