this is all well and good as long as the gig is bound to make money.
if you are an artist who has a mainstream hit, its natural that you can demand certain specifications (like that kitchie website, which i think is very cool)... but if you are in a band with awesome musicians, who know their techniques, who write good songs, etc., but dont dont make money ... it would be crazy spending for those sound requirments.
it really all boils down to budget... if you have a million dollar business that runs itself, and you decide on a music club business venture, it would be good. you dont mind losing money cause, hey, it is to be expected. hobbies take away money, but give satisfaction in return.
i love all your suggestions skunky... id even settle for half or 1/4 of the quality of the stuff you suggested, because all the gigs i played were so bad, that my best gig could probably be any of your worst *lol* BUT, i am also realisitic. and i sorta expect to sound like crap when i hit the stage, but if the audience is happy and they love us... that is satisfaction for me. doesnt matter if my bass sounded like some distorted guitar thru an octaver. although dont get me wrong, doesnt mean i love bad gear, i guess its just complaining about how terrible the stage gear was and how many mistakes we made is part of the laughter and fun we discuss after every gig.
i apologize if i was OT... i guess i just had to post this after i saw the topic.
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i guess just to NOT BE COMPLETELY OT, here are some things that would make a "non money making" musician like me happy:
1.) 500 watt PA system and one of those real mixer things, not some home made box with knobs on it.
2.) a couple of 75-100 watt solid state guitar amps, preferably with 2x12 speakers.
3.) a 250 watt Bass amp that doesnt distort. so i guess karaoke components are out of the equation.
4.) 3 monitors ... 200 watts perhaps... i dont know. ive never played a show that had monitors in it.
5.) mic stand that doesnt fall over.
6.) vocal mics that work
7.) 2 cymbals, 1 ride and hi hats (of course) that is not lazer or made in china - crafted in raon.
8.) decent condition snare and bass pedals that lock on to the bass drum.
9.) a carpet that would prevent the drum from slipping.
10.) cables that dont need to be resoldered.
i guess i have pretty shallow requirements... it explains the state of the equipment i have played on *lol*