Tour Pranks, Brad Paisley & Stage Mistakes to Avoid with Kris Heinold - Episode 138

📄 Episode Description: From touring the world with Brad Paisley to surviving tour pranks and long road days, live audio engineer Kris Heinold has seen it all! This week on So Rude, Paige gets a masterclass in the backstage world of live production from one of the best in the business. Kris breaks down how he got his start in Nashville, what it takes to run sound for major touring acts, and the subtle stage tweaks performers can ask for to sound better live. Plus, we dive into favorite tour venues, rider essentials, and whether you can ever really turn off your "work brain" when attending a concert as a fan. What you’ll hear in this episode: How Kris went from learning the ropes in Nashville to running FOH for Brad Paisley The #1 mistake indie artists make on stage that ruins their mix (and how to fix it) The go-to gear, favorite consoles, and microphone secrets behind great live sound Hilarious tour stories, prank culture on the road, and off-day realities How sound engineers manage hearing safety through years of loud shows 🎸 Podcast Sponsors This episode is proudly sponsored by Working Order Guitars, your go-to for expert guitar repair, maintenance, and custom work in Nashville. Keep your instrument in peak condition and ready for the stage or the studio by visiting ⁠⁠⁠@workingorderguitars⁠ Use Code Word: SO RUDE 🎧 About the So Rude Podcast: So Rude is hosted by Paige Ruderman and dives into real conversations with artists, songwriters, and creatives in Nashville and beyond. From the highs and lows of the industry to the behind-the-scenes of building a career in music, this show keeps it honest, curious, and always relevant. New episodes drop Tuesdays. 📲 Connect with Kris Heinold Instagram: @krisheinold   / krisheinold   📲 Follow the Show: Follow Paige: @paigeruderman_ (⁠⁠  / paigeruderman⁠⁠_  ) Follow the podcast: @sorude.podcast (⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/sorude.podcast⁠⁠) *Subscribe:* ⁠Spotify⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/0KhcW6I... ⁠Apple Podcast ⁠⁠- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube - ⁠⁠   / @sorudepodcast   Want to be a guest or suggest one? So Rude Podcast Episode Suggestion Form 🔖 SEO Keywords & Tags: So Rude Podcast, Paige Ruderman, Nashville songwriting podcast, Nashville music business, Kris Heinold, Brad Paisley, live sound engineer interview, stage tips for artists, touring stories, behind the scenes music industry, FOH engineer, music podcast Nashville