These FAQs should answer many of your questions and
some you may not of thought of! If there's
anything else you'd like to ask, please don't hesitate to
contact Sam.
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Do you play for corporate
events too?
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Yes |
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Can we choose our own songs? |
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Certainly within reason, if there
is a special song that is not part of my repertoire I am happy
to learn it for free, so long as you give sufficient notice for
it to be learned! (2 hours of music is about 30 songs) |
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How does a solo performer
produce a full band sound?
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With a lot of help from his Boss
RC-50 loop station – check it out on
these youtube videos; it’s all live! |
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Can I sing or play an
instrument as a duet with Sam? |
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Of course – for example, if you
wanted to sing a version of ‘At Last’ by Etta James or play ‘Mad
World’ along with Sam on guitar then this adds a really nice
touch to your occasion. So long as there is plenty of time to
learn the songs. |
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Can we bring our own compiled
CDs or ipod to play between sets? |
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Of course. I have the facility to
play MP3 tracks with a charger and the relevant connections.
This would be through my PA speaker system. |
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Important - DJing:
please send me your personal play list at least a week before
the event so I can fully integrate it in to my system and DJ the
material. I also offer requests using spotify. |
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Would you be prepared to
travel further than the local area for a gig? |
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Yes, but this would be reflected in
the price, and may require overnight accommodation to be
supplied. |
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How much do you usually
charge? |
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Costs vary depending on the distance
and time of year, but the following scenarios should give you a
rough idea: |
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A. $350 for a guitar and vocal
performance during the wedding ceremony. This also includes
playing music from an ipod for walking in or out of the wedding
and playing acoustic songs during the signing of the register. |
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B. $600 for two 1 hour guitar /
vocal or looping sets with high spec lights.
(I can play for
longer than this for an additional charge) |
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(If A and B are both booked the
cost would be $900) |
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Do I need to put down a deposit? |
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Yes, it’s $100 to secure the date.
This can be made either by a bank transfer or a cheque. Please
note: This is a non-refundable. |
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Do
you have your own sound system and lights? |
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Yes, I bring all the necessary
equipment including a full lighting rig and a laser. |
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Can you play in 2 separate locations on the day,
e.g. one outside and one inside? |
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Yes, but bear in mind that it takes
about 45 mins to take down and re-set my equipment and this
might be disruptive! |
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What happens if Sam suddenly can’t do the show? |
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In the extremely rare event of Sam
being unable to perform at your function due to illness,
accident or the natural elements, Sam has a number of equally
talented bands/players who could step in at a moments notice to
make sure your day runs as smoothly as possible.
Don’t worry
though, Sam has not had to cancel a gig in 7 years! |
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Do I need to feed Sam a meal? |
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No, Sam will always assume that a
meal will not be provided. |
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Can Sam also sing numbers from
the ‘Great American Songbook’ for example? |
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Sam has a wide variation of songs
in the big band swing style which will be sung to a backing
track. Here are
a few examples. |
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How long does it take you to set up? |
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Depending on how big the venue is
or how much lighting you want to use it normally takes between
40 mins – 1.5 hours to set up and start playing. Please make
sure you factor this in to your day so there is no sudden rush
or stress. |
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Can you get Sam to sing a song during the
signing of
the register? |
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Of course. The signing of the
register usually takes about 5 – 10 minutes to do, so you may
need to choose two songs to help pad it out.
See ‘How
much do you usually charge?’ for more information. |
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If you think you need some
inspiration regarding what song(s) Sam can play during the
signing of the register or for walking down the isle, then
please see the list ‘Popular songs for the signing of the
register’ (click on link) |
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The ‘Classic
Choice’ |
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Modern Pop |
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We like to ballroom dance, could Sam put together a
ballroom dancing playlist? |
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Of course, Sam has experience in
playing ballroom dancing music and would announce the name of
each dance if needed. Please make sure the playlist is emailed
at least one week in advance of the event to ensure everything
runs smoothly. |
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Can you get Sam to play out side? |
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Yes, that’s absolutely fine. Please
make sure though that the outside area is covered by a quality
water-proof material with the minimum dimensions of 3m x 3m. I
don’t want to go up in smoke if it rains! |
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Can I use your system to play a live set with my own
band/acoustic duo etc? |
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Of course, if you have your own
band or you would like to play an acoustic set by your selves
then that’s fine. Please make sure you carefully plan your
evening allowing plenty of time for additional setting up and
performing. Please also make sure that you tell me exactly what
requirements you will need in the way of extra microphones etc.
There may be a minimal cost to you if I have to hire in a few
extra microphones etc. |
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What Gear Has Sam
Got? |
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Sound
- Boss
RC-50 Loop Station
- 2 FBT Vertus CLA604A Active Column Line
Array Speaker (400+100W)
- 2 FBT Vertus CLA 208SA Active
2x8" 600 Watt Sub
- 1 Sound craft EFX8 input mixer with
Lexicon FX
- 1 Korg Microkorg Synth
- 1 Mackie SRM350 V2 |
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Lighting
- 1 LED Parbar MK2
- 1
Starcluster 300 RGB |
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