EARS & Columbia College Chicago Presents WWDD? (What Would Danny Do?)
Tue, Sep 29
|Ferguson Auditorium @ Columbia College
In honor of legendary musician, engineer, and producer, Danny Leake, we will meet up to discuss the trials and tribulations of live concert reinforcement and recording. Join us!
Time & Location
Sep 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ferguson Auditorium @ Columbia College, 600 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Guests
About the event
In association with Columbia College of Chicago, EARS Chicago presents WWDD? (What Would Danny Do?). WWDD? is a live exploration — by and for top Audio Engineers & students — discussing issues related to their craft. Inspired by 6-time Grammy nominee & 2020 Emmy-recognized engineer Danny Leake (Stevie Wonder; UGE), WWDD? will explore common and complex problems in audio & sound reinforcement and approaches to solve these issues.
Join us for a pre-event reception 5:00PM to 5:50PM in the 8th floor reception room. Light fare will be served. The main event will be at the Ferguson Lecture Hall & Auditorium 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
Panelists:
Dr. Mary Mazurek
University of Indiana; Grammy Nominee
Timothy Powell