Retirement home gig - one k10

[nutdog]

For the last year I've been playing with a group called Ginny and the Tonics. We have 4 vocals and different influences so we're doing stuff from Etta James and Bill Haley to Deep Purple, Waylon and Willie, Oasis, Kings of Leon, Brad Paisley and Colbie Caillat.

Yesterday we played at a local retirement community so it was mostly oldies. They had us at the end of the main entrance hall with most of the folks seated in the dining area to our left. Knowing they wouldn't want loud volume we ran the whole band through one k10 on a stand, 4 vocal mics, bass directly into the mixer, electric guitar had a fly rig. Brushes on the drums and the acoustic guitar was already plugged into his fishman mini so he used that.


Ginny's a trooper. Singing for two now and ready to pop.

I love to see the young heart overcome the old body.

The staff got in on the fun. Lately I've noticed young people seem to enjoy the 50's rock and roll.

Some leftover dessert for the road.

Arrived at 5:10, finished setup at 5:25, sound check done by 5:40. Start at 6, finish at 7, in my car driving away at 7:20. Same pay as a typical 4 hour late night bar gig. I'm thinking about only playing retirement homes from here on out.

 

[Old Garage-Bander]

Cool gig.
You know we're getting old when the retirement home residents are askin' for some Deep Purple and they don't mean the grape Jello.
Any of the single gals hit on ya? drool

 

[Joe Nerve]

Sounds great.

I was doing gigs like that in psychiatric wards a little over a decade ago. We did about 2 a month, they were afternoon gigs, and they paid us at the time $70 a person. We were in and out in about 2 hours, and it was a super relaxed setting. The singer guitar player loved it so much he started working for the company HAI (Hospital Audiences Inc.) full time. If you really like that work, you might want to check them out. Not sure if it's just a NY thing - I don't think so though. Actually, I'm not even sure if they're still around .

Well... congrats. Glad you had an easy gig, fun time, and pay!

 

[nutdog]

Cool gig.
You know we're getting old when the retirement home residents are askin' for some Deep Purple and they don't mean the grape Jello.
Any of the single gals hit on ya? drool

We didn't break out smoke on the water for this gig but somebody did request proud mary.

I've been playing with an oldies doo wop group for nearly 20 years. I sing all the Elvis songs. Not to brag, but I'm kind of a legend with the ladies at the local senior center.

 

[nutdog]

Hospital Audiences Inc

It does appear to be a NY thing Hospital Audiences, Inc. - NYC-ARTS but looks very cool. We could start up a redneck version down here.

 

[btmpancake]

Done the 'silver circuit' for 10yrs. Had the most fun, met the kindest people, never-needed more than 200watts, paid better, less travel. Wealthier retirement community centers are great gigs and do have a social calendar/entertainment budget. I'd probably join a band again doing 50's-70's material with the right people instead of subbing. If I did, JimmyM would be the 1st person I'd call in the State of FL.

 

[dave64o]

Cool gig.
You know we're getting old when the retirement home residents are askin' for some Deep Purple and they don't mean the grape Jello.
Any of the single gals hit on ya? drool

I've been to concerts over the last several years where I noticed just how old the crowd was (Credence Clearwater Revisited, Clapton, Clapton/Winwood, Chicago, etc.). But the one that easily stood out to me for having the OLDEST audience was Deep Purple. I went with my brother, who's 10 years older than me, and even though he was 61 at the time he looked to be well below the average age of all attendees.

Didn't stop the crowd from getting into it, though. The audience was loud and on their feet!

 

[Medford Bassman]

Great gig report, thanks.

I've done similar gigs and they're great and low key.

 

[McG]

Yesterday we played at a local retirement community so it was mostly oldies. They had us at the end of the main entrance hall with most of the folks seated in the dining area to our left. Knowing they wouldn't want loud volume we ran the whole band through one k10 on a stand, 4 vocal mics, bass directly into the mixer, electric guitar had a fly rig. Brushes on the drums and the acoustic guitar was already plugged into his fishman mini so he used that.

What a fun and cool gig! Thanks for sharing!

Ginny's a trooper. Singing for two now and ready to pop.

Good for Ginny gigging right up to the end.

Has she mentioned anything about how the baby reacts to the music? When my wife was very pregnant with our first we would go see a friends band play and she said the baby would bounce around to the music.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Due to the advancing age of Metalheads,the next requested song will be.......
This ain't your Dad's Perry Como!!!

 

[dbase]

For the last year I've been playing with a group called Ginny and the Tonics. We have 4 vocals and different influences so we're doing stuff from Etta James and Bill Haley to Deep Purple, Waylon and Willie, Oasis, Kings of Leon, Brad Paisley and Colbie Caillat.

Yesterday we played at a local retirement community so it was mostly oldies. They had us at the end of the main entrance hall with most of the folks seated in the dining area to our left. Knowing they wouldn't want loud volume we ran the whole band through one k10 on a stand, 4 vocal mics, bass directly into the mixer, electric guitar had a fly rig. Brushes on the drums and the acoustic guitar was already plugged into his fishman mini so he used that.


Ginny's a trooper. Singing for two now and ready to pop.

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I love to see the young heart overcome the old body.

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The staff got in on the fun. Lately I've noticed young people seem to enjoy the 50's rock and roll.

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Some leftover dessert for the road.

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Arrived at 5:10, finished setup at 5:25, sound check done by 5:40. Start at 6, finish at 7, in my car driving away at 7:20. Same pay as a typical 4 hour late night bar gig. I'm thinking about only playing retirement homes from here on out.

Great gig .. My trio plays senior centers all the time.... The food is not so great sometimes but it's all about making people happy. I get much enjoyment playing for these folks. BTW, I used to take pictures but was told that due to the "HIPPA" laws you cant take pictures of people in Assisted Living, Nursing Homes etc. I don't know about Independent Living facilities but keep doin what your doin, they do enjoy live music.

 

[DirtDog]

For the last year I've been playing with a group called Ginny and the Tonics.

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Tell me more about this drum kit pictured here - is it a kid's drum kit and you have an 11 year old playing it - or it just the camera's perspective and my failing eyesight?

We do a handful of senior home gigs and our drums are generally too loud/too dynamic for these gigs. Last gig drummer played snare with hotrods, but really needed brushes (and hi-hat and small muffled bass drum).

 

[nutdog]

Has she mentioned anything about how the baby reacts to the music? When my wife was very pregnant with our first we would go see a friends band play and she said the baby would bounce around to the music.

She hasn't, but we accidentally discovered we could make our daughter fall asleep by dancing to Stevie Ray. She's 17 now and still says loud music makes her sleepy.

I used to take pictures but was told that due to the "HIPPA" laws you cant take pictures of people in Assisted Living, Nursing Homes etc.

I play nursing homes but I still stick it to the man. (breaking the law, breaking the law...)

I pulled those off their public facebook page so assumed it would be ok.

Tell me more about this drum kit pictured here - is it a kid's drum kit and you have an 11 year old playing it - or it just the camera's perspective and my failing eyesight?

We do a handful of senior home gigs and our drums are generally too loud/too dynamic for these gigs. Last gig drummer played snare with hotrods, but really needed brushes (and hi-hat and small muffled bass drum).

I think it's one of these: Ludwig Breakbeats By Questlove 4-piece Shell Pack with Snare Drum - White Sparkle

He got it for his kid and liked it so he started gigging it. We all think it sounds really nice. When we set up with my hathor cab and the fishman mini it looks like a miniature band is going to play. Even the PA is mini with k10s and zxa1 subs if we use them.

 

[Gizmot]

Vocal mics in front of the speaker?

 

[Reedt2000]

Tell me more about this drum kit pictured here - is it a kid's drum kit and you have an 11 year old playing it - or it just the camera's perspective and my failing eyesight?

We do a handful of senior home gigs and our drums are generally too loud/too dynamic for these gigs. Last gig drummer played snare with hotrods, but really needed brushes (and hi-hat and small muffled bass drum).

That could be the Sonor jungle kit.

1 x Bass Drum 16'' x 16''
1 x Tom Tom 10'' x 8''
1 x Floor Tom 14'' x 12

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

For the last year I've been playing with a group called Ginny and the Tonics. We have 4 vocals and different influences so we're doing stuff from Etta James and Bill Haley to Deep Purple, Waylon and Willie, Oasis, Kings of Leon, Brad Paisley and Colbie Caillat.

Yesterday we played at a local retirement community so it was mostly oldies. They had us at the end of the main entrance hall with most of the folks seated in the dining area to our left. Knowing they wouldn't want loud volume we ran the whole band through one k10 on a stand, 4 vocal mics, bass directly into the mixer, electric guitar had a fly rig. Brushes on the drums and the acoustic guitar was already plugged into his fishman mini so he used that.


Ginny's a trooper. Singing for two now and ready to pop.

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I love to see the young heart overcome the old body.

View attachment 2658826

The staff got in on the fun. Lately I've noticed young people seem to enjoy the 50's rock and roll.

View attachment 2658830

Some leftover dessert for the road.

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Arrived at 5:10, finished setup at 5:25, sound check done by 5:40. Start at 6, finish at 7, in my car driving away at 7:20. Same pay as a typical 4 hour late night bar gig. I'm thinking about only playing retirement homes from here on out.

Nice gig. Some of the best audiences I've played for are in retirement homes and senior communities. When you reach a certain age, if which I am fast approaching, you just enjoy life more, appreciate more, and have more fun. Good for you for spreading some musical joy.

Vocal mics in front of the speaker?

It works well at low volume, done it many times. You don't have to use any floor monitors either, saves on the amount of gear schlep. We did this rooftop gig with two 12" JBL monitors on sticks. We had keyboard and vocals in the "mains", super small drum kit w/cajon, two small amps for bass and fiddle.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Reedt2000]

For the last year I've been playing with a group called Ginny and the Tonics. We have 4 vocals and different influences so we're doing stuff from Etta James and Bill Haley to Deep Purple, Waylon and Willie, Oasis, Kings of Leon, Brad Paisley and Colbie Caillat.

Yesterday we played at a local retirement community so it was mostly oldies. They had us at the end of the main entrance hall with most of the folks seated in the dining area to our left. Knowing they wouldn't want loud volume we ran the whole band through one k10 on a stand, 4 vocal mics, bass directly into the mixer, electric guitar had a fly rig. Brushes on the drums and the acoustic guitar was already plugged into his fishman mini so he used that.


Ginny's a trooper. Singing for two now and ready to pop.

View attachment 2658479

I love to see the young heart overcome the old body.

View attachment 2658826

The staff got in on the fun. Lately I've noticed young people seem to enjoy the 50's rock and roll.

View attachment 2658830

Some leftover dessert for the road.

View attachment 2659190


Arrived at 5:10, finished setup at 5:25, sound check done by 5:40. Start at 6, finish at 7, in my car driving away at 7:20. Same pay as a typical 4 hour late night bar gig. I'm thinking about only playing retirement homes from here on out.

I'd rock a retirement home. I'm playing an ice cream shop tonight. Same sort of thing, early gig, responsive crowd, same $ as a longer, later bar gig.

 

[nutdog]

Vocal mics in front of the speaker?

Running sound is sooooo much easier at low volume.

That could be the Sonor jungle kit.

1 x Bass Drum 16'' x 16''
1 x Tom Tom 10'' x 8''
1 x Floor Tom 14'' x 12

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It's definitely a ludwig but I'm not certain which one.

 

[Reedt2000]

Running sound is sooooo much easier at low volume

Agreed, we do the same thing by just sticking the mains behind the band, small amps, small drums. No need to lug giant gear like subs and stacks. The place has a built-In crowd so no hassle about how many people we brought. I dig it.

 

[Slevage]

For the last year I've been playing with a group called Ginny and the Tonics. We have 4 vocals and different influences so we're doing stuff from Etta James and Bill Haley to Deep Purple, Waylon and Willie, Oasis, Kings of Leon, Brad Paisley and Colbie Caillat.

Yesterday we played at a local retirement community so it was mostly oldies. They had us at the end of the main entrance hall with most of the folks seated in the dining area to our left. Knowing they wouldn't want loud volume we ran the whole band through one k10 on a stand, 4 vocal mics, bass directly into the mixer, electric guitar had a fly rig. Brushes on the drums and the acoustic guitar was already plugged into his fishman mini so he used that.


Ginny's a trooper. Singing for two now and ready to pop.

View attachment 2658479

I love to see the young heart overcome the old body.

View attachment 2658826

The staff got in on the fun. Lately I've noticed young people seem to enjoy the 50's rock and roll.

View attachment 2658830

Some leftover dessert for the road.

View attachment 2659190


Arrived at 5:10, finished setup at 5:25, sound check done by 5:40. Start at 6, finish at 7, in my car driving away at 7:20. Same pay as a typical 4 hour late night bar gig. I'm thinking about only playing retirement homes from here on out.

We do those gigs often ( usually no drummer)- Usually no sound check.