Dick Rees wrote on Tue, 02 November 2010 18:43 |
Jonathan.... Nothing really personal, but after having been in the music "business" as a performer for 35+ years I have seen many good people in your position being taken advantage of by club owners. For a regular place to play you will be giving him the benefit of doing the work he should do for himself for free or a cheap rate, taking the blame for anything that goes wrong and having the responsibility of maintenance and repairs on a system in which you have no ownership. Equipment isn't the only thing that gets "used". The voice of experience. |
Jonathan Ladner wrote on Wed, 03 November 2010 08:21 |
So there goes the dog with it's tail tucked underneath. I've been on the PSW forums long enough to understand the philosophy only the experienced can convey. That's why I like the information I gain here. I really do appreciate the input. It also appears that a permanent install will not be the best solution here. I stopped by the venue yesterday evening to evaluate once more; good thing! Coincidence; Maybe? There is a big screen that is rolled down behind the stage during big games and the projector is located stage front where eye bolts are positioned. There's also a huge A/C duct just in front of where the proposed mains were to be hung. Needless to say, the speakers would be in field of view of screen once positioned correctly. Another problem, there is no room behind the sound booth for a mixer none the less it would be a pain in the ass to go around to adjust. It just won't work with existing setup. There is no room for FOH out front nor will it be practical since there is no one to run it. I know the owner is at least interested in investing in a PA for bands. He wants to make it easier for bands to more less show up, bring only the minimum equipment required and play. Yet he also wants something that doesn't have to be moved every time with maybe the exception of stage monitors. I certainly understand and appreciate his thoughts and I most definitely concur. Besides, it's also a good bargaining tool for bringing bands in. So what is a good solution? Should I just leave the existing equipment as is and use it only for DJ or should I try and utilize some of it? I want to at least give him an idea of what it going to cost to do it "reasonably priced" right. I'm all ears. |
Jonathan Ladner wrote on Wed, 03 November 2010 08:21 |
Besides, it's also a good bargaining tool for bringing bands in. |
Jonathan Ladner wrote on Thu, 04 November 2010 23:41 |
Jeff, I concur; that was the point I was trying to make. It wouldn't be an advantage to our band or an asset to the owner if it wasn't done correctly. I mention "our" band only because the proposed setup would have been better than just about anything other local bands would bring. Trust me, I know the demographics of this area. It also appears that the owner is NOT going to put forth any extra funds in getting an upgrade of any kind and I am glad. I've washed my hands clean on this one and will bring my system when we play and charge the extra required. Thanks again for all the input. |