FROM THE PERSONAL ARCHIVES OF THE PEOPLE BEHIND LIVE MUSIC HISTORY
The Crew Closets feature personal collections and archival materials sourced directly from Showco alumni, touring professionals, and family estates connected to the history of live music production.
These collections span decades of touring culture and include crew apparel, backstage passes, laminates, tour documents, rare memorabilia, personal ephemera, photographs, and road-worn artifacts preserved from life behind the scenes.
Many items appear across multiple archival categories throughout the shop and archive — reflecting the layered history, provenance, and personal stories connected to each piece.
More than memorabilia, these collections help preserve the human side of touring history and the legacy of the crews who helped build modern live music culture.
Explore The Family Behind the Music.
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Bill 'Doc' Gans Closet
Own a unique piece of music history with memorabilia from Showco alum...
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Bruce Jones Closet
Bruce worked with Showco from 1982 to 1994 as a F.O.H. Engineer...
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COLLECTOR VAULT — CURATED ARCHIVAL RELEASES
The Collector Vault features rare and historically significant materials preserved through Showco...
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Craig "Chief" Schertz Closet
Seize the opportunity to own a unique piece of Showco history from...
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Donnie "DK" Kretzschmar's Closet
These items are sourced directly from my father's prestigious collection, presenting a...
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Joey Chardukian's Closet
Joey, a Friend of Showco (FOS) and Vari-Lite alum, has an impressive...
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Johnny "JW" Roberts Closet
From his first tour with Black Oak Arkansas to Van Halen's last,...
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Ken Byrnes Closet
Exclusive collection featuring Ken Byrnes memorabilia and vintage concert merchandise.
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Lewis Lee's Closet
Discover the incredible treasures in the Showco/Vari-Lite roadie photographers closet! From iconic...
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Mike "Dr. Funk" Ponczek's Closet
Discover Dr. Funk's legacy as a Senior Engineer at Showco from 1977...
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New Arrivals
NEWLY ADDED TO THE ARCHIVE Recently added apparel, memorabilia, ephemera, archival artifacts,...
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Passes & Laminates
BACKSTAGE HISTORY PRESERVED This collection features original backstage passes, laminates, credentials, and...
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Pat Farrell's Closet
A curated collection of rare concert memorabilia from the personal archive of...
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Picks, Sticks & Gear
TOOLS OF THE TOURING TRADE This collection features stage-used gear, guitar picks,...
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Programs & Itineraries
DOCUMENTING THE ROAD This collection preserves original tour programs, itineraries, schedules, production...
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SHOWCO Swag
OFFICIAL SHOWCO HERITAGE APPAREL & WEARABLE HISTORY Showco Swag features officially stewarded...