Spotlight: Vox Technical Specialist!

Introducing Alex Chao, Vox Culture's Technical Specialist! Alex is the one who Vox turns to in order to ensure all event necessities and equipment work properly and that everything runs smoothly... he is also our version of Iron Man :). Be sure to say hi when you see him at upcoming events!

I am best known for being that guy that lifts heavy things. I'm also the guy who makes sure everything works. I have 11 years of experience with live sound mixing. I don't admit this too much, but I am extremely bothered if a sound system is too soft and the people in the back can't hear (ever been at one of those tables at a wedding reception?). Other than that, I am someone who wants to know your story. It doesn't matter who you are, I love sharing stories. It's amazing how much we differ yet have so much in common.

What is your favorite ice cream? Mint Chocolate Chip... I can't explain why I love it so much - it's like eating delicious toothpaste.

What is your favorite musical instrument and what do you like about it the most? My favorite musical instrument is the bass guitar. I've been playing it for over a decade now. My favorite analogy goes like this: a band is like a car, the drums are the engine and the bass is the wheels. You can't go anywhere without the wheels. Just imagine Jackson 5's song "I want you back" without the bass.... *shudder*.

What is one inspiring thing that you find about Houston? The most inspiring thing I find about Houston is this city's resiliency. I'm not talking about economics or politics, I'm talking about our sports teams. We have a team in each of the big three sports (basketball, baseball, and football) and haven't had a championship in 20 years. Yet, the younger the generation, the more loyal I find our fans (I'd love to get a petition going to ban all Dallas sports teams names from being spoken on local radio and news channels). I believe in all of our sports teams (even if they're in last place).