'We are driven by figuring things out. We are always inspired by having the opportunity just to do things.' tricia lunski
They are certainly not control addicts, but they aren’t afraid of doing things in a way that puts a great deal of time, money and pressure on their abilities. Often times, the team makes their own stages, signs or set-ups. There is a wide variety of tools for wood or metal in their warehouse that allows them to release their DIY skills when needed. The whole crew is ϐlexible to any situation, creative at heart and fully aware that reaching the end of that start-to-ϐinish job arc will probably never happen the same way twice. The entire HB team is excited to be on the job, but shy about talking about the job they do. Jamie is the most difϐicult. He admits that he is used to being behind the stage, not showcased on it. As they continue on the rapid pace and successful escalation they are on as a regional sound, light and technology powerhouse, its clear that the Lunskis, the rest of the crew, the warehouse and the HB way are all worthy of turning the spotlight away from their clients and on to themselves. G
HB TAKING OVER Jamie and Tricia always dreamed of owning and operating their own music and entertainment festival. The idea was different than most, however. Both Jamie and Tricia have a passion for the community, the local art scene, and of course, live entertainment. In 2017, the Lunskis went forward with a plan to create a festival that would utilize Greenway space along the North Dakota side of the Red River as festival grounds. As it has played out for the past three years, several art groups ranging in focus from music to art have “taken over” portions of the festival grounds to showcase their talents. As lead sponsors and organizers, the HB team does their best to bring in major acts for three straight days. The festival creates an atmosphere appealing to both families and the more traditional concert attendees. Thousands of attendees have witnessed HB’s unique vision to combine live entertainment with other attractions like hot air balloon rides, local children’s choirs singing alongside national acts, storytime between concerts, life-size chess boards and several other out-of-the-festival box ideas that HB’s team has never shied away from trying. “I don’t think we are very conventional with any of it,” Tricia says. In addition to the Greenway Takeover Festival, HB has also added the summer concert known as the "Rockin’ Up North" series which last year brought in renowned country act Blackhawk, while also showcasing local talent Paint The Town. GrandLifestyleMagazine.com
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