Line up:
Petra de Winter – Vocalist
Pim van Riezen – Piano & synthesizer(s)
Marcel Peters – Double bass & electric bass
List view:
1. Microphone Shure SM58, wired (or non-wired).
Petra can bring her own, wired Shure SM58 or sing through the
available microphone on stage. Preferable with some reverb & (not too much) delay on
it. Our leadsinger uses several vocal styles (jazz, rock, pop, opera, gothic),
with sometimes more & sometimes less reverb & delay. This requires a
dynamic approach towards the mixing process, or alternatively, a sound setup that allows for the use of various vocal, synth/piano, and (double) bass techniques.
2. Boom stand / microphone stand.
3. Piano /keys
Our pianist-synthplayer Pim usually brings his own stage piano with a large
keyboard. If there’s a recently tuned & with 2 microphones miked upright piano (or even a grand piano, we would absolutely love that! But not necessary of course) in the house then
we would prefer that. A good electric stage piano with a large keyboard is
allright too. Then the electric stage piano has minimum 2x jack-output (stereo), to be connected to a DI-box.
Pim usually sits behind his piano and synths, so he also needs some kind of chair (which is not on the stageplot’s drawing).
4. Synths
Our pianist/synthplayer, Pim, usually brings his own, small Minimoog or Korg synth
too.
5. Contrabass (Double bass).
Our bassplayer, Marcel, brings his double bass, it has a DI. He plucks and bows, it both sounds different, so if there’s time in the soundcheck, let’s try.
6. Electric bass Our bassplayer brings that one too.
7. Bass combo (basversterker).
Our bassplayer usually brings his own basscube for small &
medium stages. We don’t have a bass combo for a big stage, so we might
need that then. Or: see underneath: backline.
8. Electric power
We usually need electric power for the keyboards, laptop, bas combo &
stage monitors. Within a reasonable distance from the stage (we have two extension cords ourselves), there must be sufficient power available: 16 ampere, 220 volts (grounded). This must comply with government safety regulations. Any deviations from these provisions should be reported immediately.
9. Stage monitor 1.
10. Stage monitor 2.
Note: on a big (festival-) stage we need more than 2 monitors (at least 3 or 4)! On a very small stage we sometimes need less than 2 monitors, it depends on the situation.
11. Piano bench/stool or some kind of chair for our pianist (not on the drawing).
Backline
Chabliz usually brings her own backline, including:
- small bascube
- Electric piano + synthesizer + laptop
- 1 vocal microphone Shure SM58, wired
On bigger stages the basscube should be amplified by DI or microphone, both is possible. The electric stage piano has minimum 2x jack-output (stereo), to be connected to a DI-box.
PA
If the PA system is provided by the organizer, it must be of sufficient quality and power for the venue. The audience should experience clear and undistorted sound, and the system must be capable of handling the band’s full setup. The PA includes all equipment except for instruments and backline. This covers external speakers, a mixing console, vocal microphone(s), DI boxes (at least two for piano and synthesizer), all necessary cabling, and a sound technician who can set up, connect, operate, and dismantle the entire system.
If needed, we can provide a small PA system ourselves, but this must be agreed upon in writing.
For smaller & normal sized stages:
Please keep in mind that we usually play as a trio, with Pim on piano/keyboards/synths, Marcel on double bass (plus electric bass) and Petra on vocals. Our bassplayer usually brings his own basscube (he has a DI). Our pianist can bring his own electric piano, but he prefers playing on a recently tuned upright piano or a grand piano (if it’s not there: no problem though). We can bring our own small PA (‘zanginstallatie’ in Dutch) but we prefer playing over your PA. The singer usually brings her own SM58 microphone (wired) with her, and she also likes wireless mikes but she doesn’t have that herself . We prefer two or three monitors, but on small stages we can manage with one monitor as well.
If there’s a sound technician around (which we usually don’t need for the smallest stages), please keep in mind that our pianist/keyboardplayer plays on two or three different pianos/synths/keyboards, with different sounds. Our bassplayer plays double bass, also bowed, and electric bass. Our leadsinger uses several vocal styles (jazz, rock, pop, opera, gothic), with sometimes more & sometimes less reverb and delay. This requires a quite dynamic approach towards the mixing process.
General:
If the resources to meet this rider are not available in practice, please let us know, and we’ll find a solution! We also have a small PA system that we can bring, and there are other possible solutions as well.
Regarding the setup, we adapt to the situation. In principle, we try to follow the layout shown in the drawing above, but in some cases, a different arrangement may be more practical. There should always be enough space for the three band members and their instruments.
Deviations from the previously mentioned requirements can be made in consultation. However, this must be discussed and confirmed in writing (via email, WhatsApp, or Signal) between the venue/festival and Chabliz. The venue, festival, or location where the performance takes place remains responsible and the main contact for matters related to the sound system unless Chabliz provides it.
Please contact us if you have any questions or comments, or if something is not entirely clear.
It’s possible to download & print the stageplan and rider (pdf) here.
Other requirements:
In principle, we follow the standard rules of the stage or festival where we perform. At some venues or festivals (not all, and it’s not necessary if not customary), a lunch or dinner is typically provided. Our singer prefers a vegetarian meal or lunch in such cases. Other than that, as a band, we have no special requests beyond the usual ones that most bands have.
