Charlie Hunter

							BETA POPES RIDER
RIDER TO BE ATTACHED TO AND MADE PART OF CONTRACT DATED __________________ BETWEEN BOBBY PREVITE, JAMIE SAFT and SKERIK, THE BETA POPES, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “ARTIST” AND __________________________________ HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “BUYER”. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN THIS RIDER AND THE CONTRACT TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED; THE TERMS OF THE RIDER SHALL PREVAIL. 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS: The following rider represents the requirements of the ARTIST on the attached contract. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. By signing it, you are agreeing to supply the ARTIST with certain equipment and working conditions which are essential to their performance. Any breach of the terms of this rider is a breach of the contract and may cause the ARTIST to refuse to perform, without releasing you from the obligation to pay THEM. We look forward to a smooth and successful engagement and would be happy to assist you in any way. If there are any problems in fulfilling any of these requirements, please call as soon as possible. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ARTIST. ARTIST SHALL HAVE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OVER THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THEIR PERFORMANCE WITH REGARD TO STAGING, LIGHTING, SOUND, WARDROBE, EMCEE, AND MATERIAL. PROMOTION Buyer agrees to promote the show, which, at a minimum, shall include posters, advertising, and listings in a local newspaper or entertainment weekly for at least three weeks out. Buyer shall provide a written media contact list. SUPPORT / OPENERS Management or the booking agent must approve all support requests and suggestions. COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: Buyer to provide comp tickets as follows. Please note this a pershow basis i.e. in the event the house is turned we will be allowed a new comp list. Capacity Comps per show 0-300 10 301-400 14 401-500 20 501-up 30 BACKSTAGE: We are non-smokers and appreciate our environment being clean and smoke-free. 1. Large tray with freshly made sandwiches or panini- we prefer a selection of sandwiches with cheese,salami, priuciutto, tuna salad, egg salad, bacon, chicken salad, but NO HAM we do enjoy trying local specialties IN ADDITION to these sandwiches" NO PIZZA OR FAST FOOD! Dressing room including running water, mirror, and private restroom. 6 big bottles or 12 small bottles of spring water (no bubbles/ gas). Assortment of fresh fruit (apples, oranges, bananas).

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Two (2) fresh baguettes with Butter One (1) container of hummus One (1) package of Pita Bread). One (1) small fresh vegetable platter Assortment of cheeses Two bottles of good quality red wine Strong coffee 1 pot of hot water for tea One six pack of Lager Beer Some Half & Half or Cream for coffee 1 jar natural smooth almond butter and 1 jar honey Four (4) LARGE clean terry cloth towels (no bar towels, please) One packet REGULAR potato chips

DINNER: Restaurant with full menu is strongly preferred. Vegetarian and fish choices should be available for some members. We prefer to have a choice of restaurants. IF DINNER IS PROVIDED AT THE VENUE, please advise of menu beforehand. We would like to be finished soundchecking in time to arrive at dinner 90 minutes or more before the concert. MERCHANDISING:  ARTIST reserves the right to sell copies of their CD’s.  Buyer agrees that he/she will not sell any products identified with the ARTIST at the place of performance or any other adjacent place under his or her control without expressed consent of the ARTIST.  In the event the venue offers CD’s for sale we maintain the right to sell our own CD’s and at whatever price we desire.  Buyer shall not permit the manufacture, distribution and/or sale of any and all souvenir items associated with the ARTISTS performance or any portion thereof without the ARTISTS approval and or monetary compensation. We request that the venue supply one competent person to vend merchandise for the duration of the performance. Compensation for the vendor will be negotiated by ARTIST or negotiated in the hall commission. RECORDING & PHOTOGRAPHY  ARTIST permits audience, live audio recording for non-commercial personal use.  Videotaping is not permitted unless approved by ARTIST.  Still photography must be by available light only; there may be a time limitation imposed upon photographers by ARTIST.  All radio, television and Internet broadcasts must be pre-approved by ARTIST. Please check with the ARTIST representative on the night of the show regarding specific guidelines, preferences, etc. INTRODUCTIONS AND BANNERS There are no introductions necessary ARTIST either by radio station personnel, venue staff, or any other persons unless otherwise prearranged through ARTIST. There is to be absolutely no corporate or commercial advertising / informational signs or banners directly displayed behind or near the stage area where artist is performing during the entire performance, nor shall the ARTIST’S appearance be sponsored by or in any other way tie-in with any political candidate, commercial product or business.

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PERSONAL APPEARANCES Buyer agrees the he/she will not commit ARTIST to any personal appearances, interviews, meet and greets or autograph signings without approval from ARTIST. INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDIENCE AND EVENT STAFF: BUYER shall not allow audience to enter place of performance until such time as a technical set-up has been completed. ARTIST shall complete said set-up one (1) hour prior to time of performance. ARTIST requires sound check to commence at least four (4) hours prior to performance which will be no longer than two (2) hours in length. Festival producers are required to comply with this policy unless otherwise agreed in writing with the ARTIST’S . All equipment must be in place, in perfect condition and able to be used at time of sound check. The BUYER shall guarantee adequate security at all times to insure the safety of the ARTIST’S personal instruments and personal property from the beginning of load-in to completion of load out. ACCOMMODATIONS: Non-smoking king single rooms with BATHTUBS and not shower stalls, of real four-star quality or higher. Buyer must obtain approval from Management on hotel bookings before confirmation and supply hotel name and address, contact names, phone and fax numbers after confirmation. We like hotels near center of town and NOT isolated, unless venue proximity is an issue.We strongly prefer a hotel with free wireless internet connections. Accommodations to be paid for by the promoter must be directly billed to the promoter. It is crucial that the artist (s) are not billed for room or tax upon departure. GROUND TRANSPORTATION: In the event the Artist flies in for the performance, the Buyer must provide ground transportation to and from the airport, hotel and venue.  Acceptable Vehicles: Late model passenger vans, mini vans, Lincoln Town Cars or equivalent (sedans)  Unacceptable Vehicles: Stretch limousines of any kind, small personal cars, and taxi’s.  Vehicles must be clean and in safe working condition with ample room for luggage and instruments. Management will advance size and type prior to engagement. Driver off all vehicles transporting ARTIST and equipment MUST be a PROFESSIONAL driver (no students, no volunteers) and have a strong knowledge of all routes to and from the venue, hotel,airport/train station, and restaurant WORK PERMITS AND VISAS: Buyer must provide all necessary work permits, visas, immigration clearances, licenses and authorizations from any and all government agencies, bureaus, departments, federal and state and / or local governments for all musicians and working personnel when travelling outside North America. CANCELLATION: Artist reserves the right to cancel the engagement at Artist’s sole discretion with a written notice to the Buyer 30 days prior to the date of the engagement, in the event Artist secures an involvement with a major motion picture, stage play, video production or a television show. FORCE MAJEURE: Artist shall neither be held responsible nor shall a claim be made for cancellations beyond Artist’s and Producer’s control; or for concerts affected in ways such as, public calamity or riots, epidemic, fire,

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serious illness or injury. INCLEMENT WEATHER: Inclement weather shall not be considered a force majeure occurrence. Therefore, the Buyer will remain liable for the payment of the full contract price even if the performance(s) are prevented by such weather conditions. It is the Producer’s sole right to determine in good faith whether any such weather conditions shall render the performance(s) impossible, hazardous, or unsafe. ANCILLARY RIGHTS:  BUYER shall not permit engagement to be presented or co-sponsored by any commercial product or service including, without limitation, any newspaper or radio or television station, without written consent of the ARTIST. Nor shall there be any sign or banner advertising any product or company on or near the stage at any time, nor shall any such advertising appear on tickets, flyers, handbills, or posters without prior written consent of the ARTIST.  No product, service or publication utilizing the name or likeness of ARTISTS may be produced, sold or distributed without the prior written consent of the ARTIST.  BILLING: Billing on all advertising and publicity to appear only as follows: o THE BETA POPES— BOBBY PREVITE/JAMIE SAFT/SKERIK o This is a shared, equal partnership band-NO ONE MENBER IS TO BE PROMOTED OVER ANY OTHER--If the billing is incorrect or does not reflect this (for ex, “The Jamie Saft Trio”, etc,) artist reserves right to consider this contract breached and may decide not to perform, but Buyer will still be liable for all fees etc. All payments shall be made as provided herein. In the event the BUYER fails to make a payment at the time stipulated herein or breaches any other provision of this agreement, ARTIST shall have the right to withhold performance without prejudice to their right hereunder. A representative of the ARTIST shall have the right to be present in the box office prior to and during the performance and intermission periods, and such representative shall be given full access to all box office sales reports and shall otherwise be permitted to reasonably satisfy himself as to the gross gate receipts, (and expenditures if required) at each performance hereunder. SETTLEMENT  an expense based net deal, Buyer must provide tour manager with: copies of all bills and invoices. box office statement, ticket manifest & settlement report. tear sheets and/or copies of all advertising, listings, flyers and posters. (must be provided on a flat deal as well) O copy of check or wire confirmation for deposit to agency. On o o o

LISTED BELOW ARE THE MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A BETA POPES PERFORMANCE. THE BUYER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE ARTIST: BACKLINE EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Where applicable, the following is a list of backline gear to be supplied. The ARTIST will confirm any other necessary items in the show advance. Please refer to attached tech rider.

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TECHNICAL RIDER FOR BOBBY PREVITE DRUMS : PREFER FIBES CLEAR CRYSTALITE, if not possible, then all drums are to be made of wood ONLY, and are to have TWO HEADS. REMO COATED AMBASSADORS or equivalent ONLY. (Except Snare drum bottom head – Ambassador SNARE weight head ONLY.) Only major professional drum company drums. If no Fibes, Strongly prefer DW. Second Choice, Pearl, or Yamaha. ABSOLUTELY NO Gretsch, Ludwig, Sonor, Tama, or “special” drums with old hardware. Please get the right SIZES and HEADS, these are the most important things. ONE ONE ONE deep TWO Bass drum, 26” x14”, SECOND CHOICE 24”X14” THIRD CHOICE 22”X14” Floor tom, 16” x 16” with legs from floor ONLY
NO FLOOR TOM MOUNTS FROM STANDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Rack tom 14” X 10” or 13” X 10” MOUNTED from Snare stand (NO RIMS SYSTEM holders or toms.) Snare drums, one wood 5” X 14”, one metal (or Fibes clear) 6 1/2 X 14” , one hard wood THE SNARE IS MOST IMPORTANT-- please provide high quality ―top line‖ Snare drums.

CYMBALS ONE Pair 15” Hi-Hat Cymbals, Paiste Dark Energy or Sound Edge. ONE 22” DARK Paiste Ride Cymbal (or close to it). ONE 18” Medium Paiste Crash, with rivets if possible. HARDWARE THREE Fairly heavy-duty Cymbal stands (one boom needed). ONE Hi-Hat stand, TWO LEG (instead of three leg) stand, like the DW 5500 series, or ANY TWO LEG HI HAT STAND. Very important. THREE Snare drum stands. (Important – 2 of the SNARE STANDS MUST GO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE, DW 7300 OR 8300, or newer Pearl or Yamaha or other strong LOW stands.) ONE High quality continuously adjustable standard ROUND and SOFT padded seat (screw type NO back rest, NO saddle seats.) ONE Large roll of duct-tape and paper napkins (serviettes). Amplifier: First Choice – ONE JBL “EON” Powered Monitor with 15” Speaker Monitor with 15” Speaker and Horn, raised to drummer throne level, for the Drum Electronics – NOTE – this is a SEPARATE system from the Monitor system for the band. This is JUST for the Electronic Drums (in other words, there will still need to be a regular monitor to hear the other musicians.) Second Choice – A minimum 300 Watt Keyboard amp with 15” or 12” SPEAKER (NO 10’s!!) and a HORN, like the ROLAND KC500. FULL RANGE amplifier is a must. NO GUITAR or BASS AMPLIFIERS. Other: ONE DI Box ONE Flat Table, at least 30” long, 12” Deep, and VERY CLOSE to 24 inches in height. ONE Junction Box or Strip with SIX American style outlets Drums should be out of the case and set before the band arrives.

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***For Festivals and any concerts or tours with more than one band, please provide the specified drum set to be exclusively used by Bobby Previte. Risers: We require one 6x 6 riser platform, for the Drums.. Legs will be either 8” or 16” to be determined in advance depending on floor to ceiling dimensions. We find this to be essential in keeping the audience happy. FOR JAMIE SAFT ONE Fender Rhodes Electric Piano (stage or suitcase model) in excellent condition (tuning, good action). only acceptable substitute is a Wurlitzer Electric Piano (model 200A preferred) also in excellent condition. THERE ARE NO DIGITAL SUBSTITUTES FOR THESE INSTRUMENTS (if they are absolutely not available please contact for possible replacements). ONE Fender Twin Reverb Amplifier (Silverface or Original Blackface model preferred, WILL NOT ACCEPT any amp that is labeled "The Twin" or "Twin Amp")- must be either silverface, blackface, or new blackface reissue and have 2 discrete separate channels with working reverb and tremelo. If no Fender Twins are available, we would accept a powerful Marshall or Mesa Boogie, but they must have 2 discrete channels (with separate volume and tone adjustments) and must be loud and powerful. ONE Ampeg SVT Bass Amplifier with large speaker cabinet (either 8 x's 10's or 4 x'12s)- this must be a powerful Bass amplifier that can handle heavy sub information, substitutes are ok, but they must be big and powerful, no small combo amps. ***NON 110 Volt Countries – ONE HIGH QUALITY 220/110 Step down Power Transformer (this must be a TRUE power transformer with a dedicated line, not a small portable transformer that you would use for a hair dryer or shaver). the step down transformer must be able to handle many effects pedals and synthesizers and provide strong clean Edison power to a power strip. Please provide an extension drop to the drum riser. - Please have a TESTER on hand. ONE Quality Adjustable Drum Throne (seat) FOR SKERIK ONE Stereo DI box for Sax..... ONE straight mic stand with no boom attachment, and no mic clip... ONE monitor with a MINIMUM size 15 inch woofer and horn with a MINIMUM 1000 watts power. STAGE PLOT AND INPUT LIST: see attached STAGE: 1. The stage will be a minimum of 30 feet wide by 20 feet deep. Height must be sufficient for the band to be seen by the entire audience anywhere in the venue. The stage must be accessible in a manner other than through the audience. 2. In case of outdoor events, the stage, mix position, and backstage areas must be covered AT ALL TIMES. FRONT OF HOUSE: 1. The Front console must have a minimum of 24 channels with 4 band parametric EQ on each channel. The console should also have 8 submaster groups, 4 post-fader, post-EQ auxiliary sends, PFL/AFL metering, insert capability on each channel, talkback capabilities to the stage, and a tape out of some sort (preferably matrixed from the subgroups).

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Outboard gear shall include a 31 band, 1/3 octave graphic EQ for the house mix (stereo if applicable), and compressors/ limiters for the same. Limiters in the crossovers are OK. The outboard rack should also include at least the following: 1 high quality reverb (Lexicom, Yamaha, Eventide, etc.) 1 dedicated digital delay (PCM 42, ADA1280, etc.) 5 channels of high quality compression (dbx, BSS, Valley, etc.) 4 channels of keying (klark, BBS, Drawmer, etc) Front of house speakers should be of high quality, tri- or quad-amped, with subwoofers capable of leveling the building to dust (EAW, Meyer, EV, JBL, etc.) The speakers must be able to cover the entire audience area evenly and smoothly. The system must be powered by high quality amps sufficient for the speaker load (Crown, Crest, QSC, etc.) The system must be able to produce 120db (A-weighted) at the mix position with no distortion.

MONITORS: 1. The monitor console shall have at least 24 channels with 3 band parametric EQ on each channel. 2. A minimum of 4 mixes are necessary. 3. Each mix shall have a dedicated 31 band 1/3 octave EQ assigned to its output. (A compressor/ limiter on each mix would be nice too). 4. A minimum of 4 wedges are necessary. All wedges should be capable of producing 120db (Aweighted) at 6 feet without distortion. 5. There must be a capable monitor engineer in attendance at all moments of sound check and show. LIGHTING: 1. One professional lighting console with enough par cans to cover the stage. 2. A minimum of 8 working channels/ scenes. 3. Five spot pars for use on soloists. POWER: 1. Two quad edison boxes on stage running off separate twenty amp circuits. 2. One 15 amp circuit for use by sound engineer at FOH position. PROJECTION EQUIPMENT: ONE DVD PLAYER Equipment must be set up, focused, keystone adjusted etc well in advance. Experienced technician available throughout set-up, rehearsal and show. For auditorium up to 500 capacity Min 1500 lumen data projector 1048 x 768 RGBHV (5 wire BNC) cable from projector to stage Procon V 450MHz interface unit at conductors stand to connect to our laptop Fastfold projection screen 12’ (3.3m) x 9’ (2.75m) on legs, or hung, at rear of stage For auditorium over 500 capacity 2500 to 3500 lumen data projector 1048 x 768 RGBHV (5 wire BNC) cable from projector to stage Procon V 450MHz interface unit at conductors stand to connect to our laptop Fastfold projection screen 20’ (6m) x 15’ (4.5m) on legs, or hung, at rear of stage MICROPHONES: See the attached stage plot and input list. STAGEHANDS/ TECHNICIANS:

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At least two able bodied (sober) people to assist at load-in and load-out of the band’s equipment. At least one experienced sound technician to assist at set-up, sound check, and during the show. At least one experienced lighting technician to assist at set-up, sound check, and during the show. Sound and lighting technician may be the same person.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: In the case of ARTIST headlining shows, the ARTIST retains the right to EQ the Front-of-House as well as all monitor mixes. Once these EQ’s are set, they are not to be changed or altered by any other production staff!! Also, whenever possible with opening acts, let’s use open channels to keep the charting down to a minimum. Many, Many thanks! BUYER shall indemnify and hold ARTIST, management, its contractors, agents, employees, licensees and designees harmless from and against any loss, damage, or expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred, suffered by or threatened against BUYER in connection with any claim for personal injury or property damage brought by or on behalf of any party in connection with the engagement. BUYER further agrees to provide public liability insurance with respect to this engagement.

I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RIDER AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. AGREED AND ACCEPTED:

Printed name of Artist Representative

Printed name of Buyer

Signature of Artist Representative

Signature of Buyer

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BETA POPES Input List 2004
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 INPUT Kick Snare Overhead L Overhead R Drum Electronics Keyboard Guitar Sax Sax Electronics Delay Left Delay Right Record Mic House Left Record Mic House Right MICROPHONE D 112 / M88 SM 57/BETA 57 Schoeps CMC64 Schoeps CMC64 DI DI DI DI SPX 90/990 SPX 90/990 Schoeps MK21 Schoeps MK21 STAND Short Boom Short Boom Tall Boom Tall Boom EFFECTS SOURCE COMP/GATE House Mic COMP/GATE Our Mic Our Mic Our Mic COMP COMP COMP

Short Boom

Our Mic Our Mic House FX House FX Our Mic Our Mic

Straight Stand Straight Stand

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BETA POPES Stage Plot 2004
SCREEN

KBD AMP BASS AMP TABLE
Mix 2 Mix 1

Mix 3

RHODES

GTR AMP

Mix 4

Skerik (Sax, Electronics)

Previte (Drums, Electronics)

Saft (Guitar, Keys)

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