Russ J 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm being a 'roadie' tonight for a local DJ, are there any tips you guys can pass on? I was thinking more along the lines of do's and don'ts (sp?), what things should I be looking out for? :eek: Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Best tip - listen to the DJ you are being a roadie for! In all honesty, the only thing to keep in mind is... mind your please and thank-you (you are, after all a form of representative of the service) don't get drunk, try to pick up someone's girlfriend / wife or start a fight and throw chicken legs or disco equipment at anyone. Leave that to the DJ. Just be mindful of the things that the dj will not be able to keep their eyes on, including health and safety, such as when there is a lively crowd who are edging towards the gear when dancing. Nobody wants the fun to stop, and likewise, nobody wants to have to pick a clump of scalp or flesh out of the gear if they've fallen on the rig. If the DJ has any business cards, he / she may appreciate that you pass on if there are requests for a card but other than that, I'd keep an open mind as every gig is different and after attending a few gigs, you'll get the experience / idea. Oh, and don't wear white socks! tongue out icon Have fun. :djuhi: Link to post Share on other sites
johny k 0 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Best tip - listen to the DJ you are being a roadie for! In all honesty, the only thing to keep in mind is... mind your please and thank-you (you are, after all a form of representative of the service) don't get drunk, try to pick up someone's girlfriend / wife or start a fight and throw chicken legs or disco equipment at anyone. Leave that to the DJ. Just be mindful of the things that the dj will not be able to keep their eyes on, including health and safety, such as when there is a lively crowd who are edging towards the gear when dancing. Nobody wants the fun to stop, and likewise, nobody wants to have to pick a clump of scalp or flesh out of the gear if they've fallen on the rig. If the DJ has any business cards, he / she may appreciate that you pass on if there are requests for a card but other than that, I'd keep an open mind as every gig is different and after attending a few gigs, you'll get the experience / idea. Oh, and don't wear white socks! tongue out icon Have fun. :djuhi: dont go with the daughter before he gets payed. Link to post Share on other sites
Russ J 0 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Thanks for that - it went very well. I only stayed with him for 1 hour but came away extremely confident of my own ability and set up. My lights leave a lot to be desired but I'm working on that - as I've said in another thread. I just can't wait to get started in earnest! :Thumbup: Link to post Share on other sites
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