TECH RIDER NUMBER 3:
Benny Goodman Centennial Big Band
Starring Allan Vache, Mark Shane & Terry Blaine
with Phil Flanigan and Ed Metz Jr.
Add guitar and vibes, plus 9 horms
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Instrumentation (up to 16 Total):
- Quintet: Featured clarinet, female vocalist, acoustic piano, bass, drums
- Septet: Add guitar, vibes
- Big Band: Add three trumpets, two trombones, four saxophones
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), For bass, mike to be placed in pin end of bass or on boom stand, SM57 preferred; for drums, SM81 or AKG 451 overhead. Nine mikes on boom stands for horn players (SM57 or equivalent) or best mikes available.
- At least four floor monitors, JBL or equivalent; six if possible; more if available. Two (2) for Ms. Blaine, to be placed on either side of the vocal mike, one (1) for Mr. Vaché, one (1) for bass/drums. Extras to be placed around horn section as is appropriate. If number of monitors is limited, please advise; may reposition to accommodate horn players.
- Three music stands are needed, with lights if possible, for clarinet, bass and drums. For Big Band performances 9 additional music stands will be required along with stand lights. Artists will provide folding stands for horns; may need lights, if available. (Will advise). Two armless stools are needed, for Mr. Vaché and the bass player. Nine folding chairs for the horns, to be arranged in two horizontal rows; four in front row, five in back row.
- Playing area or stage at least 30 X 30 is optimal. If playing on a larger stage, this is the area that should be lighted. Large lighted playing area onstage is optimal.
- Lighting system, with spotlight(s), as is appropriate for venue; lighting engineer (where available).
- Small table or stool for Ms. Blaine, for onstage water
Rehearsal Requirements
- Use of Venue for up to two hours’ rehearsal prior to first show at mutually agreeable time. This is in addition to sound check.
- Minimum of 60-90 minute sound check on the day of show with sound, lights and Artists at a mutually agreeable time. Ms. Blaine will provide set lists for sound and light engineers.
- Sound and lighting engineers to speak with Ms. Blaine by phone at least two weeks prior to performance to go over tech for show.
Backstage/Dressing Room/Hospitality
- The use of at least three dressing rooms if possible; one for Ms. Blaine, another for Mr. Shane, Mr. Vaché, bass & drums; and the other for the nine horn players; 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 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
Up to twelve (12) hotel rooms are to be provided for the night of the performance, and for the night before the performance, if needed, for Artists. 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 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 big band dates and are unable to travel with bass drums, and/or vibes, 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.
Guitar
We may need an amplifier provided; check with Artist 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 seven (7) complimentary tickets or passes to each show, if needed. Artists agree to release any unused tickets well in advance of the show.
Contact:
Terry Blaine 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 |
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