Working Musicians Cable TV Show Prep

STUDIO INFO

4:30P-5:00P: Load in
6:00P: Sound check
6:30P-7:30P: Tape two shows, each 27 minutes

White Plains Cable Access Studio 914-422-1419
4 Martine Ave. White Plains, NY 10606

PARKING

  1. On Martine Avenue, turn left at the first light after S. Lexington onto Bank St.
  2. At the first light on Bank St., make another left into the Mercedes Benz Dealership.
  3. Drive all the way to the back (passing the parking garage on the left, and the dealership on the right).
  4. Follow the driveway to the left and down.
  5. Stop in front of the garage doors, dumpsters, and entry door to 4 Martine Ave.
  6. Please do not move any cones!

BAND INFO

  1. Let us know ahead of time how many musicians will perform and what instruments they will play.
  2. Prepare 18-20 minutes of original material (no covers) for each 27 minute show.
  3. Load in early to ensure an extensive sound check. We will tape a song and have you sign off on the mix.
  4. The studio contains NO equipment except for lapel mics.
  5. Electronic instruments should contain line output for mixing.
  6. Groups must provide their own PA and mixing board. Set up the board stage left.
  7. We provide no live studio audience. Feel free to bring up to ten people.
  8. Bring in a copy of your CD or DVD with no plastic wrap to present on camera.
  9. Feel free to call studio prior to the production to coordinate and ask questions.
  10. MEN: Please "aim well" in the bathroom. Wipe up if you miss!

QUESTIONS TO PREPARE

  1. Which three cds would you bring to a desert island?
  2. Who, living or dead, would play in your dream band(s)?
  3. Which songs inspired you to become a musician?

WHAT TO WEAR

  1. WORKS WELL: Shades and colors that contrast with skin and hair color.
  2. WORKS POORLY: whites, blacks, saturated colors, tight plaids, and tight herringbone patterns.

DVD PURCHASE

  1. $20.00 for two, 27 minute shows.
  2. Rip the live performances from the DVD and post on YouTube.com!

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