Equipment List for The Empty Orchestra Band (Rider)

The following constitutes the minimum acceptable requirements that the artist needs to perform.

  1. Have stage or risers of 16 ’X 20 ’ minimum dimensions set up for band. Larger stages are preferred.
    Have a 10' x 10' roped off or piped and draped holding area to the right of the stage.

  2. Stage area should be located as closely as possible to load-in area as well as to electrical panel-box.

  3. Supply four, 20 amp power circuits of 110 volts AC, within 100’ of the stage.

  4. Provide a private and secure dressing room of area large enough for ten people, purchaser shall be responsible for security of items in dressing room while performers are on stage.

  5. Provide Artist access to building at least 4 hours prior to stating time.

  6. Snacks and refreshments are always welcomed and appreciated by the artist!!

Drummer:

5-piece:   DW  or Yamaha drum set.
Heads –  2-ply batters on toms and snare.
Kick - 22"
Snare – 5 1/2"x14" or 6 ½” x 14” (Wood, Brass, or Steel)
Tom 1 - 10"
Tom 2 - 12"
Tom 3 - 16"
1- Hi-Hat Stand
5 - Cymbal Stands
DW 5000 or DW 9000 double kick pedal.
1 - Drum Throne

Bass:

Ampeg, SWR, or David Eden amps are preferred. either a combo (amp, controls, and speaker all in one unit) or a bass head and speaker cabinet with speaker cable; needs to be a minimum of  300 watts

Guitar stand

Keys:

Yamaha S-90 or S-80 w/ sustain pedal
Korg Triton TR76 or better w/ sustain pedal
Apex Plus Ultimate Support keyboard stand (2 tier)
Necessary cables
Quality 4 channel keyboard amplifier with at least a 15" woofer and 1" horn such as

  • Hartke KM200

  • Motion Sound KP200S

Guitar 1:

AMP:
Peavey Classic 50 head with Marshall 4x12 angled cabinet with Celestion vintage 30 speakers.
Or, if unable to get it in head version, here are some alternatives:
Fender Deville 2x12 stock
Peavey Classic 50 2x12 combo amp stock
2 Guitar stands

Guitar 2:

AMP:
Peavey Classic 50 head with Marshall 4x12 angled cabinet with Celestion vintage 30 speakers.
Or, if unable to get it in head version, here are some alternatives:
Fender Deville 2x12 stock
Peavey Classic 50 2x12 combo amp stock
2 Guitar stands

Input List / Sound Company Instructions / Lighting

Misc. Info
We use tracks on 10-12 songs. These will be highlighted on the set list we provide.

Input Channels

1. Kick
2. Snare
3. Tom 1
4. Tom 2
5. Tom 3
6 MP3 Tracks - Mono
7. Keys - L
8. Keys - R
9. Bass
10. Guitar - Mono
11. Guitar - Mono
12. Acoustic Guitar - Mono
13. Lead Vocal  (Wireless mic, Straight stand)  Sharie
14. Guitar Vocal      Christian
15. Guitar Vocal      Jack
16. Bass Vocal         John
17. Key Vocal           Brian
18. Karaoke Vocal (Wireless Mic, Boom Stand)  

We would love it if each person could have their own monitor wedge (7 people) with at least 2 stage mixes.

 

 

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