[Dixielandjazz] Problem at wedding gig

[Larry Walton Entertainment - St. Louis]

Elizar - have you ever thought of using a megaphone for vocals.  Very LO 
Tech but they work. (short for no electric needed ) That was the standard 
until about 1935 or so and you can have your name put down the side just to 
let it set there as a sign for you.  They used to put them on stands too. 
They are available in 13" to 3 ft at cheer leading supply places.  Rudee 
Valee used to use one.

There would be some novelty factor if you used them too and because they are 
so different, today,  people would look at them so they might be a good 
advertising gimmick.  I have thought about it a lot but handling one and 
then putting it down to play might be a drag but I might just get one of 
those over the ear wireless mikes and use a megaphone just for show.  Paint 
it white and have my name put on it in collegiate lettering style.
Larry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ministry of Jazz" <jazzmin at actcom.net.il>
To: "Larry Walton" <larrys.bands at charter.net>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 12:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Problem at wedding gig


> Hi Bob,
>
> Thanks for you good words. That is pretty much how I feel.
>
> I know you're a keyboard player, and you might not agree with me on this
> one. But I have to say, I formed my band on the principle of being 
> unplugged
> and mobile. I love pianos, but I don't like synthesized sound for trad 
> jazz.
> More than that, every time I use electronic equipment at a gig, I have
> problems with it. Every time! And most venues here do not have pianos, at
> least not ones that work or are in tune.
>
> I went home last night asking the good L-rd to strike me with lightning if 
> I
> ever lapse on my principles again and consider doing a gig with an
> electronic keyboard or a sound system. We do have a portable 
> battery-powered
> amp and microphone for the times when we need some extra power for the
> vocals, and we use even that as little as possible. I figure that if we 
> ever
> accept a gig where we need to be amplified, which does happen now and 
> then,
> the venue or customer will have a sound system that is adequate for the
> occasion, and I will reluctantly use that if necessary. But at least 
> they're
> responsible for it, and not me.
>
> Anyway, I feel a little better after a night's rest. Today I am laying the
> tracks down for a new recording project where I am playing all the
> instruments and putting songs together track by track. The first one came
> out way better than I expected, so I am getting excited about completing
> this project. It's one way to avoid the pitfalls of working with side men,
> but the live performances are a bit tricky!
>
> All the best,
>
> Elazar
> Doctor Jazz Dixieland Band
> Tekiya Brass Ensemble
> Jerusalem, Israel
> www.israel.net/ministry-of-jazz
> +972-2-679-2537
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert S. Ringwald [mailto:robert at ringwald.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 1:11 AM
> To: DJML
> Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Problem at wedding gig
>
>
> Dear Elazar,
>
> Shi* happens.  After reading through your lengthy description rather
> quickly, it sounds as if you handled the situation very nicely.
>
> I cannot believe that this so-called friend complained about the money 
> after
> what you did to get him and his equipment there.  And then to have his
> equipment be faulty.
>
> If it were me, I would probably never use him again.
>
> The main thing as you say, is to do what you can to make the bride and
> groom's special day, as special as you can.
>
> You certainly have the right attitude there.
>
> However, if it were me, I might stay friends with this musician, but I'd
> never use him on a gig again.
>
> --Bob ringwald
>
>
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