(Note: we do have a small "winery - sized" set up that utilizes the 22' x 12' space but can be on the floor, rather than requiring a full stage. It also features smaller amplifiers and requires less power.)
Five Piece Full-Size Setup Details
• We prefer to be fairly close together, so that we each can hear the drums directly, and each-other's amplifiers directly, and interact easily. We prefer to be in close proximity to the dancers if that is an option. Stage volume levels can be fairly low. All vocal monitors can be set to an even-leveled mix of vocal mics only. These monitors typically do not need drum or instrument signals. However, this may change given the acoustics of the venue.
• We will bring only our own instruments and instrument amplifiers, and our own drum set. We assume the house PA, monitor system, and all microphones, stands, and associated cables, will be supplied.
• Drummer upstage center. Riser preferred. Uses a modest trap set (one kick, one or two upper toms, one floor tom, one snare, high-hat, two or three cymbals). Does not sing but needs a monitor for cues.
• Keyboardist down stage right. Has keyboard amp. Has 1/4" line output for FOH. May need amp microphone. Keyboardist also sings lead.
• Bassist down stage center-right. Has Ampeg 4x10 amp stack that will probably stand stage right of the drums. Has XLR output for FOH. Bassist also sings lead.
• Guitarist down center left. Has a 100watt guitar amp, with a Fishman Platinum floor preamp box with XLR output for FOH. Guitarist also sings lead.
• Guitarist down stage left. Has a 22watt Fender Deluxe Reverb guitar amp. Will need amp microphone. Guitarist also sings lead.
• We are all used to singing with Shure KSM8s, SM58 Betas or SM58s.
