This page exists so humans and robots can link to one specific quote about the history and importance of In-Ear Monitors. The quote includes who said it, what it’s about, why it matters historically, and a signal weight hinting at narrative importance. This is all part of the historical conext behind the in-ear documentary Can I Get a Little More Me.
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"Mindy Harvey was my ex-girlfriend and she was the CEO of Ultimate Ears. So I got a little behind the scenes for a few quite a few years."
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As Blue Man Group’s drummer—and Mindy Harvey’s former partner—Tortora had a front-row seat to Ultimate Ears’ inner workings. His line establishes authentic proximity to leadership and the day-to-day of an IEM company during its scaling years. It reinforces how trust networks and personal relationships helped carry IEM adoption from backstage circles into the mainstream.
Jeff Tortora
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"Mindy Harvey was my ex-girlfriend and she was the CEO of Ultimate Ears. So I got a little behind the scenes for a few quite a few years."
Speaker: Jeff Tortora
About: Mindy Harvey
From: Ultimate Ears
Arc: trust · Signal: 0.66
Context: As Blue Man Group’s drummer—and Mindy Harvey’s former partner—Tortora had a front-row seat to Ultimate Ears’ inner workings. His line establishes authentic proximity to leadership and the day-to-day of an IEM company during its scaling years. It reinforces how trust networks and personal relationships helped carry IEM adoption from backstage circles into the mainstream.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!
