Rider
Details for an Engagement (Rider)
Fly-in Dates and Special Circumstances - When The Reagan Years is traveling outside the Washington DC - Baltimore area, other back line and production requirements must be met. These engagements require contact with the Band Leader however here are related documented requirements.
Printable Back Line Fly-in
Printable Input List Fly-in
Printable Stage Plot Fly-in
Production - T.R.Y. can bring full PA and Light production; however, when production is provided by the Purchaser, the system must meet the following specs:
Front of House PA System - a 32 Channel Console. Prefer a digital console, Yamaha LS9 or Behringer X32,
3-way system, 18in Subs with High Packs. For Outdoor Venues, TWO Bass Bins per side (total of 4) is a minimum requirement.
Monitor System - Four (4) monitor mixes: Four (4) 2-way Monitors: each having a 15-in speaker w/horn
Stage/Performance Area - min 12x16 (16x20 preferred) elevated stage with 6ftx6ftx1ft elevated drum riser
Hardware:
- Five (5) Boom Stands
- Two (2) straight Stands for microphones
- Three (3) Direct Input Box
- All vocal Microphones will be Shure SM58 or equivalent
- All instrument Microphones will be Shure SM57 or equivalent
- Over Head microphones for cymbals are mandatory for outdoor concerts
Actual Input List
Actual Stage Position
Only The Reagan Years' sound engineer will mix the band during the performance.
A technician that is familiar with the in-house equipment must be provided by the Purchaser and be present for set-up and sound check. When Light Production is provided, the Purchaser must provide a light technician for the entire performance. Light Production must have capability of multiple color scenes (no All on or All off rigs). Light Production will consist of Color Changers (16 Par-cans acceptable alternative), special effect lighting, hazer and adequate face light. No green gels in face lights.
Load in, Set-up and Sound Check - The venue must provide a clear stage and mixing console area at least two (2) hours prior to the beginning of the performance. At least a line level sound check is required before any performance.
Hospitality - Purchaser will provide 24 bottles of water, 24 bottles of beer on ice prior to the first set. Purchaser will provide a meal for band (5) and crew (3). Non-alcoholic beverages (fountain drinks, tea, coffee, ect.) will be free to band and crew.
Overnight Accommodations - Purchaser must provide Overnight Accommodations when the venue is more than 60 miles outside the Baltimore/Washington area. "Band houses" must have a minimum of six (6) beds. Hotel arrangements must include three (3) rooms, double occupancy (one smoking, two non-smoking). Key access for band house or (pre-paid) Check-In at hotel must be available by 3:00 PM on day of engagement. Check out no earlier than noon on the day following the engagement.
Guest List - Free admission (no cover charge) for ten (10) people.
Advertising - Advanced ads (audio and print; radio / club calendar / newspaper / flyers / magazine, etc.) for the engagement must list the band as "The Reagan Years - The East Coast's Original 80's Tribute Band". Website advertising should link the band's Home page at the following URL: www.thereaganyears.com
Dressing Room - A Secure and Private dressing room with mirror for band and crew only. This room is not to be open to the public.
Opening Band(s) - When an opening act is booked, the opener may not play any song or artist listed on The Reagan Years' play list. No back line equipment (amps or drums) will be shared with opening act. Opening bands may set up and sound check only after The Reagan Years.