The Token's Rider to Contract

HOSPITALITY AND TECHNICAL RIDER TO CONTRACT

TECHNICAL RIDER

This “Rider to Contract” shall be considered a part of the contract between the Purchaser and The Tokens (hereinafter called “Artist”) to which it is attached.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Noah Margo [Manager] (310) 985-0337

The production consists of a legacy tribute to The Tokens. The performance ranges anywhere from 20 minutes to 1:45 minutes in length with optional intermission for shows over 90 minutes in length. The band consists of 6 band members.

LOAD-IN

For theater shows with screens and projection load-in will begin no less than 6 hours before show time. We prefer reserved parking with an unobstructed path to the stage when we are providing back line. If back line is provided by Purchaser suitable parking is required close to venue.

Purchaser agrees to notify Artist no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance if the time previously arranged for load in and load out of Artist equipment is to be changed.

Artist retains all control over placement and operation of sound system and lighting system. Sound level shall be maintained to D.E.Q. standards.

STAGE AREA

The Artist required a minimum stage area of 24’ wide by 16’ deep, with one 8’ x 8’ drum riser. Artist shall be notified at least fourteen (14) days prior to engagement if modification must be made.

POWER

We will need appropriate A/C power for at least 2 amps and five (5) power A/C power drops with quad boxes.

PROJECTION REQUIREMENTS (STAGING)

Projection Screen & Video Projector for Power Point Deck with a remote control for drummer. 

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS (STAGING)

Purchaser shall furnish the complete lighting system, including technician, suitable for professional appearance of the stage and show.

SOUND REQUIREMENTS

Purchaser shall furnish the complete main sound system, monitor system and technician(s), unless otherwise noted. Said system must be approved by and meet the specification of the attached stage plot and group leader or representative.

BACKLINE

Unless otherwise stipulated in the agreement, Purchaser must provide the following:

1. Guitar Amp
2. Bass Amp
3. Keyboard Amp or DI box
4. Drum kit including the following:
   1. 22” Kick Drum (with DW9000 or equivalent pedal) 
   2. 12” or 13” Rack Tom and 16” Floor Tom (with legs/mounting hardware)
   3. 13” or 14” Hi Hat cymbals (with stand)
   4. (2) 17” or 18” crash cymbals - (with stands)
   5. 20” ride cymbal (with boom stand)
   6. 14” snare drum (with stand)
   7. Drum throne 

SECURITY

Purchaser shall at all times exercise security over equipment and personnel on stage and at the mixing console area, preventing access to same by unauthorized personnel.

HOSPITALITY RIDER

GUEST LIST

A guest list will be permitted for each performance and will allow up to but no more than two guests per contracted band member and two guests per on-duty employee of the Artist. Exception to this rule must be approved by Artist in advance.

DRESSING ROOMS

Artist shall be provided with an acceptable dressing area, complete with security and/or locking device on the door.

All Engagements: Purchaser shall provide the following in the dressing area prior to the performance:

A. Six hot meals

B. Beverages (non-alcoholic) to include, but not limited to fruit juices,  sodas and water.

C. Bottle opener (if necessary)

D. Hot coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cups.

E. On Stage prior to Show: 6 bottles of water.

F. Minimum of six (6) towels.

TRAVEL (when included)

Lodging - Purchaser agrees to furnish at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, six (6) unless otherwise specified, rooms at a recognized first-class hotel nearest to the performance site for the term of the engagement scheduled hereunder.

Transportation - Purchaser agrees to supply required air transportation (Business or First Class) and all necessary internal transportation at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense from airport to hotel to venue and vice versa. Please be aware that this party is traveling with some musical equipment.

MISCILANEOUS RIDER

• Artists retains the right to sell concessions (T-Shirts, CD’s, photos.) at the performance at no cost to the Artist.
• Support Act - Purchaser will provide any opening act at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense (if applicable). Artist reserves the right to screen such act and song list.
• Payment - Purchaser agrees to pay balance owed to Artists by cash or cashier’s check payable to THE TOKENS prior to the first show performance.
• Billing - It is understood and agreed that the Artist shall receive the following billing in all manner and forms of advertising in connection with the engagement: At a minimum the words “The Tokens” and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” must be included in all forms of advertising and/or promotion.
• Cancellation Clause - In the event his show is not presented for any reason, the Artists shall be paid the full contract price, provided the Artists are prepared to perform at the designated time and place as specified in the attached contract. The only exception shall be at the discretion of the Artists, or if the cancellation of this appearance is made thirty (30) days prior to the contracted date; oil which case the deposit of 50% of the total contract amount, whichever is greater, shall be retained by and/or paid to the Artist.
• Hold Harmless Agreement - If any patron, guest, Purchaser’s agent, employee(s) or any other person admitted to the venue by the Purchaser or Purchaser’s agents or employee(s), sustained bodily injury, or if any damage to property on the premises is incurred, caused either directly or indirectly by Artist’s equipment or sound/light company contracted to provide production for the THE TOKENS show, Purchaser agrees to hold harmless the Artist.

NOTES

Local Performances are those that are in 2-3 hour driving distance from Los Angeles.

Long Distance performances are those that require at least one night  of stay in a hotel.

If ARTISTS are performing locally ARTIST can supply backline.

If ARTISTS are performing long distance by car ARTISTS can supply 

backline.

If ARTISTS are performing long distance requiring air travel then  

backline indicated must be provided by PURCHASER