The Founding

We provide a diverse, original setlist steeped in the folk traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and the United States, while remaining distinctly our own. All members of the band are classically trained, and that background shines through in the orchestral nature of the instrumentation and composition of our songs. We love to connect with the audience and often tell humorous stories about ourselves and the band between songs. Our music ranges from fast, fiery reels to downtempo songs with three-part harmony. Our music has been described as both moody and epic, and we've been told by audience members on more than one occasion that it was the best show they had ever been to.

Our instrumentation will include some combination of our two fiddles, mandolin, octave mandolin, stomp box, upright bass, flute, guitar, cajon, piano, cello, viola and voices, shared between the 6 members of the band.

The Founding is a Progressive Folk band from Kalamazoo, Michigan. With their timeless, powerful approach to songwriting and unique instrumentation, they strive to balance tradition and innovation as they bring new music to life. The Founding has performed at theaters and festivals throughout the United States and has the makings of a genre-defining band.

In most cases, we prefer to play where the sound and lighting is provided by the venue or event. We do have a small sound system that we can travel with when needed, but do not have our own lighting rig.

REQUIREMENTS
6 monitors (at least 4)
4 mixes minimum
INPUTS
1. Violin 1 -- Venue DI (provided by band)
2. Mandolin -- Venue DI (provided by band)
3. Violin 2 -- DI (provided by band)
4. Guitar -- DI (provided by band)
5. Upright Bass -- DI (provided by band)
6. Keyboard (mono) -- DI (provided by band)
7. Stomp Box -- DI (provided by band)
8. Cello -- MIC (minimum SM57, short boom stand, provided by venue)
9. Cajon -- MIC (minimum SM57, short boom stand, provided by venue)
10. Flute/Lead Vox -- MIC (minimum SM58)
11. BG Vox -- MIC (minimum SM58)
12. BG Vox -- MIC (minimum SM58)
13. BG Vox -- MIC (minimum SM58)
14. BG Vox -- MIC (minimum SM58)

*Additional Founding Equipment (If Needed): (4) Radial Pro D2, (2) SM58, (2) Blue Encore 200, (4)
Boom Stands. Please contact band at (email hidden) (or John Robey at
(phone number hidden)) at least (5) days prior to performance date if any listed equipment is needed, or if
you have any equipment logistics questions.