Gand Concert Sound was established in 1977 to meet the growing demand for large scale music performances on a regional level. Colleges and local festivals provided a jumping off point for what has become the Midwest’s longest operating sound system provider. Under the stewardship of senior engineer Gary Gand, the company expanded into national tours by the early 1980’s. Traveling the U.S. and Europe with many national acts gives Gary the ears as well as eyes to know what makes a great sounding and reliable system. His expertise is apparent in every equipment design used by GCS. Many ideas pioneered by GCS have become “standard issue” in the sound industry.