typically the band pays the backline techs unless it's a bigger tour where they hire out a company...but typically it's the band that pays the crew
ultimately it's the band/management that pays the crew anyways, even if they're getting their chec...
soundcheck: faders/vcas at 0, preamps however hot they need to be to get enough signal
show: +/- 5-10db on the faders/vcas depending on what's changed, generally only adjust preamps if something radical changes (ie. hi, my lead guitar is now +342...
this happens because people with seniority get show calls over people who know how to do the gig...at least with IA in Toronto anyways, so you have audio guys and carps running spots instead of people who run spots
I agree, it is sad, but it happens - a lot
to be honest, what they owe you isn't really a lot, and it's probably not worth taking them to court, even small claims, as I know up here it costs ~$100 to do. Mind you, they pay the court costs if you ...
I've had problems with a few companies in town regarding not getting paid
one venue i worked for as FOH/System tech for a good 8 months I ended up threatening to take to court for my checks at least 2 or 3 times
another company still owes me ove...
being a roadie DOES mean you're self employed, at least in my case
and there's about 12 different income streams i've got going on right now, between my own sound co, touring, a couple of house gigs, studio work, gear resale and maintenance/repai...
Tour Manager, Production Manager, Production Services, Stage Manager, FOH, Monitor Engineer, Audio Company, Guitar Tech, Bass Tech, Lighting/L.D., Lighting Company, Rigging
Other Gigs I do:
Anything and everything to get the show up and running, but mainly FOH.
Who Have I Worked With Before?
Bands /Artists toured with:
TM/FOH:
Modernboys Moderngirls, Black Heart Emma, Provincial Parks, John McIntosh, Alannah Myles, Tripchord
LD:
Zabeth D'Kos
Bands / Artists worked with:
Foh/System/Monitor tech:
At least 500 and something, I lost count, probably a good thousand theater shows and a few hundred corporates in there too
Lighting Designer/Programmer:
A lot...I light 30-50 bands a week, do you really think I can list them all?
Clubs (as FOH/System technician):
The El Mocambo, Origionals (2008)
The Kool Haus (2007)
Healeys Tavern (2006)
Clubs (as LD):
The Opera House (2008-2009)
Companies worked for:
Clair Canada, PA Plus, Sound Plus Show Systems, Westbury National Show Systems, PRG, IATSE Local 58
Phone:
647-405-7539
Email:
JamesAFeenstra@gmail.com
Comments About Me:
Likes:
Live music
Cooking
Traveling on someone else's dime
Rock Climbing
Playing Bass
Dislikes:
Stupid/lazy people
Security guards
Wristbands!!!