Matt Jones

Matt Jones PO Box 17117 Reno, NV- Although eight years before moving to Sacramento, I worked as an aspiring lighting designer, I worked on many shows with the music industry's legends. I next started working for Holzmuller Theatrical, Bill Graham Presents, Michael Schivo (High Sierra Concerts), and many other producers. Officially, my "Touring" career began in 1989. Leaving Sacramento Theatrical (after 7 years), I started working with Morpheus Lighting. They were one of two major moving light companies of the time. Here is that list; 1989 The Grateful Dead : Chinese New Year's (Oakland Coliseum)- Technician (1st official show) 1990 Cher : Heart of Stone Tour- Lead Technician/Special effects 1990 Grateful Dead: Summer Stadium Tour-Head Electrician 1991 Huey Lewis and the News : Hard at Play - Head Electrician Moving light operator 1991 Van Halen : For Carnal Knowledge Tour- Rigging and motor control (w/Knut Skjonberg) 1992 Chrysler Olympic Skate tour: Brian Boitano and Katarina Witt - Head Electrician /Moving light operator 1992 The Bodyguard (Film) Whitney Huston / Kevin Costner - Head Electrician/Crew Chief- Bruce Springsteen : Lucky Town / Human Touch- Crew chief /Moving light programmer-operator 1992 "Metro" The Musical (Broadway) Crew chief /Moving light lead 1993 Duran Duran ; Wedding Album - Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator 1993 Ice Capades with Dorothy Hamlin Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator 1994 Madonna : Girlie Show - Crew chief/ Rigging and motor control/Special effects 1994 Barbara Streisand : The Concert Tour - Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator- The Beach Boys - Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator 1996 Showgirls (Film) Elizabeth Berkley / Gina Gershon / Kyle McLaughlin- Crew chief /Moving light programmer and operator- Cherry Poppin Daddies- Production Manager/Set Designer/ Lighting Designer. (Platinum award winner)