Props to you,for doing this solo,all the set up, finding gigs,and then playing ,totally independently,thats a lot [to me] dont you get nervous,seems you put so much effort into all you do ,takes some self belief,impressiv ,and thats not including all the recording ,and internet stuff you post,and the actual playing,you deserve more subs.
Thank you so much for explaining and showing us how to set up a live event. How you explain the process was so easy to understand and learn. Great teaching 👍
Thanks for taking the time to make this -- really helpful! One question, my understanding is that HI-Z inputs are for instruments (like guitars) and not mics?
Have you thought about going the in-ear route for monitoring? I just did my first set with an X-Vive system last night and the difference was night and day
Well it's about time I see a solo pro setup without Bose. We are very similar with the exception of a few brands. I've done primarily solo gigs on the road for 30+ years, 20 full time, much of it Apres Ski. My board is Allen & Heath and speakers are JBL SRX 15". Monitor is a very old JBL EON. Two six string acoustics are Martin D-16 and 000-28 and 12 string is Alverez. Line 6 G90 for wireless on guitars. Mic is Sure Beta 58. I've got nothing against Bose systems for enclosed smaller quiet rooms with a smaller audience, but as you get bigger and/or outdoors, the Bose falls short. Put a couple of Margarita blenders in there and a party crowd and you need to push some air. For y'all new folks out there just beginning your solo career, Jason is the real deal. Great info, thanks for the video! See ya down the road brother...
I’m not opposed to the Bose systems. I’m actually playing through the Electro-Voice Evolve 50M these days. It just didn’t make sense to set up all of this gear for a solo act, and I’m playing 2-3 shows a week. I’ve got a recent video on that here: th-cam.com/video/8ljF5v5Pcp8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ii0gl9Zk4E3Znclj Of course if I had a band, I’d be setting up what you see in this video…I held onto all this gear
Bose rules for portability , but the EQ is harsh and reverb is lame. I still use it, but with an Allen & Heath mixer. Shure SM 58 mics make you sound bad, I use the Sennheiser MD 421, much better
Thank you Jason! I am a stand up comic who also does acoustic music concerts! I'm learning how to better my gig setup so i get let anxious and focus more on entertaining the audience 😁 This video helped me a lot! Great job 🫶🫶🫶💘
Dude, you've got an awesome gig...comedy and music!! I'm glad this helped! Also, I just got this new portable column array system that makes everything a bit easier (recent video): th-cam.com/video/PwKvC6dMITE/w-d-xo.html
Bro, i love this video.....the hassle of small independent gigs where you need to bring everything yourself...love those...its all about the hard work in the early stages of gigging......one day me and my girl will visit florida and come see you play live.....what dreams may come....
Dude, I'd love to have you here! Funny thing is I did not anticipate playing so many gigs like this. I just wanted to get out there a little but it's become a regular thing, which I'm grateful for!
This is super helpful, thank you. I just started using one speaker, the same sound board you have, and the RC Boss 300. I'm curious - do you have any tips on why, after setting up a loop, its hard to hear my lead lines? This usually happens mostly when I have a lot going on in my loop - using all 3 tracks on the RC Boss 300 with rhythm, percussion, bass, and backup vocals. I'll let all that stuff loop and play out but when I play a guitar lick over them, it's really hard to hear what I'm playing.
My personal preference is to keep everything as simple as possible. The more you have going on, things will get buried. I just loop one rhythm during a song so that I can solo over it, and my loop level is at around 1-2 o’clock. Here’s a video on that: th-cam.com/video/4Q6LaFpyXmU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tYvV0GcQfWBAH_iB
As I was watching this video, which is the very first I've seen of yours, I had this weird deja vu kind of thingy going on. As it turns out, we may be kindred spirits. LOL! We use almost the same speakers and almost the same board. But great video! I do have a few comments. (If this is covered in a later video, I apologize.) On the speaker stands, if they are similar models of stands, I put 2 legs of 1 stand up against the other stand, and when they're the same distance apart, the height is the same. Next, have you ever considered using in-ears to monitor your sound? Have you ever had to employ any type of lighting at a venue to either add to the performance or the overall visibility? Lastly, do you use any specific software on your iPad to manage your lyrics? New follower here.
Thank you. Nothing special for lyrics. I just copy and paste into an Apple Pages document. And this is my latest setup (a few changes): th-cam.com/video/8ljF5v5Pcp8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fkYOi8vubv56dgKm
It would look a little neater if you moved the suitcase way off to the side before you start. Nit picking, I know. Just a thought. THANKS for the idea of checking the power, then checking the sound, essentially checking things as you go. We have a gig on Saturday and I'm gonna start doing this. Thx! Also, what brand/model guitar wireless are you using here? Thanks for the video!
It's by LyxPro and yes, it had worked great for over 3 years. Only recently the screw stripped so I have to put something else around the mic stand before screwing the iPad holder on
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this! It's my goal to play live sometime in the next 5 years. I will make it happen, no doubt, inspired by people like you brother. I am local to you, and wanted to be there Oct 1 but my wife worked and our babysitter was at a music festival that weekend in Tampa. I'm gonna make it to a show ASAP. I like the tip jar, very important. When I make it to a show, I can't wait to throw something in there. Honestly after watching and being a fan for a while I have to say it all love in this metal/guitar community/family. Thanks bro, and I can't wait to come to a show. Kindly remind me when I can see you locally, I don't have Facebook. Take care, all the best!
Awesome to hear this and thank you for being a part of my channel! Yes, we have a great community here! My next scheduled gig is at The Forge Irish Pub in Brandon, FL, Friday Nov 5th, 7-10. That's a really cool place. I also post y gigs on Instagram but if you don't have that, you can always go to my website at jasonstallworth.com. I'm going to start keeping my schedule on the home page there (will be updating that later this week). Thank you again!
I wanted to say great job on the video. It was very helpful in explaining how to get set up and equipment that is needed. I just have two questions I hope u can help with. 1. What type of app can I use to get lyrics? Like u I can't remember all the songs and it would help me out moving forward with gigs. 2. What would be a good amp to use for acoustic and electronic guitars on stage. I'm new to all of this so any advice would help.
Thank you for watching. I have a complete tutorial on getting started (and this video will also have links to other helpful videos in the description, including one for set lists): th-cam.com/video/dy0Ru6RHH9c/w-d-xo.html
I guess before I need to know how you load the car and carry stands, I need to know what pedals, amps, and mics might be best for performing. I consider those details to be added at the end, not the beginning. Not to be critical. All great advice though, thanks.
Idk how to make an automated setlist or how to get a metronome to play in my ear to the setlist without delaying or how to get the mic setup with no delay im scared ill never figure it out without a sound guy
You don’t need an automated setlist and certainly don’t want to play to a metronome. Just practice playing and singing the songs until you’re confident and comfortable with them enough to play them live
Hey jason.I really enjoyed your video.I am wondering what your thoughts are on accoustic amps and are they as good as pa or do think pa systems are the best option for guitar and vocal for solo accoustic gigs.I am looking at the fishman loudbox performer which is 180 watts but not sure if i will go for that or a dedicated pa system like the one on your video.Thanks again.
Acoustic amps are great! And I'd be more inclined to recommend them in a band situation. For solo gigs, I think it's just more gear to carry and setup so I stick with pedals.
Do you have certain guitars you never play live and those you exclusively use live? I only had one guitar for a long time and used that all the time. Now I have a few guitars but still only take my first guitar when I play outside the house.
That's a good question. I actually don't have a ton of guitars, so I play them all live and in the studio. Right now, the Takamine acoustic gets played the most, live, because the majority of my solo gig sets are acoustic. I recently started integrating some electric into these gigs and primarily using my Ibanez for that. I'm on the fence about getting a Tele for these gigs.
Question please. My friend has a set of 2 power speakers boxes. each contains 2 15s power speaker in Each box now these are not mounted on stands or even elevated , they are just basically on the floor with a maximum hight of 5 feet. My question is what are these dual boxes uses for and is my friend using them correctly or should they be elevated
My band and I are a bunch of highschoolers planning to play small gigs for our city and the school, currently I am having trouble connecting pedalboards and our guitars to our mixer. The sound goes almost mute when the pedals are turned on and the mixer has such a terrible static sound when we turn the volume and gain up on the guitars and mixer. Is there any tips you can give me to help us out?
My best advice is to simplify your setup as much as possible. The less you have, the less that can go wrong. Because it could anything from a bad pedal to bad cable to cable power supply and so on. This is what I've been using for my live solo shows for my sounds: th-cam.com/video/7FIoBfpTS7M/w-d-xo.html
I use a looper and just loop a rhythm live so that I can solo over it. I have a better demonstration of that in this video: th-cam.com/video/4Q6LaFpyXmU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vwakQhqzJv_D-Kxh
This is my biggest fear. I only played in front of my girlfriend. I think its fear of dropping the pick and ending up embarrassed. I'll stick to my bedroom studio (cave) for now 😥
Take one step at a time is preparing for it! And start with something small like an open mic. You’ll be amazing at the confidence you build up over time!
I just copy/paste lyrics from Google to an Apple Pages doc. I don't list all of the chords but usually just the key that I play it in (I transpose a lot of songs). I have a video on this here: th-cam.com/video/FImy9inrrMc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you. I don't use backing tracks at all. I do some live looping only so that I can play some guitar solos. That's a big part of my solo shows. I have all of my current effects explained here: th-cam.com/video/nZ6gWd8vWMs/w-d-xo.html
I ended up getting the EV Evolve 50M and have been using that for over a year...love it! Here's the initial video for that: th-cam.com/video/PwKvC6dMITE/w-d-xo.html
Your way of carrying the stands works good , but what I do is use the smallest padded keyboard bag I could find and use it to carry 2 speaker stands , 2 mic stands , and 2 guitar stands plus music stand and all the cables ... It's heavy but one trip is better for me ... I subbed .
Thank you for the sub!! It’s funny you mention this because I literally just got a bad for my mic and guitar stands! And I just finished setting up for a gig and used that for the first time…big difference! Gator bag for like $24…well worth it!
Hey Jason, Just found your channel! Good stuff (Maynard)! I do solo gigs in Bradenton, FL (just south of you). I haven’t used a DI box. I do use a TC Helicon Harmony G vocal harmonizer which also has some EQ and FX functions. So I input my mic and guitar into it, then to my Fishman Solo PA. It seems to work out fine. Would a DI box add any value to my current setup? I also have a Digi-Tech Trio+ looper/band-in-a-box. (Need to learn how to use it!) I also have an Alto Bluetooth audio adapter that I plug into the aux input on the PA allowing me to pair my iPhone during breaks to play playlists. Also, playing here in FL, I always have a travel-sized baby powder bottle for my hands on those humid days! Nothing worse than trying to navigate your fretboard with sweaty hands! Good videos, brother! And what a great speaking voice! Ever thought of doing radio work (or PA announcer?) 😂🤣
Hi David, great to meet you on here. I was just in Bradenton yesterday (Saturday) playing at Fiorelli Winery. I'm there the first Saturday of each month. In your case, I don't think a DI is necessary as you're probably getting great sounds. But if you're planning to use a looper, you may want to separate your guitar and vocals. Never thought of using baby powder but that's a great idea. I do wear a wristband on my strumming wrist and that helps a lot. Yeah, our Florida summers are brutal!
We actually got one after making this video. That's had come in extremely handy, especially for gigs in theme parks where you have to walk a long way to the stage!
Good video!! And nice chops!! I have a few things to add, I wish I had something like this to see way back when I started hauling my own equipment. This is how I load/handle/set-up my equipment, which support anything from a trio to a 5 pc, depending on venue budget. If you do this regularly, and by the I mean 6 to 10 time s a month, you'll want to streamline your install. 1. SUV in reverse to shortened my travel, specially with heavy equipment. At 56 y/o, my back thanks me every time!! B-) 2. Like you, I use to pack everything on a suitcase, but the OCD in me found it too messy. I got me the Rigid PRO Tool Storage System which is three rolling tool boxes in one. 3. Get yourself a hand truck. It will save a few trips and at least 15 minutes out of load-in and load-out. I use the Cosco 3-In-1 Convertible Hand Truck sold at Costco. 4. Speakers stand height is a very typical issue. I put a few turns of electrical tape at the height where I want the leg's slide to stop. 5. Wireless mics will save you at least 15 mins set-up time, and will clean up the stage nicely. I use the Phenyx Pro PTU-7000A. 6. For monitoring, get in-ears. Also much less to set-up. I use the Takstar WPM-200. It's low budget and sounds good enough to run through a gig. 7. For backing tracks I use the "Avantree Lock aptX Low Latency Wireless Transmitter and Receiver Set" to transmit via Bluetooth from an old phone I use to run Set-list Helper Android app and the tracks from within the app. I hope this helps... sorry but my OCD drives me to contribute!! Rock On!!
Thank you for the feedback and tips here! I'm already something other than a suitcase because my cables and everything is a mess in there! Would also love in-ears and wireless mics, but that's not in the budget yet.
This was helpful, man...I've actually got a solo acoustic gig coming up at a local bar and they have those exact speakers...I was told to keep the levels at zero on the back led displays...I also have one of those Lute Hole sound hole covers...it seems to do the trick for the most part.
Awesome and good luck in your gig! Yeah I’ve always kept these speakers at 0 and adjusted the volumes with my soundboard. These speakers have plenty of headroom. Here’s my latest setup, which is a little different: th-cam.com/video/8ljF5v5Pcp8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RALqBryO6ntL7M6t
I don’t use an amp for these solo gigs. I’m using the POD Go for my sounds. I have a video on the effects and tones I use here: th-cam.com/video/nZ6gWd8vWMs/w-d-xo.html
Haven't watched this yet(Will when my friends new album gets done playing, Hellfrost the band BTW) but I wanted to ask before I forget. I want to make a full stack with my Peavy and was wondering your recommendation on getting the other speakers and cab, stay with Peavy or try mixing with a Marshall or what not?
My signal chain looks like this: Guitar to POD Go (wireless), POD Go to Ditto, Ditto to soundboard. This allows you to change patches on the POD Go without impacting the loop you recorded (perfect to playing a solo tone over a rhythm)
That’s what I thought. There’s a place doing open mic a couple of nights a week and I want to start playing out again. Do you have any experience with playing backing tracks to play over?
As far as the speaker height goes you can also match the width of the stand legs and you will be even! That’s what I do anyway. Good video appreciate it!
That’s the one! Keel and Curley Winery! I just published a video on playing at their Blueberry Festival this weekend: th-cam.com/video/EhfrhybkZm4/w-d-xo.html
Nice ! Could one set up lab top and work through a DAW with the effects from there? I would like to mic a guitar ( I don't have pick ups) on my acoustics. Any advice for that? Thanks!
Hi Jason, Thank you for putting this video together. Though I’m some ways away from my first gig, I found this both helpful and thoughtfully crafted. The reminders to interact with the listeners and enjoy the process of entertaining were a great way to tie things together at the end. with Appreciation, David
Thank you David and I'm glad this helped. I also have a compelte guide to getting started if you haven't seen this yet: th-cam.com/video/dy0Ru6RHH9c/w-d-xo.html
Great vid! I have been playing out for a few years now and have been watching some live setup videos to get some ideas. Yours is very well done. Your energy is awesome. I’ll def look into wireless now, that might be game changer. Thanks
NICE!......I'm thinking about getting a PA system in my garage so I can practice Songs with my guitar at louder volumes, I have a 50watt Marshall Half-Stack......if I run a mixer into the PA system, can I drop the volume of guitar tracks on the song? I notice that my Marshall amps do this automatically when running songs threw the AUX port.....I'm thinking a Mixer board can do this? I mean they're doing this somehow with cheap guitar amps.....so it can't be hard.
Thanks man! I have a Yamaha Stagepas 300 system with 2 Behringer Eurolives as monitors. I run a Jamman and porchboard through my board. I'm looking to replace both of these with a beat buddy and a TC Helicon playacoustic. Good idea? Yes? I'm also looking to move up from my current Ibanez accoustic-electric into a Yamaha FG Transacoustic. I have an ipad, but looking into buying a backup! One drop, and my gig is over! I've been a performing musician for 20 years (9 insruments) but guitar is 2+ yrs for me....doing well, but still need my learnin! 🤣 Thanks man!!
Dude, the Jam Man is great if you want to play with backing tracks. I don’t do any of that and just use my looper to solo over rhythms (recently upgraded to the Ditto X4) I like the POD Go because I use it for acoustics and electric.
A shout out from Washington...great vid, for a keyboard guy your information is spot on. Thank you as I may do this scenario. My rig is QSC 8 inch fronts with yamahaCP4 and an arranger keyboard. Great info.
Thank you! Yeah, those are nice speakers! I've got a more recent video here (this one includes the floor monitor and some other little items I use for outdoor gigs): th-cam.com/video/h3c4N250jWs/w-d-xo.html
How can you tell if you are loud enough if you are on stage? Have you got a track you can play through the PA so you can listen off stage? Love your garage btw. Does your vocal and guitar go though the same PA? Never seen that movie. I know the song though
I have a wireless setup for guitar I'll walk out and play, and then I'll have my wife help with the soundcheck (and often have friends in the audience to help as well). I run everything through the Mackie soundboard. And dude, Rad is a killer 80s movie!
It’s a ‘to each their own’ thing at the end of the day. I know plenty of successful live musicians (meaning they do this for a living) that use it, and a very small percentage that do not. Bottom line is if what you’re doing is working for you, carry on. If it isn’t, change it so that it is.
Been playing bands all my life but I started to doing some solo gigs on the side, so my mindset needs to be different for those shows. This video was super helpful getting me to think of how things need to be, so I can have a successful gig. Thanks so much!
I think you'll love doing these shows! Yeah, the band aspect is awesome but with solo gigs, it's less setup, more money for you, and you're in total control. And with the live experience you already have, this will come easy to you!
I'm working on a better way, for sure! Our SUV is small and a cart that would hold everything probably wouldn't fit. But I'm leaning toward the new Bose system. I'm playing 2-3 acoustic shows a week now and lugging all this gear around is becoming a chore! St. Augustine is cool! Need to visit here again!
I used to load all that stuff but years ago went to a Bose L1 Compact and recently an EV Evolve 30m with a mixer built in and it simplifies everything and sounds better Just a thought
Dude I’ve definitely considered (and considering) that EV compact system! Simplification is the key when you’re playing these gigs multiple times a week! Thank you for the comment!
I'm using the Boss WL-20L wireless and haven't had any issues. And I just switch the wireless from one guitar to the next since I'm using the same processor (Line 6 POD Go...I have patches setup for acoustic and electric). Here's a video on the wireless: th-cam.com/video/-fwDSM63PZ8/w-d-xo.html Here's a video on the POD Go: th-cam.com/video/7FIoBfpTS7M/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this video! My wife has been gigging for years but I am an absolute beginner. This video really helped me with what to do and what to expect. Keep the videos coming!
Hey thank you for your videos! So cool go see all your process! I think it would be really interesting to know how you find venues to play at, whats the process there ! Do you go through facebook, word of mouth, other social media…
Thank you for the comment and great question! I'm going to be putting together a series of videos going over this (how to get gigs, keep gigs, live gear, etc). I'm actually considering starting a new TH-cam channel specifically for this versus continuing to put these types of videos on this channel.
Nada como trabajar en lo que uno lo apasiona y es nuestra gran felicidad!. Saludos desde Venezuela!!-->"The passion to work in what makes us happy. Greetings from Venezuela!"
Really Nice vidéo Jason. I dont have the gear or the talent right now for this. I was wondering for a 2 or 3 hours show like you do, how many songs do you have to masterised and how many songs you need in backup plans?
Thank you! I have about 50 or more on my list but to be fair, I use an iPad for lyrics!! I also play most songs in a different key than what they’re written to fit my vocal range. Plus I throw in some originals and do some jamming with the looper so that helps breaks things up and keeps the sets more interesting.
Thanks again for this solo-guitar gig content. I just started doing gigs, so much is helpful! I got a pair of nice QSC-10 powered speakers, and those expensive hydraulic air-lift stands (because I haven't the strength to raise the speakers), and went to my gig all happy with a real PA...and I actually couldn't even lift the speakers high enough to get them onto the stands at the lowest level! I think I'm going to look into one of those Bose-type array-tower PAs, because I don't have anyone to help me with gigs. I watched with amazement as you not only raised your stand, but lifted the speakers above your head and placed them. Sometimes sucks being a 5'2" woman with no upper body strength. I'm enjoying your videos, thanks!
First, it's great to hear you're out there playing live music! It's such a cool feeling to be doing this and it takes a lot of talent and effort, as you know! Yes, I'm still on the fence with a Bose portable system (also looking at the JBL version). Haven't made the switch yet but I can tell you that I'm getting a bit worn down by setting up and tearing down all of this equipment! lol
Cool set up mate. Don’t know how I stumbled on this video but watched the whole thing to watch your set up… I have half as much gear and I’m really surprised you managed to get all that in to cargo. You do a significantly more complex and professional set up than I do 😂.. keep up the good work brother.
Thank you for watching. I do have more gear that what's needed! I'm actually looking into one of those portable column system, specifically the Electro-Voice Evolve. This will save a lot of time and effort! Also, I have an entire playlist on my channel here dedicated to live solo gig tips (uploading a new video on tips for playing at theme parks today!)
Thank you, and I'm going to be cranking out more tips for playing these live shows...it's a great way to generate a side income and you'll have fun doing it. First, make a list of about 35-40 songs that you like and want to play out. Starting out, I practiced about an hour a day, and I would approach it as doing one set for each practice session. So day 1, focus on the the first set, day 2, 2nd set, and so forth. This way I didn't get burnt out and it gave me enough breathing room to get the songs down and also work on any little hang-ups (sometimes you practice a song and find out that you really don't want to do that song anymore!). More coming soon on this!!
11:33 Nice video & setup! High-Z (high impedance) is what you'd use for a guitar input - pretty sure you don't need to switch it on for your mic inputs :)
@@philw8049 Yeah, you've gotta give them all possible options to make the most in tips! You can even create a QRC code in something like Canva going to your PayPal, Venmo, etc. or have that go to a page on your website where you have the links to that.
With dynamic mics, you don't need Hi-Z. These days I run my mics direct thought he board with no DI (I used to use the Mic Mechanic pedal by TC Electronics for effects, but a good board will usually have a solid compressor and reverb, and that's all I need). Part of live gigs is simplification, especially when you're playing out several times a week. This is a more recent setup here: metalmastermind.com/
Great video! I've played in bands for a while and I hope to embark in a solo gig effort soon. This video was very informative and I got a lot out of all your tips and knowledge. Best of luck to you from a fellow Floridian and thanks!
Awesome to hear that! And yeah, get out there and start doing it! You actually make more $ with solo gigs than you would with a band, so it's rewarding in many ways
Great video! I can recommend having a duffel bag for cables and all the odd, smal things. And a foldable sack truck for rolling the two speakers in one go. The most time saving tip is to gather all the cables in cable socks for very easy and fail safe installation. So I gather the power cord and speaker cable for each side of the stage and have names on the ends. I do the same with all the rest of the cables. You'll save a lot of hassle and time by this.
Those are great (and better) ideas! I just saw a buddy's setup and he has that small rolling cart and a container for his cables. And I definitely want to find a way to segregate the power cables and instrument/speaker cables.
UPDATED LIVE GEAR VIDEO: th-cam.com/video/h3c4N250jWs/w-d-xo.html
You need to SHUT UP Jason Stallworth!!
Props to you,for doing this solo,all the set up, finding gigs,and then playing ,totally independently,thats a lot [to me] dont you get nervous,seems you put so much effort into all you do ,takes some self belief,impressiv ,and thats not including all the recording ,and internet stuff you post,and the actual playing,you deserve more subs.
Thank you, I appreciate that. Yes, it’s a ton of work but I absolutely love it!
Thank you so much for explaining and showing us how to set up a live event. How you explain the process was so easy to understand and learn. Great teaching 👍
🙏 I'm glad this helped! Here's my latest live solo setup: th-cam.com/video/8ljF5v5Pcp8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! My bands having our first gig in a couple of weeks and this is real helpful!
Dude, congrats on that! You guys will have so much fun! It's a completely different experience getting out there on the stage! And glad this helped!
Greetings from Germany. Ivan actually preparing for the next Sologigs. I just István aer Compact 60 for most venues.
Awesome!!! These gigs are a lot of fun and it’s great to be on stage!
very well done. a lot of folks will benefit from this. including me. thank you Jason.
Awesome to hear that! And hope you’re getting plenty of gigs!
I’ll be doing an updated video on live gear soon!
Thanks for taking the time to make this -- really helpful! One question, my understanding is that HI-Z inputs are for instruments (like guitars) and not mics?
Yes, you're right. And I don't use that option as my guitar is running through the Line 6 POD Go directly into the board.
@@jasonstallworth Ah, that makes total sense for the guitar! I was wondering about your using Hi-Z at 11:43 for your mics. Thanks!
@@thepatzer I think I had those on by accident but you definitely don't need that for mics with this board
Yes man! Thank you for this!
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Great video !!
Thank you, I really hope this helps many!
Have you thought about going the in-ear route for monitoring? I just did my first set with an X-Vive system last night and the difference was night and day
I'd like to do that at some point. We actually just got a new EV monitor so I need to do an updated video on my live setup
Never forget fans and talcum powder at a hot outdoor gig
Yeah the fans are a must in the Florida heart!
What's the guitar song that's playing?
I write my own music for my videos so it's probably something I quickly recorded int he studio
I'd have thought a big strong lad such as yourself would have racked up the gear to speedup setup time?
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@@jasonstallworth got myself an old sennheiser ew300 IEM g2 to shoe horn into my road case. just need to pick up some ear buds.
Thank you for your video! I’m over egos in bands and ready to do my own thing. Appreciate it.
There are many great things about being solo!
Well it's about time I see a solo pro setup without Bose. We are very similar with the exception of a few brands. I've done primarily solo gigs on the road for 30+ years, 20 full time, much of it Apres Ski. My board is Allen & Heath and speakers are JBL SRX 15". Monitor is a very old JBL EON. Two six string acoustics are Martin D-16 and 000-28 and 12 string is Alverez. Line 6 G90 for wireless on guitars.
Mic is Sure Beta 58.
I've got nothing against Bose systems for enclosed smaller quiet rooms with a smaller audience, but as you get bigger and/or outdoors, the Bose falls short. Put a couple of Margarita blenders in there and a party crowd and you need to push some air.
For y'all new folks out there just beginning your solo career, Jason is the real deal. Great info, thanks for the video! See ya down the road brother...
I’m not opposed to the Bose systems. I’m actually playing through the Electro-Voice Evolve 50M these days. It just didn’t make sense to set up all of this gear for a solo act, and I’m playing 2-3 shows a week.
I’ve got a recent video on that here: th-cam.com/video/8ljF5v5Pcp8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ii0gl9Zk4E3Znclj
Of course if I had a band, I’d be setting up what you see in this video…I held onto all this gear
Bose rules for portability , but the EQ is harsh and reverb is lame. I still use it, but with an Allen & Heath mixer. Shure SM 58 mics make you sound bad, I use the Sennheiser MD 421, much better
Thank you Jason! I am a stand up comic who also does acoustic music concerts! I'm learning how to better my gig setup so i get let anxious and focus more on entertaining the audience 😁
This video helped me a lot! Great job 🫶🫶🫶💘
Dude, you've got an awesome gig...comedy and music!! I'm glad this helped!
Also, I just got this new portable column array system that makes everything a bit easier (recent video): th-cam.com/video/PwKvC6dMITE/w-d-xo.html
Bro, i love this video.....the hassle of small independent gigs where you need to bring everything yourself...love those...its all about the hard work in the early stages of gigging......one day me and my girl will visit florida and come see you play live.....what dreams may come....
Dude, I'd love to have you here! Funny thing is I did not anticipate playing so many gigs like this. I just wanted to get out there a little but it's become a regular thing, which I'm grateful for!
This is super helpful, thank you. I just started using one speaker, the same sound board you have, and the RC Boss 300. I'm curious - do you have any tips on why, after setting up a loop, its hard to hear my lead lines? This usually happens mostly when I have a lot going on in my loop - using all 3 tracks on the RC Boss 300 with rhythm, percussion, bass, and backup vocals. I'll let all that stuff loop and play out but when I play a guitar lick over them, it's really hard to hear what I'm playing.
My personal preference is to keep everything as simple as possible. The more you have going on, things will get buried.
I just loop one rhythm during a song so that I can solo over it, and my loop level is at around 1-2 o’clock.
Here’s a video on that: th-cam.com/video/4Q6LaFpyXmU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tYvV0GcQfWBAH_iB
As I was watching this video, which is the very first I've seen of yours, I had this weird deja vu kind of thingy going on. As it turns out, we may be kindred spirits. LOL! We use almost the same speakers and almost the same board. But great video! I do have a few comments. (If this is covered in a later video, I apologize.) On the speaker stands, if they are similar models of stands, I put 2 legs of 1 stand up against the other stand, and when they're the same distance apart, the height is the same. Next, have you ever considered using in-ears to monitor your sound? Have you ever had to employ any type of lighting at a venue to either add to the performance or the overall visibility? Lastly, do you use any specific software on your iPad to manage your lyrics? New follower here.
Thank you. Nothing special for lyrics. I just copy and paste into an Apple Pages document.
And this is my latest setup (a few changes): th-cam.com/video/8ljF5v5Pcp8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fkYOi8vubv56dgKm
It would look a little neater if you moved the suitcase way off to the side before you start. Nit picking, I know. Just a thought.
THANKS for the idea of checking the power, then checking the sound, essentially checking things as you go. We have a gig on Saturday and I'm gonna start doing this. Thx!
Also, what brand/model guitar wireless are you using here?
Thanks for the video!
That’s a good tip…it’s easy for the stage to get a little messy!
I’m using the Boss WL 20L. It’s works great so far!
Great video, thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience with the world!
Thank you watching and glad this helped
What kind of iPad holder are you using? Looks really robust…
It's by LyxPro and yes, it had worked great for over 3 years. Only recently the screw stripped so I have to put something else around the mic stand before screwing the iPad holder on
@@jasonstallworth thanks for the reply. Let us know what you decide to go with. I’m looking for something to hold my iPad on gigs.
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this! It's my goal to play live sometime in the next 5 years. I will make it happen, no doubt, inspired by people like you brother. I am local to you, and wanted to be there Oct 1 but my wife worked and our babysitter was at a music festival that weekend in Tampa. I'm gonna make it to a show ASAP. I like the tip jar, very important. When I make it to a show, I can't wait to throw something in there. Honestly after watching and being a fan for a while I have to say it all love in this metal/guitar community/family. Thanks bro, and I can't wait to come to a show. Kindly remind me when I can see you locally, I don't have Facebook. Take care, all the best!
Awesome to hear this and thank you for being a part of my channel! Yes, we have a great community here! My next scheduled gig is at The Forge Irish Pub in Brandon, FL, Friday Nov 5th, 7-10. That's a really cool place.
I also post y gigs on Instagram but if you don't have that, you can always go to my website at jasonstallworth.com. I'm going to start keeping my schedule on the home page there (will be updating that later this week). Thank you again!
I wanted to say great job on the video. It was very helpful in explaining how to get set up and equipment that is needed. I just have two questions I hope u can help with. 1. What type of app can I use to get lyrics? Like u I can't remember all the songs and it would help me out moving forward with gigs. 2. What would be a good amp to use for acoustic and electronic guitars on stage. I'm new to all of this so any advice would help.
Thank you for watching. I have a complete tutorial on getting started (and this video will also have links to other helpful videos in the description, including one for set lists): th-cam.com/video/dy0Ru6RHH9c/w-d-xo.html
I guess before I need to know how you load the car and carry stands, I need to know what pedals, amps, and mics might be best for performing. I consider those details to be added at the end, not the beginning. Not to be critical. All great advice though, thanks.
🙏🏻 I like to also share the journey along the way
Idk how to make an automated setlist or how to get a metronome to play in my ear to the setlist without delaying or how to get the mic setup with no delay im scared ill never figure it out without a sound guy
You don’t need an automated setlist and certainly don’t want to play to a metronome.
Just practice playing and singing the songs until you’re confident and comfortable with them enough to play them live
Hey jason.I really enjoyed your video.I am wondering what your thoughts are on accoustic amps and are they as good as pa or do think pa systems are the best option for guitar and vocal for solo accoustic gigs.I am looking at the fishman loudbox performer which is 180 watts but not sure if i will go for that or a dedicated pa system like the one on your video.Thanks again.
Acoustic amps are great! And I'd be more inclined to recommend them in a band situation. For solo gigs, I think it's just more gear to carry and setup so I stick with pedals.
Do you have certain guitars you never play live and those you exclusively use live? I only had one guitar for a long time and used that all the time. Now I have a few guitars but still only take my first guitar when I play outside the house.
That's a good question. I actually don't have a ton of guitars, so I play them all live and in the studio. Right now, the Takamine acoustic gets played the most, live, because the majority of my solo gig sets are acoustic. I recently started integrating some electric into these gigs and primarily using my Ibanez for that. I'm on the fence about getting a Tele for these gigs.
Question please. My friend has a set of 2 power speakers boxes. each contains 2 15s power speaker in Each box now these are not mounted on stands or even elevated , they are just basically on the floor with a maximum hight of 5 feet. My question is what are these dual boxes uses for and is my friend using them correctly or should they be elevated
I depends. If they're subwoofers, they'll stay on the floor. But if they're mains, it's best to elevate them
My band and I are a bunch of highschoolers planning to play small gigs for our city and the school, currently I am having trouble connecting pedalboards and our guitars to our mixer. The sound goes almost mute when the pedals are turned on and the mixer has such a terrible static sound when we turn the volume and gain up on the guitars and mixer. Is there any tips you can give me to help us out?
My best advice is to simplify your setup as much as possible. The less you have, the less that can go wrong. Because it could anything from a bad pedal to bad cable to cable power supply and so on. This is what I've been using for my live solo shows for my sounds: th-cam.com/video/7FIoBfpTS7M/w-d-xo.html
What were you using to play the background track during your solo?
I use a looper and just loop a rhythm live so that I can solo over it. I have a better demonstration of that in this video: th-cam.com/video/4Q6LaFpyXmU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vwakQhqzJv_D-Kxh
Great job lose that background music it’s awful
Thanks. As far as the background music, what you may not like, someone may love.
This is my biggest fear. I only played in front of my girlfriend. I think its fear of dropping the pick and ending up embarrassed. I'll stick to my bedroom studio (cave) for now 😥
Take one step at a time is preparing for it! And start with something small like an open mic. You’ll be amazing at the confidence you build up over time!
@@jasonstallworth Will do.
Hilarious that the entertainer parking spot is still far away from the performance area. I think of it as exercise.
It looks further in the video but they actually got rid of it! Fortunately there’s always a front row spot for us though
Hey there Jason, CUZCO here. Just had a question about how you setup/play backing tracks for cover tunes?
Dude, I don't use backing tracks. The only thing I do is I'll use a looper pedal to loop a rhythm so that I can solo over it
@@jasonstallworth Ohhhhhhhhhhh, mkay... ROCK ON!🎇😎🎸
Jason what site/app do you use for your lyrics and chords while you are playing your gigs
I just copy/paste lyrics from Google to an Apple Pages doc. I don't list all of the chords but usually just the key that I play it in (I transpose a lot of songs). I have a video on this here: th-cam.com/video/FImy9inrrMc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for this.
What software do you use for the backing tracks?
Thank you. I don't use backing tracks at all. I do some live looping only so that I can play some guitar solos. That's a big part of my solo shows. I have all of my current effects explained here: th-cam.com/video/nZ6gWd8vWMs/w-d-xo.html
Get yourself a Bose. It sure makes life easy.
I ended up getting the EV Evolve 50M and have been using that for over a year...love it!
Here's the initial video for that: th-cam.com/video/PwKvC6dMITE/w-d-xo.html
oh man.. very kind of you for sharing this, and of course SUBSCRIBED! greetings from Jakarta, Indonesia.
Thank you, I'm glad this helped!
Your way of carrying the stands works good , but what I do is use the smallest padded keyboard bag I could find and use it to carry 2 speaker stands , 2 mic stands , and 2 guitar stands plus music stand and all the cables ... It's heavy but one trip is better for me ... I subbed .
Thank you for the sub!! It’s funny you mention this because I literally just got a bad for my mic and guitar stands! And I just finished setting up for a gig and used that for the first time…big difference! Gator bag for like $24…well worth it!
How do you hear yourself? No monitors?
@@slazinger I’ve got a video on that here: th-cam.com/video/gBEEwjMt0CE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1dhI1rZV1J2XPTDj
Hey Jason,
Just found your channel! Good stuff (Maynard)! I do solo gigs in Bradenton, FL (just south of you).
I haven’t used a DI box. I do use a TC Helicon Harmony G vocal harmonizer which also has some EQ and FX functions. So I input my mic and guitar into it, then to my Fishman Solo PA. It seems to work out fine. Would a DI box add any value to my current setup? I also have a Digi-Tech Trio+ looper/band-in-a-box. (Need to learn how to use it!)
I also have an Alto Bluetooth audio adapter that I plug into the aux input on the PA allowing me to pair my iPhone during breaks to play playlists.
Also, playing here in FL, I always have a travel-sized baby powder bottle for my hands on those humid days! Nothing worse than trying to navigate your fretboard with sweaty hands!
Good videos, brother! And what a great speaking voice! Ever thought of doing radio work (or PA announcer?) 😂🤣
I also have a folding hand truck/dolly for moving my gear. It’s great to have!
Hi David, great to meet you on here. I was just in Bradenton yesterday (Saturday) playing at Fiorelli Winery. I'm there the first Saturday of each month.
In your case, I don't think a DI is necessary as you're probably getting great sounds. But if you're planning to use a looper, you may want to separate your guitar and vocals.
Never thought of using baby powder but that's a great idea. I do wear a wristband on my strumming wrist and that helps a lot. Yeah, our Florida summers are brutal!
We actually got one after making this video. That's had come in extremely handy, especially for gigs in theme parks where you have to walk a long way to the stage!
Gig bags work great On your back to free up your hands..
It's certainly a lot lighter to carry, and I can carry both guitars in one hand with these bags
your videos are so helpful bro! thank you
Thank you, always glad to hear these videos are helping folks
Good video!! And nice chops!! I have a few things to add, I wish I had something like this to see way back when I started hauling my own equipment. This is how I load/handle/set-up my equipment, which support anything from a trio to a 5 pc, depending on venue budget. If you do this regularly, and by the I mean 6 to 10 time s a month, you'll want to streamline your install.
1. SUV in reverse to shortened my travel, specially with heavy equipment. At 56 y/o, my back thanks me every time!! B-)
2. Like you, I use to pack everything on a suitcase, but the OCD in me found it too messy. I got me the Rigid PRO Tool Storage System which is three rolling tool boxes in one.
3. Get yourself a hand truck. It will save a few trips and at least 15 minutes out of load-in and load-out. I use the Cosco 3-In-1 Convertible Hand Truck sold at Costco.
4. Speakers stand height is a very typical issue. I put a few turns of electrical tape at the height where I want the leg's slide to stop.
5. Wireless mics will save you at least 15 mins set-up time, and will clean up the stage nicely. I use the Phenyx Pro PTU-7000A.
6. For monitoring, get in-ears. Also much less to set-up. I use the Takstar WPM-200. It's low budget and sounds good enough to run through a gig.
7. For backing tracks I use the "Avantree Lock aptX Low Latency Wireless Transmitter and Receiver Set" to transmit via Bluetooth from an old phone I use to run Set-list Helper Android app and the tracks from within the app.
I hope this helps... sorry but my OCD drives me to contribute!! Rock On!!
Thank you for the feedback and tips here! I'm already something other than a suitcase because my cables and everything is a mess in there! Would also love in-ears and wireless mics, but that's not in the budget yet.
This was helpful, man...I've actually got a solo acoustic gig coming up at a local bar and they have those exact speakers...I was told to keep the levels at zero on the back led displays...I also have one of those Lute Hole sound hole covers...it seems to do the trick for the most part.
Awesome and good luck in your gig! Yeah I’ve always kept these speakers at 0 and adjusted the volumes with my soundboard. These speakers have plenty of headroom.
Here’s my latest setup, which is a little different: th-cam.com/video/8ljF5v5Pcp8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RALqBryO6ntL7M6t
Great pointers, Jason. THX!
Glad this helped!
When and why we connect mixer to amplifier?
I don’t use an amp for these solo gigs. I’m using the POD Go for my sounds. I have a video on the effects and tones I use here: th-cam.com/video/nZ6gWd8vWMs/w-d-xo.html
Haven't watched this yet(Will when my friends new album gets done playing, Hellfrost the band BTW) but I wanted to ask before I forget. I want to make a full stack with my Peavy and was wondering your recommendation on getting the other speakers and cab, stay with Peavy or try mixing with a Marshall or what not?
Dude I really don’t know…I’d just use what you have and if you like that sound, there’s no need to change it
Gained a sub. very helpful.
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Are you using the ditto in the effects loop on the pod go and running out from the pod go mono to your board.
My signal chain looks like this: Guitar to POD Go (wireless), POD Go to Ditto, Ditto to soundboard. This allows you to change patches on the POD Go without impacting the loop you recorded (perfect to playing a solo tone over a rhythm)
That’s what I thought. There’s a place doing open mic a couple of nights a week and I want to start playing out again. Do you have any experience with playing backing tracks to play over?
As far as the speaker height goes you can also match the width of the stand legs and you will be even! That’s what I do anyway. Good video appreciate it!
That’s a great idea, too!
Which guitar solo was playing in background ??? 4:30
The song is called 'The Healing' from my album Apocalyptic Dreams: www.jasonstallworth.com/music/apocalyptic-dreams/
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Jason!! This video was awesome man!! Thank you for the concise and upbeat presentation. All around very informative and fun vid \m/
You're welcome and really glad to hear this helped!
Bro! That looks like the winery in Plant City, FL!!
That’s the one! Keel and Curley Winery! I just published a video on playing at their Blueberry Festival this weekend: th-cam.com/video/EhfrhybkZm4/w-d-xo.html
@@jasonstallworth I'll check it out!
Put your shoes on ,Drop a speaker and you'll know all about it
😅 You're right. It's easy to get a little careless in FL where it's always hot
@Jason Stallworth A yes it's well for you with the beautiful climate . I'm here in Ireland ,We don't get many days a year where we don't need footware
Nice ! Could one set up lab top and work through a DAW with the effects from there?
I would like to mic a guitar ( I don't have pick ups) on my acoustics. Any advice for that?
Thanks!
I've known some to run their laptop through the PA and use the plugins. I've personally never done that but it's an option
Hi Jason,
Thank you for putting this video together. Though I’m some ways away from my first gig, I found this both helpful and thoughtfully crafted.
The reminders to interact with the listeners and enjoy the process of entertaining were a great way to tie things together at the end.
with Appreciation,
David
Thank you David and I'm glad this helped. I also have a compelte guide to getting started if you haven't seen this yet: th-cam.com/video/dy0Ru6RHH9c/w-d-xo.html
Great vid! I have been playing out for a few years now and have been watching some live setup videos to get some ideas. Yours is very well done. Your energy is awesome. I’ll def look into wireless now, that might be game changer. Thanks
Glad this helped! Here's a more recent video with the column system I'm using now...these things are awesome: th-cam.com/video/PwKvC6dMITE/w-d-xo.html
So great for music
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NICE!......I'm thinking about getting a PA system in my garage so I can practice Songs with my guitar at louder volumes, I have a 50watt Marshall Half-Stack......if I run a mixer into the PA system, can I drop the volume of guitar tracks on the song? I notice that my Marshall amps do this automatically when running songs threw the AUX port.....I'm thinking a Mixer board can do this? I mean they're doing this somehow with cheap guitar amps.....so it can't be hard.
Dude I'm not sure but it would make sense that you can. I only use my PA for live gigs and I don't play to tracks
Jason your living the dream man
I really appreciate this video.
Nice acoustic song
Thank you, I wake up extremely grateful every day, for sure!
Thanks man!
I have a Yamaha Stagepas 300 system with 2 Behringer Eurolives as monitors.
I run a Jamman and porchboard through my board.
I'm looking to replace both of these with a beat buddy and a TC Helicon playacoustic. Good idea? Yes?
I'm also looking to move up from my current Ibanez accoustic-electric into a Yamaha FG Transacoustic.
I have an ipad, but looking into buying a backup! One drop, and my gig is over!
I've been a performing musician for 20 years (9 insruments) but guitar is 2+ yrs for me....doing well, but still need my learnin! 🤣
Thanks man!!
Dude, the Jam Man is great if you want to play with backing tracks. I don’t do any of that and just use my looper to solo over rhythms (recently upgraded to the Ditto X4)
I like the POD Go because I use it for acoustics and electric.
A shout out from Washington...great vid, for a keyboard guy your information is spot on. Thank you as I may do this scenario. My rig is QSC 8 inch fronts with yamahaCP4 and an arranger keyboard. Great info.
Thank you! Yeah, those are nice speakers! I've got a more recent video here (this one includes the floor monitor and some other little items I use for outdoor gigs): th-cam.com/video/h3c4N250jWs/w-d-xo.html
How can you tell if you are loud enough if you are on stage? Have you got a track you can play through the PA so you can listen off stage? Love your garage btw. Does your vocal and guitar go though the same PA? Never seen that movie. I know the song though
I have a wireless setup for guitar I'll walk out and play, and then I'll have my wife help with the soundcheck (and often have friends in the audience to help as well). I run everything through the Mackie soundboard. And dude, Rad is a killer 80s movie!
@@jasonstallworth I use the Rowin wireless system. They don't seem to last very long now. Have to remember to charge them LOL
@@TheTimeProphet I've got the Boss WL-20L and my gigs are 3+ hours long. It's never failed to this point, but I do charge it fully between gigs.
Learn your songs and ditch the iPad. Playing live with an iPad is like riding a motorcycle with training wheels
It’s a ‘to each their own’ thing at the end of the day. I know plenty of successful live musicians (meaning they do this for a living) that use it, and a very small percentage that do not. Bottom line is if what you’re doing is working for you, carry on. If it isn’t, change it so that it is.
Been playing bands all my life but I started to doing some solo gigs on the side, so my mindset needs to be different for those shows. This video was super helpful getting me to think of how things need to be, so I can have a successful gig. Thanks so much!
I think you'll love doing these shows! Yeah, the band aspect is awesome but with solo gigs, it's less setup, more money for you, and you're in total control. And with the live experience you already have, this will come easy to you!
a good cart=one load in one load out for me. Greetings from St. Augustine!
I'm working on a better way, for sure! Our SUV is small and a cart that would hold everything probably wouldn't fit. But I'm leaning toward the new Bose system. I'm playing 2-3 acoustic shows a week now and lugging all this gear around is becoming a chore!
St. Augustine is cool! Need to visit here again!
I used to load all that stuff but years ago went to a Bose L1 Compact and recently an EV Evolve 30m with a mixer built in and it simplifies everything and sounds better
Just a thought
Dude I’ve definitely considered (and considering) that EV compact system! Simplification is the key when you’re playing these gigs multiple times a week! Thank you for the comment!
Thanks!! I’ve got my first live gig tomorrow and I was so nervous but feel more settled now :-)
So awesome to hear that and good luck! Also, check out these tips for engagement in your live shows: th-cam.com/video/V6GQXeVmTUs/w-d-xo.html
Hi, thanks for the video, 2 questions: which are the wireless guitar system? Are they reliable? and How do you switch between guitars? Thank you!
I'm using the Boss WL-20L wireless and haven't had any issues. And I just switch the wireless from one guitar to the next since I'm using the same processor (Line 6 POD Go...I have patches setup for acoustic and electric).
Here's a video on the wireless: th-cam.com/video/-fwDSM63PZ8/w-d-xo.html
Here's a video on the POD Go: th-cam.com/video/7FIoBfpTS7M/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this video! My wife has been gigging for years but I am an absolute beginner. This video really helped me with what to do and what to expect. Keep the videos coming!
Dude, I'm glad this helped!! I just published a new video on organizing your live gear that may also help: th-cam.com/video/otIDx-ZDONg/w-d-xo.html
I loved my Takamine jumbos. Had 2 and sold them to buy a Taylor 314. I love the Taylor but I regret letting those go.
Yeah this Takamine has held up great! Use it for live shows every week, often 2-3 times a week.
Great video! I appreciate you taking the time to do this. I've been playing for quite a while but new to modeling. This is helpful in many ways!
Awesome to hear that! Yeah, the POD Go unit I'm using is perfect for these live solo gigs; it simplifies things and it's less gear I have to set up!
i like your set up 👌
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Hey thank you for your videos! So cool go see all your process! I think it would be really interesting to know how you find venues to play at, whats the process there ! Do you go through facebook, word of mouth, other social media…
Thank you for the comment and great question! I'm going to be putting together a series of videos going over this (how to get gigs, keep gigs, live gear, etc). I'm actually considering starting a new TH-cam channel specifically for this versus continuing to put these types of videos on this channel.
Nice job, my only tip is to manage the cables on stage so everything look neat. Good job
I do need to do better with my cable system! We now have a little back carpet that we put over the bulk of the cables so that helps.
Nada como trabajar en lo que uno lo apasiona y es nuestra gran felicidad!. Saludos desde Venezuela!!-->"The passion to work in what makes us happy. Greetings from Venezuela!"
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Really Nice vidéo Jason. I dont have the gear or the talent right now for this. I was wondering for a 2 or 3 hours show like you do, how many songs do you have to masterised and how many songs you need in backup plans?
Thank you! I have about 50 or more on my list but to be fair, I use an iPad for lyrics!!
I also play most songs in a different key than what they’re written to fit my vocal range. Plus I throw in some originals and do some jamming with the looper so that helps breaks things up and keeps the sets more interesting.
Thanks again for this solo-guitar gig content. I just started doing gigs, so much is helpful! I got a pair of nice QSC-10 powered speakers, and those expensive hydraulic air-lift stands (because I haven't the strength to raise the speakers), and went to my gig all happy with a real PA...and I actually couldn't even lift the speakers high enough to get them onto the stands at the lowest level! I think I'm going to look into one of those Bose-type array-tower PAs, because I don't have anyone to help me with gigs. I watched with amazement as you not only raised your stand, but lifted the speakers above your head and placed them. Sometimes sucks being a 5'2" woman with no upper body strength. I'm enjoying your videos, thanks!
First, it's great to hear you're out there playing live music! It's such a cool feeling to be doing this and it takes a lot of talent and effort, as you know!
Yes, I'm still on the fence with a Bose portable system (also looking at the JBL version). Haven't made the switch yet but I can tell you that I'm getting a bit worn down by setting up and tearing down all of this equipment! lol
List the equipments
Everything I use is one this page: www.jasonstallworth.com/gear/
great video ......thanx
Glad this helped!
Cool set up mate. Don’t know how I stumbled on this video but watched the whole thing to watch your set up… I have half as much gear and I’m really surprised you managed to get all that in to cargo.
You do a significantly more complex and professional set up than I do 😂.. keep up the good work brother.
Thank you for watching. I do have more gear that what's needed! I'm actually looking into one of those portable column system, specifically the Electro-Voice Evolve. This will save a lot of time and effort!
Also, I have an entire playlist on my channel here dedicated to live solo gig tips (uploading a new video on tips for playing at theme parks today!)
TY for Your tutorial.
Glad this helped!
love the info you've provided here, thank you!! How often do you practice for 3 hour gigs? I have maybe 1 hour worth of material.
Thank you, and I'm going to be cranking out more tips for playing these live shows...it's a great way to generate a side income and you'll have fun doing it.
First, make a list of about 35-40 songs that you like and want to play out.
Starting out, I practiced about an hour a day, and I would approach it as doing one set for each practice session. So day 1, focus on the the first set, day 2, 2nd set, and so forth.
This way I didn't get burnt out and it gave me enough breathing room to get the songs down and also work on any little hang-ups (sometimes you practice a song and find out that you really don't want to do that song anymore!).
More coming soon on this!!
11:33 Nice video & setup! High-Z (high impedance) is what you'd use for a guitar input - pretty sure you don't need to switch it on for your mic inputs :)
Correct, you don’t need those for the mics. That was a goof on my part! I’ve got an updated gear video here: th-cam.com/video/h3c4N250jWs/w-d-xo.html
Which app do you use on iPad for lyrics?
I actually just use Apple Pages. I copy/paste lyrics and arrange them how I want them in that.
@@jasonstallworth Thanks for answering!
Great Video!!!
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Virtual tips?….. 🤯🤯
Of course, cash is always preferred. But providing the virtual option will only help you more.
@@jasonstallworth that’s genius. Your the first person I’ve ever seen mention that.
@@philw8049 Yeah, you've gotta give them all possible options to make the most in tips! You can even create a QRC code in something like Canva going to your PayPal, Venmo, etc. or have that go to a page on your website where you have the links to that.
Great stuff.
Thank you and glad this helped
Damn no shoes and big speakers living on the edge my friend 😂
i like that king of the world and how it sounds live good work man :)
lol...not the smartest thing to do!
@@jameshipps1571 Thank you brother...that one will be on the lighter album I release in 2022!
Love that guitar strap, personally I want some red in there but yours is still bada$$ bro.
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Great video! It would have been more metal though if you'd just blown through all the stop signs on the way to the gig.
Lol...you can probably get away with it out there...lot of farmland between our house and this gig!
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Mics into DI or Hi-Z? What's the advantage?
With dynamic mics, you don't need Hi-Z. These days I run my mics direct thought he board with no DI (I used to use the Mic Mechanic pedal by TC Electronics for effects, but a good board will usually have a solid compressor and reverb, and that's all I need). Part of live gigs is simplification, especially when you're playing out several times a week.
This is a more recent setup here: metalmastermind.com/
Well done my friend. Very thoughtful to share with others who are embarking on solo gig work.
Thank you, I really want to help folks take that next step!
Great video! I've played in bands for a while and I hope to embark in a solo gig effort soon. This video was very informative and I got a lot out of all your tips and knowledge. Best of luck to you from a fellow Floridian and thanks!
Awesome to hear that! And yeah, get out there and start doing it! You actually make more $ with solo gigs than you would with a band, so it's rewarding in many ways
Great video! I can recommend having a duffel bag for cables and all the odd, smal things. And a foldable sack truck for rolling the two speakers in one go. The most time saving tip is to gather all the cables in cable socks for very easy and fail safe installation. So I gather the power cord and speaker cable for each side of the stage and have names on the ends. I do the same with all the rest of the cables. You'll save a lot of hassle and time by this.
Those are great (and better) ideas! I just saw a buddy's setup and he has that small rolling cart and a container for his cables. And I definitely want to find a way to segregate the power cables and instrument/speaker cables.
I've just realized that you can buy combined power and xlr-cables for the exact purpose. That's brilliant. I need those :)
Great presentation. Wasn't sure if the POD Go went to the speakers or to the board. This really helps.
Yeah, I have that going directly to the board. It really helps simplify things and reduces the amount of gear I have to bring for these gigs.
Kings of the World is such a beautiful song!!!!! You're an amazing artist Jason!
Oh dude, thank you for listening to that!