Aw geeze, Chris... I about busted my sides wide open when I read this.IMAFAKEDJ.
I'm still laughing.
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I'm still laughing.
Sorry Chris, no disrespect. I didn't know your name!
Too late, I've already issued an infraction using my mod powers. Next time learn my name.
BTW, my Dad and brother's middle names are Joseph.
Fred how many events do you suppose you
lost over the yrs by not doing other than ground floor events? Just curious due to the psychology we share in business conversation.If all you had was plastic powered units would you have continued scaling the stairs etc.?
lost over the yrs by not doing other than ground floor events? Just curious due to the psychology we share in business conversation.If all you had was plastic powered units would you have continued scaling the stairs etc.?
Zac pretty much summed it up... a wedding is a wedding, no matter where it's done.
I used to charge extra for venues where I had to load in via stairwells or had to park a mile away and load across a lawn and gravel driveway. PITA surcharges are all well and fine but no amount of money can make a tough load easier. I simply stopped accepting shows that were not on the ground floor or offered elevator access.
Geeze, the dually 15s weigh in at 75 lb apiece. The sub cabs are much the same. I've got one SKB 6U amp rack case that weighs in at over 80 lb ~ and there's only 2 amps in it. There ain't no way I'm gonna lug all that weight up no damn stairs. I don't care how much it pays.
huh??
"Next time learn my name" :sqerr:
Ok, betoch!
Too late, I've already issued an infraction using my mod powers. Next time learn my name.
BTW, my Dad and brother's middle names are Joseph.
"Next time learn my name" :sqerr:
Ok, betoch!
Thanks, Jon.Fred how many events do you suppose you lost over the yrs by not doing other than ground floor events? Just curious due to the psychology we share in business conversation. If all you had was plastic powered units would you have continued scaling the stairs etc.?
Actually, none. All the local houses are either ground floor or have elevator access. The Rehoboth Hooters is upstairs on a plaza but there's a freight elevator. We discontinued doing the 4th of July gigs in Smyrna because we had to load up some rickety steps to set up on a flatbed trailer. But those weren't paid anyhow so it's no loss.
When I lived in Virginia, some of the rented firehouse halls were upstairs. The brides didn't care for 'em either because Aunt Tilly is in a wheelchair... so they don't get rented often anyhow.
A set of molded actives would be just the ticket for smallish shows... but we're already set up with active FOH. We could (and did for a few years) run just the pair of dually 10s on stands. They really need a sub to accompany 'em, though.
92 steps and no elevator?
what the heck were these owners thinking when the place was designed? I'd like to meet that brilliant mind!
I'd probably give them some basic stuff and charge alot more. If they take it, great.
what the heck were these owners thinking when the place was designed? I'd like to meet that brilliant mind!
I'd probably give them some basic stuff and charge alot more. If they take it, great.