The Pass is a Concept of Gemini Productions
El Paso Owned Business
Since l987
The Pass
Introduction

The Pass, my hub website linking to information regarding my Promotions, Marketing and Event Coordination business, Gemini Productions, Source Sound Recording Studio, Desert Southwest musician information forums, my band The Chili Crackers and a general overview of my experience and activities in the music business.

Gemini Productions

Established in 1987, Gemini Productions began as a radio marketing and entertainment booking agency, having placed hundreds of thousands of dollars in gross radio buys as well as having handled literally several thousand bookings for local and regional entertainment. Buyers have included high end locations such as the Camino Real Hotel, Coronado Country Club, private parties, weddings, special events, etc., as well as dozens of night clubs and pubs.

Since 2002, GP has scheduled all entertainment for the Franklins Lounge at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. The Franklins Lounge is one of the Southwests' premier locations to hear live entertainment and has been nominated three times as the best place to hear live music by "Best of The Border", an El Paso Times survey.

National Acts

As a promoter, agent or events coordinator, I have produced shows with The Chi Lites, The Little River Band , grammy nominated artist Doug Stone , Blackfoot , Black Oak Arkansas , Robert Cray , Pat Travers , Charlie Musselwhite , Shemekia Copeland , Dr. John , Johnny Winter, Leon Russell, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy , Maria Muldaur and Taj Mahal.

Live Sound Engineer

My first jobs as a sound engineer was back in the late 80’s, primarily doing shows for Burning Spear , China Africa and other know acts in the Reggae genre. Since 2007, Regent broadcasting has hired me to engineer “unplugged” shows for several Top-40 bands, including Avion , Anna Nalick , Delta Goodrem , Matt Nathanson, Safety Suit, Metro Station and Echo Jet.

Studio Engineer

Since the completion of Source Sound Recording in March, 2008, recording projects have thus far ranged from Cuban Latin Jazz, Country Western, Blues, Rock and my own personal projects with The Mad Mad Scientists.

Professional Musician

The root of my entire career stems from 34 years of experience, drums being my primary instrument. My bands have played a myriad of functions and events, ranging from local pubs, country clubs, private events, concerts and a showing at El Paso’s “Music Under The Stars” series for a crowd of 12,000 plus. Check out my Chili Crackers link for more information.
 

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My Recordings

Mad Mad Scientists

The Mad, Mad Scientists is simply an exploration of sound and complex rhythmic configurations resulting in a music style that is at the very least, unique. Our goal is simple…to boldly go where no band has gone before, satisfying our self interests to create new soundscapes and perhaps finding our music on movie or tv soundtracks.
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My Personal Recordings

After 20 plus years of scratch recording resulting in well over 150 songs composed both solo and in collaboration projects, I will finally begin my own cd in early 2009.  As cheesy as it may sound, for now…Coming Soon!

Source Sound Studio

A Note from Ron..

  The Pass is a culmination of a decades of learning, experience, research and development. The expertise you will find here is second to none when it   comes to looking for information in the entertainment industry in this region. For more information please contact me via email at ronking@thepass.net.

 

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Source Sound Recording

After over three years of construction, we completed the project and officially opened the studio for business in March, 2008.  Since then, Source Sound has recorded a variety of bands ranging from Cuban style Latin Jazz, contemporary Country Western, Rock, R&B and World music sounds.  Visit www.sourcesoundrecording.com for more details.

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Concerts and Events

DSW Forums

The El Paso Musicians Forums

DSW Visit the watering hole of El Paso Musicians...click the banner to jump to the forums. Here you     will meet the local talent and find more information about entertainment available in the Greater  Southwest region.

Gemini Productions

About Gemini Productions

From booking entertainment for your event or venue to handling marketing and technical logistics, Gemini Productions has over 20 years of experience to ensure a professional presentation. View photos and more info here.