Fresh Take

An energetic performance of your favorite covers from past to present. We want to keep the dance floor full and everyone singing along.

Fresh Take is a 5 star, award-winning entertainment band based out of central Virginia. In fact, they are only 1 of 2 bands to win the states most prestigious industry awards from WeddingWire and The Knot, back to back years! Fresh Take expertly provides music across a huge range of moods and genres to cover your whole event.

Need sophisticated dinner jazz and light pop as background music before the dancing begins? They serve it up how you like it. Whether it be piping hot or chilled and relaxing like Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, and Norah Jones. Want to start the dancing with fun classics that everybody recognizes? They rock the danceable Motown, pop, and retro classics that fill the floor. When the party elevates, they can dish out a mix of classics and current dance hits, as well as the big-event anthems that leave everybody singing along. From jazz to Journey, from Stevie Wonder to Stevie Ray Vaughn, from Whitney Houston to the Weeknd, from elegant to euphoric, whatever music your event needs, Fresh Take has you covered.

Like the musicians, Fresh Take's musical director and management are wedding and event specialists. They work with you, or alongside your event coordinator, on all the pre-event details that help keep your event running smoothly. Their team has provided live music entertainment for hundreds of weddings and corporate events across the regions premier venues. However, on your special date, the only important event to them is yours.

Thank you for your interest in Fresh Take!
This rider lists our needs in an ideal situation, but we understand every venue and event is different so please
communicate any variations in advance and we will do our best to accommodate! We want your
event to be worry free!
PARKING AND LOAD IN
● Presenter is responsible for arranging and paying for parking at the venue for a
reasonable and mutually agreeable # of vehicles. If parking is not available onsite then
an alternate lot within walking distance is acceptable.
POWER/STAGE
● Please have 3x separate 120v / 20a circuits or 1x220v/50a circuit available for the
Artist’s exclusive use. In the event of generator usage please provide 6000 watts with
50-60 amp capacity at "rated power".
● Preferred stage size is 16x12. Smaller stages may work but must be approved by Artist.
If no stage is available, Artist will perform on flat, level, hardwood or concrete/tile
surface.
SETUP/SOUNDCHECK
● A minimum of three (3) hours for setup and sound check is requested.
● Artist needs 90 minutes after end of event for load out. Please communicate any “hard
end times” to bandleader so he can plan end of performance accordingly.
DRESSING ROOM
● Artist requests a clean/lockable green room large enough to accommodate
approximately six (6) people comfortably. This room allows the band to secure their
personal belongings during performance and re-energize during breaks. Every venue is
different so please ask your contact where bands are typically housed (ie conference
room, bridal suite, employee break room, etc)
● Water and assorted beverages would be greatly appreciated and if you provide a trash
can we will clean up after ourselves!
● Private restrooms (Male and Female) preferred if venue layout allows (separate from the
restrooms your guests will be using).
HOT MEAL
● Artist requests a hot meal for band + crew. Please contact band prior to
finalizing catering order to discuss specific # and any allergies and dietary restrictions.
● The group will accept a $25 cash buyout in lieu of a meal for each team member.
● A well fed band is a happy band and it shows in our performance!
F.A.Q.
Will you emcee the event? Band will emcee, making announcements as needed. If
announcements include proper names, jargon, or words which our college-educated,
housebroken, emcee might not know, please provide pronunciation clues. For “Daria Nieder,”
You could either write phonetically “DAR-ee-uh” or say “Nieder rhymes with ‘neater’.”
Are there hidden fees? Unless specified in the contract, we cover all travel, rooms,
instruments, PA appropriate for indoor events which expect 50-300 guests, and stage lighting.
You provide the venue, the power, and the very basic catering described in our rider. If your
event is outdoors, see the outdoor rider for further details.
Can we use your microphones? We have microphones for your use during welcoming
remarks, toasts, speeches, blessings, etc. PRO TIP: To be heard, get your lipstick on that
microphone!
Can we pick out some songs from your list? Please tell us your favorites, so we can include
them; tell us songs that you don’t care for, and we’ll happily leave them out. Trust us to handle
the flow and order of the songs, however, as we know how to build the energy throughout the
event.
Will you learn a song for us? The band will absolutely learn one (1) song not already on its
playlist for any private / corporate event. For weddings this is typically an abridged “first dance”
song. We take this responsibility seriously and must therefore limit this service so we can learn,
arrange, rehearse and perform high quality versions for each client’s special requests. Many
popular “special dance” songs are already in our repertoire, so if you don’t see it; ask!
A few things to note for weddings:
• Covers are interpretations of the song to the best of the band’s ability musically and
vocally. Expect slight variations in tempo and style from original recording.
• The band is NOT equipped to pre-record the songs for choreographed dance rehearsal’s
sake. If the couple is taking dance lessons/practicing to original recording we strongly
recommend you use the recorded version at the wedding. We provide the sound system
and you provide the recording!
How many breaks does the band take? The band prefers to play 3x 60 min sets with 2x15
min breaks depending on your specific timeline. It’s critical the band receives a detailed
timeline prior to your event outlining load-in times, arrival times for guests and the flow of the
event.
Make balance check payable to:
Fresh Take LLC
Deliver prior to start of event.

Can you play pre-recorded music on the breaks? We have playlists which help us deliver a
seamless night of entertainment even when the band is not on stage. That said, many of our
clients enjoy putting playlists together for the band breaks. We’re happy to facilitate by playing
your device through our PA system in clear stereo sound.
What should we plan for gratuity? How kind of you to ask! Tips are never expected, but
always appreciated if you feel the band has gone above and beyond.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR FRESH TAKE CLIENTS:
- Ceremony PA w/ wireless mics
- Multiple ceremony instrument packages
- Multiple cocktail hour instrument packages
- Additional horns can be added to the core band

Outdoor Rider
The purpose of this rider is to inform the Presenter of the risks and obligations of
sponsoring an outdoor event, and to clarify the provisions involved with the three primary
problems of outdoor events: inclement weather, unsafe staging areas, and risk to Artist-owned
equipment.
The Presenter understands that outdoor events, in particular those without alternate
indoor facilities, are risky due to inclement weather conditions and that the Presenter is
prepared to assume responsibility for the risks involved.
For protection of artist and event attendees, the Artist will not be obligated to perform on
wet or damp surfaces or under conditions where precipitation poses a safety threat to the Artist,
road crew, guests, or the Artist’s equipment. Outdoor stages MUST be completely covered, rain
or shine. For health and safety reasons, the Artist will not be obligated to perform in an outdoor
environment where the temperature is less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit without onstage electric
heaters (revised power needs must be discussed). Temperatures in excess of 90 degrees may
require the band to play shorter sets/take longer breaks. A cooler full of iced bottled waters must
also be provided on stage FOR BAND USE ONLY. Break room should be in a cool area (airconditioned preferred).
For protection of equipment and investment, the Artist will not be obligated to perform on
an uncovered stage—even when there is no threat of precipitation. (You wouldn’t leave your
laptop out in the sun for hours at a time. Similarly, Artist-owned computers and computer-based
digital equipment require shade in order to function correctly.)
Bands utilize speaker systems created for indoor events. While suitable for outdoor and
tented events, wind and wireless frequency disruptions are NOT the responsibility of the band.
Fresh Take will do everything in their power to mitigate wind disruption and/or frequency
interference by having a wired mic available as backup. Presenter understands that no financial
reparations will be offered for factors outside of the band’s control (ie ceremonies on the lake
with passing boats, windy winery days, etc.)
THE PRESENTER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Should unsafe performing conditions, risk to equipment, or inclement weather, as
defined above, prevent the Artist from performing, the full amount contracted is due to
the Artist upon demand.
2. Upon arrival of the Artist, road crew, or equipment, the Presenter will determine where
the Artist should set up its equipment. Should conditions change and become
unacceptable, as defined above, after the Artist has begun to set up, the Presenter is
obligated to pay the Artist upon demand. The Artist will not begin to set up more than
once, and is not obligated to set up a second time.
3. Should the Presenter decide to utilize an alternate indoor location in anticipation of
inclement weather, and the inclement weather conditions fail to materialize, the Artists
are not obligated to set up their equipment a second time. The Artist will perform at the
Presenter’s indoor location, and will be paid in full.
4. An outdoor stage must meet four requirements: It must be a level, dry, covered, and a
manmade surface. Although some Artists do, Fresh Take does not require a “raised”
stage.