PA Instructions:

Microphones / Mixer Channels (total 20-21 channels):

3-4 vocal mics on boom stands: one for each performer at front of stage (we can supply three AKG Emotion C900 condensor mics if you wish; 48V phantom power required.)
1 headset mic: for the drummer (we can supply a Crown CM-311A if if you wish; 48V phantom power preferred but not required; a little treble and bass needs to be added to this mic.)
4 guitar amplifier mics: the lead guitarist has two amps, one for "clean" [Silvertone] and one for "dirty" [Sovtec]. The second guitarist has one amp [Silvertone].  The rhythm guitarist has one amp [Ampeg]. (We can supply four Sennheiser e906's if you wish; 48V phantom power required).
1 harmonica amplifier mic: the small Crate amp is for harmonica. An SM-57 is ideal for this amp.
1 acoustic guitar line out: a balanced, male XLR jack is located on the green "Acoustic Exciter" DI box on the pedalboard at the center front of the stage.
1 keyboard amplifier line out: a balanced, male XLR jack with ground lift switch is located on the back panel of the Fender amp. (Because the tube amp is part of the sound, a DI box straight from the keyboard is not acceptable.)
1 bass amplifier line out: a balanced, male XLR jack with ground lift switch is located on the back panel of the SWR amp.
8 drum line out's: we use a Roland electronic drum kit. We will supply an 8-channel DI box with eight balanced, male XLR jacks, each of which has a separate ground lift switch; you need only supply XLR cords to your snake.

Monitors:

3-4 wedge monitors on the front of the stage, plus a monitor for the drummer. A single, simple monitor mix with all four vocal mics, acoustic guitar, and harmonica is usually sufficient (we are usually able to position our amps on stage so as to be able to hear what each person wants to hear instrumentally).

Effects:

We need a mild reverb effect (medium plate type) for the four vocal channels on all songs. We ask that you defeat this effect between songs when we are talking to the audience. On a couple of songs, we may need a more pronounced vocal effect such as a heavy slapback echo or a long cathedral-type reverb. In such a case, we will supply you with a set list indicating the effect for each song.

Real-Time Mixing Needs:

Our band is not one that you can set the mix and then relax. Constant riding of the sliders is critical to a good mix. Whenever there is a guitar, keyboard, bass, or drum solo, we need that channel's slider pushed up temporarily to bring the volume up during the solo, then take it back down. Our vintage tube amplifiers are not capable of large volume adjustments without messing up the tone. Thus, solos will come into your board at approximately the same volume as normal playing. It is up to you to push them to the top of the mix, and likewise with the lead vocals. We prefer/suggest that you allow us to supply our own sound technician to work with you on this. He's young, but he has a good ear and he knows the songs and which amp each solo is on... Thanks!