Three Dog Night Contract Rider

Rider Agreement dated __________________between THREE DOG NIGHT (hereafter referred to as

"ARTIST")

and ____________________________(hereafter referred to as "PURCHASER").

a.) ARTIST will receive 100% sole exclusive headline billing in any and all advertising and publicity, including
marquee, and shall close the show at each performance during the engagement hereunder.
b.) On an pre-approved co-headline engagement, THREE DOG NIGHT is to be billed 100% left hand billing or
top line if stacked.

PURCHASER agrees to use publicity material furnished by ARTIST's publicist or agency ONLY. Current
publicity photos featuring Cory Wells and Danny Hutton are the ONLY photos to be used in advertising this
engagement. NO other publicity materials are acceptable.

ARTIST reserves the right to approve any and all opening acts.

ARTIST has sole right to merchandise any and all products pertaining to the THREE DOG NIGHT show, at no
expense to the ARTIST excluding normal hall and vending fees. PURCHASER will not allow himself nor
allow any other party to sell any merchandise bearing the name, likeness, or logo of ARTIST before, during, or
after the concert date or any other merchandise except food and beverages.

PURCHASER will not permit the recording or broadcast, oral and/or visual of any performance without
expressed prior written consent of ARTIST.

ARTIST's Approval of Interviews and Autograph Sessions:

At all times hereunder, ARTIST reserves the right of advance approval of all radio, television, newspaper and
magazine interviews and autograph sessions made in conjunction with ARTIST's performance. PURCHASER
shall not arrange any press interviews, autograph sessions or MEET AND GREETS without the prior consent of
ARTIST or ARTIST's representative.

In cases where ARTIST is being paid on a percentage basis, PURCHASER agrees to deliver to the ARTIST
(THREE DOG NIGHT c/o McKenzie Accountancy Corporation, P.O. Box 96597, Las Vegas, NV 89193
ATTN: Bill McKenzie) at least three weeks prior to the date of the performance, a full house seating plan and
stage to scale and a printer's manifest of the house (notarized, signed statement from the printer of tickets,
listing amount of tickets printed at each price.) No monies should be deleted from the original ticket price other
than stated city taxes, no additions made.

All tickets shall be printed by a bonded ticket house (example: Tickemaster)

PURCHASER shall not sell tickets to performance herein as part of a series of other concerts without the
written consent of ARTIST.

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Tickets sold behind and to the sides of the bank stand must be marked "vision may be obstructed" unless the
sound system is hung.

With respect to counterfeit tickets, PURCHASER is liable for any and all counterfeit tickets, and under no
circumstance should ARTIST assume a loss on those tickets.

All ticket stubs and unsold tickets shall be retained by the PURCHASER for a period of ninety (90) days from
the date of the performance, during which time a representative of the ARTIST shall have the right to count and
examine, and further the right to inspect the books and records of the PURCHASER with respect to the
percentage payment.

PURCHASER agrees to distribute no more than one percent of the official house seats as complimentary tickets
relative to this performance and MAXIMUM OF ONE HUNDRED COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS. Further,
PURCHASER must supply a representative of ARTIST's with a statement detailing to whom each
complimentary ticket will be issued only as a fulIy-punched ticket. In addition, PURCHASER must provide
ARTIST with TWENTY (20) PRIME COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS, per show, in a reserved house, in center
rows starting ten rows back, the unused portion of which may be placed on sale the day of the performance with
the permission of the ARTIST.

PURCHASER agrees that advance tickets when sold at price different from general admission will be taken off
sale the day of the event making tickets available at the Box Office only for the general admission price.

All unsold advance tickets must be available for verification and counting by representative of ARTIST's at
least six hours prior to the performance on the day of the event All other unsold tickets must be available for
counting and verification on the day of performance.

ARTIST shall be compensated for the difference between the number of unsold tickets on hand and shown by
ticket manifest. If PURCHASER shall violate any of the preceding provisions, it shall be deemed that
PURCHASER has sold a ticket for each seat in the house (and any permitted standing room) at the highest
ticket price for which the house is scaled.

PURCHASER agrees that Box Office will remain open and not be closed until notification is given to ARTIST
or ARTIST's representative.

ARTIST's representative will have the right to be present in the Box Office at all times. Final payment shall be
accompanied by a Box Office Statement.

In the event that terms of this engagement do not include percentage participation by ARTIST, it is understood
and agreed that admission to concert (or potential gross as stated on the face of the contract) must be condition
of the contract and adhered to. In the event that the gross Box Office receipts and/or admission prices exceed
those stipulated on the face of the contract then PURCHASER must pay to ARTISTs on the night of the
engagement the total difference between agreed upon potential gross and actual gross.

PURCHASER is to advise ARTISTs of ticket prices and exact potential gross prior to printing and sale of
tickets.

Box Office settlement and payment of agreed compensation as stated in this agreement must be completed
immediately prior to the end of a performance and paid to ARTIST's representative in the form of a
CERTIFIED OR CASHIER'S CHECK made payable to THREE DOG NIGHT.

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ARTIST reserves the right at any time to cancel the engagement or any part thereof by giving notice in writing
to PURCHASER at the address set forth in the contract, in which event ARTIST and PURCHASER shall be
discharged from any further liability to the other hereunder whatsoever with respect to cancelled performances.
It is further understood and agreed that in the event of any failure by PURCHASER to fulfill any of the terms
and conditions provided herein, ARTIST shall have the election to cancel the engagement hereunder, in which
event, ARTIST shall be discharged from any further liability hereunder and shall be entitled to retain any
deposits or other monies theretofore paid to ARTIST by PURCHASER in addition to ARTIST's other legal and
equitable remedies. PURCHASER agrees that ARTIST may cancel the engagement hereunder with no liability
to ARTIST by giving PURCHASER written notice mailed to the address set forth in this agreement at least
THIRTY (30) days prior to the commencement date of the engagement provided ARTIST should be called
upon to furnish his services in connection with a theatrical motion picture, television special or ARTIST (at his
sole discretion) determines that the engagement might conflict with such other engagement, or with any
rehearsal or preparation therefore, or with preparation and execution of a music video.

PURCHASER shall supply and pay for all internal ground transportation (unless notified in advance) between
Airport / Hotel / Venue. Transportation to be in the form of one (1) twelve passenger van OR two (2) mini vans,
plus one (1) cargo van (for luggage, guitars, etc.) If advised by Road Manager all vehicles must be provided
between airport, hotel, venue and MOST IMPORTANTLY back to airport the following morning by
professional drivers. Road Manager will also advise in advance of pick-up and drop-off times. ARTIST may
agree to a mutually agreeable buyout. This must be discussed and approved by the tour manager well in
advance when applicable.

Unless buyout is arranged and agreed to with Artists tour manager, PURCHASER shall provide backline, sound
and lighting equipment as set forth and incorporated into the ARTIST rider attached hereto at no cost to
ARTIST. Should said equipment not meet precisely with this Rider or fail to be in other than first class working
order, ARTIST shall have the right to NOT PERFORM. Additionally, ARTIST shall be entitled to liquidated
damages of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) in cash prior to performance for each failure to provide
equipment which meet the requirements set forth herein. Also, UNDER NO CONDITIONS WILL ANYONE
OTHER THAN ARTIST USE SAID EQUIPMENT, unless approved in advance by ARTIST's production
manager.

Advertising
Please contact Tour Design @ 317-579-7844 for a professionally produced radio or TV spot advertisement for
your promotional needs.

If on or before the date of any scheduled performance hereunder, the financial standing or credit of
PURCHASER has been impaired or is unsatisfactory, ARTIST shall have the right to demand payment
forthwith of guaranteed compensation specified above, and if PURCHASER fails or refuses to make such
payment forthwith, ARTIST shall then have the right to cancel this agreement. In the event of such cancellation,
ARTIST shall have no further obligation to PURCHASER hereunder, and shall retain any monies theretofore
paid to ARTIST or ARTIST's agent.

In the event of rain or other weather conditions which might interfere with the performance of ARTIST
hereunder, the parties shall mutually determine whether or not the performance should proceed. However, in
any event, if the performance is not held by reason of any such weather conditions, PURCHASER agrees to pay
ARTIST the full amount provided for in the contract.

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IMPORTANT- PURCHASER shall not allow members of the audience to record or videotape all or any part of
ARTIST's performance hereunder Please insure that security is informed of this PRIOR TO SHOW.

ARTIST requires that all of the foregoing clauses in this rider be adhered to, as they are all necessary to present
the best possible show. Any changes whatsoever must be reported to the Tour Manager immediately.
It is well understood that venues vary and at times some parts of this rider may be difficult to accomplish. If
such a problem or difficulty should arise, please contact ARTIST's Tour Manager.

Tour Manager / Production:

Jeff Van Duyn

Phone: 317-595-9170
Fax: 317-915-1141
Cell: 317-840-1931

FOH Sound Manager:

Makoto Araki
Phone: 818-908-1965
Fax: 419-818-4459
Cell: 818-802-9768

Management and Accounting: Artists Agents:

Bill McKenzie Creative Artists Agency
McKenzie Accountancy Corporation 310-288-4545
702-798-2991 615-383-8787
P.O. Box 96597
Las Vegas, NV 89193

NOTE: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REACH THE TOUR MANAGER, PLEASE CALL YOUR CAA
AGENT.

ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:

PURCHASER: ______________________________ Date _________

ARTIST: _________________________________ Date _________

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 Three Dog Night Contract Rider
ARTIST TOUR MANAGER
Jeff Van Duyn
Office. 317-595-9170
Cell. 317-840-1931
Fax. 317-915-1141
Email: jeffvd@earthlink.net
Please contact ARTIST tour manager a minimum of 21 days prior to performance
to advance all technical requirements for the performance. All changes must be mutually
agreed upon. Tour Manager will provide all input list, stage and lighting plots.

PRODUCTION INFORMATION AND COSTS

STAGE MONITORS, BACKLINE EQUIPMENT

BUYOUT: The PURCHASER shall reimburse the Three Dog Night $3500.00 (three thousand five
hundred dollars) for all BACKLINE and MONITOR SYSTEM as outlined in the technical
rider per performance. For multiple performances in the same venue, a mutually agreed amount
will be negotiated. Payment shall be made to the tour manager prior to the performance in
certified check, money order or cash.

This reimbursement applies to the performances only in the Continental U.S. Additional charges
May apply for this equipment if utilized outside the Continental U.S.
( i.e., shipping, insurance, additional rental time, etc. )

USE OF EXISTING HOUSE EQUIPMENT

Not withstanding the above production payment, Three Dog Night shall have the right to
Utilize, at no cost to Three Dog Night, existing house equipment (such as audio center
Clusters, delay towers, soft goods, special lighting, projection equipment, etc.)

MULITPLE ACT ENGAGEMENTS

On MULITPLE ACT ENGAGEMNETS, there will be NO sharing of backline equipment or audio

consoles. In multiple act engagements, where Three Dog Night is playing on the same stage with other
bands. A SEPARATE monitor system, as well as both front of house and monitor consoles will be
required. Three Dog Night backline will be set at load in and will only be removed in situations where
rolling risers are feasible and must be agreed to by ARTIST Tour Manager.

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 PRODUCTION RIDER – Three Dog Night
ARTIST travels with a Tour Manager, Production Manager / FOH engineer, and a MON engineer. The
advance of this Production Rider should be conducted through ARTIST’s Tour Manager:

Jeff Van Duyn

Office. 317-595-9170
Cell. 317-840-1931
Fax. 317-915-1141
Email: jeffvd@earthlink.net

Flight Information – Three Dog Night

ARTIST will submit a preferred flight schedule for ticketing to PURCHASER, or, the equivalent monetary
amount may be sent directly to ARTIST's representative for purchase of the same. Immediate advisement of
choice by PURCHASER is necessary. Do not purchase any ticket without approval of schedule by ARTIST or
ARTIST's representative. Delay resulting in increased cost or loss of seating preference availability shall be at
PURCHASERs liability.

Airport pick-up and drop-off to be specified by Tour Manager, Jeff Van Duyn.

ARTIST prefers to have PURCHASER contact personal travel agent for all travel arrangements:

Sheron Graner Ph. 800-929-9004 Ext. 3122

Future Travel Fax 281-480-2587
1085 Hercules Email: graner@carlsontravel.com
Houston, TX 77058

ARTIST and crew prefer <aisle seating in non-bulkhead rows>. If aisle seating is not available as a result of
PURCHASER delays, first class seating at PURCHASER’s expense is the sole remedy.

One (1) round-trip Coach - Los Angeles, CA One (1) round-trip Coach - Detroit, MI
Danny Hutton Paul Kingery

One (1) round-trip Coach - Orlando, FL One (1) round-trip Coach - Buffalo, NY
Pat Bautz Cory Wells

One (1) round-trip Coach - Sacramento, CA One (2) round-trip Coach – Indianapolis, IN
Michael Allsup Jeff Van Duyn, Josh Sprague

One (1) round-trip Coach - Wash Regan DC One (1) round-trip Coach - Burbank, CA or Los
Jimmy Greenspoon Angeles, CA
Makoto Araki

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THREE DOG NIGHT GROUND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Purchaser shall provide and pay for, at no cost to Three Dog Night, transportation from airport to hotel upon arrival,
between hotel and place of engagement for load-in as well as prior to and upon completion of Sound Check and
engagement, and hotel to airport upon completion of engagement hereunder, plus any other transportation
requirements, i.e.: Promotional activities (e.g.: to a local Radio Station) necessitated by agreement between Three
Dog Night and Promoter.
Transportation company information with contact and all numbers must be given to tour manager 21 days prior to
performance. All changes of company and needs must be mutually agreed upon.
SAID TRANSPORTATION SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

> TWO (2) LATE MODEL, CLEAN, WELL MAINTAINED FIFTEEN (15) PASSENGER
VANS FOR THREE DOG NIGHT BAND AND CREW. (May make multiple trips.)

Ø ONE (1) LUGGAGE VAN

Ø TRANSPORTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE MUSICAL EQUIPMENT, IF AIR
FREIGHTED TO PERFORMANCE, FROM AIRPORT TO SITE OF ENGAGEMENT.
ALL CLEARANCE AND HANDLING CHARGES ARE PRODUCER’S RESPONSIBILITY

THREE DOG NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS:

Purchaser shall provide and pay for, at no cost to Three Dog Night;
and nothing less than a first class Hotel, with spa, gym facilities, in house bar, restaurant and 24 hour Room Service.

All hotel rooms will need to be booked off of Three Dog Night rooming list, provided by the tour manager only. Hotel
information with contact person and all numbers must be given to tour manager and agreed upon before booking of
hotel.
Room and tax will be taking care of on a master account by the promoter. Incidentals for each room will be taken care
of by each member of the band on their own.

Eleven (11) king sized singles for entourage at a first class hotel.

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DRESSING ROOMS - Three Dog Night
PURCHASER will provide two (2) comfortable and private dressing rooms to be located as close to the stage as
possible or one (1) extra large room to accommodate twelve (12). All rooms must have electrical outlets and
clean lavatory facilities with a mirror and a clothing rack.

Dressing Room #1 - THREE DOG NIGHT (6 persons)

Dressing Room #2 - THREE DOG NIGHT / CREW (3 persons)

These rooms must have temperature control and A/C outlets. If the dressing rooms are lockable, two keys for
each door must be issued to the Production Manager at time of load-in. If a deposit is required, it will be paid by
the Production Manager. Please refer to the Security section below for dressing room security requirements.

HOSPITALITY REFRESHMENTS AND CATERING - Three Dog Night

LOAD-IN (Typically 11:00 a.m. but will be confirmed by ARTIST’s Production Manager)
To be provided near the stage : Coffee, bottled spring water, Coca Cola

Three options are available for LUNCH and DINNER. They are listed in order of preference:

1) The ARTIST would prefer to “buy out” LUNCH and DINNER for < Twelve (12)> people at the rate of $30
per person, per meal.

OR

2. The ARTIST will accept LUNCH to be provided as described below and DINNER for < Twelve (12) >
people to be “bought out” at the rate of $30 per person.

OR

3. The ARTIST will accept LUNCH and DINNER to be provided for < Twelve (12)> people as described
below.

LUNCH MENU:
( No Deli cold cuts) PURCHASER shall provide hot meals for the lunch. This shall consist of the following
items, to be served at a time designated by Tour Manager:

Hot entrees, (Pasta and Steak or Chicken) Milk 2% fat

Hot Vegetables Coca Cola (Diet and regular)
Potato, Lettuce or Macaroni salad Bottled Spring water
Ice tea (made with bottled Spring water only) Fresh fruit

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DINNER MENU:
If catered, then the DINNER shall be served as a sit-down meal <1 hour> after the show, in a private room
within the venue and will include the following:

Two Entrees ( Meat, Fish, Chicken, Hot Pasta )

Salad with assorted dressings
Hot Fresh Vegetables
Dessert
1/2 gallon 2% lowfat milk (iced down)
1/2 gallon nonfat milk (iced down)
Coffee (with cream and sugar)
One six pack Miller Lite Beer
Assorted soda, Dr. Pepper. Seven Up, Diet and regular Coca Cola

<BE ADVISED: We have two (2) non-red meat eaters. >

Therefore, chicken or fish shall be prepared for at least two people.

If catering is not available, reservations for the most private area of a tasteful, nearby restaurant will be made
for a seating of <Twelve (12)> at the scheduled end of the ARTIST’s performance and will be held until the
ARTIST arrives. PURCHASER will make arrangements to pay for meals, refreshments, tax, and gratuities.
Transportation shall be provided by the PURCHASER and at the PURCHASER’s expense to and from the
restaurant.

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A dinner buyout does not include the backstage hospitality refreshments, listed below, please set up the dressing
room one (1) hour prior to the ARTIST’s performance. Backstage hospitality is reserved for ARTIST and
ARTIST’s crew only.

BACKSTAGE HOSPITALITY – to be located in dressing room #1

One six pack Diet Coke
One six pack Diet Dr. Pepper One deli tray for 12 people including:
Two six pack Coke Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef & Assorted cheeses
One six pack MoutainDew One deli tray - fresh vegetables with sliced tomatoes
One six-pack Vernon’s Ginger Al One deli tray - fresh fruit
One six pack Snapple Iced Tea w/ lemon Hot sauce (Tobasco) (Cholula)
One six-pack Snapple lemonade Hot cups for hot water beverages (Styrofoam)
6 16oz Gatorade / Grape, Lime Coffee set-up
6 180 Energy Drink or Red Bull Hot water set-up (bottled water)
One twelve pack Bud Light (tea bags/lemons/honey)
One six pack Corona Light Herbal Tea (bottled water) only
One bottle red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) 2 Bus tub - empty
One bottle wine (Chardonnay) CHIPS AND NUTS GUACAMOLE
1 Qts. of 2% low fat milk 1 Guacamole
(12) Hand held bottles Evian Water Spring water 1 Mexican Salsa
1.05 QT bottles (iced) 1 Large bag (Frito Lay) Tostitos white corn tortilla
Pepperidge Farms or Famous Amos Cookies chips
One Kellogg’s variety ten pack cereal 1 large bag of Doritos’s
Plastic bowls and spoons Small Bowl of Nuts
One loaf Wholebran bread 10 Assorted Candy Bars
One loaf Rye bread Mars, Reese’s peanut butter cups, snickers
Appropriate condiments Moist Antibacterial Towelettes
(non-fat mayo, mustard, & relish)
1 Large Cooler Clean Ice
Corkscrew & bottle opener & can opener
Plates, napkins, silverware, and coffee cups for twelve (12)
Large Plastic Cups, Salt & Pepper
1 Box Ziploc gallon size Baggie

Six (6) white, freshly laundered, not “new” from the store, bath size towels
Six (6) white, freshly laundered, not “new” from the store, hand size towels
THE ABOVE BEVERAGES SHOULD BE ICED-DOWN IN ADDITIONAL BUS TUBS OR COOLERS.

STAGE MIXING POSITION:

(TO BE READY BY 1/2 HOUR PRIOR TO SOUND CHECK & SHOW TIME)

(IF THERE ARE TO BE ANY CHANGES, PLEASE CALL THE TOUR MANAGER)
Jeff VAN DUYN (818) 422-2422

Twelve (12) (12 – 1.05 QT bottles) Evian Water individual bottles

Twelve (12) Hand Black Hand Towels (towels that do not shed, please

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 SECURITY- Three Dog Night
PURCHASER shall provide proper security at all times to insure the safety and security of ARTIST, ARTIST’s
crew, ARTIST's instruments, sound and lighting equipment, personal property, and ARTIST’s privacy.

A guard will be required outside of ARTIST's dressing rooms during the entire time ARTIST is within the
building.

A second guard shall be required at the backstage entrance from the start of load-in until 30 minutes after
completion of load-out.

A third guard (uniformed) will be needed at the house mixing board from the time the doors are open to the
public until the house has been cleared of all patrons.

A minimum of four (4) additional security persons shall be assigned to the production manager, and be on-duty
30 minutes prior to the venue opening to the public, until 30 minutes after the conclusion of the ARTIST’s
performance. They will take direction exclusively from the production manager who will be their sole director.

All security personnel must have been trained and have experience in providing ARTIST protective services.

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 TECHNICAL RIDER – Three Dog Night
ARTIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPROVE ALL PRODUCTION VENDORS IN ADVANCE.
PLEASE CALL JEFF VAN DUYN 317-595-9170 PRIOR TO HIRING A SOUND AND LIGHTING
COMPANY

ARTIST travels with a Tour / Production Manager / FOH engineer, and a MON engineer. All audio / lighting /
backline advancing should be conducted through ARTIST’s Tour / Production Manager

Jeff Van Duyn

Office. 317-595-9170
Cell. 317-840-1931
Fax. 317-915-1141
Email: jeffvd@earthlink.net

Jonas Productions is ARTIST’S preferred backline and monitor system supplier. They are able to service
ARTIST’S account at any location in the world. The items listed under the headings titled “MONITOR
AUDIO REQUIREMENTS” and “BACKLINE LIST” of this rider will be supplied by Jonas Productions if
they are hired for the performance to supply ARTIST audio monitor system and backline equipment. To
contact Jonas Productions, please call 317-835-7826, visit their web site at : www.jonasproductions.com or
email : info@jonasproductions.com.

If the performance is prevented from continuing because of an equipment failure, ARTIST shall be paid in full
for the performance.

PURCHASER shall provide at no expense to ARTIST, the equipment, accommodations, labor, and all other
items or needs listed on the following pages. All items listed will be present before ARTIST’s “load in” begins.

PURCHASER is to provide eight (8) hours for ARTIST's crew to load-in, set-up, and sound check for the
performance before opening doors to the public. Requirements for breaks, meals, etc. shall not reduce the
overall time available for load-in, set-up, and sound check.

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 GENERAL AUDIO REQUIREMENTS – Three Dog Night

Two (2) sound company representative shall assist ARTIST's sound engineers in obtaining a rough mix and
interfacing special effects equipment. A sound company representative engineer shall be at the monitor mixing
board and another at the front of house mixing console during the entire performance to assist as necessary.

PURCHASER shall provide a two-way communication system (Clear-Com) between the house mix, monitor
mixing positions, and off stage left (for use by the Tour Manager) and will be wired between the mixing
positions without using channels of the audio snakes and shall not include other stations such as lighting.
Large, bright “call” lights at all three positions will be provided.

It is agreed and understood that ARTIST’s representatives shall have sole and absolute authority in mixing and
controlling all sound equipment while the ARTIST is performing.

The name and phone number of the sound company shall be supplied to ARTIST's Production Manager three
(3) weeks prior to ARTIST's engagement. Contact Jeff Van Duyn with questions of substitution or for further
information. FOH mixer: Makoto Araki MON mixer: Josh Sprague

HOUSE AUDIO REQUIREMENTS – Three Dog Night

The house speaker system shall provide clear, undistorted, and evenly distributed sound to all seats in the venue.
The system must be capable of producing a frequency response of 40 Hz to 16 kHz +/- 2dB at 105 dB for all
seats of the venue. The above measurement specification shall be measurable at the house mixing position at
112dB. The main speaker system shall be comprised of speakers left and right of the stage wired with separate
drive (stereo), down stage of the vocal mic positions at least four (4) feet. Sub Bass speakers are to be driven
from an AUX send of the console (mono).

Preferred speaker systems to be used for the main speaker system:

L-Acoustics V-DOSC, Martin W8L/W8LC, JBL VerTech, Adamson Y-10/Y-18, or ElectroVoice X-LINE, all
accompanied by appropriate number of sub bass cabinets.

(4) Four (or more, if necessary) front fill speakers (bi-amped 12” + 2” or similar) shall be located at the
downstage edge of the stage.
Please note the front fills are REQUIRED items.

The speaker system processors shall be located at the FOH mixing position, password-unlocked, and fully
accessible.

House mix position shall not be off of the centerline of the room by more than 15’. The house mixing position
shall be not more than 120’ and not less than 75’ from the stage. In the event that the room is less than 100’
deep, a position in the room that is 3/4 of the length of the room away from the stage is most desirable. At no
time shall the mix position be under the balcony, against any wall, or at the back of the house.

The house snake shall consist of 56 input lines, and enough lines to provide drive to amplifiers for the main,
front fill, and delay speakers. Please note all system processors and crossovers must be at front of house for
the artist’s engineer.

All sound equipment must be set up, operational, and optimized to the requirements above at time of band load
in.
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Front Of House Electronics:
Mixing Console:
House Mixing Console shall be one of the following (substitutions will not be accepted).

DiGiCo D5 Live
MIDAS XL-4
MIDAS Heritage 3000
MIDAS Heritage 2000
Yamaha PM4000
Yamaha PM5000

Please note Three Dog Night requires MINIMUM of 40 Mono Input Modules and 8 Stereo Input Modules, or
48 Mono Input Modules and 4 Stereo Input Modules.

System EQ:
For Each system output (i.e. Left, Right, Sub, Front Fills, Delay System):
(1) BSS FCS-920/926 “Varicurve” 12 band parametric EQ and (1) system delay (i.e. BSS TCS-804)
For all Varicurve units above:
(1) BSS FPC-900R remote control with (1) BSS FPC-900i interface unit

Only selectable bandwidth graphic EQ’s (i.e. Klark Teknik DN-3600 [not DN-360], BSS FCS-960) may be
accepted as substitutions for the Varicurves upon agreement between the artist’s sound engineer and the local
sound company.

Notes:
All BSS Varicurves are to be configured as 12-band MONO units. This means: for example, for the
main system Left and Right, there shall be TWO physical Varicurve units.

The system EQ’s must be “In-Line” (placed between the console and the system processor, NOT
inserted across the console outputs) in the system.

The system delays are not necessary if the system processors are equipped with delays for time
aligning.

Sub Bass Processing:

Please note even though Sub Bass signal is sent out from the console as mono output, the system’s left and
right subs shall be processed differently whenever possible in order to deliver the low frequency sound
evenly throughout the venue. To accomplish this, two additional channels of digital parametric EQ’s are
required if adjusting sub left and right EQ’s differently in speaker processors is not possible.
Sub-L EQ (digital parametric) System Processor
Console
Sub Main EQ

Sub-R EQ (digital parametric) System Processor

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Effects and Inserts:
(1) TC Electronic M5000 with Dual Analog Engine [4-In+4-Out], or Lexicon 480L, or (2) TWO TC M3000 (no
substitution)
(1) TC Electronic 2290 Delay
(1) Eventide H3000 Ultra Harmonizer
(1) Yamaha SPX-990 (no substitution)
(2) Lexicon PCM-91
(2) channels of Empirical Labs EL-8 “Distressor” , DBX 160SL, or Summit DCL-200 compressor
(10) channels of Aphex Expressor (model 651) or dbx 1066 (variable attack/release time controls, selectable
hard/soft knee compressor)
(8) channels of Aphex 622 or Drawmer DS-501/DS-201 Noise Gate

Playback and Record:

(1) CD Player
(1) DAT Machine
(1) Mini Disk Recorder

(1 set) All cables necessary to patch and insert above equipment into FOH console

The local sound company shall provide all AC power that is needed for Three Dog Night performance
A/C power at Front Of House shall be on the same source as stage power, Monitor electronics power, and
Monitor console power

(6) 20 amp Edison drops will be needed (4 on stage & 2 @ monitor mix position)

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 MONITOR AUDIO REQUIREMENTS – Three Dog Night
Jonas Productions is ARTIST’S preferred monitor system supplier. They are able to service ARTIST’S account
at any location in the world. As mentioned above, they are also able to supply the backline equipment for the
ARTIST. To contact Jonas Productions, please call 317-835-7826 or visit their web site at :
www.jonasproductions.com or email : info@jonasproductions.com.

Console and Electronics

(1) Ramsa WR-SX1A mixing console w/ (2) power (2) Shure PSM-700 Antenna Combiners
supplies (8) Shure PSM-700 Transmitters
(2) Yamaha SPX 990 reverbs (8) Shure PSM-700 Receivers
(1) Lexicon LXP-15 (2) Shure PSM-700 Wired Headset Pack
(6) chs Drawmer DS201 gates (2) Cables (6' long, 2x XLR to 1x female 3.5mm
(4) chs DBX 160X or 1066 (not 160A) or similar mini) for hardwired ears
compression (1) KT 360 or BSS 960 EQ
(2) Shure Paddle Transmission Antennas w/ 20’ *** All cable necessary to insert and patch
cables equipment into and out of the console.

Speakers
(1) drum sub fill (1x 18" or 2x 15" cabinet)
Power, cross-over, and cabling for above speaker

Snakes and Cabling

(1) 3-way, 56 channel W4 Whirlwind transformer mic splitter with individual channel ground lifts
(1) 56 channel snake to reach from the splitter to ARTIST's stage right monitor mix position, with 6' fanout.
(1) 12ch XLR fan to XLR fan snake between Motu DI's (see input list) and splitter.
(3) 12 ch XLR box or fan to XLR fan snake between stage inputs and splitter.
(20) 15' mic cables
(30) 25' mic cables
(5) 50' mic cables
(6) A/C quad box power drops for instruments on stage
All stage power, MON console, FOH console, and outboard electronics are to be on the same phase of power
from the same source.

Microphones
(1) Shure Beta 91 (1) Shure Beta 57A
(7) Shure SM 57 (2) Shure SM 58 w/ switch
(4) Shure SM 81 (2) Stage Hand 265 direct boxes
(4) Shure Beta 98 w/ drum mounts (5) Whirlwind Director direct boxes
(3) Sennheiser MD 421 (2) 4ch Whirlwind MultiDirector direct boxes
(5) Shure Beta 58A (1) <<Paul's Direct Box>>

Mic stands to match the list on ARTIST’s Input List.

(1) 60’ roll black 2” cloth gaff tape

(2) 60’ roll white 2” cloth gaff tape
(2) roll ¾” white paper console labeling tape
Monitor Mix Position to be DOWN STAGE RIGHT

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LIGHTING AND EFFECTS - Three Dog Night

PURCHASER agrees to furnish a first class professional lighting company, staff, and equipment for the
ARTIST’s performance. A lighting designer shall be provided and present all day for design, focus, and
performance. The designer will be utilized by the production manager as he feels necessary, including
lighting board/controller operation and spot cueing.
PURCHASER shall provide at his sole expense, the lighting instruments specified on the ARTIST
lighting plot, operating on dimmers, with all wiring, truss, mounting hardware, and gels included.
PURCHASER agrees that if some or all of the lighting facilities are not available “in house,” that they
will be furnished to ARTIST without any additional cost to ARTIST by an “outside” vendor.
The lighting specifications are set forth on the ARTIST Lighting Plot. It includes additional
information, but some of the requirements are: one hundred twenty (120) par-64 instruments, thirteen
(13) Source 4's, twelve (12) Studio Spots, and six (6) Floor cyc units, four cells each. White or grey cyc
to be hung on upstage truss. Up, mid, and downstage trusses will be made available for hanging
instruments and goods. Up and mid-stage truss will have 10' legs on both ends. Additional legs or
boarders and masking may be required and will be made available at ARTIST's Production Manager's
discretion. (4) 9 Light Blinders to be placed on stage and front truss.
Four (4) Super Trooper follow spots with gels as listed on the lighting plot with iris, shutter, and fader in
perfect working order shall be provided. If the venue is under 2,000 capacity, two (2) Super Trooper
spotlights will be sufficient. If the throw is less than 100 feet, Troopers are acceptable. PURCHASER
shall also provide a qualified and experienced spot operator for each spotlight.
It is specifically agreed and understood that a representative of the ARTIST's shall have sole authority in
determining the use of all and any stage lighting and house lighting during the ARTIST's performance. The name
and phone number of the lighting company shall be supplied to ARTIST's production manager three (3) weeks
prior to the engagement.
Communication for the lighting crew shall consist of Clear-Com or similar communication between the light
board operator, each spot light position, and positions back stage right and left for use by the ARTIST’s Tour
Manager.
Three Dog Night will only permit use of WATER based hazers.
ARTIST carries a gobo that will be used in an instrument on the DS truss and focused on the upstage cyc above
the drum riser.
The above items and items listed on the ARTIST's Lighting Plot are to be set up and ready for use by ARTIST
at sound check and positioned per ARTIST's Production manager's direction.
If the performance is prevented from continuing because of an equipment failure, ARTIST shall be paid in full
for the performance.

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BACKLINE LIST – Three Dog Night
Jonas Productions is ARTIST’S preferred backline supplier. They are able to service ARTIST’S account at any
location in the world. As mentioned above, they are also able to supply the monitor system for the ARTIST.
To contact Jonas Productions, please call 317-835-7826 or visit their web site at : www.jonasproductions.com
or email : info@jonasproductions.com.

STAGING - Three Dog Night

1. Minimum clear stage dimensions are: Twenty-four (24) feet deep, forty (40) feet wide, and four (4) feet high.
The clear space above the stage deck to the lowest obstruction shall be greater than twenty (20) feet. Stage
surface must be solid, level and free of holes, cracks and projections. All sections of the stage must be level,
with taped joints, and securely attached to one another. The stage shall be able to support 150 lbs. per square
foot of live load. PURCHASER shall provide lighted steps on both sides of the stage for safe access to the
stage. PURCHASER shall provide barricade sufficient for the size and type of audience expected across the
entire width of the stage and sound wings.

2. Sound Wings: Two (2) platforms for P.A. if the speakers are not being flown. Each platform shall be large
enough to leave two feet, in both dimensions, of clear space after the speakers have been stacked and shall be at
the same height as the stage. All sections of the wing must be level and securely attached to one another. The
front of the sound wings shall be level with the front of the stage. The sound wings shall be smooth, free of
obstructions and capable of supporting an appropriate amount of weight.

3. Monitor Wing: One (1) platform placed directly behind the stage right sound wing. All sections of the wing
must be level and securely attached to one another. This platform shall be a minimum of eight (12) feet wide,
eight (12) feet deep at stage height.

4. FOH Mix (12) feet deep, (12) feet wide for Sound Mix. (8) feet deep. (8) feet wide on a 12” high riser for
Lighting Console. Bicycle rack or other similar barricade will be placed entirely around riser.

5. Stage Risers: One (1) drum riser 8' wide, 8' deep, 18" high and One (1) keyboard riser 8' deep, 4' wide, 12"
high. Both risers will be covered with low-nap, black or gray carpet that covers the entire riser, and is secured
to the riser. Indoor/outdoor carpeting is not acceptable. All sections of these risers must be level, with taped
joints, and securely attached to one another.

PERSONNEL - Three Dog Night

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PURCHASER shall provide at no expense to ARTIST, Stage Crew consisting of:

One(1) Backline company representative

Three (3) certified, bonded, and insured riggers
One (1) electrician
Six (6) stage hands
Four (4) loaders
One (1) runner with transportation and cell phone, available from the time of load in until one hour after show
Appropriate number of spot operators
Two (2) audio engineers furnished by the sound company as assistants to ARTIST engineers
One (1) lighting designer who will operate the show
One (1) forklift with operator (if needed)
Ramps and dollies to facilitate a fast and safe load-in.

ELECTRICAL POWER REOUIREMENTS - Three Dog Night

Two (2) separate sources of power will need to be provided. One (1) for sound and one (1) lights.

Sound 200 amps / 3 phase (to be further specified by the sound company)
Lights 400 amps / 3 phase (to be further specified by the lighting company)

When using a generator, two copper stakes at least ½ inch in diameter shall be driven into the ground (dirt) at
least six (6) feet deep, watered, connected to the electrical systems with 2∅ wire, and used as the ground for the
electrical systems.

When using shore power, a connection between the electrical system ground and an unbroken, metallic,
electrically conductive, cold water pipe will be made with 2∅ wire, and used as the ground for the electrical
systems.

Power service must be within one hundred (100) feet of the stage. Voltage must not vary more than five percent
(5%) from one hundred twenty (120) volts per leg, phased to neutral. Delta power is not acceptable. Electrician
will be required for set-up and will be present during the performance.

If the performance is prevented from continuing because of an equipment failure, ARTIST shall be paid in full
for the performance.

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