Terry Lee Hale Patch List and Tour Rider
For the soundman:
*Channel 1 - vocal (SM 58 or better). Microphone stand with boom.
*Channel 2 - 6 string acoustic guitar
*Channel 3 - 12 string acoustic guitar
I need one XLR microphone cable from you which will run from my system (including my own DI box) to your mixer. That signal is then "split" into the #2 & #3 channels. I will provide the "splitter" hardware. Basically what happens is that I have one Sunrise Preamp that I send both guitar signals through. The equalization (EQ) is different for each guitar and thus the required 2 channels. I just need the soundperson to mute the unused channel when I'm not playing that guitar. If there is no soundperson in the smaller rooms then the mixing board must be located near the stage so I can do the switching myself.
*Channel 4 - cable AND DI box for Dobro guitar. You must supply this DI box.
(I don't always travel with the 3 guitars. It just depends on the show. I'll let you know how many I'm bringing and which ones. I will always have the 6-string acoustic.)
*Electricity line with minimum 2 inputs, 3 meters behind vocal mic.
I prefer 2 floor monitors when possible. Reverb effects for all guitars and vocals (NO compression). "Medium hall' reverb is usually pretty good. PA system compatible for room/hall size. Qualified sound operator. Please be able to speak at least technical English. If not then please provide a translator. We need to be able to speak together to do a good check.
Sound checks: Please - I prefer to arrive at the venue for sound check when you are ready for me. If you say 17H00 for me to be there, that is when I want to do the check. I don't like to wait while you get set up. Generally I need 30 minutes to set up and less than 1 hour for sound check even with all 3 guitars.
Lights: Something subtle and warm is appreciated. I stand (most) and sit for the show. Please, NO flashing lights, smoke, rhythmic tapping or whatever. I do like to include the lights during or just after sound check if at all possible. Especially important to see if there are any line buzzes when the lights come on!
Stage: 1 chair, 1 small table or stool (for me to put things on), 1 clean towel, 1 bottle non-carbonated water.
Food and Drink: some little foods for the sound check is nice. A sandwich perhaps, chocolate, fresh fruit, nuts, juice, water and hot coffee. One hot meal to be served no later than 90 minutes before show time or not before 90 minutes after the show. I generally like to eat after the show but I understand that it's not always possible. I just can't eat right before going on stage. I enjoy most all foods and local specialties are best. I enjoy drinking good red wine. Spanish, French or Italian please!
Hotel: One room with toilet and shower. Please, ask for a room in the quiet part of the hotel! For breakfast I generally just like juice, coffee and some kind of bread.
Fingerbones- bass and vocals:
(one extra hotel room w/bath, dinner, towel, food and drink).
- microphone and stand
- DI from back of Amplifier
Thank you, TLH