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 at Margaritaville

Highlight Reel 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.

The Music Deck Live Sessions

A Backyard Home Studio Recording Series

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 at my home studio setup with a backyard deck stage between palms trees and overlooking a serene lake. Here is where Music Deck Productions began and where I had the pleasure to mix and record many beautifully talented musicians for the live performance series featured in The Music Deck on YouTube.

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A New Focus On Live Music

The Music Deck launched on an already established YouTube channel previously known as Paradise Sound Man. I began this channel to host helpful videos for bands performing on a stage and at local venues with topics including How To Properly Wrap Cables, Using In-Ears and Controlling Your Mix With An App, Creating Stage Plots, Must Have Items in Your Gig Bags, and more.

With Music Deck Productions and a team of supportive artists, the channel pivoted its focus to capturing live performances on the serene tropical backyard setting and establishing itself as The Music Deck.

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Building a backyard deck stage

My friends and I built this 16' x 8' deck as the platform to host incredible and talented musicians wanting to feature their original music performed live. The vision was intensified with the beautiful tropical vibe leading the way to gorgeous sunset views and amazing string lit evening sessions. Truly a magical setting for an amazing performance series. This Timelapse build video shows how it started - with some lumber, hundreds of screws, a lending hand, and an inspection by the local French bulldog in command.

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

Setups at Throw Social Miami

Before the music, the stage has to come together.