Craic in the Stone

"Craic in the Stone" is a six piece Celtic Folk/rock band that can also provide top of the line PA equipment and portable stage lighting for events up to 500. Our members have been professionally involved in musical entertainment for decades, and offer a truly professional experience at every show we do. Since we are primarily a recording and concert band, we don't play weekly bar gigs, and are selective about the shows we book. Classy Wedding and corporate events and special occasions that call for traditional Celtic/Irish music are our calling. We play a mix of ballads, pub songs, ethereal Celtic folk music, and rockin' modern British Isles covers from Flogging Molly to The Beatles. For a Celtic themed event, it doesn't get any better than Craic in the Stone!

"Craic in the Stone" is a six piece Irish/Celtic Folk/rock band represented by Scott Well that has been performing since early 2013 around Southern California, and has released four full length CDs; Say Yes to Craic, and No Nay Never, A Stor Mo Chroi, and Pub Tunes. The band plays new arrangements of traditional Celtic and Irish music, as well as covers of modern British Isles pop (Cranberries, Flogging Molly) and original songs. We use standard instruments (guitar, bass, violin, bodhran) with four singers fronted by female lead and harmony singers. By mixing ballads, raucous pub songs, tight instrumentals and modern Irish covers, we create a variety of sounds and styles for an entertaining evening. Our substantial set list allows us to read the crowd and fit the mood to keep the energy right. Our members are experienced musicians from Orange, LA, and Riverside Counties, and have performed all over around SoCal. We have sold and streamed over 100,000 songs internationally and have a strong social media and live following. We have played at clubs, pubs, many Irish/Scottish festivals, theaters including Segerstrom Center Costa Mesa and The Chance Theater in Anaheim where we performed a month long run of our original musical production, "A Celtic Holiday with Craic in the Stone", We are currently in the studio working on our fifth studio CD and playing live around Southern California.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
This rider outlines tech needs for optimum performance for the band, which consists of 5 to 7 performers, but is adjustable for each show.
Tech contact: Scott Well (phone number hidden); (email hidden)

 Stage: minimum size is 20’ wide x 10’ deep with 10’ height, and must be clean and free from obstructions, nails, splinters, or moisture. Stage plot diagram available for set up.

 Lighting: basic stage lighting, warm wash with front/OH spot for lead vocalist.

 Sound: 4 adjustable boom stands with 4 high quality vocal microphones (Shure SM-58 or better).
4 DI boxes for ¼” instrument outputs (band can supply if needed).
4 direct stage monitors w/ separate mix feeds and EQ capability.
Minimum 16 channel professional mixing board with 4 monitor outputs.
110V AC power on stage and 48V phantom power available from board.
Sound check 60 minutes or more prior to show time, and should allow for at least 30 minutes of rehearsal/check time prior to house opening.
Note: Band can provide sound system and engineer for up to 500 people if needed, at additional cost.

 Dressing: Minimum of two secure dressing rooms, one for 2 females, one for 4 males.
Room should be clean, well lit, with bathroom facilities nearby.
A Locked room for personal belonging and instruments must be available at load in.
Bottled water should be available on stage or in dressing area, snacks are welcomed!

 Crew: Minimum crew is one experienced sound technician, one lighting tech (if night show) and house staff as needed for venue.

 Concessions: One table and two chairs near stage or in lobby before show, at intermission, and immediately following the performance for sale of CDs and other merchandise, with AC power available.

 Parking: Reserved parking for 6 vehicles near load in area.