Production Rider

UPDATED: 5/1/18

MANAGEMENT CONTACTS
Management - Primary Wave Management
Deb Klein
+1 424.239.1207 | [email protected]
Primary Wave Management - Carla Laudicina
[email protected]

Business Management - David Weise & Associates

Diana De La Cerda
+1 818.385.1933 | [email protected]
Carla Karakesisoglu
[email protected]

PRODUCTION CONTACTS
Tour Manager - Tim Krieg +1 602.315.4553 | [email protected]
PM/FOH - Austin Schroeder +1 515.490.8804 | [email protected]
Backline/Monitors - Dominic Feedam +1 917.371.5574 | [email protected]

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This “Production Advance” sheet is designed to be a summary of the rider and contract. It in NO way
negates any items in the rider and is designed to assist in planning the event.
Please contact the TOUR MANAGER with all questions.

General Notes:
Sound, Lighting, and Set requirements are below. Promoter will be providing these items. Promoter is to
provide all stage, barricade, power, hospitality (details below)
It is understood that Promoter is to provide detailed plans of the venue with all necessary indications of
access, dressing rooms, etc. Plus any work permits, driving permits, parking, etc.

Transportation:
Minimum 1 runner available all day, day of show. 15 passenger vehicle, runner knowledgeable of local area.

Schedule to be confirmed during advance. 3hrs of sound check prior to doors required.

Local Crew:
To be discussed in advance.
(2) DEDICATED loaders to be present at both load in and load out times
(2) DEDICATED stage hands to assist during changeover and loading in/out support acts
(2) experienced English speaking audio techs
(1) experienced English speaking lighting engineer

Audio System: See separate audio system requirements for details

Lighting System: See separate lighting requirements for details

Power:
All stage power for backline (grounded - 110v)
See in separate audio system requirements for details

House Provides:
Stage to be minimum 32’ wide x 24’ deep and 4’ tall unless fixed house stage
(2) Risers. Skirted and rolling if needed. 8’x8’x1’(percussion) and 8’x8’x2’(DJ)
(12) large bath towels
(16) washed BLACK hand towels for stage
(24) bottles of Fiji brand water to be used on stage (not part of dressing room list)

Soundcheck: Cypress Hill needs a minimum of 3 hours on the provided sound system before doors.

Security:
Adequate security at ALL times to insure the safety of Cypress Hill personnel, instruments, personal
property, vehicles, etc. Security will secure backstage entrances, backstage area, stage area, and
primary upon Cypress Hill arrival through departure. During Cypress Hill performance, no one
other than the approved personnel shall be on stage.
All backstage access shall be cleared and supervised by Cypress Hill Tour Manager.

Backstage Access:
Only Cypress Hill tour passes will be honored for backstage access, unless approved by Tour
Manager. Should Cypress Hill be the headliner, the tour manager will need to approve any guest
lists and passes. All efforts to keep the number of backstage guests down to a minimum will be
appreciated.


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 TECHNICAL
Cypress Hill will have full control over all elements of the production of this performance including lighting,
sound, sound levels, content and creative material.

FOH AUDIO REQUIREMENTS

Both audio and lighting control at FOH will be as low and unobtrusive as possible, no more than 75 feet from
the front of stage. This includes FOH camera, video, and lighting control. FOH position must be surrounded
with barricade or bike rack with minimum of one security guard present at all times of house being open to
the public.

PA SPEC:
1st-L-Acoustic K1 or K2 (venue dependent) | 2nd-d&b J or V (venue dependent) | 3rd-Adamson E15 or E12
All systems to have matching subs, fills, amps, etc.
-Please have proper/corresponding power amps/processing/system controllers, all accessible to
Cypress Hill FOH engineer
- PA main array must be in stereo
- must be able to produce undistorted 110 dBa to all audience areas, using fills/delays where necessary
FOH CONSOLE: CONSOLE MUST BE FOR CH USE ONLY. MC MICS OR DJ MUSIC MUST BE ON SEPERATE
1st - Digico SD5 or SD10 Must be updated with Core2 v929 no exceptions. Must include waves server
Must have dedicated SD 48x16 rack with Opticore no exceptions
Must include overview screen

2nd - AVID VENUE PROFILE full system 48x16 + current software version per Avid website
https://www.avid.com/US/products/Profile8System/resources
Waves v9 installed - Madi card(current firmware) - minimum 4 DSP cards

PA Drive:
LEFT, RIGHT, SUB, and FRONT FILL from FOH console. (No routing into another console)
No PA tuning will be done from FOH desk. Please provide all necessary Lake LM-44’s and a wireless PC tablet
for EQ and time alignment of all PA zones.
MISCELANEOUS-MUST HAVE:
-small powered “shout” speaker to be routed out of FOH matrix output
-stool or high top chair to be used solely for Cypress Hill FOH engineer
-intercom between FOH and MON with beacons and headsets
-minimum (1) quad box for courtesy power with at least 10’ of slack (15 or 20 amp circuit)

MONS AUDIO REQUIREMENTS

WEDGES:
(8) total mixes - see input list
Prefer D&B M2: An agreed upon amount of monitor wedges to cover entire down stage zone.
(2) additional wedges to cover Perc and DJ risers
(2) subwoofers to cover Perc and DJ risers
+cue wedge setup and ready for use
SIDE FILLS:
Preferred flown capable of producting 100dbC on all areas of stage
+(4) Ground Stacked Subs (2 per side)

MONS CONSOLE:
1st - Digico SD10 Must be updated with Core2 v929 no exceptions.
Must have dedicated SD rack 48x16 with Opticore no exceptions

2nd - AVID VENUE PROFILE full system 48x16 + current software version per Avid website 

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 CYPRESS HILL AUDIO INVENTORY
MICROPHONE PACKAGE SHOULD INCLUDE:
(1) Shure Beta56
(1) Shure Beta52
(1) Shure Beta58
(1) Shure Beta57
(2) Shure KSM137
(4) Shure Beta98AMP w/ clamp (1 spare)
(4) Radial J48
(2) Shure SM58S

WIRELESS: (For sole use of Cypress Hill)

(1) Shure ULXD4Q system
(3) Shure ULXD2/Beta58 handheld transmitters
(1) Shure ULXD1 beltpack w/ WH20 or SM35 headset mic
-must include (2) corresponding paddle antenna w/ 50ohm cables
OR:
(1) Shure UR4+ system
(2) Shure UR4D+ receivers
(3) Shure UR2/Beta58A handheld transmitters
(1) Shure UR1 beltpack transmitter w/ WH20 or SM35 headset mic
-must include (2) corresponding paddle antenna w/ 50ohm cables

MICROPHONE STANDS:
(4) Short Boom Tripod
(8) Tall Boom Tripod
(3) Tall Straight Round Base w/ RF clip

MIC SPLITTER:
(1) 48ch 2 way passive split (must be clean with NO bad channels)
(2) 16ch Stage Sub Snake Box

WORKBOX INCLUDING:
5 colors of Electrical tape, Black Gaff tape, Colored Gaff tape
XLR turnarounds-
(4)male to male
(4)female to female
(4)male XLR to 1/4” TRS
(4)female XLR Y-cable
(2)Male to 2 female
(2)female to 2 male

AUDIO PERSONNEL:
(1) PA/FOH technician
(1) MONS/stage technician
(1) A2

ALL COMPONENTS MUST BE ADVANCED. ANY AND ALL CHANGES OR SUBSTITUTIONS NEED TO BE
APPROVED PRIOR TO SHOW

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 CYPRESS HILL INPUT LIST 2018
Sub Channel Instrument Mic Stand Position
1 Djembe Top Shure Beta56 Short Boom Perc Riser SL
2 Djembe BOTTOM Shure Beta52 Short Boom Perc Riser SL
3 Conga 1 SR Shure Beta98 AMP Clamp/Claw Perc Riser SL
4 Conga 2 SL Shure Beta98 AMP Clamp/Claw Perc Riser SL
5 Bongos Shure Beta98 AMP Clamp/Claw Perc Riser SL
6 Timbales Shure Beta57 Short Boom Perc Riser SL
7 Perc OH SR Shure KSM 137 Tall Boom Perc Riser SL
8 Perc OH SL Shure KSM 137 Tall Boom Perc Riser SL
9 Drum Pad L Radial J48 - Perc Riser SL
10 Drum Pad R Radial J48 - Perc Riser SL
11 DJ L XLR out - DJ Riser SR
12 DJ R XLR out - DJ Riser SR
13 DJ booth out Radial J48 - DJ Riser SR
14 DJ booth out Radial J48 - DJ Riser SR
15 DJ Vocal Shure Beta58 - DJ Riser SR
16 B REAL Vocal Xless Beta58A Tall Straight Round Base MONS
17 SEN Vocal Xless Beta58A Tall Straight Round Base MONS
18 PERC Vocal Shure WH20 Headset - MONS
19 SPARE Vocal Xless Beta58A Tall Straight Round Base MONS
20 -
21 -
22 -
23 MON TB Shure SM58S
24 FOH TB Shure SM58S

MONITOR MIXES FOH MATRIX OUTPUTS

Output 1 DS CENTER (for thrust or ramp only) Output 1 PA LEFT
Output 2 DS ROW (entire down stage) Output 2 PA RIGHT
Output 3 DJ WEDGE (DJ riser) Output 3 SUBS
Output 4 DJ SUB (DJ riser) Output 4 FF
Output 5 PERC WEDGE (perc riser) Output 5 -
Output 6 PERC SUB (perc riser) Output 6 -
Output 7 SIDE FILL SL Output 7 RECORD LEFT (XLR)
Output 8 SIDE FILL SR Output 8 RECORD RIGHT (XLR)

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- 8 TALL BOOM STANDS
4'3 - 3 TALL STRAIGHT STANDS 4'-
- 4 SMALL BOOM STANDS
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 CYPRESS HILL STAGE MISCELLANEOUS
Staging
(1) 8 x 8 x 2’ DJ riser with skirting w/ step
(1) 8 x 8 x 1’ Percussion riser with skirting
(1) 8 x 2 x 3’ DJ table with skirting - MUST BE STURDY WITH NO MOVEMENT (no folding tables)
(2) Bar stools
(8) Sand Bags MUST HAVE

2-way radios
Please provide (6) 2-way radios with shoulder speaker mics and spare batteries.

CYPRESS HILL LIGHTING

To be provided at the sole cost of the promoter.

Cypress Hill does not travel with an LD. Promoter/venue/vendor must

provide a lighting director to light our show.

The House Lighting System must have the capability of “Washing” the entire front stage
and the (2) Risers. Must include blinders to covers audience area.

(4) Hazers
(2) Follow spots (must include operators)
(1) Clearcom between LD and follow spots

VIDEO- A logo image along with video content will be provided for any available video backdrop
or setups. CH does not carry a banner

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 CYPRESS HILL BACKLINE SPECS
PLEASE PROVIDE BACKLINE TECH FOR DROP AND SET
PLEASE INCLUDE 2 BLACK BAR STOOL

DJ
MUST BE FOR CH USE ONLY
(1) Pioneer DJM-S9 DJ mixer (no substitution)
(3) Technics 1200 MK5 turntables
(one to be used as backup)

PERCUSSION
(1) 11.5” Conga Fiberglass w/ LP cradle
(1) 11” Quinto Fiberglass w/ LP cradle
(1) 7" Generation II Bongo
(1) 9" Generation II Bongo
(1) 14" Karl Perazzo Timbale
(1) 15" Karl Perazzo Timbale
(1) 16” Remo Custom Djembe MUST INCLUDE GIBRALTAR HEAVY DUTY DJEMBE STAND
Prefer 16’’ can make due with 18’’
NO OTHER SIZE SUBSTITUTIONS

ALL drum items require a fully functioning stand.

Timbale stand MUST be LP including mounting rod for toys.

CYMBALS - ZILDJIAN
(7) DW 9700 boom stands must be provided
(1) 16" A Crash 

(1) 15" K Crash

(1) 14" Azuka
(1) 10" A Splash
(1) 10" K Splash

OTHER
(1) LP Timbale Cowbell
(1) RED Jam Block
(1) LP Cha Cha Bell
(1) Roland Handsonic HPD-20 (NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
w/ stand and mount

OUTSIDE OF USA: MUST PROVIDE (3) WORKING TRANSFORMERS TO 110V POWER

(1 on each riser and 1 in monitor world)

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 DRESSING ROOM/HOSPITALITY
• Cypress Hill requires a minimum (3) lockable rooms in near proximity to the backstage area.
• All dressing rooms must be lockable and for the exclusive use of Cypress Hill and travel party. All
keys must be presented to tour manager upon arrival.
• All dressing rooms must be outfitted and stocked by band arrival on show day. (Time will be TBD)
• All dressing rooms must have reliable high speed WiFi internet connection and password - this
MUST be printed and displayed in EACH room.
• All dressing rooms must have multiple electrical outlets and sufficient power adapters to convert
from local supply to USA 110v
• Venue Signage- Must ensure that Cypress Hill travel party are able to navigate venue at all times.
Please ensure adequate signage for the following:
• Dressing Rooms; Production office; Stage; Artist Entrance/Exit; Catering; Showers; Toilets;
FOH access; Building exits

DRESSING ROOM 1 - BAND

- Must comfortably hold minimum 8 people
- Must have at least (5) power outlets
- Space for (1) 6 foot table
- Must have a private shower with hot and cold running water
- Must have a private toilet
- Must be carpeted or have rugs
- If necessary, please use pipe and drape to ensure pleasant ambience
- Lighting must create a relaxed atmosphere, i.e. floor and table lamps, rather than overhead
fluorescent. (Please ensure fixtures are in working order)
- Must be air conditioned/heated

- The room must contain the following items
(1) Large comfortable sofa + additional seating for 6 people
(1) Coffe table
(1) 6ft table (for catering setup - must be dressed with table cloth)
(1) Full length mirror
(1) Garment steamer
(1) Table lamps (enough to light the room)
(1) Floor lamps (enough to light the room)
(1) Large garbage bin (clean and odor free)
(1) Fan
(1) Refrigerator
(1) sharp knife for cutting cheese/fruit w/ small cutting board
(1) electric hot water tea kettle
(6) hot water cups - paper or ceramic coffee cups
(2) rolls of paper towels or 2 packs of napkins
(12) white bath towels
(12) black hand towels for stage
(24) bottles of Fiji water (or similar premium bottled water)
(20) paper plater / 12 each plastic knives/forks/spoons
(1) bottle opener and corkscrew
(40) drink cups - “solo” or similar

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 DRESSING ROOM 2 - BAND (NON-SMOKING)
- Must comfortably hold minimum 4 people
- Must have at least (2) power outlets
- Must be carpeted or have rugs
- Lighting must create a relaxed atmosphere, i.e. floor and table lamps, rather than overhead
fluorescent. (Please ensure fixtures are in working order)
- Must be air conditioned/heated
- The room must contain the following items
(1) Comfortable sofa or padded chairs to seat minimum 4 people
(1) Coffe table
(1) Full length mirror
(1) Garment steamer
(1) Table lamps (enough to light the room)
(1) Floor lamps (enough to light the room)
(1) Large garbage bin (clean and odor free)
(1) Fan
(8) bottles of alkaline water (MUST HAVE)

DRESSING ROOM 3 - PRODUCTION OFFICE/CREW

This must be large comfortable room for exclusive use of the Tour manager and Production manager
- This room must contain the following items:
(1) Fast WiFi connection with printed login info. Minimum download speed of 20mbps
(1) Desk area with chairs for up to 4 people working on laptops with power outlets near by
(1) Office sized trash can
(1) Tea and coffee making facilities
(12) Bath towels (freshly laundered)
(16) Black hand towels (freshly laundered)
(1) Bottle of wine (Malbec, Pinot Noir, or Merlot)
(1) Large cooler with ice containing:
(12) Bottles of water
(12) Bottles of local beer

*SEE FOLLOWING PAGE*

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 BAND AND CREW FOOD/BEVERAGE
Please ensure there is a private area setup which is easily accessible by the band and crew rooms

- 1 Bucket of clean ice for drinks

- 1 Case of bottled water AFTER SHOW FOOD:
- 8 bottles of alkaline water (MUST HAVE) -2 large pizzas: 1 cheese, 1 pepperoni
- 6 asst. energy bars such as: -10 asst. Subway or similar sandwiches
Kind, Clif, Luna Odwalla, or Stoats
- 1 container of a “dairy dill type dip” (not
ranch)
- Fresh fruit: asst. or either/or bananas,
peaches, plums, nectarines, or pears
- Dried/roasted nuts: almonds, cashews, or
pistachios (no mixed salted nuts)
- Dried fruit: cranberries, cherries, papaya,
mango, or apricots
- 1 package of hummus- plain or roasted red
pepper
- 1 bag of pita chips, unflavored. or pita
bread
- 1 block of cheese: Gruyere, Emmentaler,
Gouda, Edam, Comte, or Brie
- 1 package of multigrain or whole grain
crackers
- 1 bag Skinny Pop popcorn
- 1 loaf wheat bread
- 1 jar Skippy or Jif peanut butter
- 1 jar strawberry jam or orange marmalade
- 3 packages assorted sliced meats: turkey,
ham, chicken
- 2 packages sliced cheese: american and
swiss
- 1 squeeze bottle mustard and 1 mayo
- 1 liter of orange juice
- 1 liter of cranberry juice
- (6) 1 liter bottles Lipton diet green ice tea
- 1 6pk Coca Cola
- 1 6pk ginger ale
- 6 small bottles or mini cartons of coconut
water without pulp
- 6 small bottles of sparkling water: San
Pelligrino or Perier
- 2 limes, 2 lemons, a ginger root, and honey
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- 1 liter of vodka - Grey Goose, Citron or Ketel
One
- 1 bottle premium Malbec wine
- 24 bottles Budweiser beer (Pacifico beer can
be a substitute)
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