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RITES OF PASSAGE : Paul Field & Dan Wheeler.
Paul & Dan are available for live performances based around their new 'Rites of passage' project in Concert or perhaps in the context of a special event or service. Thanks to everyone who’s already expressed an interest in hosting a concert for us (some are already booked) and it looks like we’ll be pretty busy with it through 2009. Whilst our original idea was to try and concentrate gigs into two touring periods in May and September we really appreciate that everyone has their own agenda and calendar of events to consider so we’re very happy to try and fit with the dates that work best for organisers. It would be helpful if you do consider booking a date if you could give us at least a couple of options so we can try and make the travelling as logistically sensible as possible (i.e. not to be in Dundee one night and Penzance the next) !
Release of the CD is set for the beginning of April and there will be more publicity info available within the next few weeks. Also I should have some downloadable mp3’s ‘tasters’ before long. More info on practicalities : Costs/Technical stuff below.
If you’d like to make a booking or would like some more info please get in touch
SOLO CONCERTS
The Solo Concerts are an informal mix of songs, stories behind the songs, humour and conversation and are aimed to be entertaining and challenging to everyone, whether committed as Christians or not. Many people use these evenings as a 'non threatening' opportunity to invite friends who are not Christians or who are on the fringes of the Church.
Throughout 2008 the Concerts have included material from 'Cargo' the project I've written which raises the issues of contemporary slavery and it's links with poverty & fairtrade. More info from www.paulfield.com/cargo. I'm happy to continue using 'Cargo' or extracts from it into 2009 if appropriate.
I can also lead workshops as 'stand alone events' (for a day or over a weekend) or a shorter, more question and answer based session on the afternoon of a Concert - (on Songwriting / Guitar / Arrangement / Recording / The Music Business (Christian or otherwise) in General etc. etc. Just let me know the areas of interest you think will be most relevant.
It's also sometimes possible to stay over and take part in a Sunday morning service (as long as it's not too early !) after a Saturday Concert.
I'm happy to play to any size audience, however small or large but I'd suggest that to aim for a minimum of 100 (ticket price is obviously up to the organizer but I would say that £5.00 is a good minimum) would make a good atmosphere and also more than cover the costs.
If you're interested in organizing a Concert or special event, please get in touch.
COSTS
For Concerts together with Dan Wheeler based on the 'Rites of passage' material (but possibly also including some of our solo material) costs will vary dependent on distance, if PA is provided etc etc but £400/£450 is a good ballpark guide (+ travel @ 40ppm)
For Solo Concerts : £300 + travel at 40p per mile, on the basis that a Piano (electric or acoustic) is provided. If I'm staying overnight( for a Sun service) or if long distances are involved (more than 200 miles from home - S London) then it'll be an extra £50.
The extra cost for an afternoon workshop before a concert is £50.
PA/TECHNICAL STUFF
I need a Piano (I don't bring one) Acoustic or Electric . Anything with a full weighted Keyboard will do.
I do now carry a small PA system which is basic but fine for small venues (up to about 300 seats). However, these days many Churches or small Halls/Art Centres already have a very good 'in house' system. Generally, if thats the case I'd prefer to use it (I can send out a more detailed spec of what I need but the basics are outlined below).
If I'm using an 'in house' PA then I need :
2 good vocal mic's - Shure SM58's are always favorites- on boom stands / DI box for acoustic guitar / DI boxes/mics or whatever works for the piano / Foldback (1 wedge is OK, 2 is better) / Reverb for vocals and CD player (for music before and after the concert).
NB : For Concerts with Dan we need an additional vocal mic & acoustic guitar DI
Obviously this all needs to go through a Front of House Mixer, Amp and Speakers adequate for the job. It's always best (although I can at a push do it myself) to have someone to run the system on the night.
Lighting is not absolutely essential but if there is some way of lighting the stage area and keeping the hall dark it really helps the atmosphere.
Depending on the event, I sometimes project Videos/Images/lyrics which can run from my Laptop or I can bring on a memory stick for use on another computer. This isn't essential as I can manage fine without the Visuals but it's can add an extra dimension to the event.
If using an 'in house' system I need to be in contact with whoever will be in charge of the technical side of things fairly well in advance.
I can send a Bio/Poster outline/Photo via e-mail for download and printing if required.
Paul Field
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