RIDER

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The building or hall must be unlocked and available with staging in place and freight elevators (if needed) available no less than five (5) hours prior to the start time of engagement or the designated set-up time specified in the contract or designated time when room must be quiet. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the starting time of the performance.

Purchaser to provide a minimum of two 20 amp, 120 volt, dedicated AC circuits on separate circuit breakers, for the exclusive use of the Ballroom Mafia Band.

Purchaser to provide (1) one dressing room at load-in time to accommodate the (8) eight members of the Ballroom Mafia Band comfortably. The rooms should be available and stocked at load in time with ice, cups & water (no alcoholic beverages). The room should be climate controlled, contain a table, and enough chairs to seat the band.

The Ballroom Mafia is a traveling band. It is likely that we have traveled a long distance to perform for your event and are not able to leave the premises once we arrive. Therefore, if you hire the basic band, purchaser is to provide eight (8) hot meals for band and crew before showtime. Alternatively, if the event is catered please arrange for eight meals with your catering vendor. If you are hiring the band with a brass section, please add an additional hot meal per horn player hired. The Ballroom Mafia may be on-site for up to 13 hours, so please make every effort to provide the band with a dressing room and meals.

The quoted price includes a sound system adequate for 300 persons in one room plus stage lighting.  If you anticipate a larger audience please let us know. The Ballroom Mafia can arrange for additional equipment for an additional fee. If purchaser elects to provide a sound reinforcement system for the Ballroom Mafia, please let us know in advance.

To perform to the maximum, the Ballroom Mafia requests a stage that is thirty feet (30’) wide and twenty feet (20’) deep. The height should be one (1’) to two (2’) feet tall. A smaller stage will be considered but the purchaser should make an effort to provide as much staging as possible. The band’s frontline performers ability to perform at an optimum level is assured with a 30’ x 20’ stage.

The Ballroom Mafia is to be notified in advance of any outdoor engagements. Purchaser agrees by signing this rider that he/she has gotten all proper permits and is aware of local ordinances on outdoor sound systems. If performance is not permitted or shortened due to sound ordinances the Ballroom Mafia shall be paid in full. In the case of an outdoor engagement purchaser bears all risk of the band’s inability to perform due to inclement weather and artist shall be paid in full. Artist may elect not to perform, but shall be paid in full if there is rain or the performance area is damp.

Unless otherwise specified, a four (4) hour performance by the Ballroom Mafia includes a minimum of three (3) combined hours of music on stage. This can be applied or modified in various ways to maximize the effectiveness of the event. One such way may be to shorten the total engagement time and take only one break so there are no breaks in the crucial last one and one half hours of the event.

The Ballroom Mafia Band plays dance songs that are appropriate for weddings receptions and corporate events with a prearranged set list. It is not necessary to pick any songs other than your special dance songs.