When the Venue Has Their Own Sound System (Gear You Need to Bring)

[@Francob78]

that looks like an awesome place....we always brought our entire backline just to be safe ......your music is your business card, make sure you have the best sound possible

[@jasonstallworth]

That's so true! You'd be surprised how many gigging musicians don't treat it as such, which I do not get! But it's your brand at the end of the day!

[@SunsetKetch]

Yesss. Thats why Im always hesistent to do open mics. I never got the appeal of possibly chepanening your brand by having someone else run sound for you...and 20 people.

[@shuster1921]

Brother, I stumbled across your channel, when I was searching for Hugest Sword sitting against a Wall , and viola, here I am!!😅🤣😂,,, Just kidding, I love your videos!

[@jasonstallworth]

😂 😂 ⚔️

[@beatapt5]

Caught your comment about some musicians don't play live. Been doing music a long time, and it floors me to think of not playing live. That's just part of the experience. GET OUT OF FREAKING BEDROOM! You can't be taken seriously as a musician till you do.

[@jasonstallworth]

Yes, playing live is a completely different experience and you build a new skill! I actually just played a decent size metal show with my band last weekend at the Brass Mug in Tampa (video of that coming soon)

[@mikeshroedder1764]

Great video Jason, super useful information and inspiration

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you Mike! Really enjoying these live acoustic gigs!

[@Logan24855]

Sound quality is pretty good, Jason. Good stuff! 👍👍

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you…I’m going to start doing a direct recording to get better sound quality

[@MichaelCalkins-t8p]

Appreciate your tips and rundowns man. New to solo gigging myself and just starting. I’ve always played in rock bands.

[@jasonstallworth]

I have a friend who's the lead singer for a metal band but wanting to get into solo gigs, too. I think you'll have a great advantage as you're used to the stage. But it is a different dynamic with it just being you up there. Also a bit more intimate, which can be cool.

[@MichaelCalkins-t8p]

@@jasonstallworth for sure. Im a guitarist first, and would do some vocals on some songs. I’ve been out of it for 5 or 6 years though I’ll get warmed to being on stage quick again I’m sure. Just want to make sure I don’t suck lol

[@voronOsphere]

Having a backup plan can make you actually look like a technical hero, when something does go wrong.... or when an opening act forgets something, and you save the day. Don't forget extra picks and batteries, too.

[@jasonstallworth]

Hope for the best but plan for the worst!

[@MrPeter924]

Awesome great music song. Rock 🤘🤘

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏 🤘

[@wjewell63]

Always enjoy your videos man..

[@jasonstallworth]

Awesome to hear that 🙏🏻

[@voronOsphere]

Great advice! Thanks, Jason!

[@jasonstallworth]

🙏🏻🤘

[@VafaMottahedin]

Hope for the best but plan for the worst, great advice!

[@jasonstallworth]

That’s indeed the best! I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on a gig because they weren’t prepared and didn’t bring a backup plan!

[@marco10832]

The amount of times I’ve brought my stuff just to meet the “tech guy” telling me you can’t beat his system and nothing is working for him, it feeds back, half the speakers don’t work and he’s pissed. Meanwhile I’ve been set up with my gear and I just plug in and play. 🤣

[@jasonstallworth]

😂🤘

[@pasqualeranalli6630]

What do you use for monitors in this type of situation? Or is it not needed?

[@jasonstallworth]

Most of the time I bring my Electro-Voice floor monitor (you can get by with a much smaller monitor). This particular venue was too small for one Here’s the current set up I’m using for gigs where I bring my system: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3Nd2isarWWpposi=lWrZrF_2NlE8PVP9

[@Logan24855]

Staind’s “It’s Been A While” would be a good Live Acoustic to do.

[@jasonstallworth]

That would be a good one. I stick to the 80s and some 70s…I never really got into mainstream music after that

[@Logan24855]

@@jasonstallworth CCR is a favourite of mine.

[@jasonstallworth]

@@Logan24855 I play a lot of their stuff…the crowd always loves those CCR songs!

[@makingmusiconline2309]

Is that a feedback reducer in the soundhole of your acoustic guitar? Do you always use that for your gigs, or just when you don't control the positioning of the PA?

[@jasonstallworth]

It’s meant to reduce feedback but this guitar doesn’t really have that issue. A friend gave me the feedback reducer and I just think it’s looks cool