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MOLLY HATCHET PRODUCTION RIDER       ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, INC   CONTACT INFORMATION: Office: 561.498.1300 Fax: 561.498.2004   MOLLY HATCHET DIRECT CONTACT FOR ADVANCING:   Joe Negron | Contact: 386.868.8189 Direct Cell Email: showbizaudio@yahoo.com   Amanda Miller Dyer | Contact: 703.725.5509 Direct Cell Email: amandaleemiller@hotmail.com Or Emergencies Only   Bobby Ingram | Contact: 904.657.1488 Fax: 561.498.2004 Email: mollyhatchetband@aol.com

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Rider to be attached and made a part of A. I. M. Contract # Dated Referred to as ARTIST, and Hereinafter referred to as EMPLOYER.   SECTION 1: CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS  

A. SIGNATURES: This rider agreement and attached contract shall not be binding Upon the ARTIST until executed by STEVE GREEN or ARTIST. No variation of Any kind is valid unless agreed to in writing by STEVE GREEN or ARTIST.

NO OTHER PARTY IS AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THIS AGREEMENT WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO FEE PERCENTAGE,

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CALCULATION, SUPPORTING ACTS, ETC. Where any conflict may exist, this contract and rider will prevail between MOLLY HATCHET BAND, hereinafter. B. PAYMENT:   i) FEE: It is understood by all parties hereto that the fee paid to the

ARTIST: Consists of the following:  

(a) Predetermined minimum guarantee.  

(b) Percentage of the excess figure stated on page 1 of the subject agreement.     ii) DEPOSIT: FIFTY PERCENT (50%) of the total guarantee in cash or

cashiers check shall be deposited simultaneously with the signing of the contract and rider with:

  ill) ARTIST'S INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

2901 Clint Moore Road #420 Boca Raton, Florida 33496

    BALANCE:   A. Balance to be picked up in full IN CASH ONLY AFTER SOUND CHECK. If

there is no sound check due to various reasons allowed by the band   **Payment in full is still due before doors are open in cash. Balance in Full is paid to: Bobby Ingram / Band Leader and will be advanced via tour manager prior to show for details.   SPECIAL ATTENTION:   REGRARDING THE SPELLING OF THE BAND NAME:   MOLLY HATCHET is the correct spelling of the band not (Hatchett with 2 ts) There will be a fine of $1,000.00 US Dollars for any misrepresentation for damage to the International Trademark and Service Mark, registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C,.   A. If any balance remains to be paid on the guaranteed fee hereunder it subject

to the detention or prevention of sickness, inability to perform, accident, Means of transportation, act of God, riots, strikes, labor difficulties, epidemics and any act or order of any public authority or any cause similar or dissimilar,

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beyond ARTIST'S control. ARTIST shall assume no liability due to cancellation for any of the aforementioned.

B. No persons are allowed backstage except working personnel or Molly Hatchet and crew. Credentials are need. Molly Hatchet or Melody Crafter Music, Inc. assumes or accepts any liability for any accidents or acts of God.

  C. In the event of riots, strikes, civil disorders, or acts of God or any similar or

Dissimilar events that could cause damage to life or property of MOLLY HATCHET, their staff or crew, or to the audience, the ARTISTS in their judgment shall have the right to cancel this agreement without liability. However, the ARTIST is ready, willing and able to perform hereunder, no force of nature or other event shall relieve EMPLOYER of his/her obligations under this agreement.

  D. The ARTIST may cancel the engagement, if by playing the engagement

ARTIST and/or staff and crew would become subject to criminal or civil proceedings. Failure to perform by reason of this paragraph shall not relieve EMPLOYER of his obligation to make any payments hereunder.

  E. Independent Contractor: The ARTIST is executing this agreement as an

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR and not as an employee or agent of the EMPLOYER. The term EMPLOYER is utilized only due to the fact that the PURCHASER of music is called "EMPLOYER" in the lead A. F. of M. Contract. This agreement shall not in any way be construed as to create an agency, partnership or any other joint undertaking or venture between the parties hereto, and neither party shall be liable for any representation, act or omission of the order.

  F. Third Party Agreements: No provision contained in any concert hall lease or

other agreements between EMPLOYER and any third party, which is inconsistent with any provision of this rider, shall be binding on ARTIST unless ARTIST consents in writing thereto. EMPLOYER represents and warrants EMPLOYER is unaware of any inconsistency.

  G. Indemnification: EMPLOYER hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless

ARTIST from and against any claims, costs, damages, liabilities and judgments arising out of or connected with any claim by a third party, which is inconsistent with any provision or paragraph, contained in this rider.

  H. EMPLOYER shall have the place of performance available to ARTIST and staff

and/or crew a full ten (10) hours prior to the start of the engagement. All instruments and equipment owned by ARTIST are to be used by them exclusively for the performance hereunder. No other person shall be permitted to use the same.

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  I. No portion of the performance rendered hereunder may be recorded, filmed or

taped/embodied, in any form for the purpose of reproducing such performances without prior written consent of BOBBY INGRAM. ARTIST shall have the right to withhold performance without prejudice to his rights hereunder. It is the responsibility of the promoter/venue to announce publicly no taping and or video whatsoever in any form. Still photos are allowed Only.

  J. ARTIST shall have sole control and exclusive advantage over:   i) All Sound Production   ii) All Lighting Production   ill) All Staging (if applicable)   iv) All Wardrobe or lack of Wardrobe, dressing rooms   NOTE:   It is specifically agreed and understood that ARTIST'S sound engineer shall have sole and absolute authority in mixing and controlling all sound equipment while ARTIST is performing. ARTIST'S lighting director shall have the same authority in cueing and/or operating all lighting equipment, including house lights, follow spots, stage lights, etc., while ARTIST is performing.   K. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:   i) LENGTH OF PERFORMANCE: ARTIST'S performance hereunder shall be approximately 75-90 minutes in length, including encores, which will be performed when deemed appropriate by ARTIST. EMPLOYER will assure that local curfew, building policies, or any similar cause will not interrupt the performance. Any delays of the show, whether caused by lengths of supporting acts performance, late performance, or for any other reason, shall be remedied in the first portion of the program so as not to affect ARTIST'S full performance times. It shall be EMPLOYER'S sole responsibility to inform all other acts on the program that this is a condition of their performance. The EMPLOYER shall be solely responsible for any overtime charges incurred as a result of the show running beyond agreed time schedule.   ii) APPROVALS: ARTIST shall have approval of all acts on the show. There set length, billing, equipment placement, lighting, backdrops, set time, including encore and all other elements. It is EMPLOYER'S sole responsibility to inform all other acts on the program that this is a condition of their performance. There

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shall be no M.C., D.l. or other announcer without ARTIST approval. At no time will more than one act precede ARTIST unless ARTIST gives prior written consent. ARTIST shall have Exclusive control, creative and otherwise, over the means and methods Employed. Fulfilling ARTIST'S obligations hereunder in all respects, EMPLOYER agrees to fully and promptly comply with all of ARTIST'S directions in connection therewith.   ill) SPECIAL EFFECTS: Opening Acts:

There shall be NO theatrical or special effects, including but not limited to strobe, lasers, fog, flash pots, pyro, etc., for opening acts unless specifically approved by ARTIST in writing, in advance. Should any supporting act decline to perform as a result of disapproval, the split figure should be adjusted by the contract price of the declining party.   NOTE: **All songs must be pre-approved by Molly Hatchet before the opening act(s) start. This is important as Molly Hatchet does not want Any conflicts in duplicate songs played to the public performances.

    SECTION IV:   MERCHANDISING REQUIREMENTS:   NOTE: VENUE AND/OR PROMOTER MUST PROVIDE 2 MERCHANDISE SELLERS with proper credentials and known to the onsite promoter or personnel at the venue. They are to be responsible for collection of merchandise monies and accountability of sales to the band. They shall be held responsible for any lost merchandise or monies due.   NOTE: ALL MEET AND GREETS ARE TO BE PRE-ADVANCED WITH MOLLY HATCHET FOR TIMES AND MUST HAVE SECURITY SUPPLIED.   1) Two (2) 8-foot tables and 16 chairs a well-lighted area the same room as

the show.   2) Electrical outlets with 5 feet of the table.   3) Two (2) security personnel to be at the disposal of Merchandiser after the

show for security of ARTIST at autograph session.   4) ARTIST will NOT pay any percentage to anyone on merchandise!

NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE!!

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5) ANY EVENT SHIRTS WITH MOLLY HATCHET BAND NAME APPEARING ON THEM IS STRICTLY PROHIBATED.

  NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE!!

    SECTION V:   MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS: A. EMPLOYER will provide a sound system and a lighting system to ARTIST

comparable to attached specifications.   B. If ARTIST must travel to another country, the EMPLOYER agrees to obtain, at

his sole expense, any and all necessary bond, permits, visa's, immigration clearances, union dues, etc., that are required or desirable to allow entrance to, exit from, and travel within said country, as well as performance of the engagement hereunder. EMPLOYER shall further be responsible for any taxes of any nature or sport in connection therewith and payments herein shall be net thereof to ARTIST.

  C. The host venue is to provide one (1) SOBER person as a runner for the entire

day for ARTIST.   D. EMPLOYER will provide, at his sole cost, all necessary permits, licenses, and

Authorizations from any and all government agencies, bureaus and departments, Federal, State or Local.

  E. DEFAULT BY EMPLOYER: If EMPLOYER breaches any of his obligations

hereunder which include, without limitation, EMPLOYER'S refusal or neglect to provide any of the items required of EMPLOYER hereunder, proceed with the presentation of the engagement which is the subject of this agreement, timely make any of the payments referred to herein, then in any such events and in addition to any of ARTIST'S other rights or remedies, ARTIST may elect to terminate this agreement without liability to perform hereunder or otherwise in such event, ARTIST shall retain all amounts owed, and EMPLOYER shall remain liable to ARTIST for any additional monies herein provided or otherwise payable as matter of law. Employer agrees to this Rider Agreement of default and cannot for any reason retain any assets of the Band or prevent the Band from removing any and all assets from premises, by contract default by Artist or Employer.

 

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F. CATERING LIST:   ON STAGE AT LOAD IN:**   1 Pot of Caffeinated Coffee 2 Dozen Glazed Daunts 1 Case of Dasani only Bottled Water 1 12 Pack of Diet Pepsi   * * All of the above should be iced down prior to load in!

BAND & CREW LUNCH:

Road Crew lunch for Ten (10) shall be served at 1:00 P.M. Usually take-out orders, be sufficient (Subway, Pizza, Cold Cuts and Sandwich Fixings, or most Burger fast food.

  

DRESSING ROOM:   1 LARGE SIZE INDOOR DRESSING ROOM FACILITY WITH RESTROOM AND AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING. FOR FESTIVAL OUTSIDE VENUES AN R.V. TO BE USED WITH AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING AND RESTROOM ON STANDBY IF ABOVE IS NOT AVALILABLE.

  CATERING:   2 Cases of Bottled Water (Dasani Brand Only) 1 Case of Diet Pepsi (24) 1 Case of Coke (24) 1 12 Pack of Sprite 1 Case Assorted Bottles of Gatorade 2 Loafs of Fresh Bread, (Wheat) 1 Jar of Jiffy Peanut Butter 1 Squeezable Jelly (Grape) 1 Bag of Bar-B-Que Chips 1 Bag of Lays Baked Chips 1 Package of Paper Plates (50) 1 Package of Mixed Plastic Utensils 2 Rolls of Paper Towels 2 Packages of Plastic Cups I Large Bag of Peanut M&M's for quick energy

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2 Hershey dark chocolate bars for quick energy 6 Bags of Ice 1 4 pack of AA Batteries 2 Twin Pack of 9- Volt Batteries 2 Rolls of BLACK Gaff Tape 2 Rolls of WHITE Gaff Tape 1 Bottle of Sanitizer hand wash   NO LIQUOR OF ANY KIND PLEASE.   1 Fruit tray (for 10 people) with assorted fresh cut fruit bits. (Preferably items shot. individually wrapped for the bus refrigerator instead of on a serving (tray).

      DINNER BAND AND CREW:   Dinner will be served or arranged for Ten (8) people for 5:00 P. M. or following Sound Check. Menu will be addressed during the advancing of the show.

      ON STAGE FOR SHOW:   I Case of Iced Dasani Bottled Water (Four (4) bottles at room temperature).   6 Sharpies for autograph session. 20 White Soft, Clean, Fresh Smelling medium towels. (NO BAR RAGS).

    AFTER SHOW:   4 Take-out Pizzas, Large (2 Hamburger, 2 Pepperoni) to be delivered to the bus OR dressing room after the performance.   NOTE:   If venue or promoter wishes - a buyout can be substituted for band & crew lunch at the exchange of $15.00 per person for lunch and $25.00 per person for band & crew dinner. The dressing room catering and after show can also be bought out - the price to be discussed during advancement. Number of tour staff is subject to change. Total buyout in cash is $ 280.00 USD.

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    SECTION VI: STAGE CALL, SCHEDULES, AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:   *STAGE CALL   12:00NOON *4 Stage Hands   *4 Loaders   * 1 Forklift (if needed) TOTAL *8   1:00 P.M. Lunch call for Band and Crew   5:00 P.M. Dinner call for Band and Crew   *SOUND CHECK (TBA)   *4 Stage Hands   TOTAL... *4

  *STRIKE CALL   *4 Stagehands   *2 Loaders   ****IMMEDIATELY AFTER MOLLY HATCHET'S PERFORMANCE.

TOTAL *6

****It is preferable that the loaders and stagehands for stage call and strike call after the show are the same personnel. It is imperative that all stagehands provided are not drinking before, during or after the show and have private insurance and agree not to hold MOLLY HATCHET harmless in any way for any liability or bodily injury.

      SECTION VII: HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:  

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A. MOLLY HATCHET'S entourage consists of Ten (10) persons. Overseas shows consist of eight (8).   TWO (2) NIGHTS OF ROOMS REQUIRED.   Accommodations will consist of one Double and (8) super singles. All rooms MUST have a telephone with long distance, shower, Television, and be NON smoking rooms for at lease 3 of the singles.

  B. Accommodations should have an on-site restaurant or food facilities within walking distance. The Road Manager will establish a rooming list. All incoming calls should be asked for my member's name only. Reservations should be made and confirmed. one (1) week prior to engagement. Confirmation numbers to be supplied to Tour Manager.

    SECTION VIII: OTHER REQUIREMENTS:   A. Transportation Relief: From time to time the host venue will be asked to provide the following at their cost:   1) Limousine service w/company driver or 2) Fifteen (15) person passenger van with driver. 3) Internal ground Internal ground transportation is defined as 125

miles or less each way.       STAGE REQUIREMENTS:   All stages must have a well lit entrance and exit staircase AND Security at all times. Stage Security must maintain complete visual Contact of the bands equipment, guitars, amps and personal items at all times and will not allow ANYONE access to them at any time. Only band members and working authorized personnel only.   1. Stage Size: Stage should be no smaller than 40 feet x 40 feet x 5 feet, in

addition stage shall have 2 sound wing's, and 2 flights of stairs with hand rails one stage left and one stage right. Stage also shall have kick guards around its perimeter too ensure cases and gear not to roll off. If different stage size please notify Tour Manager in advance.

  2. Risers: Molly Hatchet requires TWO (2) 8 x 8 x 3 rolling risers, risers

should steady and secure.

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  3. Outdoor Shows: All outdoor shows shall have a professional, safe, roof over

the entire Perimeter of the stage with anchors, monitor world, front of house, and sound wings to protect the artist and equipment of weather and sun.

  4. Back Drop: Outdoor Stages should be able to sustain the weight of a 70lbs.

back drop to be flown weather permitting for Molly Hatchet performance. The Back Drop is fire resistant certified.

      AUDIO REQUIREMENTS:   I. Console: Molly Hatchet requires a 40 channel professional mixing console, Yamaha, Midas, Crest, Sound Craft, are all-acceptable, absolutely no Allen and Heath. or Soundtracs. 2. F.O.H. Support: Molly Hatchet requires an acceptable P.A. for the Venue, this should be a stereo 3 way System. EAW, Meyer, EV, X-Array, Turbo Sound, are all acceptable, P.A. must be able to maintain 120 db through out entire Venue.   3. Drive System: Molly Hatchet's Audio Engineer has full access to all drive instruments, Eq's, Crossover's and design of the system: focus.   4. Insert Points and FX Returns: Molly Hatchet requires at least 8 channels of gating, and 8 channels of compression, 2 stereo reverb units, 1 digital delay, 1 cd player, 1 cassette deck, 1 talk back mic, 1multi effects processor, and all the necessary cables.   5. Monitor System: Molly Hatchet requires a minimum of 8 independent monitor mixes, this is essential for the performance.

a. Each mix should be a wedge 15” with 2” horn, please refer to the stage plot for mix layout and configuration actual # of wedges needed: 12

b. 2 Side Fills are required – not floor wedges – true Side Fills

facing from stage right and stage left pointed across stage.   2 Side Fills - L Acoustics and EAW 850s.

c. 1 Side Fill for the Drums (Left side rear placement). Drum

sub and speaker, double 18 or 15 works well. L Acoustic

 

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Microphones: Kick Drums 2-Sure 91 's, SM 52's, or M88's. Toms 4-EV 408's, Sure 98's. Cymbals 4-SM 81 'so Guitar's 6-SM 57's. Bass I-SM 52 & 1 DI Box. Acoustic 1- DI Box. Vocals 6-SM 58's. Keyboards 4-DI Boxes. ****PLEASE be sure that the monitor console and attached outboard gear are positioned   Placed on STAGE LEFT ONLY!

      LIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS:   1) 120 Par 64/1000 Watt, 2 Truss System, Down Stage Lamps are to be Med. Flood, Up Stage Lamps are to be Very

Narrow.   2) 6 ACL Bars. (2 Racks to be on Floor Mounts).   3) 4 Mole Fay's to be Mounted Down Off Stage for Crowd Participation Lights.   4) 8 Intelligent Lighting Fixtures High End or Martin (4 Down Stage & 4 Up

stage).   5) 1 Lighting Console LP 2000, or 3000, for Intelligent Lighting, or the  

Avolite Pearl or Diamond III also must provide a board light so the LD can see.

6) 4 Zenon Super Troopers (Spot Lights) with Clear Com Communications

between LD and Spot Operators. 7) 2 Strobes Either Data Flash or Super

Strobe.

  All Electrical Distribution & Cabling for the Above. Power for the Lighting Rig should be separate from the Sound Electrical System.   Please provide: 4 Sober, Spot Light Operators one half an Hour Before the given show Time. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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BACKLINE REQUIREMENTS        DRUM AND KEYBOARD RISERS:

2) 8 foot x 8 foot x 24 inch tall black carpeted drum riser

GUITAR – BASS – KEYBOARDS:

1) Ampeg SVT Classic Bass Amp w/ power cable, speaker cable

1) Ampeg 8X10 Bass Cabinet

3) Marshall 1960B 4X12 Speaker Cabinet (STRAIGHT)

3) Marshall 1960B 4X12 Speaker Cabinet (SLANT)

3) Peavey 5150’s (Block EVH or Signature) - (Substitution only Marshall DSL 2000’s) speaker and power cables

1) Kurzweil PC-88 (88 Weighted Key) w/ sustain pedal

1) Korg Triton Pro 76 Key w/ sustain pedal

1) X-Type 2 Tiered Keyboard Stand

3) Guitar Stands

DRUMS:

1) DRUMS YAMAHA OR DW PREFERED

16 x 26 or 18 x 24 bass drums

10” mounted tom

12” mounted tom

14” x 14” floor tom

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16” x 18” floor tom

(2) 6 ½” x 14” bronze or maple snare drums

(2) Snare drum stands

6 cymbal stands

3 legged high hat stand w/ rotating legs

DW 5000 right handed double or iron cobra double right handed power glide bass drum pedals

CYMBALS:

(2) 14in Rock high hats.

(2)- 18in medium thin crashes

(2)- 17in medium thin crashes

(1)- 18in china

(1)- 21 in rock ride or ping ride,

If cymbals are Zildjian- needs to be A custom or A- Zildjans

If cymbals are Paiste- needs to be 2002 series

If cymbals are Sabian-needs to AA series or vault series

DRUM HEADS:

Bass drum Remo Clear Power Stroke 3, Toms Remo Clear Pinstripes or Clear Emperor heads, Snare drums Remo White Coated Emperor X or Remo White Coated controlled sound with black dot on bottom

             

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AUDIO INPUT LIST   1. KICK 2. SNARE TOP 3. SNARE BOTTOM 4. HI HAT 5. RACK TOM ONE 6. RACK TOM TWO 7. FLOOR TOM ONE 8. FLOOR TOM TWO 9. RIDE CYMBAL 10. STAGE LEFT OVER HEAD 11. STAGE RIGHT OVER HEAD   12. BASS DI 13. BASS MIC   14. STAGE RIGHT GUITAR WET (SHURE SM57) 15. STAGE RIGHT GUITAR DRY (SHURE SM57) 16. STAGE RIGHT GUITAR WET (SHURE SM57) 17. STAGE LEFT GUITAR WET 18. STAGE LEFT GUITAR WET 19. ACOUSTIC GUITAR DI   21. KEYBOARD TOP RIGHT 20. KEYBOARD TOP LEFT 22. KEYBOARD BOTTOM LEFT 23. KEYBOARD BOTTOM RIGHT   24. STAGE RIGHT VOCAL (SHURE SM58) 25. CENTER LEAD VOCAL (SHURE SM58) 26. CENTER LEAD VOCAL SPARE (SHURE SM58) 27. STAGE LEFT VOCAL (SHURE SM58) 28. KEYBOARD VOCAL (SHURE SM58)

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= POWER DROP (QUAD BOX) = VOCAL MIC

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