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BLUE RODEO

Live Performance Contract Rider

2016

PURCHASER'S COPY

Please Sign and Retain for Future Reference

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT PAGE

Table of Contents 2

Contacts: Touring, Management, Agent & Merchandise 3

Contacts: 4

Contract Rider 5 1.0 Payments 2.0 Advertising & Commercial Sponsorships 3.0 Recording & Filming 4.0 Sets Up, Sound Check & Tear Down 5.0 Technical Requirements 6.0 Performance 7.0 Dressing Room 8.0 Hospitality & Hospitality Room 9.0 Security Procedures 10.0 Cancellations 11.0 Outdoor Engagements 12.0 Merchandising 13.0 Insurance 14.0 Online Sales With BlueRodeo.com 15.0 General

Signature Page 16

Hospitality Rider 17

Technical Rider 21

Stage Plot 24

Input List 25

Lighting & Audio Rigging Diagram 26

Backline Requirements 27

Staging Diagram 28

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CONTACTS

TOURING PARTY BLUE RODEO Vocals & Guitar Guitars Bazil Donovan Bass Bob Egan Pedal & Lap Steel Vocals & Guitar Glenn Milchem Drums Mike Boguski Keyboards

CREW Duke Foster Tour Manager Cell: (416) 706-3853 Rich Steeb Sound Engineer Tel: (705) 506-2000 Cell: (416) 949-3498

STARFISH ENTERTAINMENT INC. Contacts: Susan de Cartier Manager Jude Coombe Event Coordinator Address: 906A Logan Ave., , ON M4K 3E4 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (416) 588-3329 Fax: (416) 588-2842

TRICK OR TREAT ENTERTAINMENT INC. Contact: Kay White Agent Address: 8215 Hwy 93, Wyebridge, ON L0K 2E0 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (705) 527-1900 Cell: (705) 529-9448 Fax: (705) 527-1902

MOK MERCHANDISING Contact: Mike Balogh Account Representative E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (289) 217-8419 Cell: (905) 517-5461

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WARNER MUSIC CANADA

Note: All Warner E-mails follow the following format: [email protected]

Head Office: Toronto, ON Contact: Ken Boyer Product Manager Steve Waxman National Publicity Phone: (416) 491-5005 Fax: (416) 491-7004

Branch Offices: Vancouver, BC Contact: Scott Johnson Branch Manager Phone: (604) 299-0900

Alberta Contact: Andrew Carnell Phone: (403) 259-3000

Winnipeg, MB Contact: John Jones Branch Manager Phone: (204) 783-2346

Toronto, ON Contact: Brian Irwin Branch Manager Phone: (416) 758-1095

Ottawa, ON Contact: Mary Jelley Branch Manager Phone: (613) 723-8201

Montreal, PQ Contact: Mitch DePalma Branch Manager Phone: (514) 731-6401

Maritimes/Newfoundland Contact: John Poirier Branch Manager Phone: (902) 429-0122

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BLUE RODEO Live Performance Contract Rider

The parties hereto agree that the following provisions shall form part of the attached Booking Contract dated, ______20___ (the "Contract") issued by:

Agent: Trick or Treat Entertainment Inc., between:

Artist: Blue Rodeo, represented by:

Management: Blue Rodeo Productions, and:

Purchaser: ______

No modification of the Contract or of this Rider shall be valid unless expressly approved and initialed by Management. If this Rider or any portion or counterpart thereof shall be removed, deleted, or altered in any way without prior negotiation and written consent from Management, the entire Contract may, at the option of Artist or Management, be canceled and deemed null and void or enforced as originally submitted to Purchaser.

1.0 PAYMENTS 1.01 Flat Fee: (a) Deposit: 50% of the guaranteed fee shown on the Contract shall be deposited with Agent by cheque or bank wire payable to Agent upon signing of the Contract. No performance shall be formally announced prior to the receipt of the Deposit. (b) Balance: The balance of the guaranteed fee shall be paid to Artist's Tour Manager, in cash or by certified cheque payable to BLUE RODEO PRODUCTIONS, upon arrival of Artist's Tour Manager on the day of engagement.

1.0.2 Percentage Payment: When Artist is being paid based on a percentage, the following shall be in effect: (a) Deposit: Section 1.01 (a) shall apply. (b) Balance: The balance of the guaranteed fee shall be paid to Artist's Tour Manager, in cash or by certified cheque payable to BLUE RODEO PRODUCTIONS, upon arrival of Artist's Tour Manager on the day of engagement. (c) Percentage: All remaining payments shall be paid to Artist's tour manager within 30 minutes following the commencement of Artist's performance; by cash and/or certified cheque payable to BLUE RODEO PRODUCTIONS. (d) Right To Enter Box Office: Purchaser agrees to give Artist's representatives the right to enter the box office at any time during and after the performance to examine and make extracts or copies from the box office relating to the gross receipts of this engagement. (e) Show Expenses: When the Contract provides for the allowance of show expenses as a deduction in the calculation of monies owing to Artist for this engagement, such expenses and the amounts thereof must be approved by Management in writing at least 2 weeks prior to the date of this engagement, failing which any expenses not so approved shall not be considered a show expense at the time of settlement. Purchaser must provide Artist's tour manager, at the time of settlement, with a list and proper receipts and/or signed vouchers of all such approved show expenses, failing which any expenses not supported by proper documentation shall not be considered a show expense at the time of settlement. Any approved show expenses budgeted for which are not fully expended shall be adjusted at the time of

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settlement. (Example: If $5000 is budgeted for advertising and only $4000 spent, the approved expenses shall be lowered by $1000.)

(f) Advertising Expenses: Purchaser agrees to consult with Management on all radio and television time buys. It is MANDATORY that prior to any advertising being placed for this engagement, Purchaser must submit in writing to Management Purchaser's media plans and insertion orders. Any media plans and insertion orders not received by Management prior to the advertisement running will not be considered a show expense at the time of settlement. No advertising agency commissions will be considered a show expense. (g) Tickets Sold: For settlement on the night of each show, Purchaser agrees to provide to Artist's representative: (1) if tickets are being sold by computer ticket agency, a signed statement from all such agencies stating the number of tickets sold by each such agency; and (2) a written box office statement certified and signed by Purchaser confirming the total of all tickets sold including any sold directly by Purchaser through its own box office outlet(s). If Purchaser violates any of the preceding provisions of this Section 1.02 (h), Purchaser shall be deemed to have sold a ticket for each seat in the house (and any permitted standing room) at the highest ticket price for which the house is scaled. Artist shall be compensated for : (1) the difference between the number of unsold and the number of tickets printed as shown on the ticket printer's manifest referred to in Section 1.02 (g); and (2) the number of tickets sold as shown by the statements referred to in this Section 1.02 (h). (h) One Price On Tickets: Under no circumstances shall Purchaser print tickets on which there appears more than one ticket price. Should there be more than one price on any ticket, it shall be assumed that the ticket was sold at the higher price. Purchaser agrees not to discount tickets or to offer tickets as a premium without first obtaining consent in writing from Artist or Management. If Purchaser does sell or distribute discount or complimentary tickets without prior approval or in excess of the number printed, he shall be liable for the full ticket price of each ticket sold or distributed. All tickets must be numbered. (i) Obstructed View: No tickets may be sold for seats located behind the stage area, or anywhere a clear view is obstructed until all other tickets have been sold, and only with the prior written consent of Management. Any such ticket must be clearly marked "Obstructed View" or "Behind Stage". (j) Audit: Purchaser grants Artist and Management the right within one year after this engagement to audit Purchaser's books and records for verification of the settlement. If an audit reveals a discrepancy in the amount of the settlement in Artist's disfavour, the amount of the discrepancy shall forthwith be paid to Artist. If Purchaser receives additional benefits from the venue for this engagement, Artist shall receive its proportionate share of these benefits.

1.03 Requirements for Settlements: (a) Documentation: A complete, accurate and detailed settlement shall be provided by Purchaser to Artist's tour manager or tour accountant on the night of this engagement. Purchaser must have available and copies provided of the following: (1) bona fide invoices or vouchers for each expense item included; (2) verified and signed statements from all ticket agencies; (3) verified and signed box office statements; (4) notarized ticket printer's manifest; (5) executed facility and labour contracts; (6) agreements with independent ticket distributors; (7) Advertising - notarized affidavits of performance with finalized invoices for radio and television advertising and tear sheets with finalized invoices for all print advertising; (8) copies of appropriate sales, entertainment or other applicable tax returns. (b) Exclusions: Purchaser shall not include in the settlement: (1) any item which is considered to be Purchaser's overhead costs, including but not limited to: Purchaser travel, entertainment, telephone or office costs; salaries of Purchaser's employees and supervisory personnel such as the stage or production manager, and catering supervisor; (2) any advertising commissions or ticket commissions for any agencies owned, in whole or in part, or affiliated with Purchaser or promoter, Purchaser's or promoter's partners or employees, or any company affiliated with Purchaser or promoter; and (3) any gratuities or similar payments.

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(c) Independent Verification: Purchaser grants Artist's representatives the irrevocable right to conduct independent verification of all items included in the settlement. Purchaser shall assist Artist's representatives in any request to facilitate any verification.

1.04 Guests and Complimentary Admissions: (a) Artist Guests: Purchaser agrees to permit free admission for 30 guests of Artist or Management. If applicable, Purchaser should reserve 30 of the best available seats. (b) Press and Media: Purchaser agrees to admit accredited press and media personnel free of charge. (c) Complimentary Tickets: Artist or Management must approve all complimentary tickets.

1.05 Taxes: Unless otherwise agreed to in writing no less than 30 days in advance of this engagement, Purchaser shall be responsible for payment of all local, state, provincial, federal or other taxes or liabilities. If a procedure exists in the jurisdiction within which this engagement is to be performed whereby an advance clearance can be obtained on account of such taxes or liabilities, Purchaser shall obtain such clearance(s) prior to the date of this engagement. Failure to inform Artist or Management of such taxes and/or liabilities or failure to obtain such clearances shall thereby hold Purchaser liable therefore including any penalties or other costs associated there withal and in such event Purchaser shall indemnify and save harmless Artist and Management from any and all liability for the aforesaid.

2.0 ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIPS 2.01 Advertising: No advertising or announcements of any kind with respect to this engagement shall be issued prior to: (a) receipt by Agent of the deposit as specified in Section 1.01 (a); and (b) receipt by Purchaser from Artist or Management of a completely executed Contract by email, courier or fax confirmation of receipt of the deposit.

Artist, Management or Agent shall not be liable for any expenses incurred by Purchaser prior to the receipt by Purchaser of the items specified in Section 2.01 (b).

2.02 Billing: Artist is to be billed only as "Blue Rodeo" and shall receive 100% billing in any manner and forms of advertising and publicity, lights, displays, marquees, posters, newspaper ads, programs, or any other form of advertising media communication.

2.03 Use of Artist Name: Purchaser shall have the right to the reasonable use of Artist's name, but solely for the promotion and advertisement of this engagement. Artist's name shall not be used or associated, directly or indirectly, with any product, service or company.

2.04 Commercial Sponsorships: This engagement shall not be sponsored by or tied in with any product, service or company nor shall there be any signs, placards, banners or advertising material, ON OR WITHIN 50 feet of the stage at any time during the performance nor on any tickets, advertising or promotional material, without express written authorization from Management.

2.05 Promoter Billing: No promoter or Purchaser is to receive more than 10% billing of their name or their company name above Artist's name in any print advertising or other form of advertising media communication.

2.06 Approval of Advertising: Artist reserves the right to approve of all advertising and promotion of this engagement and shall have the right to require Purchaser to withdraw and cease the use of any advertising or promotion which does not meet with Artist's approval in Artist's or Management's sole discretion.

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2.07 Interviews: Artist will be available for interviews with local press and radio stations, time permitting. All interviews must be approved and arranged in advance with Management. Purchaser agrees not to commit Artist to any personal appearances or interviews without obtaining Management's prior approval.

3.0 RECORDING & FILMING 3.01 Restriction: No part, portion or segment of Artist's performances may be professionally recorded, transmitted or reproduced, either by audio or visual means, without the express written consent of Management. Purchaser is responsible for enforcing this restriction including the confiscation and delivery to Artist's tour manager of any unauthorized film or tape. 3.02 Cameras & Recording Devices: Professional photographers and persons with recording devices must be cleared by Artist's tour manager, and are not to be allowed in Artist's dressing rooms, on stage during Artist's performance or in the audience.

4.0 SET UP, SOUND CHECK & TEAR DOWN 4.01 Set Up: Artist shall have the first right of set up and placement for all instruments, equipment and properties used in Artist's performance.

4.02 Movement Of Equipment: Under no circumstances shall any of Artist's equipment be moved after it has been set up by anyone other than Artist's road crew without permission from and under the direction of Artist's tour manager.

4.03 Sound Check: Purchaser shall provide for a sound check rehearsal for Artist. Artist's road crew will require a minimum of 3 hours to set up Artist's equipment on stage, after which Artist will require no less than 1 hour to sound check. Purchaser agrees that Artist will have full use of sound and lighting systems for this rehearsal and that all necessary personnel will be available to carry out their duties, including, without limitation, sound technicians, lighting technicians, and union electricians, if any. The place of engagement will not be open to the public during Artist's sound rehearsal.

4.04 Failure To Provide Sound Check: Artist shall have the right to refuse to perform if Purchaser does not provide adequate time for a sound check rehearsal and in the manner described in Section 4.03.

4.05 Other Acts: Artist reserves the right to complete their equipment set up and have their sound checked to Artist's satisfaction before allowing any other act to place equipment on stage. Under no circumstances will the sound checks of support acts be allowed to delay the opening of the house.

4.06 Stage Hands, Electricians & Riggers: Purchaser shall provide, at no cost to Artist, a minimum of 6 stage hands (12 stage hands, if Artist is supplying production) to help unload, place and set up all Backline equipment on stage, and to tear down and reload backline after the show. If audio and lighting production is artist supplied, 1 electrician and no less than 3 riggers are needed at the time of load in and load out. Artist's current requirements for load in, show and load out will be communicated to Purchaser at least 1 week prior to engagement by Artist's production manager.

4.07 Stage Hand Deposit: A Stage Hand Deposit of $500 payable to Blue Rodeo Productions is required upon arrival of Artist’s Tour Manager (or upon arrival of the production company if Artist is supplying production). This deposit will be returned to the Purchaser upon completion of load out if the proper number of competent Stage Hands’ has been provided.

4.08 Runner: Purchaser must supply at no cost to Artist, a designated runner with a valid drivers license, van and cell phone from the time load in begins, until final departure from venue or Artist sees fit to release the runner from the call.

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4.09 Building Conversion: In arenas, the Score Clock should be raised to maximum height when possible. Board glass must be removed from the up stage edge forward around rink.

4.10 House Drapes: House draping must be supplied across the back of the stage from one side of the venue to the other when available. Any sections of seating in stands that are not on sale should be covered in black when possible. Vom’s should be blacked out with pipe and drape to minimize light in venue during show time.

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 5.01 Rider: Purchaser shall comply with the requirements set out on the attached Technical Rider forming a part hereof.

6.0 PERFORMANCE 6.01 One Performance: If the Contract calls for one performance, it shall be played without intermission during the time period specified, unless otherwise specified on the Contract.

6.02 House Lights & Encore: House lights shall be under the exclusive control of Artist's Tour Manager at all times. Purchaser shall not allow house lights to be turned on at the end of Artist's performance unless Artist's tour manager agrees that no encore is to be played. Purchaser agrees that Artist's tour manager shall have the sole authority to say whether or not an encore is to be played. Any encore will be treated as part of Artist's performance and all required technical personnel should fully co-operate. 1 set of clear com or a radio to be provided between house light control and monitor world. *Please ask vendors to turn out all lighted signs during performance.

6.03 Overtime: If overtime is foreseen, Purchaser shall ensure that all authorities including hall manger, police chief, and union representatives are aware of this finishing time. All negotiations regarding the payment of overtime are to be completed before the commencement of Artist's performance. Any curfew or other restrictions must be noted on the Contract.

6.04 Show Time: If Artist, due to no fault of its own, is unable to perform within one hour of the time period specified in the Contract, Artist shall be paid in full and shall not be obligated to perform at any other time.

6.05 Production: Purchaser agrees that Artist shall have full use of all production facilities on the premises during sound check and Artist's performance, including, without limitation, all equipment and all related technical personnel, the full sound system (including effects) and the entire stage lighting system (including "specials", if any, and all spot lights, together with all coloured gels). Purchaser agrees to make the terms of this Section 6.05 known to all sound and lighting personnel and to enforce time requirements as called upon to do so by Artist's tour manager.

6.06 Other Acts - Approval: Artist must have knowledge of and approval of any other acts on the program. Only artists performing original music will be approved. When other acts are on the program, Artist shall close the show unless otherwise stated on the Contract.

6.07 Other Acts - Length of Performance: No other artist will exceed 45 minutes of performance time unless approved by Artist. If any act exceeds its contracted set length, Artist shall perform their full set time and Purchaser shall be solely responsible for any overtime charges incurred.

6.08 Support Acts - Special Effects: Purchaser shall inform Artist's tour manager of any special effects employed by support acts on the program and Artist shall have the sole right to either approve or disapprove of their use.

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7.0 DRESSING ROOMS 7.01 Room Set Up: Purchaser shall provide at least 1 clean, well lighted private dressing room suitable for 15 people, with an appropriate number of chairs and/or sofas, tables, lamps, clothes hanging facilities, garbage receptacles, towels, mirrors and maintained at a comfortable temperature with clean, private bathroom facilities for the exclusive use of Artist. Dressing rooms must have ample and proper AC power outlets for tuning instruments. Please note that this Dressing Room is to be separate from the Hospitality Room as detailed in Section 8. If show is an arena show and the dressing room is a locker change room, pipe and drape should be installed along walls.

7.02 Keys: Purchaser shall provide Artist's tour manager with keys to the dressing room. The keys shall be returned immediately after Artist leaves the place of engagement.

7.03 Security: Purchaser shall provide, at no cost to Artist, security personnel for the dressing room at all times and Purchaser shall be liable for any loss, damage or theft to Artist's personal property, instruments and equipment. *NO ONE other than Artist or Artist's Crew shall be permitted in Dressing Room without the express approval of the Artist or Artist's tour manager.

7.04 Location: The dressing room must be accessible to the stage without having to pass through the audience.

8.0 HOSPITALITY, HOSPITALITY ROOM, & PRODUCTION OFFICE 8.01 Hospitality Rider: Purchaser shall comply with the requirements set out on the attached Hospitality Rider forming a part hereof.

8.02 Hospitality Room Set Up: Purchaser shall provide at least 1 clean, well lighted, private hospitality room suitable for at least 20 people, with an appropriate number of chairs and/or sofas, tables and garbage receptacles for the exclusive use of Artist. This room will be available to Artist for the full duration of their time on the premises to be used for dinner, interviews and guests.

8.03 Location: The hospitality room must be accessible to the stage without having to pass through the audience. This room should be as near the dressing room as possible.

8.04 Production Office: A Production office (with key) must be available with at least 1 phone line, high speed Internet, 2 tables and 4 chairs.

8.05 Meet & Greet Room: A room able to accommodate up to 25 people should be available with one security person both prior to and after Artist’s performance. This will be where our guests are escorted following the show.

9.0 SECURITY PROCEDURES 9.01 Purchaser To Provide: Purchaser shall guarantee proper and adequate security at all times to insure the safety of Artists, their instruments, equipment and personal property. Particular security must be provided at the dressing room door, hospitality room door, backstage, on the stage and during any movement of equipment in or out of the place of engagement. Purchaser shall be responsible for all injuries, damage, loss or theft due to inadequate security.

Tour Security Requirements 9:00am to 2:00am (or departure) 1 at bus(es) 1 at loading door

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1:00pm to 12:00am 1 at dressing room area

30 minutes prior to doors 1 at FOH mix position 3 Across the front of stage 1 on side stage left 1 on side stage right

9.02 Passes: Artist's tour manager shall retain total control of all passes, be they backstage (working or all access), press, photo, security, vendors and after show only. To facilitate this procedure Artist's tour manager must receive all requests for passes no later than 2 hours prior to the opening of the doors on the date of this engagement. All complimentary admissions must be listed and submitted to Artist's tour manager no less than 2 hours prior to door opening. In either case, be it passes or complimentary admissions, no reasonable request shall be refused.

9.03 Sound & Lighting Boards: Adequate security must be provided around the sound and lighting control boards and related operating personnel by way of barricades and/or security personnel as seen fit in the sole judgment of Artist's tour manager.

9.04 Audience Entry: Under no conditions will the audience be permitted entry into the venue until all security personnel are in place and at that time only upon the express permission of Artist's tour manager. The place of engagement must be closed to the public during set-up, sound check and teardown.

9.05 Notification: Any proposed deviations of the security measures set out in this Rider must be submitted in writing to Management not less than 14 days in advance of this engagement.

9.06 Liability: The security measures set out in this Rider must be met to insure a safe, accident free show. Artist and Management absolve themselves from any and all liabilities in case of accident, injuries, thefts, damages or any other causes, resulting from inadequate security measures.

10.0 CANCELLATIONS 10.01 By Artist: Artist reserves the right to cancel this engagement no less than 21 days prior to the date of this engagement by notice, in writing via email, fax or courier to Purchaser at the address given on the Contract. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Contract, Artist shall have the right to cancel this engagement at any time prior to the receipt by Purchaser of the items specified in Section 1.01 (b) in which event Artist shall repay the Deposit in full to the Purchaser. In the event of such a cancellation, as long as the cancellation is not due to a breach of Contract by Purchaser, any monies paid by Purchaser shall be returned and neither Purchaser, Management nor Artist shall be under further obligation or liability to the other.

10.02 By Purchaser: If for any reason Purchaser cancels this engagement: (a) less than 14 days before the date of this engagement, Purchaser shall pay Artist the total amount of the Contract price; or (b) prior to 14 days before the date of this engagement Artist is entitled to retain the Deposit.

10.03 Civil Disorder: In the event of actual or threatened riots or civil disorders at or near the place of engagement which might, in the sole judgment of Artist or Management, jeopardize the safety or property of Artist, Management or the audience, Artist may, at their sole option, decline to perform under this Contract, without liability.

10.04 Illness, Incapacity: If any member of Artist shall become ill or incapacitated, Artist shall have the option to either: (a) replace such member and perform or perform without such member; or (b) cancel this

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engagement. In the event of such a cancellation, Purchaser shall be so notified and any monies paid by Purchaser shall be returned forthwith and neither Purchaser, Management nor Artist shall be under further obligation or liability to the other.

10.05 Picketing: If the place of performance of this engagement is being picketed, whether legal or illegal, Artist, in Artist's sole discretion, may refuse to cross such picket line and cancel this engagement without further liability to Purchaser and Purchaser shall remain liable for the full Contract price to Artist.

10.06 Force Majeure: Artist's obligation to perform is subject to the prevention to do so by accident, means of transportation, Acts of God, riots, strikes, labour disputes, epidemics, any act or order of any public authority or any cause beyond the direct control of Artist. If Artist is on site and prepared to perform but is unable to do so due to no fault of its own, Artist shall be paid its full Contract price.

11.0 OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENTS 11.01 Stage: If the performance is to be held outdoors, Purchaser must provide a properly constructed roof that is waterproof over the stage, wings and front of house riser in the event of inclement weather. There should be a minimum of 18' of clearance between the deck and the roof. *Minimum Stage Size must be 32' Deep x 40' Wide x 4'6” High. See attached technical rider for full stage specifications.

11.02 Grounding: Provisions are to be made for the proper grounding of the instruments and equipment so as not to constitute a danger or hazard to Artist. If the Artist or Artist's tour manager deems that the stage could jeopardize the safety or property of the Artist, the Artist reserves the right to cancel the performance without liability to Purchaser and Purchaser shall remain liable for the full Contract price to Artist.

11.03 Weather Cancellation: If Purchaser, due to of inclement weather, decides not to present the engagement or any part thereof, Artist shall nevertheless be paid the full Contract price. Purchaser's obligation hereunder to pay Artist shall not be affected because of inclement weather. If a rain date has not been negotiated or is not possible, Purchaser confirms payment in full to Artist if the scheduled performance or any 1 of them is prevented or curtailed due to inclement weather. This engagement shall be postponed to a rain date only if a rain date appears on the face of this Contract and in such event Purchaser agrees to pay Artist's expenses incurred due to any such postponement.

12.0 MERCHANDISING 12.01 Exclusive Right: Artist reserves the exclusive right to sell any and all merchandise (such as t-shirts, posters, buttons, hats, etc.) inside or around the place of engagement on the date of this engagement. No merchandise other than other artists performing on the same bill, food, drinks or cigarettes shall be offered for sale inside the place of engagement without prior written consent from Management. No fee or percentage of the sale of Artist merchandise shall be paid to Purchaser or any other party.

12.02 Licenses, Permits, Taxes, Commissions: Purchaser shall arrange for and obtain any and all local, state, provincial, federal or any other sales licenses, tax permits, clearances or any similar requirement for the sale of such merchandise at no cost to Artist or Management. Purchaser shall advise Management as to any commissions, taxes or any other expenses due any party with respect to the sale of Artist merchandise, at least 30 days prior to the date of this engagement. Failure to so notify Management shall make Purchaser liable for any such commissions, taxes or other expenses.

12.03 Vending Locations & Tables: Purchaser shall make available, at no cost to Artist or Management, vending locations and tables to be used inside the concert venue for the sale of Artist merchandise. Purchaser and Management shall agree to the number of and size of such vending locations and tables prior to this engagement.

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12.04 Security: Purchaser shall provide adequate security for all Artist's merchandise, vendors, and vending locations. To this end, at least one security person shall be stationed at each vending location at no cost to Artist or Management.

12.05 Counterfeit Merchandise: Purchaser agrees to make best effort to stop the sale of any counterfeit or non-authorized merchandise.

12.06 Independent Vendors: Purchaser shall advise Management, at least 30 days prior to the date of engagement, if the engagement venue normally rents vending booths or locations to independent contractors and whether the provisions of this Rider would prohibit such rentals resulting in any increased cost to the engagement venue for which Artist would be liable. Failure to so notify Management shall make Purchaser liable for such increased cost.

12.07 Notification: If any of the provisions of Sections 12.01 to 12.06 inclusive, for whatever reason are not possible, Management must be advised by Purchaser 30 days prior to the date of engagement. Failure to do so will result in Purchaser being held responsible for all losses, costs, and damages suffered by Artist and Management including any loss of merchandising profits.

13.0 INSURANCE 13.01 Purchaser Insurance: Purchaser agrees to insure the engagement against any and all claims and demands brought against Purchaser, Artist or Management from any parties due to property damage, theft, injuries, fire, loss of life or any other cause and to include same arising from negligence or gross negligence and Purchaser agrees to indemnify and save harmless Artist and Management from such claims and demands whether covered by insurance or not. Purchaser shall pay all costs relating to the procurement of such insurance coverage and shall provide evidence of such insurance coverage to Artist's tour manager prior to Artist going on stage, failing which Purchaser assumes full and complete liability for the aforesaid. Artist and Management shall not be precluded by reason of the terms of any such insurance from making such claims or demands against Purchaser.

14.0 ONLINE SALES THROUGH BLUERODEO.COM Blue Rodeo will sell concert tickets directly to their audience through BlueRodeo.com. Blue Rodeo works cooperatively with the promoter to sell the show. The following clauses define the purchaser’s role in facilitating online sales through BlueRodeo.com as part of the live performance contract.

14.01 General Description Of The Ticketing Program: BlueRodeo.com will sell an unrestricted inventory of the best seats during the pre-sale period. Blue Rodeo will negotiate additional seating inventory for the public on-sale dates based upon the success of the pre-sales program. The face value of the concert tickets sold will be held in trust by Blue Rodeo and factored into the settlement of the show.

14.02 Seating Inventory Sold Through BlueRodeo.com: A current seating chart for the venue will be emailed or faxed to Blue Rodeo Productions within 48 hours of the purchaser signing this agreement. Blue Rodeo will confirm specific best seating inventory to be made available through BlueRodeo.com with the purchaser based on the seating chart supplied by the purchaser ASAP. Ticket pricing and all applicable per ticket venue fees must be agreed upon prior to the pre-sales date. Subsequent changes and additions to ticket prices and facility fees will not be recognized in the settlement with purchaser for sales through BlueRodeo.com. Blue Rodeo Productions E-Mail: [email protected]

14.03 Ticket Pre-Sales Through BlueRodeo.com: The Purchaser agrees to reserve the best assigned seating allowed from the total inventory available for sale through the Artist's Official Web Site, BlueRodeo.com. BlueRodeo.com will start selling and/or auctioning the tickets prior to the public on-sale

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date. Tickets sold through BlueRodeo.com are separate from the artists guest list, press and media and any other complimentary ticket lists included in this rider.

14.04 Public On-Sale: Blue Rodeo will negotiate in good faith with the purchaser for additional seating inventory to be made available through BlueRodeo.com during the public on-sale period based on the success of the pre-sales campaign. In such cases BlueRodeo.com is to be included in all radio and print advertising and promotion as a ticketing agent with equal billing to any other ticketing agents. BlueRodeo.com sales will be communicated to purchaser on a regular basis.

14.05 Physical Ticket Delivery: Upon the Artist’s request, Purchaser will courier the physical tickets for the "Best Seats In The House" sold through BlueRodeo.com. BlueRodeo.com Tickets c/o The Official Community Corporation 25 Morrow Avenue, Suite G1, Toronto, ON M6R 2J1.

14.06 Settlement: Purchaser will receive a statement of funds held in trust for all tickets sold through BlueRodeo.com that will include the agreed upon face value price plus facility fee charge (if any) of the tickets sold through BlueRodeo.com one month prior to the date of the show.

14.07 Venue Box Office: Purchaser will ensure the venue box office (if any) is aware they are responsible for receiving and distributing the tickets sold through BlueRodeo.com on the basis of Will Call Pick Up.

14.08 Customer Service: All customer enquiries pertaining to tickets sold through BlueRodeo.com made to the venue box office or the Purchaser should be redirected to: E-mail: [email protected] or Phone: 844-923-BLUE (2583).

We have a vested interest in the show running smoothly. The purchaser can be assured that we will work with them to report sales figures and to set aside seats for promotion as needed. The details associated with sale and distribution of tickets through BlueRodeo.com will be handled cooperatively with the promoter.

15.0 GENERAL 15.01 Definitions: In this Contract, unless there is something in the subject matter or context inconsistent there withal: (a) "Artist" means the individuals supplying their services to perform as the group "Blue Rodeo", any corporations owned by them or in which they have an interest, their shareholders, employees, agents, families, guests, business advisers or anyone else traveling on tour with Artist and all individuals or corporations hired by Artist either as employees or independent contractors. (b) "Contract" means this Rider, the Booking Contract to which this Rider is attached, the attached Hospitality Rider, the attached Technical Rider and all amendments thereto made by written agreement between Purchaser, Artist or Management; (c) "Management" means Starfish Entertainment and/or Blue Rodeo Productions, any corporations owned by it or in which it has an interest, its shareholders, employees, agents, families and guests and any and all individuals or corporations hired by Management either as employees or independent contractors; and (d) "SOCAN" means Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada.

15.02 Headings: The division of this Contract into Sections and the insertion of headings are for the convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Contract. The terms "this Contract", "hereof", "hereunder" and similar expressions refer to this Contract and not to any particular Section or other portion hereof and include any agreement supplemental hereto.

15.03 Rider: This contract Rider is attached to an engagement contract for the performance of Artist and shall form an integral part thereof. Unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent there withal, references in this Rider to Sections are to Sections of this Rider.

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15.04 Return Of Rider: The return of this Contract with this Rider unattached, unsigned or altered in any way, without prior negotiation and written consent from Artist and/or Management shall make this whole Contract null and void.

15.05 Permits, Licenses, Certificates, Authorizations, Approvals: Purchaser at Purchaser's sole cost shall obtain all permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, or other approvals required to be obtained by any union, guild, public authority, performing rights society or other entity properly having jurisdiction over or with respect to this engagement and shall comply with all terms and conditions thereof. If Purchaser shall, for any reason, fail to obtain the same, not later than 30 days prior to this engagement or default with respect to any such term, condition or agreement, Artist may terminate this Contract without any liability to Purchaser and Artist shall not be required to return any deposit.

15.06 Breach: If Purchaser breaches any provision of this Contract, Artist shall have the right, without limiting any other legal remedies, not to perform or to cease performing if such breach occurs during Artist's performance. Notwithstanding any such non-performance, Purchaser shall be liable to Artist for all compensation under this Contract in the same manner as though Artist had fully performed. A breach of any provision contained in this Contract shall be deemed a material breach. If Artist elects to perform or continue to perform notwithstanding a breach of this Contract by Purchaser, such performance shall not constitute a waiver of any claim or cause of action Artist may have for damages or otherwise.

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SIGNATURE PAGE

No modification of the Contract or of this Rider shall be valid unless expressly approved and initialed by Management. If this Rider or any portion or counterpart thereof shall be removed, deleted, or altered in any way without prior negotiation and written consent from Management, the entire Contract may, at the option of Artist or Management, be canceled and deemed null and void or enforced as originally submitted to Purchaser.

PURCHASER HAS READ THE PERFORMANCE CONTRACT RIDER, THE TECHNICAL AND THE HOSPITALITY RIDERS AND AGREES TO ALL CONDITIONS.

Accepted and agreed to:

BLUE RODEO REPRESENTATIVE:

______By Susan de Cartier

Date: ______

FOR THE PURCHASER:

______(Signature)

Name: ______

Company: ______

Position: ______

Date: ______

Attached Hospitality & Technical Addendums read and agreed to: ______(Initial)

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BLUE RODEO - HOSPITALITY RIDER (Page 1 of 4)

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING. CHANGES OR DELETIONS TO THIS RIDER ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE WITHOUT CONSENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Event Coordinator: Jude Coombe Phone: (416) 588-3329 Email: [email protected]

Please advance all hospitality times and number of touring party with the Event Coordinator.

GENERAL * The Hospitality/Catering Room must be separate from the Dressing Room * Two NO SMOKING signs: one in Dressing Room & one in Hospitality Room

IMPORTANT There are specific dietary concerns for band members you must be aware of when preparing meals: 1. 2 people are diabetic. 2. 1 person is a pesco pollo vegetarian (will eat chicken and fish). 3. 1 person has a shellfish allergy so please note when serving.

CATERING ROOM: To be ready for Load In @ 9:00 a.m. and available all day: Coffee (w/ milk, cream, sugar and stir sticks), water and soft drinks.

BREAKFAST: 9:00 a.m. till 11:30am – 12 to 16 people Hot: Eggs, bacon and sausage, toast Cold: 1 litre each Orange, Apple & Grapefruit juice; Cereal (at least 3 varieties) - one multigrain & some sugar); 10 muffins; Granola and/or Oatmeal packets; Assorted Fresh Fruit; Sliced White; Wheat & Raisin Breads; English Muffins; Butter; Peanut Butter; Jams & Honey. Please provide a toaster. Smoothies: 1 blender with: fruit (mostly berries); vanilla Greek yogurt; ice; pure apple juice.

LUNCH: noon till 4:00 p.m. – 12 to 16 people Various Meat & Veggie Trays (Hot Turkey, Hot Roast Beef, Ham) no premade sandwiches, please have an assortment of breads and condiments; Local Specialty; Soup or Chili; Salad; Dessert (cookies, squares, etc.); Fresh Fruit; Soft Drinks; Juice; Bottled Water.

DINNER: 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. – 22 people: Dinner Buyout at $30/person. Buyout for band, crew or both is to be determined by Artist Tour Manager upon advancing. Please include some Vegetarian & Fish Choices

IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. No take out food of any kind is acceptable; 2. No plastic cutlery or paper plates. Please use china with stainless steel cutlery & table linens; 3. Dinner should be in serving dishes. Chafing dishes should be used for hot foods. 4. Please provide access to fresh drinking water that we can use to refill water bottles.

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BLUE RODEO – HOSPITALITY RIDER (p. 2 of 4)

Meal Preferences Include: brown rice, beans, lentil beans, pasta, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Salmon, baked potatoes, fresh vegetarian salads, homemade vegetable soup and steamed vegetables. In good weather, use a barbecue for Beef, Chicken and Fish.

Vegetarian Choice Suggestions: veggie chili, pasta with pesto or tomato sauce, veggie lasagna or veggie burgers.

Please include with meal: Bread/Rolls & Butter (include some multigrain or non-processed bread) Soup - Vegetable Salad (at least one fresh tossed or garden salad) Rice and Potatoes 2 Types of Fresh Vegetables Dessert: Pie, cake, brownies, fruit salad, etc. Include 2 portions of non-sugar dessert (e.g. scones with plain yogurt & fresh fruit). Please label as "non-sugar dessert". Please include one dessert without egg & label accordingly. Coffee, Tea, Skim Milk, Pop, Juice, Water All required condiments (salt, pepper, soy sauce, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, etc.)

DRESSING ROOM: Set up and ready for 4:00 p.m. – minimum 15 people *Note: All beverages should be on ice and ice should be topped up when necessary. All bottles, containers and bags should not be opened or pre-poured. 20 large size ceramic or china plates 20 full sets of stainless steel cutlery Coffee Service - Fresh brewed Starbucks coffee (no Decaf) with cups, sugar, milk, cream & stir sticks 1 Medium Size Tray of Sandwiches (approx 8) cut in halves (Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Meats (smoked turkey, ham) & Veggie) please use a selection of bread including enriched white, whole wheat, multigrain, rye, and pita bread. Please make sure to have some non-meat options. 1 Small sliced assorted Vegetable Tray with dip 1 large sliced assorted Fruit Tray with dip 1 Electric Juicer with: 4 lbs. fresh peeled & cut carrots 4 lbs. fresh peeled & cut beets 2 pieces fresh peeled ginger root 8 celery stalks, cleaned & sliced 6 Black Sharpies (permanent markers) 1 Garbage Can 1 Corkscrew 1 Beer Bottle Opener 24 Clean white Towels (If there are showers, 48 towels will be needed) 1 Small Cutting Board & 1 Paring Knife 1 Salt and Pepper shaker set 2 limes 50 Paper napkins 50 plastic cups - no logos

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BLUE RODEO – HOSPITALITY RIDER (p. 3 of 4) 2 Large bags of Kettle’s chips – various flavours 1 Bag of unsalted Tortilla chips 1 Small jar of medium hot salsa 1 Package of Sun Rype “Fruit To Go” fruit bars 1 Box of low-fat Granola Bars (chewy preferably) 1 bag of Chips Ahoy or President’s Choice Decadent chocolate chip cookies OR 1 box of Dare Ultimate Maple Leaf cookies 4 Large chocolate bars – assorted, please include one dark chocolate Lindt bar (no higher than 70% cacao) 3 Packages of Trident (green) Chicklets Sugarless chewing gum 1 Can of assorted unsalted nuts (no peanuts) 1 Small Can of unsalted almonds 1 Bottle of Red Wine - Value at least $50.00. A wine buyout may be requested by Road Manager if Artist would like to supply own bottle. 1 Bottle of dry white wine – value at least $20.00. 24 Single serving bottles of spring water on ice (no Nestle products please) 48 Bottles of Beer on ice - 12 Heineken, 12 Corona, 12 Stella , 12 Becks 30 Soft drinks - Cans only: 18 Diet Coke, 6 Aranciata Orange Sodas, 6 various (Coke, ginger ale, etc.) 4 Single serving cans or bottles of V8 1 Large bottle of POM 2 x 1L bottles of Gatorade 3 Litres of Tropicana Fruit Drink (1 Orange, 1 Apple, 1 Pink Grapefruit, etc.). 1 Litre of 2% Milk 1 Litre of Rice Milk 2 Six foot tables with tablecloths 1 National Post newspaper 1 Globe and Mail newspaper 6 Wine glasses 3 medium size bottles of Perrier water 6 small size bottles of Perrier water One 12 pack of small cans of Grapefruit flavoured Perrier water

STAGE: deliver to Stage Right technician: Lee Chomiak 4:00 p.m. for sound check - 24 single serving bottles of spring water (non-carbonated & at room temperature) 7:00 p.m. 1 hour before Blue Rodeo performance begins - 24 single serving bottles of spring water (non-carbonated & at room temperature) and 16 towels to stage right - 1 cooler with ice and 4 Diet Coke, 4 Aranciata, 4 Perrier

AFTER SHOW HOSPITALITY: 10:45 p.m,- Dressing Room PLEASE HAVE RUNNER PICKUP MENUS FROM AN INDIAN, THAI, LEBANESE, ITALIAN AND GREEK RESTAURANT. AFTERSHOW FOOD WILL BE DETERMINED DAY OF SHOW BY ROAD MANAGER.

Re-Ice Beverages, Please Clean Up any Garbage

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BLUE RODEO – HOSPITALITY RIDER (p. 4 of 4)

All leftover dressing room beverages are to be transported to the tour bus, Re-Ice Beverages, Please Clean Up any Garbage

AFTER LOAD OUT: For crew bus 1:00 a.m. (please deliver to Road Manager/crew bus) Please note: On multiple nights, this food should be scheduled for directly after the show. 3 X-Large Pizza’s 1= Assorted (No Anchovies) 1= Cheese 1= Vegetarian 50 Chicken wings with medium hot sauce

BUSES: 11:00 p.m. (to be confirmed on a daily basis) 12 assorted soft drinks - cans only! (Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale) 4 - 500 ml bottles of spring water 36 – Single serving bottles of spring water 20 lbs of clean ice 3-Bus and Truck Drivers overnight lunch, just an assortment of sandwiches and dessert and juice individually wrapped and left on their seats or given to road manager.

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BLUE RODEO - TECHNICAL RIDER 2015/6 (Page 1 of 3)

PLEASE ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING. CHANGES OR DELETIONS TO THIS RIDER ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE WITHOUT CONSENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Production Manager: Duke Foster or Rich Steeb E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 416-706-3853 416-949-3498

Artists' crew must be allowed to operate any and all equipment provided by the purchaser or the purchaser's sub contractors. No other acts will be permitted to use the artists' equipment (ie: drums, amps or the services of the artists' crew) without prior consent of the artists' tour or production managers. The equipment and special effects of any other acts on the same stage will be operated under the supervision or control of the artists' tour manager and he/she shall have the final decision in the placement of any and all equipment on or off the stage.

POWER REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 200 amp 3 phase electrical power with access to breaker panel must be provided within 50 feet of the stage for the sound system. A minimum of 400 amp 3 phase electrical power with access to breaker panel must be provided within 50 feet of the stage for the lighting system. If Purchaser is unable to provide this power, Artist must be notified 14 days in advance of the engagement and a generator provided at Purchaser's expense. Purchaser shall be completely responsible and liable for all damage to any electrical systems and devices. Electrician must be present at time of load in and tear down when Artist is supplying production. Stage Power shall consist of eight 15 Amp Circuits 120 Volts

GENERAL 2 Garbage Cans - 1 S.L and 1 S.R.

STAGE PLOT & DIMENSIONS See Attached Plot & Dimensions Listed Below

STAGE & RISERS Stage: The stage must be of high standard in both safety and quality, clean, level See Section 2.04 : there shall be no signs, placards, banners or advertising material on or within 50 Feet of the Stage at any time during the performance.

Minimum Stage Size: 32' Deep x 40' Wide x 4'6” High – with a secure set of stairs on each side and a ramp on stage left. Diagram Attached. One wing each side 8’ x 20’ SR and 8’ x 12’ SL as far downstage as possible, leaving room on stage left for monitor world. A ramp should be available for backline load in. A drawing is attached for reference.

Risers: 1 - 8' Wide x 8' Deep x 12” High for Drums (DSR) 1 - 12’Wide x 8’ Deep x 12” High for Keyboards and Pedal Steel (DSC) 1 - 4’ Wide x 8’ Deep x 12” High for Piano (DSL) 1 - F.O.H. Riser for lighting, 8' Wide x 8' Deep x 2' High

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TECHNICAL LABOR (See Section 4.06) (Page 2 of 3)

Stage Hands: Four required for Artist Backline at Load In, set up, tear down and Load Out. Twelve required for Production at Load In, Set Up, tear down and Load Out - when Production is supplied by Artist Riggers: Three Riggers (2 Up & 1 Down) - when Production is supplied by Artist as deemed necessary by Production Manager. Electrician: One Electrician - when Artist supplies Production. Systems Technicians: One Monitor Audio Tech, One F.O.H. Audio Tech and Two Lighting Tech to be supplied by Production Company when production is being supplied. Lighting tech must be able to climb truss for focus if no lift or ladder is available. Technicians must be able to operate for show if required.

AUDIO REQUIREMENTS

*Support Act requirements are separate from Blue Rodeo’s*

FRONT OF HOUSE MIX POSITION

FOH console position must be no more than 80’ away from the down stage edge of stage in the centre of the room. An area of 12’ wide x 16’ deep must be made available for FOH set up. If mix position is a problem, Artist must be notified in advance

CONSOLE

1 – Avid S6L or Profile

MAIN SYSTEM

Stereo 3 or 4 way line array speaker system plus sub bass capable of reproducing 30Hz - 20kHz. System must be capable of sustaining 110db without distortion at the front of house mix position, and should adequately and consistently cover the ENTIRE audience area in a stacked and/or flying configuration. Please include front fill speakers with the system and out fills where necessary. If audience is deeper than 400’ from the front row, then delay speakers will be required for further coverage.

A sound technician that is familiar with system’s setup and operation must be available from load in until load out.

Subs configured in Cardioid is preferred. This is an Artist request. Absolutely ‘NO’ Subs in front of the stage. This is an Artist request.

SYSTEM PREFERENCES: D&B (V or J series), K&F Sequenza 10, L’acoustic (V-DOSC, dV-DOSC), JBL Vertec, MEYER (Milo, Mica)

Mix Position - 80' from front of stage in centre of room. . An area of 12’ wide x 16’ deep must be made available for FOH setup.

NOTE 1.- For outdoor shows, the power and speaker requirements must be doubled. 2.- Support Act must have own FOH console, effects, Snake, stage patch, mic & DI system. Monitor system and house speaker system will be shared under Blue Rodeo’s supervision.

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MONITOR SYSTEM (Page 3 of 3)

Avid S6L, Profile or SC48 If using Profile or SC48, must have Version 3 software for use of variable groups

Minimum 24 outputs - 6 wedge mixes (6 outputs) - 6 stereo, 2 mono in ears (14 outputs) - 1 output for bass player’s butt kicker

8 - Wedges on 6 mixes, plus listen (7 mixes total) Preferred wedges are D&B - M4, K&F Scena 15, Clair Brothers 12AM

8 - Sennheiser In Ear Monitor systems with a minimum 2 spare belt packs and an antenna booster system. Please confirm if these are needed as we usually carry our own.

All mic cables and stands as outlined on the input list.

Blue Rodeo will supply mics and DI’s.

A sound technician that is familiar with system’s setup and operation must be available from load in until load out.

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

Grand MA2 Light 2- Hazers with fans – DF50 or MDG (No smoke machines and No Radiance Hazers) All Trussing and fixtures-Black All necessary dimming 1- 40’ X 30’ Black backdrop or Fibre Optic/LED Drape if available. Down Stage, and Up Stage trusses are 40’ wide. Please refer to rigging plot for distances.

Downstage Truss 12 x Mac Aura 6 x Mac Viper 4 x 19deg Source 4 4 Blinders (Outdoor or Arena Venues)

Upstage Truss 12 x Mac Aura or 8x Mac Quantum 8 x Mac Viper

Upstage Floor 4 x Mac Viper

A lighting technician that is familiar with system’s setup and operation must be available from load in until load out.

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Blue Rodeo Stage Plot 2015 Up Stage Edge Drawing is in feet, scale 1:1 Bob Aco Dobro DI Bass Steel DI Bass Steel Piano DI Amp Amp Organ DI 6 Gtr Tech SL Pedal Steel & Keyboard Riser 12' x 8' 6 Jim Piano DI 12" high Stereo Drum Riser Piano Riser 8' x 8' Accordian DI 4' x 8' 12" high 12" high

5 Jim Jim Gtr 1 Gtr 2 Colin Colin Greg Gtr 1 Gtr 2 Gtr

Gtr Tech SR

Colin Jim Greg Monitor World Aco Aco Aco Aco 2

1 2 3 4

Down Stage Edge DI

AC Drop - quad box

Vocal Mic Position Centre

Monitor - Number Depicts Mix Number

PLEASE NOTE: All guitars amps use isolation cabinets and are offstage (Usually USC), with the exception of the pedal steel iso cab which is located on the pedal steel riser. The guitar amplifiers are shown on the plot for position only, there are no active speakers in these amplifiers.

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Blue Rodeo Input List

CH INSTRUMENT INSERT MIC/DI STAND 1 Kick Gate SEN 901 2 Snare SM 57 Short Boom 3 Hi Hats KMS 184 Short Boom 4 Rack Tom Gate SEN 604 5 Floor Tom Gate SEN 604 6 OH S.R. E901 Tall Boom 7 OH S.L. E901 Tall Boom 8 Bass Comp. Radial J48 9 Jim Gtr Iso 1 KMS 184 Iso Cabinet Offstage 10 Jim Gtr Iso 2 SEN 409 Iso Cabinet Offstage 11 Colin Gtr Iso 1 SEN 409 Iso Cabinet Offstage 12 Colin Gtr Iso 2 KMS 184 Iso Cabinet Offstage 13 Greg Gtr Iso SEN 409 Iso Cabinet Offstage 14 Colin Aco Comp DI - Supplied 15 Jim Aco Comp. Radial J48 16 Greg Aco Comp. Radial J48 17 Piano Comp. Radial DI 18 Organ Comp Radial DI 19 Accordian Radial DI 20 Jim Piano L Comp. Radial DI 21 Jim Piano R Comp. Radial DI 22 Steel DI Radial DI 23 Steel Amp (Iso) SEN 904 On Steel Riser 24 Bob Aco Radial J48 25 Bob Mando Radial J48 26 Dobro DI Radial J48 27 Dobro Mic XLR 28 Colin Vocal Comp. E865 Tall Boom 29 Jim Vocal Comp. E865 Tall Boom 30 Greg Vocal Comp. E865 Tall Boom 31 Piano Vocal Comp. E865 Tall Boom 32 Leave Open 33 Leave Open 34 Leave Open 35 Spare Vocal E865 36 Ambient SR MK4 monitors only 37 Ambient SL MK4 monitors only 38 Ambient Drums SM81 monitors only 39 Greg Aco 2 J48 40 Grey highlighted inputs - isolation cabinets live upstage Bold inputs - for acoustic portion of show - may not be in use Yellow highlighted inputs - for IEM only - FOH Engineer: Rich Steeb (416) 949-3498 [email protected] Monitors/TM: Duke Foster (416) 706-3853 [email protected] Blue Rodeo supplies all microphones and DI's

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BLUE RODEO LIGHTING PLOT - 2015/6

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BLUE RODEO

Backline Requirements

DRUMS 1-Yamaha Club Custom drum kit (contact TM for Yamaha reps) Glenn Milchem is sponsored by Yamaha. Prefers Swirl Blue NO GREEN PLS. 1 – 20” x 15” deep KICK DRUM* 2 – 14”x 5 1/2” SNARE (with 14" Evans Coated G2 head) 1 – 12”x 8" deep RACK TOM (with 12" Evans Coated G2 head, in good condition) 1 – 14”x13" deep FLOOR TOM (with 14" Evans Coated G2 head, in good condition) 2 – Yamaha KICK PEDAL 4 – BOOM STANDS - (double braced steel construction legs) 1 – SNARE STAND (double braced construction) 1– HI-HAT STAND (double braced construction) Cymbals are Paiste Dark Energy Mark 1 Series (For Spares – may be substituted for other model) 1 – 18” CRASH CYMBAL 1 – 19” CRASH CYMBAL 1 – 22” RIDE CYMBAL 1 – set 14” HI-HAT CYMBALS 1 – 6’x6’ DRUM CARPET 1-DRUM THRONE (WITH CORKSCREW-TYPE ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT) WITH BACK SUPPORT *KICK SHOULD HAVE AN EVANS COATED EQ3 HEAD ON BOTH SIDES, GOOD CONDITION, WITH FALAM PAD. (SECOND CHOICE – EVANS EQ 4 COATED WITH FALAM PAD).

BASS 1-AMPEG SVT HEAD WITH 4X10 CABINET (Vintage or vintage reissue head) + spare Head Gallien Kruger RB400 is an acceptable substitute for the spare 1 – Compact combo bass amp (single 10” or 12” preferred)

GUITAR 2 – Fender Deluxe Reverb amps 2-VOX AC 30 C2 (must have the C2 model which mutes the internal speakers when using the external speaker jack, as we use off stage isolation cabinets) 8-ADJUSTABLE GUITAR STANDS (Hanging style yoke – NO SELF CLOSING YOKES PLEASE) 1 – Guitar Boat (8 space)

KEYS 2 – YAMAHA CP300 DIGITAL PIANO 1 – Hammond – XK-1c 2-QUICKLOK WS-550 STANDS FOR PIANOS 1- SINGLE TIER, DOUBLE BRACED X STYLE KEYBOARD STAND Quiklok 746, 641 or 642 4-QUIKLOK BX-718 or 716 model X TYPE COLLAPSABLE BENCH SEATS (NO DRUM THRONES) Pictures and specifications can be found at: http://www.quiklok.com/MISC. Plexiglass Drum Shield Clearsonic A4 or similar (4’high only) - http://www.clearsonic.com/csp.htm

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS TO THIS LIST MUST BE APPROVED BY TOUR MANAGER.

Contact DUKE FOSTER 416-706-3853 [email protected]

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Stairs Wing 12' x 12' 8' Monitor WorldMonitor Stage Left Stage Upstage Downstage 2016 4' 4' 6" high 40' wide x deep 40' wide 40' Blue Rodeo - Stage Specs (Arenas) - Specs Stage Rodeo Blue Please Note: required railings indicated in red in indicated railings Note: required Please 4' 4' x 8' Decks Wing Right Stage Stage 20' x 20' 8' Stairs

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