RE: [Harp-L] Recommendations for Gigs

[rmcgraw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

That wiil work quite well, and I too have played in bands that did it that
way...my currnet band bought some sort of low cost light tree....couldn't
have cost more than a couple of hundred bucks...we've used it for 2-3
years now and it's worked just fine. Don't know the name of it but I'm
sure
a google search will yield one like it.
WVA Bob

> Here is my suggestion for a low-budget, highly portable "lighting
> system":
>
> Get yourself two "clamp lights" from Wally World or Home Depot - those
> lights with the silver metal "bowl" and a spring clamp - and attach them
> to two extra mic stands; one at each side of the stage, pointing inward
> toward the band. Use 100 watt bulbs. Not the ideal setup, but it will
> work great in a pinch. You might need to mess around with the attachment
> to make it stay in place, as the clamp will not always stay put on the
> small round mic pole. Again, duct tape saves the day. Oh, and don't
> forget two extension cords; those lights usually only have a 5 foot cord
> on them.
>
> John Balding
> Tallahassee, FL
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Broussard, Craig
> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 11:53 AM
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Recommendations for Gigs
>
> This may be a little off subject but I figure there is a lot of
> experience here so...We play several clubs that do not have a stage or
> lighting. I never really paid attention before but someone recently gave
> me some pictures from a gig and the entire band is in the dark!
> I do not want an elaborate lighting setup so I'm looking for something
> that would be quick and easy to setup. I have not worked with any
> lighting before but I assume the typical cans would be more of a spot
> light rather than broadcast over an area so I'm not really sure how to
> go. Any recommendations are appreciated.
>
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