Testimonials

SS&C® (Formerly DST) has contracted Spotted Dog Live as a Production and Technical Consultants since 2014. They have managed the overall set up and production for SS&C’s concert events with Daughtry and Heart. Before that, Brian worked with us through Hard Rock to produce events with REO Speedwagon and Bare Naked Ladies.

They are motivated and responsible, and more than capable of managing any production or event. As our Production and Technical Consultants Spotted Dog Live oversaw all aspects of our shows from managing and executing the rider to full management of the staging, production and crew. Their communication skills and industry knowledge have made them invaluable to us.

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 We have worked with Spotted Dog Live for more than nine years as our sole source for production design and management services to deliver our annual corporate sales and marketing celebration: The SMAs.

The format encompasses musical performances from lead singers such as Brett Michaels, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Ed Kowalczek of LIVE, Vince Neal, Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind – and host of more than 30 other lead singers.  Not only does the stage design, camera work, lighting and overall timing have to be delivered at the highest professional level for such talent, but the coordination of many other teams from decor to photography, food and beverage to award presenters must also be “spot on!” Year after year we trust our production and budget to Spotted Dog Live, who has never let our teams down.

I recently had the benefit of working with Brian Mandigo, while he was Project Manager at Hard Rock. He was my main point of contact, and was absolutely integral in the flawless execution of our program.
I have been in the business for 20+ years, and have produced all of the Chevy® dealer meetings and announcement shows for the past 10 years. I can honestly say…Brian was one of the best venue leads that I’ve ever worked with. He was responsive and efficient…looped me in with all needed parties…helped me to come up with needed solutions…and truly became one of my core team, throughout the several month planning process.
Our program was highly successful, and I was thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Brian.

When building a team for an event that’s the magnitude of Ultra Music Festival®, and its affiliated global events like Road to Ultra®, you have to have the best, and I count Brian Mandigo as one of the best in the industry.

Throughout our 15-year professional relationship I have been able to rely on Brian, whether working as an independent contractor or as Spotted Dog Live, LLC., to execute a successful event, regardless of the situation at hand.

I can drop Brian at a festival or a corporate event anywhere in the world as a site manager, stage manager or production manager, sometimes with little information as to what lies ahead, and he will quickly, efficiently and instinctively get things rolling.

His know-how and “let’s get it done” attitude are invaluable, but he also imbues confidence and a sense of calm that reassures clients and crew alike.  He is a trusted entity on all levels, and anyone who is part of his team can be trusted to display the same level of knowledge, commitment and agility.

Ray Steinman

President
Bralco Group, Inc.
Producer and Production Director
Ultra Music Festival Worldwide
Producer
Pitbull’s New Years Eve on Fox
Tour Manager/Production Manager
Gloria Estefan