NATALIE MACMASTER - Band Contract Rider 2011 - CAMI Music LLC

NATALIE MacMASTER
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 is to be billed as “Natalie MacMaster”.
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.
3. Payments
Please make all cheques payable to “Natalie Leahy f/s/o MacMaster Music Inc.”
ITIN # 951-70-8407.
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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.
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10. Runner
For tours where Artist travels by tour bus, a runner is required.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Parking
Purchaser shall arrange for secured parking, at no cost to Artist, near the venue for tour bus or
other vehicles as required by Artist’s party.
14. 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.
Hotels must have room service and onsite restaurant available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Properties with external corridors 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.
Our hotel requirements are somewhat unusual. Please note that AS A RULE, the group will
need rooms the night BEFORE your show. Nine rooms the night before the show; one room
(the driver’s) the night OF the show. Please see the rooming list for clarification.
**Please alert the hotel that we need parking for a tour bus.
15. 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.
16. 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.
Step Dancing area must consist of a level flat, smooth surface, free of any hindrances or bumps.
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 flooring 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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17. 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
18. 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.
- 1 Followspot is required.
- Please consider the use of a white cyc with a black scrim in front. Ground row and other
instruments to light accordingly
19. 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, PM-4000 or equivalent; Soundcraft Vi6 or Vi4,
Yamaha PM5D, Yamaha M7CL, 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; 3 Yamaha SPX 990 or equivalent
CD Player – professional quality, such as Tascam or Sony; iPod-type input
MONITOR SYSTEM AND OPERATOR / WIRELESS
We RECOMMEND a digital console capable of 5 stereo in-ear mixes 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.
4 (Four) Wireless Shure or Sennheiser IEM Monitor Systems are required. All units should
have clear, legal frequencies so they may operate simultaneously. Your system might also require
an active antenna splitter/combiner unit. We are carrying our older Evolution series ONLY as
backup.
4 (Four) Generic IEM “ear bud” sets are required. Shure E-5 or equivalent. We carry our own
custom earbuds; yours will be for backup only.
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If you need to rent these IEM systems separately from your sound provider, please
consider renting ours for a $100 buyout fee. In that case, please make a separate check
payable to MacMaster Music, Inc. This should not be subject to any withholding taxes.
4 Wedge Mixes - drummer, vocalist, bassist, and mono sidefills (5 wedges total)
2 (Two) Wireless Shure or Sennheiser handheld vocal mics
1 (One) Mackie 802-VLZ3 8-input mixer, or Mackie 1202-VLZ3 12-input mixer at piano (also listed
under “Backline Requirements”)
MISCELLANEOUS
12 (1 dozen) Duracell AA batteries, for use in our wireless fiddle mics and in-ear monitors (also
listed in “Backline Requirements”)
2 (two) 9-volt batteries, 4 (four) AAA batteries (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, including 1 Shure Super 55 (the “Elvis mic”) wired vocal mic
20. Backline
MAC MORIN – Piano
One Grand Piano – Prefer Yamaha C7 or Steinway D 9’. Tuned to A440 on morning of show, with
touch-up tuning scheduled 2 hours before doors, OR
If budget or environment won’t allow, please provide an 88-weighted-keys digital piano, such as a
Yamaha CP300, CP5 or CP1, or P250. The keyboard must be supplied with a single-tier support,
suitable for being played in a seated position, such as a Quik-Lok table-style stand or similar.
One adjustable piano bench; OR hydraulic drum throne with back support; e.g., Roc n’ Soc
One Mackie 802-VLZ3 8-input mixer, or Mackie 1202-VLZ3 12-input mixer (also listed in “Sound
Requirements”)
NATHANIEL SMITH – Cello
One Drum Throne with Back Support and Contoured Seat
JOHN CHIASSON – Bass (This gear may or may not be needed, depending on the bassist.
To be discussed with Road Manager during the pre-production advance.)
Eden WT800C World Tour Amp; OR WT550 World Tour Amp. Third choice is equivalent SWR.
Eden EX410 4x10” Bass Cabinet. Second choice would be SWR Goliath equivalent
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JD BLAIR – Drums
DW (www.dwdrums.com) or Gretsch (www.gretschdrums.com) is required. JD no longer
endorses Yamaha drums.
One 18” Kick, 16” depth; OR, One 22” Kick, 18” depth
One 12” Rack Tom – 9” depth
One 16” Floor Tom – 16” depth. (Floor tom should have 3 legs – not stand mount)
One 14” Maple Snare – 5” depth
One 12” Snare
Heads - All heads must be AQUARIAN and in tunable condition, new is requested and
preferred.
Tom Heads should be Aquarian Studio X with Power Dot
www.aquariandrumheads.com/products/studio-x-series. Part #SXPD
Snare Top should be Aquarian Satin Finish with Power Dot
www.aquariandrumheads.com/products/specialty-snare-drumheads. Part #TCPD
Bass Drum Front should be a ported Aquarian Regulator
www.aquariandrumheads.com/products/regulator-series. Part #RPT BK
Bass Drum Batter should be Aquarian Super Kick II with a pad for the beater to hit if available.
www.aquariandrumheads.com/products/super-kick-series. Part #SKII
**If Aquarians are not available in your area, please contact Chris Brady, Artist Relations at
Aquarian Heads: chris@aquariandrumheads.com OR cb@aquariandrumheads.com;
ph: 714-632-0230, x15
In the RARE event that Aquarian cannot be obtained, please substitute Evans Hydraulic heads but
ONLY as a last resort.
Cymbals - All should be PAISTE. Signature or Alpha preferred:
20" Sizzler or Regular Ride; 16”, 15” AND 14” Crash; 8” Splash; 15" Hi Hats (preferred) or 14”
**If Paistes are not available in your area, please contact Wayne Wilburn, Artist Relations
Manager at Paiste America: wwilburn@paiste.com, ph: 800-472-4783
Hardware
Two DW or other high quality Snare Stands
One DW or other high quality Hi–Hat Stand and clutch
One high quality hydraulic drum throne with back support; e.g., Roc n’ Soc
Two DW bass drum pedals - DW5000 and DW9000
3 boom cymbal stands
1 Latin Percussion (LP) large cowbell with bass drum mount
CARPENTRY AND MISC ITEMS
• 4 (four) armless orchestra chairs;
• 8’x 4’ Plywood (3/4” Birch Cabinet Grade) dance surface to be placed DSC. Needed only
when stage surface is not suitable for tap dancing
• One 8’ x 8’ x 1’ carpeted riser for drums
• One 4’x 8’ x 1’ carpeted riser for cello; OR 4’ x 4 x 1’’ riser
• 3 (Three) Manhasset music stands with stand lights
• 12 (1 dozen) Duracell or similar AA batteries, for use in wireless fiddle and in-ear monitor
beltpacks (also listed under “Sound Requirements”)
• 2 (two) 9-volt batteries, 4 (four) AAA batteries (also listed under “Sound Requirements”)
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21. Dressing Rooms and Hospitality
DRESSING ROOMS
Please provide a minimum of 1 (one) VIP and 2 (two) large, 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.
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]. **
1 member of the band is a VEGETARIAN (no beef, chicken or pork). Please provide
acceptable meals for him.
As a general rule, Ms MacMaster and band are trying to avoid preservatives, high-fructose corn
syrup, processed meats, etc. Please ask the caterer to think “HEALTHY”. And some water in
glass bottles is requested. Her choices are Voss and Panna. Some Perrier or similar is also
requested. Regular Costco, Dasani or similar water for the stage.
Please provide the following:
AT LOAD IN (usually 12:30p):
(10) 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, nonprocessed
where possible.
(1) small tray fresh fruit
(1) small tray of fresh vegetables with dip
(1) quart orange juice
(1) ½ gallon whole milk; organic, if possible (Horizon, e.g.)
(1) quart lactose-free milk
(1) 6-pack Pepsi
(4) liter bottles of Water in glass bottles – Panna or Voss preferred
(12) small bottles Perrier or San Pellegrino or other water in glass bottles
(24) 1 case small bottles of spring water (for backstage and onstage)
(4) assorted chocolate bars (Lindt, Ghirardelli, Droste, Cadbury, e.g.) - NO NUTS
Hot coffee and tea service (½ & ½ , real sugar, honey, etc.)
Clean cups, plates and utensils, glasses & ice
***Please refrigerate goods as appropriate for the duration of the day.
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AT 3 HOURS PRIOR TO SHOW, a full hot dinner for ten (10) people, including 1 vegetarian, to
include:
Soup or salad, hot entrees, fresh vegetables, dessert, tea, coffee, water, juices
(2) bottles of excellent quality red wine (one domestic, one European or Australian)
(18) bottles of beer – a 6-pack of Sam Adams or Fat Tire, a 6-pack of a porter or stout
(Guinness, e.g.); a 6-pack of Sam Adams Light
NOTE: If there are rules in place that prevent you from providing alcohol, we understand.
Please: No paper/foam plates, plastic utensils, etc. Please encourage creativity on the part of the
caterer.
AFTER SHOW - 2 large pizzas - 1 no-meat, 1 meat. Or Chinese. Please discuss with Road
Manager.
The rider concludes on the following page with the Signatures
page. Attached is also a Questionnaire Form. It is designed to be
completed online and emailed back to us, using the SUBMIT
button at the bottom. It can also be printed out, completed by
hand and mailed or faxed back to the manager or road manager at
one of the numbers below.
[If not attached with this document, please also request the latest
stage plot and input list.]
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** Please contact the Tour Manager for the most up-to-date information
regarding AV, backline, sound and hospitality requirements.**
Questions or inquiries regarding non-technical issues – advertising, merchandise,
interview requests, etc., should be directed to:
Dianne Fitzpatrick, Artist’s Management
Dianne@NatalieMacMaster.com
Ph: 902-234-2885
Fx: 902-234-2196
All technical questions should be directed to:
Ira Seigel, Tour/Production Manager
IraSeigel@hotmail.com
206-601-4498 (cell)
902-482-3396 (efax)
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: ________________________________
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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
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MOTF / NM Concert Rider

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.