About Joe Bates of Ambient Media
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Joe Bates has been in sales, consultation, and operation management for music and A/V companies in SC for over twenty years.
It is a privilege to have Joe on our team. Nothing slows him down, and he will take on any challenge you have. Among past clients and industry professionals, he has earned a reputation in the region for being knowledgeable, trustworthy, personable, and a straight shooter. His genuine concern for client service and commitment to a successful event are obvious to those who work with him.

Joe has specified innumerable projects in the technical stage realm and has delivered quality solutions for one-time special events, permanent A/V installations, and much more. He has delivered outstanding products, designs, and valuable service to thousands of satisfied customers, and has worked with event production companies, installation companies, and music retailers in the region since 1988. Countless venues, planners, churches, schools, contractors, musicians, and technicians have depended on Joe to guide them to the right product for their application, which he does with great enthusiasm, experience, and can-do attitude. In professional dealings, the bottom line with Joe is total satisfaction for our customers.
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• Joe co-owned and operated Gothic Recording Studio in Columbia, SC from 1996 - 2000. Many regional bands and artists have depended on Joe for demos and full length album projects. In 1999 Hootie & The Blowfish called on Gothic Recording to do pre-production on their Fairweather Johnson CD.
• In 2005 Joe was called on to lead a team to design and install cutting edge video and sound systems for Gold’s Gym. The systems included a Cardio Theatre, high impact club workout, yoga, and house intercom.
• In 2007 Joe co-wrote & produced the album “WhoKnowsWhereville” with Jumpstart. His song “Eastcoast Shuffle” has been played on popular radio stations in the southeast. He has performed in many venues from South Carolina to Ohio.
• Operations manager, Sales manager and Auto-CAD Designer for the Sound & Lighting Industry.
• In 2010 Joe founded "SOS," which is a team of dedicated people that organize benefits in an effort to help increase awareness and raise money for The Shriners Hospital For Children.