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.

Live sound work in a short video

A Highlight of my time at Margaritaville

For over 6 years I had the privilege of working as a sound man at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL 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. Watch the stage setups with amazing bands, the tropical atmosphere from aerial drone shots, and the great vibes from the crowds.

My project with Music Deck Productions

A Music Series Channel on YouTube

Adding a series to an already established YouTube channel previously known as Paradise Sound Man, The Music Deck recorded by Music Deck Productions provides a platform for new music and artists to emerge. The channel originally featured videos about live sound production ( creating stage plots, using in-ear monitors, etc.) Now, the channel pivots its focus to the artist and capturing them in a live performance series set on a tropical deck stage between palm trees and overlooking a serene lake.

Home Studio Recording Sessions

With my experience in audio engineering and production, as well as the wonderful relationships I've 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.

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Feedback | 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.

Andy Benoit

Bio Summary

Live sound work in a short video

A Highlight of my time at Margaritaville

Live recorded sets of various bands I mixed:

My project with Music Deck Productions

A Music Series Channel on YouTube

Home Studio Recording Sessions

Feedback | What they say about Andy

The Stage | Wood Working & Deck Building Skills

Blog - Live Performance & Sound

Andy Benoit

Bio Summary

Live sound work in a short video

A Highlight of my time at Margaritaville

Live recorded sets of various bands I mixed:

My project with Music Deck Productions

A Music Series Channel on YouTube

Home Studio Recording Sessions

Feedback | What they say about Andy

The Stage | Wood Working & Deck Building Skills

Blog - Live Performance & Sound

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