GARRICK DAVIS WORLD BLUES
TECHNICAL RIDER (3-PIECE BAND)

Lineup:
• Drums
• Bass
• Guitar / Lead Vocal

This rider is designed to ensure a high-quality listening experience suitable for original World Blues material blending blues, rock, jazz, gospel and roots influences.

1. STAGE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum stage size:
4m width x 3m depth

Stage plot (from audience perspective):

Stage Right – Bass (amp + DI)
Center – Lead Vocal + Guitar
Upstage Center – Drums
Stage Left – Lead Vocal + Guitar Guitar amp (if separated from vocal mic position)

Clean, stable stage surface required.

Minimum 3 power outlets across stage (drum area, bass area, guitar area).

2. INPUT LIST

Kick Drum

Snare

Overhead L

Overhead R

Bass DI

Bass Mic (if amp mic’d) – optional

Guitar Amp Mic

DI Box for Acoustic guitar

Lead Vocal Mic

Total: 7–8 channels

Professional-grade dynamic microphones preferred (e.g. Beta 52, SM57, SM58 or equivalent).

3. MONITORING

Minimum 3 monitor wedges (separate mixes preferred):

Mix 1 – Lead Vocal / Guitar
Mix 2 – Bass
Mix 3 – Drums

Clear vocal presence in all mixes is essential.

If venue provides in-ear monitoring, please confirm in advance.

4. FRONT OF HOUSE

Professional PA system appropriate for venue size.

Experienced FOH engineer preferred.
If venue does not provide engineer, please inform in advance.

System must support dynamic range and clarity suitable for blues-oriented performance with strong vocal presence.

5. BACKLINE

Band will provide:

• Guitar amplifier
• Bass amplifier (small/medium rig)
• Snare + cymbals (if confirmed in advance)

Venue to provide (unless otherwise agreed):

• 4–5 piece drum kit including:
Kick drum
Snare stand
1–2 rack toms
Floor tom
Hi-hat stand
3 cymbal stands
Drum stool

Please confirm drum kit specifications at least 7 days prior to show.

6. SOUND CHECK

Minimum 45 minutes soundcheck required.
60 minutes preferred for optimal balance.

7. HOSPITALITY (Basic)

• 3–4 hot meals or catering
• Water on stage
• Secure space for personal belongings
• Parking for 1 vehicle

8. CONTACT

Advance contact must be established at least 7 days prior to performance to confirm:

• Input list
• Backline
• Schedule
• Load-in time
• Soundcheck time