The Faster Horses

Des Moines, IA

Contact for rates

Travels up to 120 miles

Get a free quick quote

Overview

“We are just a couple of Iowa boys trying to give Texas a run for it's money” - Eli Alger


Reviews

Be the first to review The Faster Horses

Write a review

Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

About

The Faster Horses are a young, entertaining, high-energy band.

They’ve recently provided direct support for Josh Turner, Lady A, Trace Adkins, and more.

Additional booking notes

HOSPITALITY:
5 Hotel Rooms: 1 King and 4 Queen Double, Hotel that has hot tub and complimentary breakfast is preferable.
*Please request late checkout for band hotel rooms
If venue is providing RV for band accommodations it must have a functional shower, restroom, A/C, 12 clean towels, stocked with toilet paper, case of water and the ability to sleep 10 people
Parking next to backstage for either a van with 12 foot trailer or a tour bus OR ample transportation provided by buyer to haul any and all equipment and personal associated with the talent
Purchaser is responsible for any appropriate street permits for parking as required (Advance with tour manager)
Preshow Food – hot meal for 10 (please no fast food) fair bucks/vouchers is acceptable, as well as buy out options listed below
Post-Show Food – hot meal for 10 (please no fast food) fair bucks/vouchers is acceptable, as well as buy out options listed below
Buy-Out Options
$150 so the talent is able to go purchase food near venue for after the show
OR
$200 so the talent is able to go purchase food near venue for before and after the show
Beverages:
o They buyer is to provide at least 2 cases (24 bottles/case) of room temperature water (please no Deerpark)

STAGING & PRODUCTION:
Minimum stage dimensions of 30’x20’x4’. One (1) 8’8’ drum riser (typically a semi flatbed trailer is adequate)
Buyer is to provide Adequate front of house sound for the event as well as all equipment necessary for 6 monitors, 6 mic stands, and all XLR and 1⁄4 inch audio cables necessary to run Mics and monitors into the sound board
Please make sure all cables are of reputable brand and in decent contition (Jumperz, Diadario, Mogami, Pighog, Livewire Elite, etc.)
The sub-clause above is not applicable 90% of the time, it is there to ensure the provided sound is not using cheap gear that in turn makes for bad sound and stage complications
Adequate electrical power to power all equipment on stage including power strips, a power conditioner on stage for wireless gear.
Stage top to be provided in the case of outdoor shows, including sufficient waterproof material to thoroughly cover all equipment on and off-stage at the engagement venue in the event of rain.
Promoter is responsible to provide a clean, clear, flat stage that is ready to go at the Artists’ load in time.
Promoter is responsible to provide room temperature water for band during sound Check and performance
Promoter to provide 10 stage towels for sound check and for performance (Please no bar rags)
Front of house console with minimum 24 channel inputs and a MP3 player function via either an aux jack and chord and iPhone dongel or Bluetooth, as well as a 24 channel stage box with snake cable
Monitor system capable of at least 4 preferably 6 separate mixes. Inputs are not to be shared with any other artist. Sound company to provide systems engineer and monitor engineer.
If the venue is providing sound, the band is to be given at least 2 hours to load in and sound check, at time that is agreeable to the buyer and talent
If buyer is providing sound engineering, it is the responsibility of the buyer to connect the sound engineer with the talent as soon as possible, at least one month prior to the show.
If the buyer is providing Front of house sound system it must be compatible with a Behringer x32 Digital Sound Board

Past booked events

August 2024

03

Saturday

Festival

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Clutier, IA

Team

Eli Alger Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Sam Bass
James Zipfel Fiddle
Ian Mannino Keys
Tucker Holden Drums
Reid Rollins Lead Guitar

Set list

A mix of traditional country favorite, new country hits and some of our most popular originals.

Influences and inspiration

Cody Johnson, Garth Brooks, and , Randall King are out 3 biggest influences at the moment.