"Ladies and gentlemen, the brown acid that is circulating

around us is not specifically too good..."

With these words, Edward Herbert Beresford "Chip" Monck became the voice of Woodstock. But few know that the man making that famous announcement had already transformed American music.

His groundbreaking work at the Village Gate in NYC, the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, including the night Dylan went electric and he would go on to

revolutionize arena rock with The Rolling Stones and much more.

It's time for his moment in the Spotlight.

The book will be officially launched at 4pm on August 15, 2026

The 57th Anniversary of Woodstock

Read on as you can become a part of this story right now

THE STORY THAT'S NEVER BEEN TOLD

In this definitive biography, follow the extraordinary journey of a lighting genius who shaped how America and beyond experienced live music.
From intimate jazz clubs to massive festivals

and ultimately to spectacular arena shows.

From his early days illuminating the legendary Village Gate in Greenwich Village to keeping half a million people safe at Woodstock

with nothing but a microphone, his voice and wits.

Chip's story is the untold saga of how live music became a transcendent experience.

BEHIND THE LIGHTS: WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER

The Village Gate Years

How a young innovator helped define the look and feel of New York's legendary jazz scene, creating the atmospheric magic where Dylan wrote "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall"

The Newport Revolution

Transforming America's premier folk and jazz festivals, including the historic moment when Dylan went electric and changed music forever.

The Complete Woodstock Saga

From technical wizardry to accidental emcee—the real story behind the famous "brown acid" warning and how one man's voice guided half a million souls.

The Rolling Stones Years

Reinventing arena rock for the modern era with revolutionary mirror systems and staging innovations still used today.

The Hidden Legacy

How this one man's innovations revolutionized concert production forever, creating the foundation for every live music experience you've ever loved.

FROM CLUBS TO STADIUMS: A PIONEER'S JOURNEY

The Creative Force behind the Village Gate's legendary ambiance

that attracted every major folk and jazz artist of the era.

The Technical Mastermind for Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals during

their most historic and musicially amazing moments.

The Unexpected Voice who became Woodstock's guiding presence

when organizers forgot to hire an MC.

The Arena Revolutionary who created the look of The Rolling Stones' tours

into the blueprint for modern stadium rock.

The World Beyond Music working with the Olympic Games, the Pope

and there is so much more to this story it will seem far more than one life.

The Invisible Innovator whose staging solutions are

still the industry standard today.

FOUR WAYS TO YOU CAN BE A PART OF THE STORY

THE MINI-BOOK: "Behind the Glow"

Perfect introduction to invisible excellence. Four compelling chapters from Massachusetts teenager to master craftsman. Essential reading for any music lover.

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THE COMPLETE BOOK: "Lighting Up The Stage"

The definitive chronicle spanning six decades. Every innovation, every breakthrough, every moment that shaped modern live music.

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We're launching early to honor Chip Monck while he can still

participate in sharing his incredible story.

Pre-order now and receive:

Special pre-launch pricing (prices increase at official launch)

Exclusive bonus content

Time is precious. Chip and Henry are both 86 years old.

This may be our final opportunity to capture this story while we still can.

The Chip Monck Foundation

A portion of all sales go to further the careers of the next

generation of Lighting Directors to keep the spirit alive.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

"Chip Monck didn't just light shows - he illuminated eras. From Dylan going electric at Newport to Mick Jagger at Altemont, he made moments into memories."
— Paul K Saunders, Founder of New Music Lives

"The history of live music in America is divided into two eras: before and after Chip Monck."
— G. Mick Smith, Author of Lighting Up the Stage

"From the smallest spotlight at the Village Gate to the biggest rigs with the Stones, every light had to serve the music and the moment."
— Chip Monck, Legendary Lighting Designer

"I'm amazed at the accumulation of images that have resulted, simply by doing what I love to do. day after day, It's a result of being with countless people over the years, waiting at the sidelines for the moment to happen."

— Henry Diltz, Photographer

THE BRIDGE TO HISTORY

As we all approach Woodstock's 60th Anniversary in 2029, "Lighting Up The Stage" will provide a crucial missing chapter in American musical history. One that till now has not been told and we believe is time the world recognizes the work of Chip Monck.

This isn't just a book about concert production— it's the story of how one man's technical brilliance and human compassion has created magic across genres and generations