No sharing with opening act?
My band was just involved for opening a big show at a corporate date in NYC. The bands crew and what I was told was a production manager for the headliner, who’s name I won’t mention (but she’s an old rock chick) were very nice but wouldn’t cooperate with our advanced needs. They didn’t let us use their dressing room, eat the catering, or use any of their equipment. Their sounds people had separate boards and we are able to use one but I felt a little slighted as we were co-entertainers on the event.
-Scott. New London, CT.
On all shows, especially corporate events, there is an extremely intense timeline. Usually the headline act doesn’t have the latitude to be able to help you get what you need. The headliner has even less time then normal and everyone is scrambling. You are the last thought on their mind. As far as addressing the other issues no one uses the headliners room but them. This goes for any show. This isn’t summer camp. Also equipment? Its “not mi casa es su casa” when you are talking about real bands. Every band member has certain equipment specialized just for them along with a tech who works with that specific musician. As far as being onstage for a sound check, don’t worry, no ones there to see you. You sir are background music. Hate to sound so harsh but your band got $1,500 and my band got $300,000. My duty is to my artist and my clients, not to make you feel better. Sorry. If you’re not able to adjust to these things you should think about not taking these types of engagements and sticking to wedding gigs.
