Trey Merrill Email & Phone Number

Gulfport, Ms, Us

New Orleans, Louisiana

Metairie, La

Royal Productions specializes in supplying lighting, sound, audio and video to elite clients throughout the United States. Located in a suburb of New Orleans, this OTR driving jobs brings me to convention centers and cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Houston and elsewhere. In an industry where the "show must go on", running late is not an option.

United States And Canada

With a Class A CDL (with passenger and motorcycle endorsements), I have driven everything including star motor coaches, tour buses, 18-wheelers, utility bucket trucks (and cranes), limousines, motorcycles and ride-share (Uber & Lyft). Experienced driving in mountains, deserts, inner city (including NYC and every other major city) and crossing borders (Canadian and Mexican). Have driven throughout Europe as well (not commercially) Experienced driving various vehicles and lifts on film and… Show more With a Class A CDL (with passenger and motorcycle endorsements), I have driven everything including star motor coaches, tour buses, 18-wheelers, utility bucket trucks (and cranes), limousines, motorcycles and ride-share (Uber & Lyft). Experienced driving in mountains, deserts, inner city (including NYC and every other major city) and crossing borders (Canadian and Mexican). Have driven throughout Europe as well (not commercially) Experienced driving various vehicles and lifts on film and television series sets (through the Teamsters). Have passport/will travel. Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

Worked on over 25 feature films in the Art Department (Production Designer, Set Decorator, Prop Master, Set Dresser & Leadman. Also worked as a Music Supervisor on Glory at Sea. Please visit www.imdb.com for a full filmography of the shows.

Louisiana

Delta Blues Event Design is an event planning, wedding & production company that sprung from the partnership of Trey Merrill & LT Beaton. We provided turn-key solutions to private and corporate clients interested in hosting memorable events. From the initial planning and budgeting through the negotiations with top tier talent, logistics coordination, day-of-show production and final settlement we will give your audience a wonderful event to remember. Whether it's your wedding, a political… Show more Delta Blues Event Design is an event planning, wedding & production company that sprung from the partnership of Trey Merrill & LT Beaton. We provided turn-key solutions to private and corporate clients interested in hosting memorable events. From the initial planning and budgeting through the negotiations with top tier talent, logistics coordination, day-of-show production and final settlement we will give your audience a wonderful event to remember. Whether it's your wedding, a political fundraiser, concert or corporate event we'll bring your vision to life.Notable shows include:New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu & Louis Armstrong Aviatiation Board Press Conference announcing the New Airport.DBE Job Fair for the "New" Louis Armstrong Airport BudaFest 2015 featuring Zebra in Baton Rouge, LAHeroes of Woodstock 40th Anniversary Gala (Baton Rouge River Center) - Richie Havens, Jefferson Starship & Big Brother & The Holding Company. Sponsored by the Louisiana Dept of Health & Hospitals.A Brand New Day Concert (Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Concert) - Tab Benoit's Voice of the Wetlands Allstars (with Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Anders Osbourne & Jumpin' Johnny Sansoon), Jefferson Starship, Zebra's Randy Jackson, Little Queenie & The Pfister Sisters, Maggie Brown and Kelly Keeling.Summer Of Love 40th Anniversary Concert - Jefferson Starship, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, It's a Beautiful Day, JJ Muggler Band & Lynyrd Skynyrd's Jo Jo BillingsleyBrian Setzer Orchestra at the Playboy Mansion - Hollywood, CA. Sponsored by Streamsearch MediaAn Evening with Randy Travis sponsored by Cornerstone Church of Mandeville.Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's 80th Birthday Bash. Baton Rouge, LaOne-offs have included Leon Russell, Buckcherry, Karla Bonoff, Ian Moore, New Monsoon, Hot Buttered Rum, Silversteen, Susan Cowsill, Boys Like Girls, The Vettes, Phunk Junkeez, The American Tragedy, Squint... Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Negotiated contracts with national booking agencies for artists.Coordinated artists rider requests by providing transportation, lodging, catering, production and staffing. Coordinated and produced advertising campaigns (tv & radio).Developed a highly visual and effective newsletter using Constant Contact, Negotiated advertising rates and certain sponsorships including Zaterains, Sauza Tequilla, Tabasco, etc.. Wrote all press releases and coordinated… Show more Negotiated contracts with national booking agencies for artists.Coordinated artists rider requests by providing transportation, lodging, catering, production and staffing. Coordinated and produced advertising campaigns (tv & radio).Developed a highly visual and effective newsletter using Constant Contact, Negotiated advertising rates and certain sponsorships including Zaterains, Sauza Tequilla, Tabasco, etc.. Wrote all press releases and coordinated marketing and street team efforts (internet, magazines, posters & fliers).Promoted heavily on alternative media and websites that concentrate on both local and national music listings. Created and maintained our Ticketweb account and reported box offices figures to Pollstar. Show less

Produced the band's debut CD "More Than Local" featuring special guests Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Susan Cowsill, Paul Sanchez (Cowboy Mouth) and David Peters (LeRoux, Tab Benoit & Gatemouth). The CD produced 2 regional hits including Louisiana Saturday Night and Day That Die. It was named one of the Top Louisiana Albums Of 2002 Unprecedented 4 year run on the main stage of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. WWOZ's #2 most exciting band in 2002.Developed marketing and… Show more Produced the band's debut CD "More Than Local" featuring special guests Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Susan Cowsill, Paul Sanchez (Cowboy Mouth) and David Peters (LeRoux, Tab Benoit & Gatemouth). The CD produced 2 regional hits including Louisiana Saturday Night and Day That Die. It was named one of the Top Louisiana Albums Of 2002 Unprecedented 4 year run on the main stage of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. WWOZ's #2 most exciting band in 2002.Developed marketing and merchandising plans and facilitated in booking shows and routing tours until we acquired a national booking agency (Concerted Efforts).Helped negotiate a Warner Brothers record deal and brought in Producer John Alagia (Dave Matthews, Edwin McCain, Josh Kelly, Emmylou Harris, Blue Man Group, Jason Mraz, OAR) to produce the bands 3rd CD. The band has toured the US artists supported artists such as John Mayer, North Mississippi Allstars, Gin Blossoms, Hootie & The Blowfish, America, Better Than Ezra, Buckwheat Zydeco and many others. Show less

Los Angeles, California

Production Manager for longtime Linda Ronstadt guitarist Andrew Gold and Byrds of a Feather. Andrew's hits included Thank You for Being a Friend, Lonely Boy and Mad About You. Andrew produced such acts as America, 10cc and Art Garfunkle as well as played on numerous albums by other artists. He died of cancer in 2011.

Burbank - New York - London - Bejing

Managed and maintained corporate accounts while expanding new business for various concert tours, theatrical presentations, corporate vendors, movie studios and production rental houses. Responsible for vendor relationships with some of the largest lighting companies in the world. Designated purchaser and salesman for high-end lighting and rigging supplies from such major distributors and dealers as High End Systems, ETC, Crouse-Hinds, GranMA, Wybron, Avoliets and others. Built and sold custom… Show more Managed and maintained corporate accounts while expanding new business for various concert tours, theatrical presentations, corporate vendors, movie studios and production rental houses. Responsible for vendor relationships with some of the largest lighting companies in the world. Designated purchaser and salesman for high-end lighting and rigging supplies from such major distributors and dealers as High End Systems, ETC, Crouse-Hinds, GranMA, Wybron, Avoliets and others. Built and sold custom cable and power distribution services. Solely responsible for all expendable sales to tours such as The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Eagles, Cher, Oz Fest and others. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area, New Orleans & Los Angeles

In a 30 year career, I have held a variety of positions including production/tour/stage manager, high steel rigger, guitar/drum tech, stagehand and spotlight operator and tour bus driver for various artists and festivals. Featured performers included The Rolling Stones (Voodoo Lounge), Pink Floyd (Division Bell), The Eagles (Hell Freezes Over), Lollapalooza (1993 & 1994), New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Bumbershoot Festival, Essence Festival, OzFest, Metallica, Elton John/Billy Joel… Show more In a 30 year career, I have held a variety of positions including production/tour/stage manager, high steel rigger, guitar/drum tech, stagehand and spotlight operator and tour bus driver for various artists and festivals. Featured performers included The Rolling Stones (Voodoo Lounge), Pink Floyd (Division Bell), The Eagles (Hell Freezes Over), Lollapalooza (1993 & 1994), New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Bumbershoot Festival, Essence Festival, OzFest, Metallica, Elton John/Billy Joel, Fantastic Negrito, Xavier, Rockin' Dopsie, The Topcats, etc. Worked through various IATSE locals including New Orleans, San Jose, San Francisco, Santa Cruz/Monterey, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Palm Springs, Seattle & Portland. Show less

Stage construction and demolition, band gear specialist and journeyman stagehand.

Responsibilies included covering live events, conducting interviews, writing articles related to the music industry, overall editorial content, working on the layout, public relations and attending music business conferences.

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Music Business & Video Production

Activities and Societies: Winner of 1993 NXNW Music Conference Scholorship Producer of Lighthawk TV Commercial (Environmental Air Force.

Communcations

Communications & Dramatic Arts

Communications & Dramatic Arts

Activities and Societies: SLU Rugby, Tau Kappa Epsilon (Theta Nu Chapter)