[Dixielandjazz] Parade Report

[Pam Munter]

A few weeks ago, I asked for advice from this erstwhile group about  
playing on a flatbed in a community parade.  Your suggestions were  
all very helpful.  We found a small, reasonably quiet generator that  
met all our sound needs.  Everyone in the crowd could hear us and  
enjoyed us, nonetheless.

We did have one problem, though.  We couldn't hear each other.  If we  
positioned the monitors/speakers where we could hear, it would create  
feedback.  So we aimed them at the crowd, which was good for them but  
not so good for us.

We faced forward, with the cornet and clarinet in the front, banjo  
and baritone in the second row, followed by piano, drums and bass.

Are there solutions to this sound issue, without spending huge  
amounts on more technology?  If we ever do this again - or play  
outdoors, for that matter - this problem will resurface.

Thanks to all for your expertise and experience.

-Pam Munter