Bad sound system? I know the second stage had a problem with a sub being blown after one of the bands, I'm not saying which band blew the sub but I have a pretty good idea. But as far as over all sound system it was waaaaay worth the money. And waaay better than any other I've heard.Garr wrote:I heard from one of the musicians playing this show that it was good jams, but terrible organization. Bad stage set-up, bad schedule, bad sound system, and an overal disappointing experience. Did anyone else experience and of these problems?
I was told by one of the musicians that they could not hear themselves play on the second stage BUT if you were a fan sitting in front of the second stage you could hear fine. I realize the band not hearing themselves is a big deal... and I warned every band about it.
As far as the second stage, this was my first time doing an event like this and I wanted to include as many bands as possible. I took the advice of someone who had done something like this before and found their advice to be not the right advice. I already have plans to remedy this when I do this event next year.
As far as the organization of this event. I put this whole thing together in 2 months, I'll start earlier next near.
As far as the time schedule goes, Sean, we only had a problem with the first few bands, due to a communication break down. But with some clever manuevering got back on schedule.
The attendance was good for the day... it was hot as hell out on saturday. People came for the bands they wanted to see and headed for cooler pastures.. don't blame them at all. In the evening once the sun went down.. the attendance was great. The second stage actually had better attendance than the first during the day thanks to the shade.
As far as vendors, we weren't sure what we were allowed to do, due to contractual obligations that TRF had with their vendors.
I like the idea of the all day merch table and will add that into my notes. Thank you.
For the most part you can chalk it up to a very successful learning experience. If any of you have suggestions please feel free to send them my way.
There will be Maumee Music Fest 2007.. I promise.
Also.. if you saw the shirt I was sportin on Saturday we're taking orders. Get a hold of me.
And thank you to the bands, the people that helped out, the people who rocked out. You all made it great.
I hope everyone had a blast.