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We picked out two songs that we wanna practice. After listening to a bunch of different ones, we decided on these because they sound fun and kind of match what we’re into right now. They’re not too easy, but not super hard either, so we thought they’ll be cool to learn.

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The date of the gig was Friday 13th 2024.

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WHAT WE NEED:

Charlie:

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar Amp

Jack / Jack Cable (for Guitar to Amp)

SM57 (for Guitar Amp)

Male / Female XLR Cable (for SM57)

Eddie:

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar Amp

Jack / Jack Cable (for Bass to Amp)

SM57 (for Bass Amp)

Male / Female XLR Cable (for SM57)

Jordan:

Stage Piano

DI Box (for Stage Piano to Mixing Desk)

Sustain Pedal

SM58 (for Vocals)

Male / Female XLR Cable (for SM58)

Teddy:

Cymbals

Drumsticks

SM58 (for Vocals)

Male / Female XLR Cable (for SM58)

Athena:

SM58 (for Vocals)

Male / Female XLR Cable (for SM58)

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Set up and operate audio equipment (microphones, speakers, mixers).

Ensure high-quality sound throughout the event.

Handle live sound mixing during performances or events.

Troubleshoot technical audio issues.

Collaborate with performers and other technical teams to meet sound requirements.

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Plan and coordinate all aspects of an event, including scheduling and logistics.

Manage budgets, vendors, and contracts.

Ensure smooth communication among all stakeholders (clients, suppliers, staff).

Handle venue selection, permits, and legal requirements.

Oversee marketing and promotion of the event.

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Coordinate between performers, technical teams, and event staff.

Ensure the event runs on schedule and troubleshoot issues during the event.

Manage stage setups, props, and cues for performers.

Direct the backstage crew and communicate instructions to onstage talent.

Monitor and ensure safety and order during the event.

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Leon:

Electric Guitar/Bass

SM58 (for vocals)

Jordan:

Piano

SM58 (for vocals)

Teddy:

Electric Guitar/Drums

SM58 (for vocals)

Rhythm:

Electric Guitar/Drums

SM58 (for vocals)

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Friday 13th December - 1pm

I’d rate the gig a 6/10. The loud tuning between songs was distracting and made it hard to enjoy the music. We also had to cut down on the number of bands due to time issues, so some bands missed out on playing, which was frustrating for them and their fans. The overall flow of the event felt rushed because of the timing problems, and we didn’t get to fully enjoy all the performances. Despite the solid music, the logistical issues took away from what could’ve been a great gig.

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Sex & Cigarettes (Piano + Vocals) - We were very out of time and out of tune. My piano playing skills went out the window and I started messing up all the keys. My voice was not really the greatest on the date of the gig. I do not like how this song turned out.

Summers Over Interlude (Drums) - I was playing drums for this song. I kept accidentally changing tempo and throwing everybody off. I need to learn how to fix my timing.

Please Come Home For Christmas (Bass) - I knew all of the root notes for the bass, it is quite simple so I tried playing other notes that go with the notes already. I liked how this song went.

I Need You (Vocals) - I LOVED IT! Me and Leon did such a good job on this song. I have no complaints.

Shallow & You Do Something To Me (Bass) - Same with Please Come Home for Christmas, I really liked how I did the bass for this song. I feel it complimented all of the other instruments.

I need to rehearse more of these songs so we can perform them a lot more better!

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We decided to make our own song to perform, and we named it "Sex and Cigarettes." We thought the name sounded kinda edgy and fun, so it just felt right. The idea came to us after talking about some stuff we all thought was cool, like living wild and carefree. We weren’t trying to be super deep or anything, just wanted to make something catchy and fun to play.

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Untidy cables: could cause person to trip up and injure themself.

Noise-induced hearing loss: significant risk for musicians and stage crew due to prolonged exposure to loud sounds. It's important to use ear protection and monitor sound levels.

Faulty wiring: Improperly connected or damaged cables can lead to electric shocks or fires.

Overloaded circuits: Plugging too many devices into a single outlet can cause overheating and potential fire hazards.

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We recorded a few video

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This was a milestone performance gig. This gig helped us understand the ins and outs of performing, to understand the health and safety hazards and how to communicate to each other and plan out our next move in such a limited time and space.