Starring Allan Vache, Mark Shane & Terry Blaine (Vocal Trio)
OR
Allan Vache, Mark Shane & Ed Metz Jr. (Instrumental Trio)
Add vibes or bass (Quartet)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Musical/Stage Requirements

• Concert-quality piano (Steinway B or D preferred), for Mr. Shane, tuned day of show; and adjustable piano bench.
• Concert-quality sound system, with one (1) vocal mike on straight stand for Ms. Blaine, (Shure SM58 or equivalent), or best mike available; clarinet mike on boom stand for Mr. Vaché, (Shure SM57 or equivalent), piano mikes as are needed (SM57 or SM81 suggested).
• Floor monitors, JBL or equivalent.  Two (2) for Ms. Blaine, to be placed on either side of the vocal mike, and one (1) for Mr. Vaché.
• One music stand, with light if possible, and one armless stool, for Mr. Vaché.
• Playing area or stage at least 20 X 20 is optimal.  If playing on a larger stage, this is the area that should be lighted.
• Lighting system, with spotlight, as is appropriate for venue; lighting engineer (where available)
• Small table or stool for Ms. Blaine, for onstage water

Note: For quartet (vibes or bass) we will need two music stands, with lights if possible, and additional mikes (SM57s preferred) and monitors.

Rehearsal Requirements

• Sound and lighting engineers to speak with Ms. Blaine by phone at least two weeks prior to performance to go over tech for show
• Minimum 45 minute sound check on the day of show with sound, lights and Artists at a mutually agreeable time; usually 2 hours prior to start.  Ms. Blaine will provide set lists for sound and light engineers.

Backstage/Dressing Room/Hospitality

• At least two dressing rooms; one for Ms. Blaine, the other for Mr. Shane and Mr. Vaché, each containing or with easy access to a bathroom, if possible.  The area should be secure and safe to store merchandise and personal possessions during rehearsals and performances.
• We ask that the dressing rooms/backstage area have at least a variety of cold drinks a pot of coffee, and hot water for tea, if possible, and plenty of bottled water.  Snacks, if possible, could include fruit tray, veggies with dip, chips, etc.
• If travel or sound check scheduling precludes eating, we request that a meal be provided backstage for the musicians at an appropriate time.   NOTE:  Ms. Blaine is a vegetarian.
• Bottled water for onstage

CD Sales/Lobby/Meet and Greet

Presenter agrees to provide Artists with appropriate space and sales personnel to sell CDs during the intermission and before & after the performance; and to distribute flyers, catalogs, and mailing list slips for Artists if needed.  CDs are to be provided by Artists’ record companies; all sales are to be in cash, by check (payable to Jukebox Jazz) or by credit card, if authorization is available at venue.  All sales are final and all money due for products sold is to be paid to Artists after the performance.  Artists are available after the show and during intermission to meet the audience and sign CDs and/or photos.

Hotel Accommodations

Three (3) hotel rooms are to be provided for the night of the performance, and for the night before the performance, if needed, for Terry Blaine, Mark Shane and Allan Vaché (or for 3 instrumentalists); four (4) rooms total per night for quartet.  Accommodations should be in a first-class hotel that’s close to the venue, with an on-site restaurant if possible, or one nearby.  Presenter to provide hotel name, telephone number, address and confirmation number of hotel, along with directions from major highway, venue or airport, at least 30 days prior to arrival. Please contact Artists if there are questions about specific hotels. Artists will provide list of artist names and smoking/non-smoking rooms, and what night(s) rooms are needed.

Transportation

Most of the time, Artists will provide their own air and/or local transportation as part of the contract agreement.  However, if airline transportation is provided as part of the contract agreement, Presenter will provide round-trip coach airfares for Artists, according to Artists’ itinerary and needs.  If Presenter will be purchasing airline tickets, Artists will provide departure information; if Artists book airline tickets, Presenter agrees to reimburse Artists for fares in a timely manner.  If Presenter is to provide local transportation for Artists between airport, hotel and venue, please contact Artists to see what is needed, based on the size of the band and if there will be any large instruments (double bass, drums, vibes) to transport.

Directions and Parking

• Presenter agrees to provide a map and directions to the venue if needed, and any and all contact information that is pertinent to the performance.
• Presenter also agrees to provide Artists with free parking on site (where applicable) and/or parking passes for outdoor venues, if needed.

Equipment Rentals

If Artists are performing multiple dates as trio or quartet and are unable to travel with bass and/or drums, we may need the following instruments supplied:
Double Bass

• We require a full or 3/4 –size upright acoustic bass, with bow.  Bass should have a sturdy sound post with extension and be pin-fitted with a rubber foot.
• In certain venues, a bass amp may be needed.  Bass player will provide the name of preferred brand.

Drums
Please remember that kit is for jazz drumming; Ludwig or Gretsch is the preferred brand.  We suggest the following for the kit:

• One (1) bass drum with spurs and full solid heads preferred.  Minimum size 14” by 24” but if possible prefer 14” X 26”;
• One (1) tom tom 8” X 12” to 9” 13” with top and bottom heads mounted on bass drum;
• Floor tom 14” X 14” to 16” X 16” with legs, with top and bottom heads;
• New or fairly new high hat with clutch;
• Adjustable seat;
• Carpet under entire drum kit;
• Three (3) cymbal stands;
• Snare drum and stand with frosted top head for brushes; deep snare 14” x 5” or 6” is preferred.

Vibes
We may need a set of vibes provided; check with Artists as to preferred brand.

Artists will inform Presenter of any equipment or instrument rental needs well in advance of performance date.

Publicity

• Artists will provide EPKs, photos, press kits, CDs, flyers, posters and other materials to be used in promoting the performance.  Presenter can also download materials from EPK on Artists’ website for use in promotional materials at www.bgcentennial.com
• Artists request that any copies of promotional materials or flyers created for the performance by the Presenter be forwarded to them, and to their publicist, if possible.
• If the Presenter has a website, Artists request proper billing for the show as agreed to in the performance contract, and a direct link to be provided to Artists’ website, www.bgcentennial.com  and to include this website on printed materials, programs and brochures, if possible.
• Artists will make the performance date, venue and ticket information available on www.bgcentennial.com as well as on individual artist websites.
• Presenter to provide Artists with at least four (4) complimentary tickets or passes to each show, if needed.  Artists agree to release any unused tickets well in advance of the show.

Contact:                                          Allan Vache
P: 845-679-4645                           P: 407-249-8808
C: 845-532-1350                          C: 407-491-2784                          

Publicity:                  Ginny Shea
                                    Mixed Media Promotions
20 Lockmere Rd.
Cranston, RI 09210
P: 401-942-8025
F: 401-942-5487
Email: ginny@mixedmediapromo.com
Web: www.mixedmediapromo.com