All the Gear You Need to Gig

[@TheFeelButton]

A $10,000 rig and an extension cord from Mom's garage and that's all I need...and this lamp! Cheers Sean and Kindred!!

[@briansims813]

😂

[@dedgulfport5744]

your mom is going to need that extension cord one day... not gonna have it. lol

[@daveycrockett9447]

Yea- tell me about it…. Go win the lottery and then we can afford this!

[@TCOBaG]

And this remote control… it’s all I need… 😅

[@jrholmes79]

Thanks Sean. I’m 60 and just starting to gig out. Love your content.

[@seandaniel23]

So cool. Hope you're having fun!

[@Theweeze100]

I’m in my 60s as well, I’ve been a bass player and acoustic guitars for years… And I’m just about to put my toes in the water and gig as a solo artist. Good luck to you, sir!

[@mikestackhousemusic]

As always, great video Sean. I strip it down even further but I'm strictly solo. (Usually) Since 2020 I've been doing my gigs with a Bose S-1. Pro. Battery powered, so no extension cord. If it wasn't for my bag with my tip jar, container of CDs, redundant cables, stand etc. I'd be lugging in a bag with mic stand/mics, guitar, and a pole stand (Just recently). The S-1 has reverb unlike my L-1. So, find the best corner to play, set it up, plug in two cords (Guitar/mic) and rock and roll. I don't think I could get used to doing the old mixer/pa set up again. One thing I started doing with my cords a few years back, I keep them in HD freezer zip lock bags. Nice place to write which cables they are on the bags, keeps things from getting tangled, and they don't mold and stay fresh. ;-) Keep up the good work.

[@coajrmusic]

Beautiful, and thank you both for your contribution to the continuation of live musical performance.

[@ronnydee2]

I've gone completely cordless with my little street cube, cordless mic and guitar. I don't have the guts to go out in the street here in Tucson at 74 years old. You guys are great!

[@JL-fs9wh]

Really loving your stuff Sean! All 3 of your partners are so cool. You all really seem to synergize together. Thank you for bringing so much fun and happiness to the masses!

[@lisahansen6014]

OH my gosh- so much stuff! I was just thinking I could get a speaker and mic for my portable yamaha .... Great info. I love how organized you are!

[@robinmccoytunes]

Love the Taylor, don't get me wrong. But I really couldn't help but miss that sweet, sweet MIM Fender Telecaster Acoustasonic 😎 Just love it. Great vibe.

[@nickpeterson6647]

Lovely, lovely song!

[@dedgulfport5744]

love that setup. Saw a 3 piece with a singer use something very similar. the only direct signals were the bass drum, bass guitar, singers mics... everything else was stage volume. insanely good.

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah you don't really need that much to get a great sound!

[@jcburger733]

Thanks for the overview of your gigging gear. Very efficient setup and sounds great too!!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks as always Joe!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

So, about a ten minute setup time? Pretty efficient gig rig... Love the H6- so useful! And I have seen brand new, still-in-the-packaging power extension cords... usually when someone burns up or destroys the old ones. Being a sparky and all. Not everyone can have (or afford) a Kindred. I'll let you deal with that 😜😂 Y'all sound great! Thanks for the vid, kids! 🙏

[@magicalaurie]

Very helpful. Thank you. Great video and you guys sound wonderful. Take care.

[@GregSB1]

I’m impressed with the recording quality. Of course, talent helps.

[@Theweeze100]

That was a great tutorial! Wonderful performance as well, thank you so much for putting this out. It feels like I just went to a clinic…

[@ThunderFalcon333]

Nice rig. Every thought of adding a few lights you can control with a foot controller.

[@johnheer3059]

Love you guys' video here! But it is freaky how much we have in common. My wife Carrie and I are a duo called Idaho Muscle. We are an all-request band and have played together for over a decade. I play only Taylor guitars and my go-to is a 914ce. I fell in love with Bose for a sound system when they came out with the L1 and we can rock tiny venues up to large outdoor venues with that. I got rid of every mic I owned after I bought a Seinhiemer so we are on the same page there. Carrie plays her Fender Adam Clayton bass through a super portable Orange bass amp but she does not sing. I do get three part harmony through and amazing harmony pedal from Digitech. Anyway....loved this video and what you guys are doing. Keep it up! john

[@michaelweinman9051]

Awesome! Totally awesome. Ha ha love it. More gigs, baby. more vids. We'll be waiting. See you at NAMM if you go. We do. Saturday night ROCKS! ooooh awesome.

[@JoeBlow-sr8mh]

Hey Mr Mids..Like this channel bruh. Been at it decades too. Would never use Bose outside unless world ended and bose store all that survived. Almost never indoors, but i get it. Whatever works for the individual. Most folks are now accustomed to hearing reproduced digital signals anyway. Liked your other GPCPA4. Taylor is another piece would be last resort. It's all good though. Chic ahoy so that works. Not a minimalist rig there by far but to each his own. I'd go with a JBL EON ONE MK2 battery powered for that type public busk gig and a used Martin 000X wood top hpl back sides. Any mic will do. All depends on whether I'm paying for the gear too. Having done tons of these type gigs; I find the following helps earn the most cash. 1. Don't wear clothes with labels (DMB style). Don't wear jewelry. Hide the $2k cell phone. I always use used beat up gear buy from GC that works perfectly but looks like I found it in a pond. Have some tape on something like its broken. Wear oldest shoes I have. Always wear a hat. Bum hat if possible. My theory folks smell money and don't tip subconsciously. I don't talk much to the audience although do a proper intro and outro so don't seem like creep. Kids love music so i always play some kids tunes and parents pull cash out every time. Me and Julio, If I only had a brain, upside down (JJ), etc. Never play originals when playing for dollars. I'm sure you already know all this stuff. "Anyone celebrating a bday...!"

[@scottakam]

What do you do if some shows up to your spot at the same time? Do you go old school and have a break dance battle?

[@JillsMusic3]

Thanks Sean. I have played since I was 16 but never on stage. Now I have been asked to play at a little breakfast place. Finding out I need more than just a guitar, mic and amp! Shit! Thanks again!

[@donfire5]

Good stuff. And you guys sound really good!!

[@lgovantes1]

Great video... I also liked your videos with Andres. You are at an awesome location that is about to get hit with a huge hurricane. Take cover and play!🙂

[@AlexAquarius963]

Alphasonik PA's, rechargeable, does everything, no cord for 8 hours. Mine is 1500 Watts, 15", with wheels, with two wireless mics, two instrument plug ins, speaker outs, SD card, Bluetooth. It even has an oven to warm food, and a drink cooler. Oh, and 219$

[@seandaniel23]

no kdding?

[@johnheer3059]

Ahh sounds awesome! One thing you might try when it comes to tips - I hate when a band or artist puts a jar or case out with a sign that says TIPS. Like duh! My wife is also a nationally competitive bodybuilder so when I open up the red velvet case, there is a sign with a stage pic of her and it says CARRIE'S BODYBUILDING FUND. Everyone gets a kick out of that and it brings out the Grants and the Benjamins!

[@alansimpson8962]

Ole Columbus always looks forward to your gigs

[@kane29842]

Was there a link for the talent? Asking for a friend.

[@robdy2k]

Wicked stuff Sean, my eyes are still watering at the price of the 816ce but my ears are loving the tune at the end, is that an original or a cover? Name of the tune please? Kindred was otherwordly with that, kind of reminded me of early Verse Richard Ashcroft...

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much! It's a cover of a Grimes song called 'Easily'

[@robdy2k]

@@seandaniel23 Great job man, Grimes first album at least is the least Guitar Centric music going so I imagine you had a cool job on your hands to reinterpret it. I'll play the tune to my wife to check out, we both loved the performance. It's clearly super cool for you to have the freedom to roam around with your wireless setup, really cool dream rig you've got dude, well jealous of all that great gear! Enjoy it!

[@choiceblade]

Ya she's even got a bit of Kate Bush goin'. great combo.

[@danielrenaud3985]

Going to try busking...terrifies me always wanted to try it...been on stage but uts different so raw...

[@a.imonstanto8046]

Nice gear setup nice voice ....but I think this gig would also work with a Fishman performer 180 watts must easyer and a allin one faster set up.

[@ttaurus393]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@SlickCat]

Nice setup, killer vocals!

[@grandpasmuse]

Such a sweet voice.

[@Skinned_Knees]

Sounds Awesome!

[@1ofthedudeswatching57]

I like the videos where Sean just stays on one side of the shot that way I don't have to move the tea towel covering that side .

[@seandaniel23]

Hahaha, i'll try and keep still more often

[@stephenedwardleemusic8997]

great video !! thank you

[@seandaniel23]

Glad you liked it!

[@stephenedwardleemusic8997]

@@seandaniel23 I’m trying to figure out the next move on a PA. Just wanted to ask you, are there on board affects for her vocals or your guitar? You guys are getting a great sound on the street with that rig.

[@nyacoustics8373]

I'd throw at least a dime in that tip jar!

[@8693jt]

Sean, I’m thinking of going wireless with my guitar gigging with the band. If you were buying a wireless system today, would it still be the sennheiser XSW-D, or is there something newer/better?

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

Beautiful tone! For your type of acoustic/vocal music what benefit do you get with the heavier Sub2 then the Sub1?

[@davidstewart4149]

Was this an arranged gig with the city, or did you just go out and set up busking?

[@jimmy05369]

St. Armands Circle is a great place to play.

[@danieloleary4560]

What area do you gig in? I'd love to see you live.

[@trusarmor4957]

when ya gonna do a Home studio vid ? how do you fit all the thing on a table ? what kind of table you have, its some wonkin' awesome goodness aint it? im off topic. great song, another good and Informative Vid.

[@seandaniel23]

I did one not too long ago.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Owc5ytYraJmas

[@sun_sets_with_Natalia]

What camera are you using to record?

[@shawnerasmus4333]

Like the setup

[@GijiSeema]

Hey what was the name of the knob u plug in guitar belt. Plz tell me

[@sixtynineelephants]

Five stars for Kindred’s nails 💫

[@alansimpson8962]

Nice job nice song !

[@craigmcgill4612]

Is that the Bose t4s mixers?

[@danielrenaud3985]

Yall are fire

[@johnswarna8338]

Amazing

[@davidturner9266]

Sneakers what kind of sneakers are those sneakers nice and sleek

[@rickyhernandez6234]

We need to normalize dropping a 5 dollar bill to good musicians.a quarter don’t pay the bills! Good vid

[@seandaniel23]

Agreed.

[@garyt3hsna1l82]

Coronado Island?

[@seandaniel23]

St Armands in Sarasota.

[@craterlake7088]

I just realized this is St. Armands Circle hahah. Small world..

[@redcomn]

If sean is using vertical soundbar to gig you can too 🙃

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

All the gear you need - in thirty-seven easy steps.

[@ArenaPAsys]

Which lyrics chords app do you use?

[@guidobrunellijr.3]

Beauty

[@ejfantone]

Cool

[@yodasblues9031]

Psst...just getta Roland Street cube ex 😉🎸🤣

[@hermestrismegistus3417]

Very nice but a bit overpriced for the average musician starting out imho. Some advice for a budget setup would be good too.

[@johnnygoodwill407]

Sweetwater carries everything you need but you bought your phone clip off Amazon ? Also this seems like serious overkill considering every venue hiring live performers will have their own PA. And there are much, much cheaper options that sound as good and are much more portable and light weight to boot.

[@seandaniel23]

i would say most venues don't have their own PA

[@gtr1952]

The vocal sounds great. Please take this as a positive, I would try to make the guitar tone more robust, adding some mid's and lower end. To my old ears it sounds treble heavy, or all in the upper mid's? Again, please just take that as a positive, just an opinion around enhancing the guitar sound/tone. I didn't want to say 'thin', but again I would try to add some more mid's and upper lows maybe?? Great job Sean, always appreciate you and what you do!! 8) JMHO --gary

[@robdy2k]

Salty tone comment of the week ;)

[@gtr1952]

@@robdy2k "Salty" is exactly what I was trying NOT to do! I like Sean, my comment was just to offer an opinion/help from someone with over 50 years experience playing small gigs/venues. I have hopes that he took it that way, I've commented several times here and he might know that. He is also more than capable of "salting" me without your help. 8) --gary

[@robdy2k]

@@gtr1952 I was just kidding man. Tone preferences are pretty is subjective and down to personal taste and anyway, you never get the same tone from a soundboard recording as the live PA sound so pretty sure it would be fuller if you were there. You've got a point though, Sean seems to dial in a tone that is fitting into a rhythm section. Personally I love cranking my TC electronic Bodyrez pedal when it's just a single guitar.

[@gtr1952]

@@robdy2k When we play as a duo (2 pc) I use 3 custom Mojotone solid pine cabs I had made. 1- 2X12 w/cream backs center, and 1 each side 1X12 w/alnico blues, all driven by an H&K 18W head. I use one of my 335's ('74 I think) w/flat wound's on the bottom 3 and plain on top, custom set of 11-54's. Just an ancient Boss BD to take the top off a little. I do a hybrid alternating bass thing most of the time, it makes a lot of sound out front without a lot of volume. 8) Of course when you have a little 'whoopsie' everyone knows that too. LOL I don't do those as much as I used to. I lost my wife 2 years ago, and I'm content to stay home and build a few guitars in my shop these days. Sorry if I barked back. I'm a little over sensitive this time of year. Peace... 8) --gary

[@robdy2k]

@@gtr1952 hey Gary, really sorry to hear about your wife. My wife was diagnosed with a tumor aged 36 and had to have two surgeries a couple of years ago so I know some of the darkness you've experienced. Fortunately my wife got the all clear and was signed off from the oncologist today so we just have to keep doing music together, enjoy life and hope it doesn't come back. Playing music helps distract me from the dark feelings. I hope that you can find some willing souls to get out there and keep going brother. I'm sure that's what your wife would want, she must have fallen in love with a gigging guitarist I would imagine from all that gear chat you gave me (only understood a couple of things, sounds impressive though?), so I imagine if she was here she'd want you to keep up with your passion. Keep your wife's memories alive your heart, along with her music in your head and your fingers. Good luck mate, wishing you well in life and the guitar!

[@MrSKAGNASTY]

Mains power ?

[@seandaniel23]

There's an outlet box behind those bushes.

[@AleSuggests]

​@@seandaniel23 I've never seen an outlet box like that in Europe where I stay. Are those boxes public to use for anyone? Any wattage limitations? Also, do you have those boxes in any part of the US, or just in your state? It's honestly a busking dream... when I used to busk in the UK, I would have a motorcycle battery hooked to an inverter. Nice vid and music man, btw... and really neat setup

[@randolfmacdonaldstudies]

Do we really need all the extra commentaries from the off-camera micromanager???

[@joecoleman288]

Camera: Ooh, a squirrel!! LOL

[@seandaniel23]

It's tough!

[@michaelweinman9051]

Ha sleek is the word.

[@colinreese]

Serious FL question for you. I lived in St. Petersburg for three years. Can you really wear that shirt and zip up jacket there without being hot? I grew up in Tucson, and when I lived in Florida, I literally could never wear any kind of sweatshirt, sweater, jacket, warm up, or anything outside there even at night without being hot as hell.

[@seandaniel23]

Well it gets cold (for me) at night while playing out, 50-60 degrees.

[@colinreese]

@@seandaniel23 That is cold enough. I don’t remember it getting that cold when I was there. I remember it being almost never below 70.

[@sonja_rademacher]

I miss being on stage but I don't miss the carrying 😂😂😂

[@seandaniel23]

haha no kidding

[@KKMDStyle]

Sean- you must give that guitar to Kindred as a holiday present. It’s written in the stars it is :-)

[@toblue7451]

Ahhhh................ THANKs Sean ! If Only I Will Ever get (to be good) and need this ?? Ol West PS: What do U need to Carry the Girls in ??? "O" My !

[@seandaniel23]

gotta roll phat in a wrangler

[@colinreese]

It’s amazing that everyone doesn’t use Bose

[@sicko_the_ew]

I was going to follow your advice and try this setup, and then I remembered I've ruined my voice, today, by shouting at someone who came to a dead halt (and then reversed, too!) in the slow lane of a busy road everyone speeds on (speed limit 60km/h; minimum speed 80km/h; no maximum). He forced the guy behind him to reverse, too, by getting out to go and have a fight with him. On the road. And he left his door open. Unfortunately I was on the far side of the road so couldn't just run up to him and hit him until he got back in. I think the guy behind him must've been doing something antisocial, but ... I mean it's like coming to a dead halt on the highway, almost. I got stupid myself, I suppose. (Quick path to stupidity is anger). My excuse? I go past the spot where a car killed a runner the other day. Didn't see her, thank goodness, but ... These drivers are idiots. Which is beside the point. I'll get my rig going if my voice ever recovers. Maybe I should start a KZbin channel about that road instead?

[@nickpeterson6647]

First

[@mudderman8620]

Sean, you don’t need her. She’s a distraction.😢😮😮😮

[@seandaniel23]

haha yup

[@JoeBlow-sr8mh]

Oh and leave the ipad at home.

[@Zach-ls1if]

That’s too much shit

[@theunaccompaniedsenior]

Going into my eleventh year, I've yet to land a gig.