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About Me

my name is jake crombie-varisco. i am a sound engineer, stage manager, and festival coodinator. i grew up in the golden age of portland music, the early 90's. at some point in my younger years i decided i wanted to be a part of "the show". i saw how much fun the promoters and people behind the scenes were having. and they were the ones working. they worked hard so they could sit back and feel good about themselves because they were a part of this great show, the crowd is enjoying this moment in time. i want that too.Part of my plan includes the creation of a "musical mafia", a "fun mob". A network of entertainment that i can use to create an atmosphere and theme that fits the gathering that i have in mind, not just grab names out of a hat. this also helps to expand people's musical horizons by mixing bands of somewhat similar genres.bands can use the music mafia and gmc friend groups to network with other groups, to share ideas, opening gigs, equipment, a bass player, and grow.This connects to my fathers plan for the G.M.C. or the glencullen music coalition. this is a grouping of people who work in every aspect of the music and festival experience. from bands to coordinators, from vendors to security we can help your show work better. we have been doing this for ten years now, so we have been through alot. we have contacts in every aspect of the entertainment business, to where in a few quick calls or emails we could create a show, a good show, "the show" anywhere, anytime, in fairly short notice.summer 2008 promises to be even better. i already have festivals planned, including the organic brewers festival, the alberta art hop and the alberta street fair, the bite of oregon, the house of blues concert series at maryhill winery, and of course whatever trouble i can get into out at our home away from home at hornings hideout.Background by EditingMySpace.com
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

people who are interested in making "THE SHOW" better, from a huge waterfront festival to a buddies bands gig at the local dive, from the talent to security people who have an urge to improve the show in some way. and to be able to enjoy doing it, as if it's not even work, it's a game, it's fun!

My Blog

need a pa or soundguy??? jake has equipment and experience

With over ten years of experience in sound engineering, jakesoundguy is availible to set up systems for house parties , or make that pa at the bar you play at all the time actually sound good. ja...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:35:00 GMT

jakes new acoustic open mic at the raccoon lodge on sunday afternoons

Jakesoundguy has got another place to play. this time its acoustic at the Raccoon lodge on sunday afternoon, starting at three and going till 7-8. this means you can come hang out and play all day, th...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:08:00 GMT

Check out this event: Alberta Street Fair (G.M.C. event)

Hosted By: jake variscoWhen: Saturday Sep 15, 2007 at 11:00 AMWhere: alberta street from 12th to 30thportland, OR 97201United StatesDescription:jake varisco Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:02:00 GMT

gmc members need to support gmc members

 it is very dissappointing to me when everybody is all gung ho about the gmc when we talk about it in the bar, then shows no enthusiasim or support in reality.  IF YOU DON'T GO TO GMC MEMBER...
Posted by on Sat, 04 Aug 2007 17:18:00 GMT

volunteer alert

anyone who wants to get involved in the gmc at hornings this summer should try to make it out to the fathers day/spring cleaning party, happening all weekend at hornings hideout. many projects, music ...
Posted by on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:55:00 GMT

what happened to my volunteer army??

A no show for the art hop meeting??  i thought i had a bunch of people coming. i gave a lecture to 30 pcc students that all said that they were gonna help out, some wanted to intern for me...ME!...
Posted by on Tue, 08 May 2007 23:25:00 GMT

the alberta art hop schedule may 19th

 GREASY KID STUFF STAGE presented by 94/7 Alternative Portlandwith hosts Belinda and Hovalocated in the Alberta Co-op parking lot on 15th aveVisit this interactive area where you can listen to mu...
Posted by on Tue, 08 May 2007 23:18:00 GMT

volunteer alert!!!!

calling all volunteers.  pay attention in the next few months, this is when the shows start coming fast. i got the art hop , naobf, hornings hideout summer festival schedule, gemini fest the sun ...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:15:00 GMT

art hop

calling all gmc members!! i need your help. the art hop is coming and i could use volunteers fro everything from stage and sound help to decorations and security. i am kinda in charge and want it to b...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:28:00 GMT