small amp or cabinet

[mrufino1]

Hi, I have an amp question, just wanted some opinions. I play with a motown/ soul band for weddings, private parties, etc, some clubs, as well as another band doing the same, church, and a children's singer. I am currently using a crate powerblock amp with a gk 115 cabinet and a podxtlive with the bass models. I am happy with my sound. The issue is that I am usually going through the PA, and at times space in vehicles is limited and stage space is limited. I would prefer to use my xtlive DI's with no amp at all, but for various reasons others on stage are not as cool with that (maybe it's a compliment that they WANT to hear what I am playing? ha!). Anyway, my church picked up a hartke kickback 12 this weekend on my recommendation, and I used it yesterday. It seemed plenty loud for the stage on about 2 at most. I generally do not play too loud. Having the amp tilted was nice as well. In addition, the church gave me a $200 gift certificate to sam ash as a general thank you, so I have $200 to use at sam ash. Just looking for some opinions on what my best route might be. I enjoyed the kickback 12, it is nice sounding, light enough, seemed loud enough for most of my uses (maybe all). SO my question is, what opinions of my options are there? Kickback 12, whose pluses are the small size, and it sounds good, and the reviews I have read indicate it is fairly reliable, or maybe I should look for a smaller cabinet for gigs (works with what I have, but may not be cheaper option anyway, does not tilt back without an stand that does that) that require it? Thanks, wordy post I know, but just interested in what the thoughts are. Thanks.