The Queen's Cartoonists

A whole lot of fun is to be expected with a show by The Queen's Cartoonists! This group of zany professional musicians will spark some memories of great cartoons including Disney, Looney Tunes and more. Some current-day animation music is also included in the show. Video projections keep those with visual tendencies entertained with the great musical scores played in-sync with the videos. Great humor, superb musicianship and creativity is great for all ages during this show.

Music from Classic Cartoons”
The Queen’s Cartoonists offer a tour-de-force of the Swing Era’s zaniest and most
creative music, much of which was written for or adapted for classic cartoons. The
band’s repertoire includes cartoon music from the 1920’s all the way to the present day,
and includes composers Raymond Scott, Carl Stalling, John Kirby, Danny Elfman, John
Williams, Alf Clausen, and countless classical favorites! Whether you’re a fan of Looney
Tunes, Merry Melodies, The Simpsons, or the old Disney classics, you’ll find something
to swing along to!
The six cats of The Queen’s Cartoonists are on a musical mission consisting of equal
parts music preservation, music education, and live performance. The heyday of swing
music has passed, but this music survives in the memories of anyone who grew up
watching cartoons or listening to classical music.

TECHNICAL RIDER 2017-18
CONTACT:
● Questions directed to: Joel Pierson (phone number hidden); Rossen Nedelchev (phone number hidden).
● EMAIL: (email hidden)
STAGE REQUIREMENTS:
● Number of band members: 6 (7 if vocalist is on the gig).
● Stage must be preset before the arrival of TQC. (Please see attached diagram).
AUDIO / VIDEO REQUIREMENTS:
● TQC will use venue audio system, which should include appropriate and professional
audio console, power amps, equalizers, speakers, and monitors for venue dimensions.
● 6 monitor speakers; 1 placed in front of each musician. 7 if vocalist has been hired.
● Venue will provide projector, screen, and HDMI (or VGA) cable that reaches the
drummer. Drummer will trigger cartoon projections from on stage; this can be done
by the sound person if absolutely necessary. IMPORTANT: ONE MONTH BEFORE THE
GIG, THE VENUE MUST HAVE A PHONE CONVERSATION WITH EITHER JOEL OR ROSSEN TO
ENSURE THAT THE PROJECTIONS WILL GO SMOOTHLY. VGA strongly preferred.
● The VENUE will supply a professional audio engineer to operate the sound board during
sound check and during the show.
BACKLINE LIST:
● 1 piano with a piano bench. If no piano is available, please provide a 88 key fully
weighted keyboard with sustain pedal, power cord, audio cable, amp, bench, and
heavy duty keyboard stand (no “X” style stands please). Roland preferred.
● 1 Drum Set: 4 piece maple drum set. (Gretsch, Yamaha or DW) 18x14’ kick, 14x6 1/2 or
5” snare, 12x12” rack tom, 14x14” floor tom. Coated single ply heads only (Remo
ambassadors preferred), 4 cymbal stands, hi hat stand, snare stand, bass drum pedal
(DW 9000 or similar), drum throne and 8x8 feet black drum rug. Depending on the gig,
drummer might need cymbals; please confirm with drummer prior to the gig.
● 1 Acoustic Bass amp and a DI Box
● 8 Heavy duty music stands with stand lights.
● If the band is driving (not flying), there is the possibility that they will bring drum set.
Piano, bass amp/DI and music stands are still to be provided by venue.
MICROPHONES:
● 1 handheld microphone on a stand placed to the right of the pianist.
● 1 center stage microphone for soloists / vocalist.
● 3 instrumental microphones (trumpet, tenor saxophone, clarinet).
● 2 piano microphones.
● 1 upright bass microphone.
● Drum Microphones: 4 drums microphones (kick, snare +2 toms) + 2 overhead mics.
OTHER REQUESTS:
● The band will require a ladder and a small table (preferably with wheels) as props.
SOUND CHECK
● Sound check is closed to the public. Venue doors should not be opened to public
access until sound check is completed and the band has been conferred with. Band
require 2 hours for sound check and a 3rd hour dedicated exclusively to video
projections (usually done before the band sound checks).
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS:
● TQC will use the house lighting system and the venue’s lighting technician.
MERCHANDISE:
● 2 tables with chairs in lobby to sell TQC merchandise (CDs, T-shirts, etc.), as well as
one or two salespersons. Band will sign autographs after the show.
● Sales will occur before show, at intermission, and after the performance