Brian French
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Brian French is Production Manager
for Smokey Robinson
and co-produced Robinson's album Timeless Love
and current "Time Flies When You're Having Fun" and "Now And Then
". French is the President of Tempo Entertainment, a company the specializes in Live Music Production, Video Production, Film and Choreography http://www.temporocks.com. He is also a partner in the television production company Cevallos Brothers Productions http://www.cevallosbrothers.com, where he is in charge of the music division and most recently directed Justin Timberlake
and Friends Live at the Avalon Ballroom and DW Drums "Superstars Of Hip Hop) DVD and created the online video show DW Artist Access starring Linda Cevallos. He was the Senior Manager of Production for the House of Blues Corporation from 2000 to 2002. French started as a drum tech for tours of various bands and artists and soon moved into Stage, Production and Tour Management. He currently resides in Los Angeles CA with his wife Linda Cevallos-French.
Production Manager (band)
The Production Manager of a band is in charge of the technical crew. The technical crew moves independently of the band because the technical crew must arrive at the gig location by the morning of the show to start setting up the equipment...
for Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy...
and co-produced Robinson's album Timeless Love
Timeless Love
Timeless Love is a studio album by Smokey Robinson, released through New Door Records in 2006. In 2007, the album earned Robinson a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.-Reception:-Track listing:...
and current "Time Flies When You're Having Fun" and "Now And Then
Now and Then
-Film and television:* Now and Then , a 1995 comedy-drama* Now and Then, a 1979 Australian film starring Tony Barry* Now and Then Videoflow, a Canadian television program-Literature:* Now and Then...
". French is the President of Tempo Entertainment, a company the specializes in Live Music Production, Video Production, Film and Choreography http://www.temporocks.com. He is also a partner in the television production company Cevallos Brothers Productions http://www.cevallosbrothers.com, where he is in charge of the music division and most recently directed Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
and Friends Live at the Avalon Ballroom and DW Drums "Superstars Of Hip Hop) DVD and created the online video show DW Artist Access starring Linda Cevallos. He was the Senior Manager of Production for the House of Blues Corporation from 2000 to 2002. French started as a drum tech for tours of various bands and artists and soon moved into Stage, Production and Tour Management. He currently resides in Los Angeles CA with his wife Linda Cevallos-French.
Productions
- Brian Ray - Under The Sun (Music Video) Producer / Director (2011)
- Sideman - Documentary Director Of Photography / Editor (2011 / In Production)
- Smokey Robinson - Documentary Producer / Director (2011 / In Production)
- Brian Ray - This Way Up (Music Video) Director / Producer / Editor (2010)
- Latinos Living The American Dream (Documentary) Editor (2010)
- Smokey Robinson - Now and Then - Album - Co-Producer (2010)
- Smokey RobinsonSmokey RobinsonWilliam "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy...
- Producer and Production Manager (1996-Current) - Curt Bisquera On Wheels -The Westcoast Adventures Of Kirkee B. Director / Producer / Editor (2010)
- Time Flies When You're Having Fun - Smokey Robinson Album - Co-Producer (2009)
- Rally Against Cancer PSA Television Commercial - Director (2009)
- KICK SNARE HAT Featuring the Superstars of Hip Hop DVD - Director, Producer and Editor (2008)
- The Bookie - Independent Feature - Executive Producer (2007)
- Rhythm Collector featuring Alex Acuna DVD - Director, Producer and Editor (2007)
- Smokey RobinsonSmokey RobinsonWilliam "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy...
Tour and CD - Production Manager (2008) - "Believe AgainBelieve Again"Believe Again" is a New Age-influenced pop song written by Delta Goodrem, Brian McFadden, Stuart Crichton, Nigel Hove and Tommy Lee James, produced by Stuart Crichton and Marius de Vries for Goodrem's third studio album Delta . The single, released in Australia on 8 December 2007, features...
" video - Director and Producer (2007) - Kevin CostnerKevin CostnerKevin Michael Costner is an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and businessman. He has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards, won two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Costner's roles include Lt. John J...
- Tour Manager and sound engineer (2006-07) - Bruce WillisBruce WillisWalter Bruce Willis , better known as Bruce Willis, is an American actor, producer, and musician. His career began in television in the 1980s and has continued both in television and film since, including comedic, dramatic, and action roles...
and the Accelerators and Bruce Willis Blues Band - Tour Manager and Sound Engineer (1996-2007) - Rod StewartRod StewartRoderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
- Pro Tools operator, European/US promotional tour (2004-2008) - Stella Forever - Independent Short - Producer / Writer / Editor (2004)
- Kelly ClarksonKelly ClarksonKelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
- Sound Engineer, Promotional tour (2003) - Ivan NevilleIvan NevilleIvan Neville is a multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the son of Aaron Neville and nephew to members of The Neville Brothers....
- Tour Manager and Sound Engineer (2002) - Oleta AdamsOleta AdamsOleta Adams is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist.-Biography:Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised with gospel music. In her youth her family moved to Yakima, Washington, which is sometimes shown as her place of birth.Before gaining her opportunity to perform,...
- Stage Manager (1994-1996) - Fleetwood MacFleetwood MacFleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
- Drum tech and Stage Manager (1991-1995) - Rick SpringfieldRick SpringfieldRick Springfield is an Australian-born singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He was a member of pop rock group Zoot from 1969 to 1971 and then started his solo career with his début single "Speak to the Sky" reaching the top 10 in Australia. In mid-1972, he relocated to the United States...
- Drum Tech, Stage Manager and Offstage Keyboard Player (1991-1995) - The Zoo - Drum Tech and Stage Manager