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Lead singer wants my amp behind drummer?

#223
I wouldn't over react. Put your amp where you think it's best. If it's a fun party, nothing is lost. Now, if the singer presses the issue, stand your ground. It can most likely be worked out. If not, then walk away.
 
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Kanekutter05 said:
Hey all, pre-apologies if this is common practice...but my band has our 1st show together on Friday. We were discussing how we will set up on stage and our lead singer tells me that he wants my bass amp completely behind the drummer. At 1st I didn’t pay that much attention to the statement, but then I started thinking about every show I’ve ever been to and how I’ve literally never seen the bass amp directly behind the drummer.

I will see him before the show so I’ll ask him why, but is there any reason whatsoever to put my bass amp directly behind the drummer? We have the lead singer (also plays rhythm guitar), lead guitar, keys, drummer and myself.

Any insight on that would be awesome, thanks in advance!
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Not been to many doom shows, I'm guessing?

We tend to line up our amps and cabs right against the back wall of the stage before the drummer sets up. Usually either my amp or one of the guitar amps ends up being at least partially behind the drummer, as we're a six-piece.
 
#225
I find it funny when folks talk about getting free food or drink as payment for a private party as if it were something positive. Unless it's a college kegger party, everyone at the party is getting free food and drink. Only difference is that the band has to haul a bunch of gear, perform for hours, deal with drunks, and clean up after themselves for the privilege.
 
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#226
I've seen some bands actually travel from out of state to perform at a house party like this. I feel bad for them, and then they usually pass around a hat for donations. I've actually seen some pretty good bands in this fashion, but i can't imagine it is good for them.
 
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sean_on_bass said:
I've seen some bands actually travel from out of state to perform at a house party like this. I feel bad for them, and then they usually pass around a hat for donations. I've actually seen some pretty good bands in this fashion, but i can't imagine it is good for them.
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That's one of the reasons why some drunk at a gig will ask me to perform at their BBQ out in the middle of nowhere for burgers and beer, and then look bewildered and/or insulted when I politely refuse.
 
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Korladis said:
Not been to many doom shows, I'm guessing?

We tend to line up our amps and cabs right against the back wall of the stage before the drummer sets up. Usually either my amp or one of the guitar amps ends up being at least partially behind the drummer, as we're a six-piece.
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WHAT! says the semi-deaf drummer to the bass player.
 
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#233
My spouse enjoys the voice, and enjoyed American idol. This to me indicates the world's priority.
I haven't seen the bass on network, I haven't seen the drum or the keyboard much less the shredder on network. (Wait a minute but isn't the shredder an old villain on tmnt?), wrong type.
 
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Kanekutter05 said:
Hey all, pre-apologies if this is common practice...but my band has our 1st show together on Friday. We were discussing how we will set up on stage and our lead singer tells me that he wants my bass amp completely behind the drummer. At 1st I didn’t pay that much attention to the statement, but then I started thinking about every show I’ve ever been to and how I’ve literally never seen the bass amp directly behind the drummer.

I will see him before the show so I’ll ask him why, but is there any reason whatsoever to put my bass amp directly behind the drummer? We have the lead singer (also plays rhythm guitar), lead guitar, keys, drummer and myself.

Any insight on that would be awesome, thanks in advance!
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Never ever seen this in 40+ years of playing and going to concerts. I'm pretty sure the drummer won't like it either. It will push the drums out to center stage a bit - out there with the singer! I wouldn't ask why, just say no. You're not telling him where to put his vocal monitors are you?
 
#237
Sorry, but that gig sounds like a nightmare. What's the point of playing if you can't even hear yourself? I feel sorry for the guests that had to endure the cacophony you described. Sounds painful/. You don't have to put up with that nonsense. Either get things sorted out with your bandmates, or it's time to move on.

I've gotten to the point that I make it very clear up-front to potential bandmates that low stage volume is non-negotiable. I tell people if you need to crank it to 11 to get your tone, then this band is not for you.
 
#238
Tell the lead singer that you've discussed it with the rest of the band, and that you all feel you would operate as a much tighter unit if he played every show with his back to the audience, so that the band could maintain good eye contact at all times.



I bet the FOH engineer is going to love having a bass amp blasting directly in to the drum mics.
 

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