Tech Rider - Columbia Artists Music, LLC

MASTERS OF THE FIDDLE
2011 CONTRACT RIDER
This rider and its attachments and inserts are hereby part of the contract between MacMaster Music Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as “Artist”), and _________________________________ (hereinafter referred to
as “Purchaser”), contract dated _________________________________.
The performance is scheduled to take place on the ___________ day of ______________, in the year
_______________, at ________________________________in _________________________.
The purpose of this rider is to facilitate the best performance possible. The Purchaser should study this
rider and make the necessary provisions contained herein. Any difficulties, problems or proposed
changes to this rider must be approved by Artist Representative.
THIS RIDER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE ONLY UPON THE SIGNED,
MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PURCHASER AND THE ARTIST.
Artist Representative will make every reasonable effort to notify Purchaser of any changes or updates to
the technical requirements of this show.
1. Billing
Artist to be billed only as “Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle”.
2. Performance
a) Artist reserves the right to approve all other acts on the bill, at least one week prior to the date
of the performance.
b) There will be absolutely NO tape recording, video recording, photography or radio broadcasts
during sound check or performance unless prior written permission is granted by Artist
representative.
c) All music played in the venue before, during and after the performance is subject to Artist
approval. (We prefer no “Celtic” or similar music.)
3. Payments
Checks should be made payable to MacMaster Music, Inc. The Federal Tax ID is 98-023-4217.
The Artists are proactive in working with the IRS and usually have a Central Withholding
Agreement (CWA) for each tour. As such, you should NOT withhold any Federal taxes from the
Artists’ settlement. Please let us know in advance if you are required to withhold Non-Resident
State or Local Taxes, or if you are in doubt about Federal withholding.
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4. Tickets & Passes
Purchaser will provide 12 tickets to the performance, at no cost to Artist. Artist shall have full
control of distribution of all passes with access to backstage areas. Promotional tickets beyond 12
allotted to artist must be requested in writing and approved by artist or artist’s management.
Unapproved promotional tickets will be counted as “sold” tickets in final ticket count.
5. Receptions, Autographs
Artists’ attendance at receptions for donors, sponsors or other VIPs, and similar “meet and greet”
sessions, must be arranged through Artists’ representative prior to performance.
6. Merchandise
Artist and/or their representatives shall have the exclusive right to sell and distribute their
merchandise at and around the venue. The Purchaser shall not be entitled to and shall not
receive any portion of the sale of said merchandise, unless otherwise negotiated at least one week
prior to performance. The venue shall supply experienced and competent sellers, one of whom is
to be assigned the responsibility of overseeing and confirming the “counting in” and “counting out”
of all merchandise. Purchaser and/or venue manager acknowledges that these individuals are first
and foremost employees of the venue, and hence assumes responsibility for their actions or
inactions.
7. Purchaser’s Indemnification
The Purchaser shall indemnify and hold The Artist harmless from and against any and all liability,
claim, demand, costs, expenses, losses, and damage (including reasonable attorney’s fee) arising
out of any breach of their Agreement by The Purchaser or in connection with any performance
rendered or to be rendered by The Artist during this event (unless same is caused by the tortuous
conduct of The Artist or any employee or agent of The Artist). The Purchaser represents and
warrants that it presently carries proper damage and liability insurance (no less than two million
dollars) with sufficiently high limits to adequately insure against the risk assumed and the
obligation undertaken by The Purchaser under this paragraph and will obtain a certificate of
insurance adding MacMaster Music Inc. to the Liability Policy as additional insured’s. Proof of the
insurance shall be issued by the insurance companies licensed to do business in the jurisdiction of
the engagement. The Artist and company shall not be liable or responsible for any act or omission
to act by the employer.
PURCHASER SHALL PROVIDE AND PAY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
8. Loaders
Purchaser shall supply 2 able-bodied people to assist with unloading and loading equipment, to be
at venue 15 minutes prior to load-in time, and immediately upon completion of performance.
Purchaser shall also supply any additional loaders for sound and lighting equipment, as
necessary.
9. Ground Transport
For Fly-In Dates, Artist shall require Ground Transportation between Airport, Hotel and Venue.
Schedule and vehicle requirements to be set by tour manager.
For tours where Artist travels by tour bus, a RUNNER is required to take the driver to the hotel and
back and for miscellaneous shopping needs.
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10. Technicians
At load-in, Purchaser shall ensure that a qualified audio technician and lighting technician and the
producer or their designee be present and available for work. A qualified electrician or designee
will also be needed to connect Artist’s tour bus to shore power when the Artist is traveling by tour
bus
11. Security
Purchaser shall ensure that adequate security will be in place to protect Artist. This must include
security guards posted at Artist dressing rooms and backstage at all times.
12. Parking
Purchaser shall arrange for secured parking, at no cost to Artist, near the venue for vehicles as
required by Artist’s party.
13. Accommodations
Purchaser shall provide 10 (Ten) King rooms, four star or better. All rooms shall be non-smoking.
Accommodations should be as close to the venue as possible.
Hotels must have high-speed internet access.
We appreciate hotels with a complimentary breakfast.
For security purposes, properties with room entry via external doors, rather than an interior
hallway, are NOT acceptable; i.e,.NO motor inns or motels. Guest rooms should be accessible
from an inside hallway ONLY (not including balconies)..
It is not acceptable to split our group to more than one hotel property.
Please arrange for a noon check-in whenever possible.
14. Sound Check
Purchaser agrees not to open venue doors for public admittance until obtaining consent from Tour
Manager that sound check has been completed. Artist will require at least two (2) hours after
stage set-up for sound check.
15. Staging
A level solidly constructed and reinforced stage measuring 24’ wide by 20’ deep (minimum) with
wings on both sides, large enough to hold PA speaker system and accommodate a monitor
station. Outdoor stages must be covered and secured for expected weather.
Step Dancing area must consist of a level flat surface, free of any hindrances, bumps or
imperfections. THIS AREA MUST NOT BE CARPETED OR COVERED BY MARLEY. IT MUST
BE A HARDWOOD SURFACE. A CONCRETE SURFACE WILL NOT SUFFICE.
1 (One) 4’ by 8’ sheet of ¾” birch plywood, sanded and smooth with no knots. Plywood should be
well secured to the floor across the front of the stage. This wood will only be required if the existing
stage floor is not suitable for step dancing. Please DO NOT secure the plywood to the stage prior
to our arrival
Step dancing area should be well-lit and clear of any obstructions to audience sight lines
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16. Audio-Visual
Purchaser shall provide projection equipment consisting of DVD player, switcher, projector and
screen. Equipment should be set up and operated by an experienced AV operator. The projector
and screen should be of a power and size to be appropriate for your stage and for the capacity of
the hall. The screen must be hung BEHIND or ABOVE the performers; they will be onstage during
video playback and must not be blocked by the screen.
The video playback can be located with the lighting control. Two audio sends must feed to the
FOH mixing console
17. Lighting
Lighting system to consist of (minimum):
• Minimum 24KW light show including 6 Leko Front Specials, 3 color top wash, backs, and
Shins and/or Sidelight booms.
• A followspot is not required.
• Please consider the use of a white cyc with a black scrim in front. Ground row and other
instruments to light accordingly
18. Sound
PA / FRONT OF HOUSE
• Speaker Systems - A “State of the Art” system must provide adequate coverage to all
audience areas at full frequency range and without distortion, including the use of front fills,
balcony fills, and delay clusters. It would help our show if your subwoofers were fed by
an AUX send.
• Processing (Drive) - Analog or digital 1/3-octave graphic EQs on each output (L, R, Sub, etc)
• Console - 48-input Midas XL4, XL200, Heritage; Soundcraft Vi6 or Vi4; Yamaha PM5D, Allen
& Heath iLive, Yamaha M7CL, PM-4000 or equivalent;
• Processing (Inserts, for analog console) and Effects: 6 channels - DBX 160x or BSS 901-II; 4
channels - Drawmer, Aphex 612 or BSS 502 gates; 2 Yamaha SPX 990 or equivalent
• CD Player – professional quality, such as Tascam or Sony
MONITOR SYSTEM AND OPERATOR / WIRELESS
We RECOMMEND a digital console capable of 1 stereo in-ear mix plus reverb, such as a PM5D,
M7CL, Soundcraft Vi6 or Vi4. A high-quality analog console that is able to provide the above
mixes is, of course, also acceptable. However, whatever console is provided, PLEASE MAKE
SURE THE ENGINEER WORKING THE DESK IS FAMILIAR AND COMPETENT WITH ITS
OPERATION AND KNOWS HOW THE SYSTEM IS WIRED.
• 1 (One) Wireless Shure or Sennheiser IEM Monitor System is required. The unit should have
a clear, legal frequency. We are carrying our older Evolution series ONLY as backup.
• 1 (One) Generic IEM “ear bud” set is required. Shure E-5 or equivalent. We carry our own
custom earbuds; yours will be for backup only.
If you need to rent this IEM systems separately from your sound provider, please consider
renting ours for a $75 buyout fee. In that case, please make a separate check payable to
MacMaster Music, Inc. This should not be subject to any withholding taxes.
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4 Wedge Mixes – per the stage plot (6 wedges total)
1 (One) Wireless Shure or Sennheiser handheld vocal mic
MISCELLANEOUS
• 6 (1/2 dozen) Duracell AA batteries, for use in our wireless fiddle mics and IEM beltpacks (also
listed in “Backline Requirements”)
• Intercom between FOH sound and LD and monitor engineer and stage manager
• All mics as per the current input list
19. Backline
TWO pianos are required and are both used equally throughout the show; i.e., one is not a
“main” piano and the other a “spare”.
TWO grand pianos are requested, and one is required. Our show will look and sound better with 2
grand pianos on stage. We prefer the Yamaha C7 or Steinway D9. Pianos should be tuned to
A440 prior to our arrival. After soundcheck (approx. 5p), a touch-up tuning on both pianos must
be scheduled.
If, however, you cannot provide the second grand piano and also pay for its tuning, then a good
quality upright piano, tuned day of show, is also acceptable. Digital pianos are also acceptable,
but only from the following list, in the order of preference: Yamaha CP-300, Yamaha P-250,
Yamaha CP-33, CP-5 or CP-1, Roland FP-8 or Roland V-Piano,
If you provide a digital piano, then the keyboard must be supplied with a single-tier support,
suitable for being played in a seated position, such as a Quik-Lok stand or similar.
Each piano or keyboard must be supplied with an adjustable piano bench.
We are NOT carrying our own digital piano. You MUST supply a second piano for us.
• One Manhassat or equivalent music stand, to be used as a “conductor’s mic stand”
• Four orchestra chairs or equivalent. Folding chairs are not acceptable
• A 15-20’ guitar cord for the 3 rd Fiddle is required.
• 6 (1/2 dozen) Duracell AA batteries, for use in our wireless fiddle mics and IEM beltpack (also
listed in “Backline Requirements”)
20. Dressing Rooms and Hospitality
DRESSING ROOMS
Please provide a minimum of 1 (one) VIP and 2 (two) small, clean, lockable dressing rooms. Each
should be equipped with a washroom and shower, power, full-length mirror, lights and temperature
control. Please also provide an ironing board and iron, and 12 bath towels and 12 hand towels
and bars of soap. If you could provide a clothes steamer, it would be greatly appreciated.
Dressing rooms should be located in the same building as the performance and be accessible to
the stage without passage through any audience or public area.
The performers are travelling with their 4 small children. A large, safe room – chorus dressing
room, Green Room, etc. – for them to play in, would be appreciated.
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HOSPITALITY
** [NOTE: ONE OF OUR MEMBERS HAS A SEVERE PEANUT ALLERGY. ALL FOODS
MUST BE NUT-FREE. The food provider(s) must be cautioned not only in the use of nut-free
ingredients, but also in contamination by utensils and within the food preparation area.
THIS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE]. **
As a general rule, Natalie and Donnell and band are trying to avoid preservatives, high-fructose
corn syrup, processed meats, etc. Please ask the caterer to think “HEALTHY”.
Organic breads, vegetables and fruit are requested.
Water in glass bottles is requested. Her choices are Voss and Panna. Some Perrier or similar in
glass bottles is also requested.
(Regular Aquafina or similar water for the stage.)
Please provide the following:
AT LOAD IN (usually 12:30p): Lunch for 8 people
Makings for assorted sandwiches: whole-grain breads; roast beef, turkey, ham, tuna (no salmon);
small jars of mustard and mayo; chips, cookies (no nuts). Healthy, organic, non-processed where
possible.
Vegetable soup made with fresh vegetables, organic where possible.
AT 3 HOURS PRIOR TO SHOW, a full hot dinner for 8 (eight) people, to include:
Soup or salad, hot entrees, fresh vegetables, dessert, tea, coffee, water, juices. No particular
menu is requested, as of the writing of this rider. As show day approaches, we may have some
menu suggestions/requests.. In general, we ask that the caterer think “healthy” and we encourage
their creativity.
(1) bottle of excellent quality red wine
(6) bottles of beer – a 6-pack of Sam Adams or Fat Tire
Please: No paper/foam plates, plastic utensils, etc. Please provide comfortable seating and a
nice atmosphere. This is the family’s dinner time.
NOTE: If local regulations forbid providing, possessing or consuming alcohol, we understand.
AFTER MEET & GREET- 2 Large pizzas - 1 no-meat, 1 meat; OR Chinese takeout or similar
NOTE: For shows in 2011, there is a chance the performers will travel with their
own chef. Upon 30 days prior notice from Artist’s Management, please provide a $400
buyout of all food items and meals. In that case, only the water in glass bottles, the
water for the stage, and towels for stage are necessary.
** Please contact Tour Manager for most up-to-date Stage Plot & Input List
Information, and for up-to-date Backline Requirements. **
--- This concludes the Contract Rider Requirements ---
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The following are some answers to some commonly asked questions:
SHOW LENGTH
The show runs approx 2 1/2 hours. We have a 60 minute first half, a 20 minute intermission,
and roughly a 60 minute second half, including one encore. The show is never the same, so
these times are approximations only.
MERCH
We have several DVDs, CDs and a book; no soft goods. Please provide at least 1 seller. Please
provide your preferred system for beginning and ending inventory and a starting bank. We’ll ask
you to fax a copy of your inventory/accounting sheet to the group’s Personal Manager the
following day. Please also provide an attendance count or box office statement.
DAY OF SHOW SCHEDULE
Because they travel with young children, it’s important for the family to keep to a fairly regular
schedule. The following is what the day typically is:
For a 7:30p show
For an 8p show
12:30p - Lunch 12:30p - Lunch
1p - Load in - Stage Crew call
1:30p - Load in - Stage Crew call
2:30 - 3:30p – Pianists warm up on pianos 3 - 4p – Pianists warm up on pianos
3:30 - 4:30p - Soundcheck 4 - 5p - Soundcheck
4:30p - Dinner and Piano Tuner in for touch-up 5p - Dinner and Piano Tuner in for touch-up
7p - Doors
7:30p - Doors
7:30 - 9:50p - Show, including intermission 8 - 10:20p - Show, including intermission
For earlier shows, please adjust your times accordingly.
THE TOURING ENTOURAGE
Consists of 4 on-stage musicians, the Leahy’s personal assistant and babysitter, the Road
Manager who also is the FOH Engineer, and 4 (and counting) young children. It would be a
mistake to consider the children an additional burden that you shouldn’t have to deal with.
Natalie and Donnell love touring AS A FAMILY, and in the past, audiences have gotten a rare
treat to see one or the other of the children step dance or play fiddle. If they couldn’t travel
with their children, there would be no “Masters of the Fiddle” tour (or “Two Fiddles, Two
Pianos”). Please do what you can do be accommodating to their needs, including providing a
carpeted room for the kids to play.
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Questions or inquiries regarding non-technical issues should be directed to:
Dianne Fitzpatrick, Artists’ Management
Dianne@NatalieMacmaster.com
Ph: 902-234-2885
All technical questions should be directed to:
Ira Seigel, Tour/Production Manager
IraSeigel@hotmail.com
206-601-4498 (cell)
RIDER ADHERENCE AND DISSEMINATION: No deletions, additions, or substitutions to this
document or its attachments will be accepted unless counter-initialed by artist signatory. Presenter hereby
guarantees that this CONTRACT RIDER will be adhered to and that these documents will be distributed
exactly as is (or as corrected and approved) to the appropriate technical and administrative personnel at
the theater as contracted.
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:
__________________________________
Artist Representative Printed Name
______________________________________
Purchaser Printed Name
__________________________________
Artist Representative Signature
______________________________________
Purchaser Signature
DATE: ____________________________
DATE: ________________________________
ATTACHED:
STAGE PLOT
MIC INPUT LIST
ARTIST CONTACT INFORMATION
PRESENTER CONTACT INFORMATION FILL-IN FORM
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MASTERS OF THE FIDDLE 2011 STAGE PLOT
NOT DRAWN TO SCALE
The pedals of the pianos should be 8' off the center line. Both pianos should be angled to be pointed at upstage center
The pianists should be seated on the same "plane" of the stage.
Standing at DSC, you should be able to see
an equal part of each keyboard
Table 3' x 8'
Because the piano lids are on the tall
stick, the monitor engineer would
have better sightlines if set up on
Stage Left
Piano A 10'
Piano B
3rd Fiddle DI
(under piano)
20'
4
2
2 Orch Chairs
1 1
10'
3
5
6
Stereo IEM mix
from monitor desk
4
CL
40'
= RF Mic for Talk = Monitor = Step Dance (Clogging) Area 4' x 8'
MASTERS OF THE FIDDLE - Stage Plot - Insert A REVISED Nov, 2010

MASTERS OF THE FIDDLE INPUT LIST 2010
Ch Input Mic / DI Ours Stand
1 Piano A - L AKG-414 or equivalent Mount
2 Piano A - R AKG-414 or equivalent Mount
3 Piano A - Stomp Board Barcus-Berry Pickup - your DI
4 Piano B/Keys - L AKG-414 or equivalent or DI Mount
5 Piano B/Keys - R AKG-414 or equivalent or DI Mount
6 Piano B - Stomp Board Barcus-Berry Pickup - your DI
7 Donnell Fiddle - p/u Wireless (at monitor console)
8 Donnell Fiddle - Mic Wireless (at monitor console)
9 Natalie Fiddle - p/u Wireless (at monitor console)
10 Natalie Fiddle - Mic Wireless (at monitor console)
11 3rd Fiddle - DI Active DI under Piano B
12 Talk Mic - RF Wireless SM-58 or equivalent Music Stand
13 Clogging Mic HL SM-91 or equivalent
14 Clogging Mic HR SM-91 or equivalent
15
16
17 SPX990-1 Return L
18 SPX990-1 Return R
19 SPX990-2 Return L
20 SPX990-2 Return R
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Round-base (Atlas) straight stand for talk mic, please.
2 stands for wireless system antennas
MASTERS OF THE FIDDLE - Mic Input List - Insert B REVISED April, 2010

Masters of the Fiddle / Two Fiddles, Two Pianos
Natalie MacMaster
BOOKING INQUIRIES – U.S.
Columbia Artists Management LLC (CAMI)
Toby Tumarkin 212-841-9563 917-207-0294
tumarkin@camimusic.com
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
Masters of the Fiddle
Natalie MacMaster
Natalie MacMaster
BOOKING INQUIRIES – CANADA
SL Feldman & Associates
Richard Mills 416-598-0067
mills@slfa.com
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
Two Fiddles, Two Pianos
Natalie MacMaster
Natalie MacMaster
CONTRACT INQUIRIES – U.S.
Columbia Artists Management LLC (CAMI)
Anna Berk AABerk@camimusic.com 212-841-9508 212-841-9663
Jessica Gloria JGloria@camimusic.com 212-841-9579 212-841-9719
CONTRACT INQUIRIES – CANADA
SL Feldman & Associates
Tessa Delehanty Tessa@slfa.com 416-598-0067 / phone; 416-598-9597 / fax
ALL OTHER INQUIRIES
Show Advance, including tech, hospitality, etc.
Ira Seigel, Road Manager
206-601-4498 IraSeigel@hotmail.com
General Artistic & Interview inquiries:
Dianne Fitzpatrick, Personal Manager
902-234-2885 Dianne@NatalieMacMaster.com
ARTIST WEBSITES
Natalie MacMaster
Donnell Leahy
www.NatalieMacMaster.com OR www.MacMasterMusic.com
www.LeahyMusic.com
For downloadable electronic versions of the biography, brochure copy, photographs and logo art,
please go to the CAMI website.

PRESENTER INFORMATION FORM
Please provide this information. This form will be faxed multiple times, so PLEASE print
legibly or type.
______________________________________________________________________
Your name
______________________________________________________________________
Your phone and email address
______________________________________________________________________
Venue Name & Website
______________________________________________________________________
Venue Physical Address (where packages are delivered)
______________________________________________________________________
Address, Location or GPS Coordinates of Loading Dock (to obtain the GPS coordinates using a
Garmin GPS device, e.g.) simply use the “Where Am I” function)
Hall capacity for this event _________________________
Venue Main Business Office Phone _____________________________
Venue Box Office Phone (not a recording) ________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Recommended Nearby Hotels (or the hotel where you are providing rooms)
CONTACTS
___________________________________________________________
Person Responsible for Production Advance
Phone_______________________ E-mail___________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Person Responsible for Hotels/Hospitality
Phone_______________________ E-mail___________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Person Responsible for Artist Merchandise Inventory and Sales
Phone_______________________ E-mail___________________________________
Production Contact: Ira Seigel
IraSeigel@hotmail.com
MOTF / NM Concert Rider