If youve played in a working band, youve been through the routine a thousand times. Pull in at a club, haul your gear in, set up and hope you have time to check the sound before downbeat. Below is a list of things no participant at a sound check said. Ever. From the band leader: · The levels are perfect! Wow, that didnt take long! · Whatever it says on the sound plot I sent you is exactly what we need. · No worries, we can skip the sound check. I trust you to get it right on the fly. · No thanks. I dont drink. From the singer: · My mic is too hot. Can you turn it down? · I cant hear enough lead guitar. · Too much reverb! · No thanks. I dont drink. From the guitarist · Of course I can play quieter. · Turn up the singers mic. Shes our real focal point. · The drums need to be louder. MUCH louder. · No thanks. I dont drink. From the drummer · Yeah, that was me speeding up. Sorry. · Wait. I need to check my charts. · No thanks. I dont drink. From the bass player · Thanks for adjusting the amp while I was gone. It sounds way better now. · Hey, can someone get these groupies outta here? · No thanks. I dont drink. From the sound crew: · The sound plot you emailed last month? I have it right here. · Well be happy to help you load in. · Wow, thanks. I could really use your help running the board. · Take as long as you like to get your guitar sound perfect · Go ahead and move the mics wherever you want them. · No thanks. I dont drink. From the club owner: · No problem if your crowd doesnt show, our regulars usually fill the house. · Of course, drinks are free for your girlfriends/boyfriends too. · Play for however long you want. Well pay you for the extra time. · Thank you.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:39:41 +0000
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