meet “the crew” #7: ralf Walter
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?
RW: Ralf Walter
BM: Describe what it is you do at ProgPowerUSA.
RW: Wherever help is needed. Vending, signings, drum tech, banners, etc. I’m (happily) a bitch of all trades.
BM: How many PPUSA festivals have you worked?
RW: 2.5
BM: How did you get the gig with PPUSA?
RW: I was asked to come back to help out with banners one year, and that weekend it led to helping with the gear and tearing down and it must have had a positive impact.
BM: What is the funniest/strangest/best thing that ever happened to you while working at PPUSA?
RW: The anal-raping I got from the crew my first year. It hurt so bad, yet it felt good. Took months to recover.
BM: Why is ProgPowerUSA such a success year after year?
RW: Because of strong leadership and crew that knows their shit!
BM: Thanks Ralf!
