Andy Benoit

Bio Summary

I’m a live sound engineer, producer, and the creator behind Music Deck Productions, a tropical backyard studio built around good vibes and great energy. With more than 20 years of experience, I’ve mixed hundreds of bands across genres including rock, country, Latin funk, blues, reggae, R&B, and pop.

Beyond my long-term work in major resort and university settings, I’ve freelanced at some of South Florida’s busiest music spots adapting to every style, space, and stage that comes my way.

Today, I mix, film, and produce original multi-camera performances for Music Deck Productions, blending technical skill with creative direction to highlight emerging talent. And while the next series is always in the works, I’m continually open to new live sound engineering opportunities wherever great music needs a solid mix.

Video of my Work as a Live Sound Engineer

Highlight Short of my time at Margaritaville

For over 6 years I had the privilege of working as a sound man for a resort in South Florida, surrounded in a tropical setting with three distinct stages: the vibrant restaurant, the dockside waterways, and the infamous beach theater bandshell, where I worked with hundreds of bands spanning from rock and funk to pop, reggae, Latin jazz, country, and blues. See my stage setups, mic placement, amazing bands, and great vibes all in this short video.

Video of my Work with Music Deck Productions

Music Channel Video Introduction

This video helps transition an already established YouTube channel previously known as Paradise Sound Man into the new Music Channel series created by Music Deck Productions. The original channel featured videos about live sound production (stage plots, in-ear monitors, and more). Now, the channel pivots it's focus to the artist and capturing them in a live performance series set on a tropical deck stage overlooking a serene lake and surrounded by palm trees.

Audio Recordings of Live & Studio Work

Live Show Recordings

Below is link to a portfolio of bands I mixed and recorded live.

This playlist features rock, country, reggae, latin funk, and cover bands I captured directly from a Midas M32 and a Behringer X32. These shows were live performances of some musicians featured on the bandshell beach theatre and in the Jimmy Buffet restaurant.

Show Audio - Listen Here

Backyard Studio Sessions

With my experience in audio engineering and production, as well as the wonderful relationships built with many amazing artists over the years, I led the creative vision for a video series captured by my in-home studio setup with Music Deck Productions.

Check out this playlist featuring many talented artists I had the pleasure to mix and record live as part of an original music series for The Music Deck on YouTube.

Session Series - Listen Here

What they say about Andy

"Andy is the best! We met through Margaritaville & I appreciate everything he has done for the music community here in SFL. Grateful for another opportunity to work together!"

Rebeccas Marie

@Rebeccamariemusic

"We were thrilled to work with Andy at the Hollywood Beach Theatre."

Daniel Camuto

@HowOriginal

30 Hz band promo reel for 5OC

"Wow this is incredible! Thanks so much?"

Frank Matyok

@FrankMatyokMusic

"What a great time last night!!! Loved, Loved, Loved working with Andy!!! Everything was perfect. Quite possibly our best night ever!!! Thanks to you we have advanced to IEM's. Loved the app that allows us to customize our mix."

Dr. Douglas

@CleanSlateBand

"...so excited to hear about your journey and project! I know you’ll be super successful in anything you do, you’re just that kind of person!"

Clari Killoran

@ClarKilloran

"Andy the sound was crisp, clear, and awesome to say the least! Thank you very much for lending your expertise, and we certainly look forward to working together more."

Joel Ortiz

"I have worked with Andy Benoit, in the past and believe he is much better to work with and very well experienced."

Mikey Rodriguez

@MikeysHotSwingLatinBand

"Thank you for adapting on the fly and providing a fun end result to the evening for the clients!"

Shane Roland

Past Margaritaville Ent. Mgr.

Deck Building Skills - The Start of Music Deck Productions

My friends and I built a 16' x 8' deck stage between two palms trees and overlooking a serene lake. This stage provided the platform for talented musicians to create magical performances. It started here with some lumber, a lending hand, encouragement, tons of screws, blood/sweat/tears, and a lot of soul - check it out in this time-lapse build video. Then, watch some of these incredible performances @ The Music Deck on YouTube.

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