What Will it Sound Like?
When booking a show at a place you haven’t been, get details about the sound. Find out what you can expect such as, are there monitors, do you they mic the drums, is there a house sound person. Some places might even have gear there that they prefer you to use. Other places may appreciate if you send the house engineer a simple input list. If the place isn’t too far away, take a band trip out to see a band and check this stuff out in person. Bring some promo for your show while you’re at it.
GT Nightcrawler 4:48 pm on January 26, 2011 Permalink |
I like to carry a bag (that you can close like a plumber’s bag or old back pack) with all of the above and in a side pocket stuff in extra adapters that you are currently using, and at least one power strip with at no less than a 6′ grounded cord. Duct tape or Gaffer’s tape is handy as well. In a separate plastic bag toss in extra tee shirts, bandanas and a towel so you can change and or clean up between sets or after the gig.