Kenny Cetera's CHICAGO EXPERIENCE

Excerpts from a review from a performance on July 20, 2013:
"...Chicago Transit Authority/Chicago where one of my favorite bands from the late 60s, 70s and 80s. ...I really love the voice of Peter Cetera wherein his songs are (in my belief) the best in the Chicago repertoire... Peter's songs truly speak to my heart. I have never known or heard of anybody with the sir-name of Cetera and wondered whether you were related to Peter. The other thing was, how can ANYBODY on this entire planet even try to sing Peter’s songs and do them justice. Peter has such an incredible and very distinguishable voice (and) in my belief nobody could ever sing anything like him. YOU were incredible last night and I am still reeling how much you actually sound like your brother. You have a fantastic voice and during many of the songs I had to close and dry my teary eyes because you brought back many memorable feelings that are connected to Peter’s songs.
...for me Kenny Cetera's Chicago Experience is truly the closest and best thing to the original sound, including you singing a lot of my favorite Peter Cetera songs. THANK YOU so much for making my evening."
"Blessings to you my friend and once again THANK YOU for bringing this incredible music and Peter’s one of a kind vocals back to live performances."

Kenny Cetera leads his eight piece band with a prominent horn section, authentically recreating the classic hits of Chicago.
Brother of the legendary Chicago front man, Peter Cetera, Kenny was a vocalist on Chicago 17, which is the supergroup’s best selling album to date.

After touring extensively throughout the Midwest, Kenny moved to Los Angeles where he began recording with industry heavyweights Chicago and David Foster and singing for some of the most prominent names in music.

Between Kenny's energetic performance, his authentic band and that genuine Cetera voice that was featured on Chicago’s #1 selling album, Kenny Cetera's Chicago Experience promises to be a highlight of your event.

Purchaser agrees to furnish all that is necessary for the proper presentation of the Act, including a suitable and safe facility, ventilated, lighted and in good working order, with a suitable stage. When performing outdoors, stage must be covered. Purchaser agrees to meet all safety, fire, and all other laws and ordinances.
SCHEDULING
• Load-in and Load-out
• Artist requires sixty (60) minutes for load-in and approximately sixty (60) minutes for load-out.
• Sound Check
• A minimum of four (4) hours shall be provided for sound check and rehearsal
• Load-in
• There shall be a two (2) hour break between sound check and scheduled performance. Should these requirements NOT leave sufficient time, a delay in performance time may result.
• The public may not be admitted until conclusion of sound check at Artist's discretion (concert venues)
• The sound check period begins only after all backline gear is in position and operational on stage.
• All inputs must be line-checked and the FOH and Monitor systems must be fully functional and in a show ready state prior to sound check.

• DRESSING ROOMS
Purchaser shall provide an adequate dressing room(s) for the Artist and Band.
Dressing rooms must be well-lighted, equipped with mirrors, chairs, electrical outlets, counter tops, towels, paper cups, as well as, access to running water and separate restroom facilities is necessary.
One (1) clothing rack to be available for each dressing room.
Purchaser will provide adequate security in all areas of the theatre building to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Artist and Artist's costumes and equipment.
In the event that Artist's equipment, including, but not limited to, set, set pieces, props, costumes, lighting and/or sound equipment must be moved from their original (show) positions during the engagement for any reason beyond Artist’s control, Purchaser shall restore those items to their original positions and to their original condition (at time of removal) prior to each performance.

All backstage and onstage areas shall be made safe for Artist and Artist's personnel, including, but not limited to, all electrical cabling running along the stage floor shall be safely taped down and/or carpeted to prevent tripping, and all electrical instruments hanging suspended above stage area shall have safety cable attached.
Purchaser will limit backstage access to necessary personnel only. These areas shall not be open to visitors, tours, students or friends without Artist's permission.

• HOSPITALITY
Before, during and after sound check, Purchaser shall provide bottles of water for the Artist and if so chooses, assorted beverages and light meals/snacks for the Artist and/or crew.
• Minimum 2 (24 10oz bottles or larger each) Cases bottled water
At conclusion of sound check, Purchaser shall provide eight (8) hot, sit down meals for Artist and crew. If it is not possible to provide hot sit down meals, the Purchaser shall provide to Artist a cash buyout of $25.00 per person at least three hours prior to show time.

FLY DATES:
• LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION
Purchaser shall provide up to Eight (8) and not less than five (5) rooms at a first class quality hotel. Hotel shall be no less than AAA Four Diamond. If Artist requests, a late checkout shall be provided.
Purchaser shall provide coach class, open ended, round trip airfares and all cartage fees for Artists and equipment. Purchaser shall provide all ground transportation for Artists.

• INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
Purchaser shall indemnify Artist, Artist's employees, contractors and all agents for all losses sustained in direct consequence of the performance of their professional services. Purchaser shall also indemnify Artist against any and all damage occurring to Artist's equipment at the venue, including but not limited to, damage suffered due to inclement weather.
Purchaser will be responsible for and maintain public liability and property damage insurance for any claim of loss, injury or damage caused by Purchaser, Purchaser's agents, employees or patrons. The amount of insurance coverage shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).

• PERMITS, LICENSES, TAXES, ETC.
Purchaser shall obtain and pay for all licenses, permits, certificates, authorizations or other approval required to be obtained from any union, guild, public authority, performing rights society or other entity properly having jurisdiction over the engagement, and shall comply with and fulfill all terms, conditions and covenants as required. Purchaser shall also pay all necessary or applicable taxes, fees, dues and the like relating to the engagement.

• BACKLINE
A comprehensive list of necessary backline equipment is available upon request and required for ALL FLY DATES, but not exclusively, whereby the Artist/Band and Purchaser have agreed to provide backline at the venue pertaining to this contract.