meet “the crew” #3: Scott Danskin
It might not take an entire village to make America’s Premier Metal Fest the world-wide success that it is, but it does take the efforts of a team of hard-working, dedicated, and passionate backstage crew members.
I put six questions (via e-mail) to the behind-the-scenes people who make it all happen. What follows are the answers I received from one of those people.
Say hello to another of Glenn’s finest.
BM: What is your name?
SD: Scott Danskin
BM: Describe what it is you do at ProgPowerUSA.
SD: Technically, I’m called backstage manager, but I basically do whatever Glenn tells me. There are many little things that come up that I try to help out with. The stage crew has gotten their job down so well they could do it blindfolded, so I try and help the bands off-the-stage anyway I can, and stay out of everyone else’s way. And when time permits, I get to enjoy the show too!
BM: How many PPUSA festivals have you worked?
SD: All of them
BM: How did you get the gig with PPUSA?
SD: Glenn’s my brother, so I never had a chance, man. I remember driving him to JJ Kelly’s to scout out the first venue and thinking to myself as he described the progpower concept…”Is this guy nuts?”
BM: What is the funniest/strangest/best thing that ever happened to you while working at PPUSA?
SD: Driving Tarja of Nightwish back to the hotel one night was kind of nice, she dropped rose petals in my truck that I still haven’t cleaned up.
BM: Why is ProgPowerUSA such a success year after year?
SD: Because it rocks, and because we have great fans. Over the years the show has grown into one giant rockin’ progpower family, and it just keeps on getting bigger and better. I just hope I can keep up.
BM: Thanks Scott! I appreciate your time and talent!
