Dead West

Dead West gives you a in your face rock and roll show with catchy riffs and sing along lyrics.

Dead West is composed of five members. Vinny Sky, Matt “Hot Rod” Peterson, Jon Mclerran, Troy Storm, Jay Welty. Together they write, produce and sing their top hit songs which have garnered a loyal fan base and impressive critical acclaim. Heavily influenced by The Dead Daisies, Black Label Society, Tesla, Aerosmith, and Jackyl, Dead West aren’t content to merely recycle sounds of a bygone era, they choose their influential taste with surgical precision and layer them with lashings of the American Southwest to create a sound distinctly their own. It is because of this profound ability that they stand tall and proud in an industry saturated with imitators and inauthentic artists. Perhaps the greatest service that Dead West provide to their fans is originality, raw honesty and ambition - attributes that are reflected in their music. Their unmatched energy is always a treat for any crowd and their vocalist Vinny makes sure to keep every corner of the audience engaged. The music they produce is raw, original and takes the listener on a journey where they just don’t hear the music, they also feel it. Many of their songs are written about their life experiences so that fans can relate with the music. While some of them are heartfelt and masterfully crafted so the listener can delve into their own emotions, some are extremely energetic, harnessing the modern hard rock sound, infused with gritty, whiskey drenched rock n’ roll. Their hit song “Lover” is their most recent release and has received air play across the world. The video is making a mark on YouTube and it’s the first of the two song Vinyl EP, Unhitched.

Dead West has a spectacular performance history. They were the first local band to get two Headlining shows at The Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ. Already having played with and supported artists of the caliber of Lita Ford, Bullets and Octane, Slaughter, LA Guns, Tom Kiefer of Cinderella, Jackyl, Kingdom Come, and mini tour with Jack Russells Great White, Dead West are not merely content to ride on the coat tails of established bands, they are ready to become one of those bands, and judging by the immense success they’ve already gotten, it’s not long before they achieve their goal.

2023
PRODUCTION – HOSPITALITY RIDER & ADVANCE
1 Stage / Rigging / Audio / Lighting
2 Back Line / Additional Requirements
3 Stage Plot / Input List / Back Line Configuration
4 Monitor Mix Notes

STAGE, AUDIO, LIGHTING & BACK LINE:
Promoter agrees to provide all Stage, Audio, Lighting, Video and Back Line requirements as per Artist. Promoter further agrees to provide the Artist, a minimum of twenty one (21) days prior to engagement, the names and contacts of all, stage, audio, lighting, video and back line providers for production advance to ensure a successful performance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Please make sure these specifications / requirements are forwarded to all appropriate production contractors and providers.
STAGE & RIGGING:
Minimum Stage Size – 32’ (10m) Wide, 20’ (6.5m) Deep. Stage and Wings MUST BE ROOFED
Stage Deck to Trim – 32’ (9.75m)
Fly Bar or Truss to accommodate 4’ x 6’ Band Banner
Drum Riser – One (1) Carpeted 8’ x 8’ x 2’ ( 2.4m x 2.4m x 0.60m )
Rolling Sled Decks For Festivals to accommodate full Stage Left & Stage Right Amplifier Back Line
AUDIO FOH:

AUDIO MONITORS:
Dead West is currently not touring with a Monitor Engineer.
We will need the venue to provide a seasoned professional monitor engineer.
Provided Engineer must be present for set up, sound check and show call.
MONITOR ENCLOSURES:
6 Matching Bi-Amped Wedges
1 1 x 18 or 2 x18 Drum Sub
1 Set of 2 or 3 Way Stereo Side Fills with Subs
9 Total Mixes: 6 wedge – 2 Side Fill – 1 Drum Sub
MONITOR MIXES:
Mix 1 DSR Troy Bass
Mix 2 DSR Matt Guitar
Mix 3 DSC Vinny Left
Mix 4 DSC Vinny Right
Mix 5 DSL Jon Guitar
Mix 6 Jay Drums
Mix 7 Drum Sub
Mix 8 SR Side Fill Mix 9 SL Side Fill
MICROPHONES/DI’s:
1 Shure UR4D Dual Receiver & 2 UR2 SM 58 RF Hand Held Microphones 3 Shure SM58
4 Shure SM57
1 Shure Beta 57
1 Shure Beta 91
1 Shure Beta 52
3 Shure SM81
2 Shure KSM32
1 Sennheiser MD 421
4 Sennheiser e604 / e904 2 Sennheiser e609
2 Radial DI’s
SOUND CHECK:
For All Headlining & Direct Support Performances, a Dead West Sound Check is mandatorily required.
Once back line is set and staged, instruments are mic’d, a full line check is performed and it is determined that all systems components are fully functional, Sound Check should usually take 1 hour or less to complete.
For All Support and Festival Performances where a full sound check is unavailable,
Please schedule realistic turnover and line check times.
ADDITIONAL AUDIO:
1 Shure SM58S Talk Back Microphone from FOH to Stage
1 Shure SM58S Talk Back Microphone from Monitors to Stage Clear Com System Between FOH and Monitor World
1 – 1/8th “ iPod connection at FOH for Stereo Playback with Return Line to Monitors
FOH and Monitor System Engineers must be provided and must be at FOH and Monitor World for set up, sound check and show call.
LIGHTING:
Dead West is currently not touring with a Lighting Director.
We will need the venue to provide a seasoned professional LD. Provided LD / Programmer must be present for set up, focus, sound check and show call.
Down Stage Truss:
Must be capable of keeping all performers brightly lit at all times.
Mid & Up Stage Truss:
Must be capable of creating stage color scenes and moods complimentary to the on stage performance.
ADDITIONAL STAGE NEEDS:
4 – Low Profile Stage Fans
4 – 20 Amp 110v Quad AC Power Drops
STAGE HANDS:
Promoter / Venue agrees to provide an adequate amount of experienced stagehands to assist in load in, set up, stage turn overs and load out. The number of stagehands will be determined at the time of production advance based upon the venues layout and load in
/out situation
DEAD WEST BACK LINE REQUIREMENTS
Provided Back Line is for the Exclusive Use of Dead West
DRUMS: Jay
Ludwig, DW, or equivalent
Kit to be Clean and in Like New Condition. No Mixed Kits or Colors Please 1 – 22”x20” (or 22”x18”) Kick Drum with Aquarian Super Kick II
1 – 12” Rack Tom with Aquarian Response 2 Clear
1 – 14” Floor Tom with Legs and Aquarian Response 2 Clear
1 – 16” Floor Tom with Legs and Aquarian Response 2 Clear
1 – 14”x7” Metal Snare Drum (Ludwig LM-702) with Aquarian Hi-Impact Coated
1 – 14”x5” Metal Snare Drum (spare) with Aquarian Hi-Impact Coated
2 – Snare Stands
1 – Hi-Hat Stand
1 – Drum Throne
1 – PDP or DW Double Kick Pedals
4 – Boom Cymbal Stands
1 – LP Percussion Ridge Rider Cowbell
1 – Hi-hat tambourine ring
CYMBALS:
Zildjian
1 – 21” or 22” Ping or Rock Ride “A” Cymbal
1 – 18” Crash Medium or Medium Thin “A” Cymbal
1 – 16” Crash Medium or Medium Thin “A” Cymbal
1 – 14” New Beat Hi-Hats “A” Cymbals
BASS: Troy
1 – Hartke 1000LH Bass Head (or Gallien-Krueger 800RB)
2 – Hartke XL 1x15 Bass Cabinets
All Necessary Speaker & Power Cables 2 – Individual Guitar Stands
1 – 25’ or 30’ instrument cable
GUITARS: Jon & Matt
1 – Marshall JCM 800 Head
1 – Marshall DSL 100 HD Head “or” Marshall JCM 900 Head
1 – Bogner Line 6 tube amp, 2x12, with Line 6 Pedal Board
4 – Marshall 4x12 Cabinets (Two A’s and Two B’s) Loaded with Celestion Vintage 30’s
All Necessary Speaker & Power Cables and Foot Switches
1 Wylde WAH
1 Xotic Overdrive Pedal
1 Phase 90 MXR pedal
1 Carbon Copy MXR delay.
4 – Individual Guitar Stands
2 – Quality Gibson Les Pauls
2 – 25’ or 30’ instrument cables
VOCALS:
Lead Vocals: Vinny
Vinny will bring his own wireless hand held microphone and his own custom stand.
For backup, please provide:
1 Shure SM58 or equivalent
1 Straight stand
Support Vocals – Matt, David, Rick
3 Boom microphone stands
3 Shure SM58 or equivalent
1 Headset Mic
STAGE PLOT:
FOH INPUT MIC / DI STAND INSERT VCA/GRP
1 KICK IN B 91 n/a Comp/Gate 1 DRUM
2 KICK OUT B 52 Sm Boom Comp/Gate 1 DRUM
3 SNARE TOP B 57 Sm Boom Comp/Gate 1 DRUM
4 SNARE BOTTOM e 904 Clip Comp/Gate 1 DRUM
5 HI-HATS SM 81 Sm Boom 1 DRUM
6 RACK 1 e 904 Clip Gate 1 DRUM
7 FLOOR 1 e 904 Clip Gate 1 DRUM
8 FLOOR 2 e 904 Clip Gate 1 DRUM
9 OH LEFT KSM 32 Tall Boom 1 DRUM
10 OH RIGHT KSM 32 Tall Boom 1 DRUM
11 BASS DI AMP XLR n/a Comp 2 BASS
12 BASS MIC MD 421 Sm Boom Comp 2 BASS
13 SR GUITAR 1 SM 57 Sm Boom Comp 3 GUITARS
14 SR GUITAR 2 e609 Sm Boom Comp 3 GUITARS
15 SL GUITAR 1 SM 57 Sm Boom Comp 3 GUITARS
16 SL GUITAR 2 e609 Sm Boom Comp 3 GUITARS
17 SR VOX – DAVID SM 58 Tall Boom Comp 4 VOX
18 SR VOX – MATT SM 58 Tall Boom Comp 4 VOX
19 DRUM VOX – RICK SM 58 Tall Boom Comp 4 VOX
20 LEAD VOX - VINNY RF Straight Comp 5 LEAD VOX
21 LEAD VOX – SPARE SM 58 Straight Comp 5 LEAD VOX
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24
25
30/31 IPOD from FOH 1/8”
32 FOH TALK to STAGE SM 58S
FOH INPUT AUX MATRIX VCA/GRP
ST 1RT Drum Plate Reverb 1 6 FX
ST 2RT Vox Plate Reverb 2 6 FX
ST 3RT Vox Doubler / Harm. 3 6 FX
ST 4RT Tap DDL 4 6 FX

FOH OUTPUTS AUX MATRIX VCA/GRP
1 MAINS L
2 MAINS R
3 SUBS 5
4 FILL 6
5 Return to Stage 1 7
6 Return to Stage 2 8
7 RECORD L 1
8 RECORD R 2
DEAD WEST MONITOR NOTES
SR BASS – Troy
Own Vocal
Kick (Snare TBD) Bass
Vinny Vocal
SL Guitar
SR GUITAR – MATT
Own Vocal
SR Guitar
Kick (Snare TBD)
Vinny Vocal
SL Guitar
CENTER VOX – Vinny
Own Vocal as loud as humanly possible Kick (Snare TBD)
SL Guitar
SL GUITAR – Jon
Own Vocal
SL Guitar
Kick (Snare TBD) SR Guitar
DRUMS – Jay
Own Vocal
Vinny Vocal
SL Guitar
Kick
SIDE FILLS
Vinny Vocal Drums