Re: [Harp-L] First Time Performing Amplified

Just don't make the mistake I made one of the first times I walked up to an already setup vocal mike, upon invitation, and began to play. When it was my turn, I quickly laid into that thing like I was playing "reveilee" to wake up the troops, the ones stationed half-way around the world, that is.

It was turned up a bit too loud,,hehe,,

I got "instant feedback", both from the amplifier, and the other band members,,

It healed my bad attitude on the spot.

Approach a live mike tentatively, assuming it's possibly going to be too "hot". It's better to be surprised with volume too low and have to ask for the sound man (?) to turn you up a bit, than to be the "buzz-kill" of the night with a sudden headache full of surplus sound for ALL to "enjoy". It kind of ruins whatever momentum the music might have had, on quality alone.

Robert, learner of many great and painful lessons,,


----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Redington" <rwredington@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "j r" <jr_parker_jr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "harp-l@harp-l org" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] First Time Performing Amplified


All depends on if you need a special sound. I've been to open mic gigs and
just used the mic provided. Most vocals mics do fine. Others bring a bullet
mic and an amp.
On Mar 26, 2014 5:41 PM, "j r" <jr_parker_jr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I will be playing harmonica at an open mic night with my bandmate
(guitar/vocals.) I contacted the venue and they don't seem to know much
about setting up for harmonicas. My biggest concern is that the audience
can hear me play. I assume when I get there the sound guy will know what's
what, but what do I need to bring with me to make sure it runs smoothly?
Should I get my own harmonica mic? Anything else? This is our first
performance and I don't want it to fall apart before it starts. Thanks for
any advice.

(This is my first time posting here, so I'll introduce myself.  Born and
raised Minnesota, 2/12 years playing harmonica by myself and in jam
sessions.  Still trying to figure out my own style.)

-JR



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