RICHIE KOTZEN CONTRACT RIDER 2013 Billing Show to be billed as RICHIE KOTZEN. Media The purchaser will not commit the artist to any personal appearance, interview, meet & greet, or other type of promotion or appearance without prior written approval of artist or their representative. All requests should be put in writing with all details and emailed to Artist’s representative. Presentation, Content and Production The Purchaser agrees and accepts the following terms and conditions regarding the presentation of the Artist’s show. The Artist shall have exclusive control over the presentation, production, nature and conduct of their show, including production hired by the Purchaser in connection with the performance. (This includes all lighting, sound reinforcement and monitor systems, backline equipment and staging. In addition any or all equipment or apparatus or systems in or adjacent to the venue of performance that may affect directly or indirectly the Artist’s performance.) No opening acts unless otherwise agreed in writing by Artist. Stage Purchaser agrees to provide a solid stage on one level of a minimum size of 32’ wide by 20’ deep by 2’ high (not including sound wings), with a minimum stage to ceiling clearance of 14’. Stage must be set up with backline equipment prior to arrival of band/crew (minimum 4 hours before show time). Stage shall be completely free of deflection, cracks, obstruction, nails, etc. which might impede Artist’s movements. No drum riser. Drums are to be placed on a thick 8’ X 8’ carpet / rug paid for and provided by Purchaser. Techs / Loaders / Stage Hands, Etc. A minimum of 4 loaders on the in and out of Artist’s load in will be provided by Purchaser, plus at least 3 stagehands for the changeover of show call will be required for Artist’s performance. Stagehands must set up and breakdown Artist’s backline. Unless agreed to otherwise in writing, you shall provide and pay for a guitar tech that can also service Bass guitar along with a drum tech. You must also provide a sound person and a light person. P.A. System and Monitors The P.A. System professional quality and must be adequate to cover the venue, to the Artist’s FOH Engineer, and it must be set up prior to the arrival of the band/crew. Note: Purchaser must provide qualified personnel to provide assistance. Lighting and Spotlight Artist will need one (1) English speaking and professional lighting director for Artist’s performance. Lighting Operator will need to have knowledge and experience with running lights for a Rock n Roll show, please have LD meet with Artist’s Tour Manager during Sound Check for notes. Purchaser will also supply to Artist for their performance (at no cost to Artist) a working spotlight and operator. Stage Set Up As this a trio, drum kit to be set up rear middle with one vocal mic for background vocals. Bass rig should be set up stage right with a background mic and the guitar rig to be set up stage left with a lead vocal mic. Richie Kotzen Rig AMP= 2 MARSHALL 1959HW’s. The substitute head can be the1959SLP. NBo other exceptions! CABINET 21960 BHW’s (straight Cabinet only/Slant cabinets are not acceptable) Substitute 2 1960 AWH’s (straight Cabinet only/Slant cabinets are not acceptable) 2 Speaker cables for connecting head and cabinets 2 20 Foot instument cables Mogami or Monster 1 6 foot Instrument Cable Mogomi or Monster 1 6 inch patch cable Monster or Mogomi 2 guitar stands Dylan Wilson Bass Gear 1 Aguilar DB 751 bass amplifier (an Ampeg SVT Classic can be substituted if Aguilar is not available) 1 Aguilar DB 810 bass cabinet ( if venue is samller than 600 capacity then the DB 410 can be substituted) 1 Speakon speaker cable 1 power cable 1 guitar stand 2 Bass guitar stands All amps, speakers, and cables should be tested and in full working conditional including Fender reverb and tremolo circuits. Mike Bennett Drum Gear DRUMS Manufacturer: SONOR Series: Live Custom or Absolute - 22 x 14 Bass Drum - - 14 x 6.5 Snare Drum (Wood) - - 14 x 6.5 Snare (Metal or Ludwig Black Beauty) - 12 x 8 Rack Tom . Drum is mounted off of cymbal stand, NOT Bass Drum) - - 16 x 15 Floor Tom (On Legs. Please NO stand mounted Floor Toms) ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ CYMBALS Manufactuer: SABIAN Series: HHX - 20" HHX Evolution Ride Cymbal - - 19” Fierce Crash Cymbal - - 18" O-Zone Crash Cymbal - - 17" Vault Fierce Crash Cymbal - - 14" HHX Groove Hats Hi-Hat Cymbals - *If any models unavailable please attempt to provide equivalent size HHX or "dark" sounding cymbal* ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ HARDWARE Manufacturer: SONOR or GIBRALTAR Series: Double Braced/Heavy QTY 2- Double Braced Hi-Hat Stands 2- Double Braced Snare Drum Stands 4- Double Braced Boom Cymbal Stands 1- Multi Clamp and Tom Mount (Used for Mounting Rack Tom off of Cymbal Stand) 2- Single Bass Drum Pedals 2- Round Seat Drum Throne *Please NO Hydraulic Height Adjustments* *Please provide any other necessary hardware items needed for the backlined kit provided. Some multiple quantity items are essential spares* ________________________________________________________________________ DRUM HEADS Manufacturer: AQUARIAN - Bass Drum: Super Kick II Clear - - Snare Drum: Single or double ply coated (top) Hi-Performance )bottom) - Toms: Response 2 Clear (top) / Classic Clear (bottom)- *Hole in front bass drum head. Single Ply Clear heads on bottoms of toms ________________________________________________________________________ MISC. 2 mics on guitar amps. 1 mic on Bass amp as well as direct line out 3 vocal mics and all appropriate drum mics 2 Lead Vocal Wireless Mics, (one for back up). Sound Check Time shall be provided for sound check, at least 2 hours, at the request of the Artist. No patrons shall be allowed to be present in the venue during sound check without expressed consent from Artist. Hotel Purchaser will provide six (6) hotel rooms (for (1) one night if needed and agreed to). These rooms will consist of (6) king singles. The hotel should be at least a recognizable chain of four star quality or better. Also the hotel chosen should be the closest in proximity to the venue. Rooms will be pre-paid in advance prior to Artist’s arrival with confirmation number and hotel information provided no less than one full week prior to show date. Dressing Room Catering Please see page 4-5 of this rider. Security The Purchaser guarantees proper and qualified security at all times to ensure the safety of the Artist, the Artist’s road crew, their equipment and their personal possessions, from the time of the stage call until the finish of the load-out. During the course of the engagement, particular security must be provided in the area of the dressing rooms, stage, remote mixing consoles and all the exits and entrances to the venue as to provide for a safe and enjoyable event for both band / crew and paying guests. Furthermore, the Purchaser must adhere to security provisions demanded by the venue authorities. In the event that any party of the Artist, the Artist’s road crew, or employees is damaged or lost due to the failure of the security arrangements, the Purchaser will be held solely responsible. Furthermore, the Purchaser agrees and understands that he will bear full financial cost of replacement or repair of the damaged or lost items of equipment. Parking Promoter will provide to Artist, at no expense to the Artist parking for 1- 45ft. Tour Bus and 24 ft. box truck. This should be next to venue load in, and will be secured Through out the entire engagement until load out is complete. Any permits, fees, etc. that are needed for parking, will be the sole responsibility of the promoter to pay. Merchandising Representatives of the artist will have the exclusive right to sell merchandising within the venue. A suitable location with display facilities, as well as qualified personnel to sell merchandise will be made available to Artist’s Tour Manager at time of load in (unless otherwise agreed to in performance contract). No commission or percentage will be paid to purchaser or venue on merchandise sales (unless otherwise agreed to in performance contract). Tickets Artist is to be granted up to 20 “comp” tickets per performance (unless otherwise agreed to in performance contract). Should Artist have VIP packages sold at this performance, Artist shall retain 100% of all revenue generated except for the normal ticket price of performance admittance, should same be provided in any Artist VIP packaging. No other VIP programs or special pricing with Artist access shall be permitted without Artist’s prior written approval. Travel If travel is part of the contracted terms herein, the following applies: No early morning call times on show days. Schedule must allow a full 8 hours of sleep before travel. By way of example, if show ends at 2:00 AM and Artist is back to hotel at 2:30 AM , no call time shall occur prior to 11:00 AM. All air travel, carriers, routing, etc., must be approved have Artist’s written approval. Artist Payment On an International performance, 50% of Artist fee must be received by Artist at least 50 days prior to performance with the balance or fee received by Artist at least 30 business days prior to performance. HOSPITALITY RIDER 2012 DRESSING ROOM: PRIVATE DRESSING ROOM TO CHANGE BEFORE AND AFTER SHOW WITH LOCKING DOOR AIR CONDITIONED WITH ENOUGH TOOM TO COMFORABLY FIT 8 PEOPLE. FULL LENGTH MIRROR, CHAIRS AND AT LEAST ONE TABLE WITH WORKING ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND WORKING BATHROOM. EASY ACCESS TO STAGE. PROPER SECURITY FOR BACKSAGE AND DRESSING AREA.