T CULLER
PERFORMANCE RIDER
Rider to be attached and made part of the written contract dated________________ in the city and state
of___________________________ between T Culler (herein referred to as ARTIST), and ____________________________ (herein referred to as PURCHASER).
Please keep one copy of this rider for yourself and send the other back with the signed contracts. Please know that the below is put into place so as to make your event a huge success. Please let us know if there are any questions, suggestions or changes that need to be made to any of the above. Any changes can be proposed to Greg Murphy, Production Manager (843-442-5646).
Your event is important to us and we will do our best possible to make it the best.
If there are items that cannot be determined immediately or questions arise pertaining to this rider, please contact Greg Murphy, Production Manager (843- 442-5646).
PRODUCTION:
Load In/Load Out
Unless travel schedule prohibits, load-in begins a minimum of six (6) hours before the doors open. Please have at least four (4) loaders / stage-hands available to assist the ARTIST in this process from the time of arrival through departure. Please be sure these individuals are able-bodied and ready to work immediately upon arrival. Please confirm specific time with Chuck Bessinger, Road Manager (843-991-7336). If necessary, PURCHASER is responsible for paying these personnel. Please make sure that there is a load in area with at least one set of double doors (minus the middle bar) and a clear path to the stage. This will allow for the greatest speed, efficiency, and safety. If stairs are unavoidable, please have extra volunteers. Stage-hands will be dismissed during sound check, unless otherwise stated, but will also be needed following the concert for load-out.
Sound Check
Please insure ARTIST will receive an uninterrupted sound check upon completion of load-in and set-up (approximately 60 minutes). The auditorium should be EMPTY except for necessary personnel during this time. Please make sure that the all doors leading into the hall are closed at this time. ARTIST must be guaranteed a complete sound check prior to the admittance of the audience for the concert. Note: In the event of scheduling delays, ARTIST shall still be guaranteed a complete sound check. Opening acts will, if time permits, execute a line check prior to their respective performances.
SOUND REQUIREMENTS:
Please provide a quality sound system that meets or exceeds the following requirements. Artist will provide their own sound engineer. Please contact Road Manager/Sound Engineer, Chuck Bessinger (843-991-7336) or Greg Murphy, Production Manager (843-442-5646) to confirm all sound arrangements and to obtain the ARTIST’S stage plot and input list.
ARTIST will need a sound system sufficient to provide consistent sound pressure levels of 110db throughout the entire house. Typically installed sound systems are not adequate for “concert” type sound reinforcement. This system should be comprised of quality components as outlined below. Having an adequate P.A. system is an essential part of the ARTIST’S concert. To optimize time, it is critical that the completed sound system be setup and working prior to the ARTIST’S arrival. All patches, assignments, and equipment needed are included on the input list. Also, an engineer familiar with the configuration and operation of all the equipment should be present for both sound check and performance.
The following guidelines are provided to help you insure that things will be properly covered:
“Front of House” Equipment Requirements:
** 1 32 x 4 Console. Each channel must have four bands of EQ on each channel with two “sweepable” mid-sections. The mixer must have a minimum of 4 auxiliary sends, all of which must be “pre-fader.”
ARTIST requires 16-20 channels (depending on setup). These channels are reserved exclusively for ARTIST. Any additional performers, speakers, or emcees should be accommodated on channels in addition to those reserved for ARTIST. (Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Soundcraft, Midas or a board of
comparable quality and performance. Mackie or Peavey consoles are NOT suitable.)
** 1 100-150’ 32 x 4 Snake
** 2 1/3 Octave Graphic EQ (Ashly, BSS, DBX, Klark-Teknik or equivalent)
** 4-6 Compression channels (DBX, Ashly, BSS, Presonus, Behringer or
equivalent)
** 3 Gates w/ threshold, attack and release (Aphex, Drawmer, BSS or equivalent)
** 2-3 Digital Effects Processors (Yamaha, Lexicon, T.C. Elec., or equivalent)
** Microphones, see input list (Contact Greg Murphy for the latest stage plot and
input list)
** 1 CD player (no portable “Discmans” please)
Speaker/ Amplification Requirement
400 people or less:
** 2-4 Cabinets per side with at least (1) 15” woofer and 2” HVC Horn (500- 1250 watts per cabinet RMS)
** 2-4 Dual 18” Subwoofers per side (500-1000 watts per component RMS)
400 people or more
** 4-6 Cabinets per side with at least (1) 15” woofer and 2” HVC Horn (750- 1500
watts per cabinet RMS)
** 4-6 Dual 18” Subwoofers per side (500- 1000 watts per component RMS)
Outdoor
Equipment requirements depend on environment; please consult Greg Murphy to determine your event’s requirements.
On Stage Monitoring
** 1 16-20 (min) channel monitoring console (Yamaha, Soundcraft or equivalent)
** 4-8 15” woofer and 2” HVC Horn Wedge Monitor Speakers
** T Culler Performance Rider
** 6-8 Separate mixes
** 1 Drum Fill Bi-ampable system (with (1) 18” and (1) 15” with horn)
** 1 1/3 Octave Graphic EQ for each mix.
Staging
The stage area should be no smaller than twenty (20) feet deep and thirty (30) feet wide. Please make sure that the stage is completely cleared prior to ARTIST’S arrival. Also, provide an eight (8) foot by eight (8) foot riser (carpeted) for the drums, at least 18” tall and available upon load-in. If staging must be assembled or similar preparations must be made, these must be completed prior to load-in.
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS:
An essential element of concert environments is the stage lighting. Along with sound, PURCHASER will provide a professional lighting system as outlined below. The following is a rough and general overview of MINIMUM lighting requirements for a venue with a capacity of up to 1,000 occupants. If a preinstalled lighting system does not meet these requirements, please contact a local lighting production company for additional assistance.
ARTIST does not travel with a lighting engineer. Please provide a proficient lighting engineer for the duration of the concert to operate the lighting system.
** Front truss consisting of 12-16 instruments/cans, single hung, with assorted
gels and focusable. (8 focusable iris fixtures may be used such as Leicos,
Fresnels, etc, instead of par cans).
** Rear or upstage truss consisting of 16-24 instruments/cans, with assorted
gels and focusable.
** (4-8) DMX Strobes
** Programmable moving intelligent lights (4-8) are suggested for special effects.
(Such lighting recommended are: Intellibeams, Technobeams, TrackScans,
(TrackSpots or Martin moving lights.)
** At least one (1) quality Hazer should be provided. Please make sure that it will
use water based haze juice.
** A quality console with sufficient channels to properly operate and allow for
dimming and scene presets for lights is required.
House Lights
1. The tour’s Production Manager will need complete control over the houselights in order to provide the highest quality show possible. During the performance, all lights other than exit signs, and aisle lights, need to
be turned off. Any security lights over the performance area are to be disconnected prior to scheduled load-in time.
2. Any remote houselight panels other than the panel used for the performance are to be “locked-out” or otherwise rendered unusable prior to opening of performance area doors to the general public.
3. The houselight operator will need to consult with Production Manger no later than 2 hours prior to concert time. The houselight operator will need to stay at the houselight controls and listening to his/her communication unit during the duration of the performance.
4. Any emergency of any kind that might require the use of houselights MUST be approved by Production Manager. The Production Manager will be available on the communication system during the entire performance. The lighting and sound overview included in this rider is to be used merely as a reference in obtaining proper sound and lighting from a certified company. It is included to ensure that your rental companies give you the proper quality equipment.
MERCHANDISE:
Please provide an area near the entrance to the event area for the sale of ARTIST’S merchandise. This area needs to have access to an electrical outlet.
Please provide at least two (2) eight foot tables for this area. Four (4) tables is ideal (Two for display, two for inventory). These tables should be in place prior to ARTIST’s arrival. Four (4) people will be needed to operate the product tables just for ARTIST alone. These people should be responsible & trustworthy. Table
workers will need to be at the show at least 1 hour prior to doors opening. Please make sure workers are available during the show; tables are never to be left unattended. If, in fact, an opening artist has been approved in writing by Greg Murphy, Production Manager, Sponsor will need to provide workers for the opener in addition to what is required by ARTIST. No concession fees or percentages will be paid to the PURCHASER or to the venue, unless previously
agreed in writing, via a signed contract. If a venue fee or percentage is agreed to, this will be paid directly to the venue and not to the PURCHASER. No other concessions (other than refreshments) may be sold at the venue without prior written consent from Greg Murphy, Production Manager. This includes the sales from outside parties such as retailers and radio stations. Any questions should be directed to Greg Murphy, Production Manager.
Signing Area
PURCHASER will provide one (1) eight foot table for ARTIST’S signing after the show and adequate security personnel should be available for the duration of the autograph session immediately following the performance. It is ideal to have crowd control utilities such as stanchions, ropes, or other markers available, to create organized lines. Please provide four (4) sharpies, bottles of water, and hand towels to this area. Signing lines should be organized in a single file fashion starting at one end of the table. All group photographs will be taken after the autograph session if time allows. If need be, please organize a separate
line for individuals requesting group photos. Chuck Bessinger, Road Manager, will visit the signing area prior to bringing the ARTIST to the table to ensure these details are in place.
CATERING:
Typically the ARTIST travels with eight (8) people. However, sometimes wives or additional crew may be with the ARTIST. Please check with the Road Manager for the total number of people for meals. Aside from the below meal options, the ARTIST also enjoys visiting local dining attractions.
Lunch: Lunch should be provided upon arrival. A Deli Tray with turkey and ham, two (2) cheeses, wheat bread, pretzels, condiments, fruit and veggies is suggested.
Dinner: 5:00pm or at least 1 hour prior to Showtime
Please provide a Hot dinner to take place in the backstage secured area. Please provide a large PRIVATE dining area for Artists and tour personnel, as this is their only time together to discuss and review the evening concert, pray, etc. We welcome the promoter and staff to join us during this time.
Here are some suggestions:
*The band loves chicken. Just about any chicken dish will suffice.
*Mexican food, Italian food, All-American food, or even a local favorite or
specialty
*If dinner is to be catered in from a restaurant, please provide Chuck
Bessinger, Road Manager menus to acquire orders upon arrival/load-in.
*Please clear all meals with Road Manager (so the band does not get lasagna 5
days in a row)
Side Dishes:
*Fresh green salad (with multiple dressing choices) Raw veggies w/dip,
*Vegetables (minimum two hot veggie dishes), Bread (fresh bread or rolls),
*Whole fruit (fresh bananas, apples, grapes, strawberries, pineapple, etc),
*Cake and/or pie, Cookie, Local specialty.
Drinks: Please provide a variety of drinks throughout the day, including lunch and dinner meals:
Coffee (cream, sugar, etc), Milk (non and low-fat) Chocolate Milk, Iced Tea, at least a 24 Pack of bottled water (half on ice, half room temperature, to be used also on-stage), Apple/Orange Juice, Starbucks Coffee (Café Verona or local gourmet coffee equivalent), Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Cherry Coke, Sprite, and Bottled Orange Crush.
These meals should also be available for the Production Company Crew number of people in which they carry, and plenty of water to keep them hydrated.
Post-Show:
Following the event, a small meal should be provided for the ARTIST. Depending on the tour schedule, this may need to be a take-out meal to be eaten on the ARTIST’S transportation during travel. Please connect with Road Manager to plan for food following the performance at the end of the evening. This typically could be a pizza, Chinese, sushi, or other late-night local dining establishment. ARTIST requests any food/drinks leftover at the end of the show be taken to the ARTIST’S transportation vehicle. Please also provide a bag of
ice for the ARTIST’S cooler to keep beverages cold.
Tour Provisions:
At times, the ARTIST may be on the road for an extended period of time. Please provide a runner who is available to take tour personnel to a local Super Wal-mart, Super Target, or local store to purchase provisions for the bus. If the schedule does not allow for tour personnel to go, please check with Chuck Bessinger, Road Manager for a grocery list of items that are needed. Payment will be provided from the ARTIST for such items if needs be.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION & PARKING:
The ARTIST travels via car or bus type transportation. Runners will also be necessary for events that the ARTIST is flying into. Please provide the Road Manager with the runner’s contact information, including cell phone. PURCHASER may opt to reserve a rental car (mini-van or larger) for the ARTIST to use.
HOTELS:
Please provide four (4) NON-SMOKING rooms with two double beds in each. these rooms should be at a minimum 2 1/2 – 3 star hotel (Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, or equivalent) and within ten (10) miles of the venue. For events that are fly dates, please choose a hotel as close to the airport as possible and verify that airport shuttles are available. When possible, the selected hotel should have free wireless internet available. Hotel rooms will be available for the
ARTIST’s use the day of engagement and the evening of the engagement. Please arrange for early check-in as well. Whenever possible make sure the Hotel has self laundry service available. Please pre-pay all rooms or have the credit card slip signed. Whatever circumstance, make sure that
rooms can be accessed by the Road Manager upon arrival.
DRESSING ROOMS & PRODUCTION OFFICE:
One (1) dressing room of adequate size is required to comfortably accommodate
ARTIST, which is restricted from the general public, and located as close to the stage as possible. The guys use this room for dressing, prayer, etc. Please try to make this room as private and secure as possible. PURCHASER is requested to provide a Production Office with a telephone line and preferably an Ethernet
connection for the internet. This office is for use by ARTIST’S Road Manager & Production Manager. The guys spend an enormous amount of time on the road and many times this is the only access they have to getting the day to day work done. Having access to a copier and fax machine is also appreciated. PURCHASER is also requested to provide lavatory and shower facilities within proximity to dressing rooms, stocked with soap, towels, and toilet paper and restricted to the general public.
SECURITY:
PURCHASER shall maintain full adequate security for the ARTISTS, their instruments and all personal possessions at the place of engagement from arrival to departure. To ensure the safety of the ARTISTS, crew and audience, a secure access to the stage must be provided, as well as security near and on the stage during performance. Please also provide secure access to the autograph area following the performance. The ARTISTS waive all liability for injury to any person on the premises.
OPENING ACTS:
All opening acts must be approved in writing by Greg Murphy, Production Manager prior to the event. Please submit press kit, CD, and references to Production Manager.
PERFORMANCE/REPRODUCTION OF SHOW:
No portion of any ARTIST’s performance may be broadcast, recorded, filmed, photographed, or taped in any form for any purpose without prior written permission of Greg Murphy, Production Manager.
INSURANCE:
PURCHASER is responsible for maintaining all necessary liability insurance for this event. A certificate of proof of this insurance should be faxed or mailed to Greg Murphy, Production Manager no later than 30 days prior to the concert date.
SETTLEMENT:
All payments on behalf of the ARTIST should be made via cash or non-personal check. Checks should be made payable to T Culler. It is agreed and understood that should ARTIST’S fee be based on a split or gross/net percentage of door
receipts, ARTIST’S Road Manager shall have access to ticket sales and box office receipts at all times. Also, PURCHASER will be responsible to show a written accounting of expenses in the event that a net percentage is part of the contract agreement. Any amount of money that is not verified with a receipt will not be considered an expense.
MISCELLANEOUS:
In the event of a breach of this agreement by ARTIST, PURCHASER’S damages shall be limited to necessary out-of-pocket expenses directly incited for the performances hereunder. The terms of this agreement are confidential and shall not be disclosed by either party hereto.
I hereby agree to and fully understand the terms and conditions presented above:
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