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House of Blues : Dallas

House of Blues : Dallas
 

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general informationgeneral information
load in & parkingload-in & parking
dressing roomsdressing rooms
electricalelectrical
front of housefront of house
monitorsmonitors
mics and dismics and dis
lighting detailslighting details
stage detailsstage details
softgoodssoftgoods
backline equipmentbackline equipment
Pontiac GaragePontiac Garage
directionsdirections
 
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Sennheiser Microphones Sabian Cymbals Drum Workshop
Klark Teknik Midas Electro Voice
Ampeg Bass Amplifiers Ampeg Guitar Amplifiers
general info top of page
  • House of Blues consists of a 1650 person capacity - 2 story music venue, a dedicated restaurant, retail store and a future Foundation Room located in downtown Dallas.
  • First floor of the music hall is typically GA and the second floor is fixed seating.
  • The HOB Sacred Heart on the Upstage Curtain cannot be obstructed.
  • There is a "no flash photography policy".
  • No Pyrotechnics are allowed.
  • All video taping requests must be advanced with HOB at least 3 days in advance. A release or contract must be signed for any video taping. Any video production greater than a consumer camcorder must be cleared in advance through Jim Rounsley, Production Manager.
  • All photographers and members of the press must obtain clearance from our Publicity Department (Emily Kopp).
  • All guest-lists are due by 4pm the day of the show.
  • House of Blues requires that current Stage and Lighting Plots, Input Lists, Backline and Hospitality Riders be provided directly to the Production Office.
load-in + parking top of page
Load-in: Cars, vans, bob-tail trucks, semi's and buses w/trailers load-in to be advanced with Production prior to show.

Venue has dedicated dock for 1 truck or bus, plus parking next to the venue for 1 bus or bob-tail.
Parking: Advanced with production prior to show.
dressing rooms top of page
Green Room #1: private restroom w/shower on stage level stage right
Green Room #2: private restroom w/shower on first floor stage left
Green Room #3: wardrobe room and catering on second floor stage left
electrical top of page
Guest Audio: 200a 3 phase Cam Lock located Stage Left at Stage Level
Guest Lighting: 200amp 3 phase Cam Lock located Stage Right at Stage Level
Guest Stage Power: 100a 3 phase Cam Lock locates US Center at Stage Level plus 24 -20a 110v Circuits located SL, SR and US
front of house top of page
FOH Console: MIDAS Heritage 2000 48/4/8 Stereo Modules
FOH EQ: KT DN 9340 and DBX 160sl Blue
Main Drive: DBX 4800
FOH Processing: (1) TC Electronics D Two
(2) Yamaha SPX 2000
(1) Lexicon PCM 91
(1) Harmonizer Eclipse
FOH Gates/Comps: (2) Klark Teknik DN 514 Quad Gates
(2) dbx 162 SL Purple - 4 channel comps
(2) Klark Teknik DN 500 Stereo Comps
(2) Klark Teknik DN 504 Quad Comps
Playback/Record: Tascam CD A700 CD/Cassette Combo
Main Speakers: (16) EV XLC 127+ Flown Line Array (8 per side)
(6) EV XLC 118 Flown Line Array Subs (3 per side)
Main Subs: (3) EV Quad 18" X Subs (left, right and center)
Main Amps: EV P3000
EV P1200
Sub Amps: EV P3000
Downstairs Under Balcony Delay Speakers: (4) EV Xi / 1082
monitors top of page
Console: Midas Heritage 3000 48/4/TP
Wedges: (14) EV XW12 Monitors
(4) EV XW15 Monitors
Fill - Drums: (2) EV XW15
(2) DB Sound S118 EVX80 NFE
Fill - Sides: (2) EV Xi 1183
(2) DB Sound S118 HPL42 NFE
Monitor Drive: DMX 4800
EV DX38
Amps: EV CP3000
EV CP1200
Intercom: 2 channel, 6 station Telex (Lights and Sound)
mics and dis top of page
Microphones: Sennheiser -
(4) 421
(3) 614
(4) 865
(2) 901
(2) 902
(8) 904
(2) 905
(5) 906
(4) 914
(6) 935
(7) 945

Other -
(2) Audio Technica ATM 23 HE
(2) Audio Technica ATM 871 R
(2) AKG SE 300B
(2) AKG C 3000B
(2) AKG C 93 Capsules
(2) AKG C418
(2) AKG D112
(4) Beta 57
(1) Beta 91
(4) Beta 98
(9) SM 57
(7) SM 58
(2) SM 7
(3) SM 81
(2) KSM 44
DI Boxes: (2) Countryman Active DI DT85
(4) Passive DIDirector
Mic Stands: Full compliment
Mic Lines: Full Compliment
lighting details top of page
Lighting Plot: The lighting plot is included as part of the downloadable production specs. See the top of this page.
Dance Floor Position: Pipe around Dance Floor above 1st Floor - fixed
FOH Fixtures: (2) Source 4 Lekos with 26 degrees
(2) Martin Mac 700 Wash Fixtures
FOH Position: Straight Truss above 2nd Floor on Motors
Follow Spots: (2) Lycian 400 HTI
Lighting Console: Avolites Pearl 2008
Dimmers: (24) 2.4kw Avolites Art 2000 Dimmer Rack
(6) Open 2.4k dimmers - per advance
Stage: (3) 32' 20" x 20" Cross Stage Trusses on two - 1 Ton Motors
(1) 32' 12" x 12" Cross Stage Truss for Scenic Upstage
(3) 6 Bars Par 64 - 1k NSP on Up Stage Truss
(4) 4 Bars Par 64 - ACL on Up Stage Truss
(2) ETC Source 64 - 19 Degree Lekos on Upstage Truss
(3) 6 Bars Par 64 - 1k NSP on Mid Stage Truss
(4) 4 Bars Par 64 - ACL on Mid Stage Truss
(2) Audience Blinders on Downstage Truss
(4) 4 Bars Par 64 - 1k MFL on Downstage Truss
(4) 19 Degree Lekos on Downstage Truss
Stage Motors: (6) 1 ton CM chain hoists on Lighting Truss
(3) 1/2 ton CM chain hoists on Scenic Truss
Stage Technology: (4) Martin Mac 700 Spots on Up Stage Truss
(2) Martin Mac 700 Wash on Up Stage Truss
(4) Martin Mac 700 Spots on Mid Stage Truss
(4) Martin Mac 700 Wash on Mid Stage Truss
(2) Martin Atomic 3000 Strobes on Mid Stage Truss
(2) Martin Atomic 3000 Strobes on Up Stage Truss
(2) DF-50 Hazers
stage details top of page
Dimensions: 30'W x 25'D wood finish
Height: 4' 6"
Proscenium Opening: 30'W x 20'H
Stage Left Wing: 20'D x 10'W
Stage Right Wing: 20'D x 10'W
Case Storage: Side Stage
Stage Description: Low-gloss finish hard wood deck
Risers: Full compliment
(10) 4' x 8' Decks with legs (24", 16", 12")
Deck to Lighting Truss: 20'
softgoods top of page
Main Curtain: 30'W x 25'H bi-parting electric draw located Down Stage Right and Stage Left
Curtain 1: 30'W x 20'H black duve. bi-parting curtain, Upstage Scenic Truss
Wing Curtains: 20'W x 20'H black duve bi-parting curtains SL and SR wall
Curtain 4: 30'W x 20'H burgundy swag, Upstage Scenic Truss
HOB Logo: Upstage Scenic Truss
backline equipment top of page
Backline availability per advance with Production Manager
Bass: Ampeg SVT4 Pro Head
Bass: Ampeg 810E Cabinet
Guitar: Fender Twin Reverb ('65 reissue Blackface model)
Guitar: Roland JC120 2x12
Guitar: Marshall JCM2000, 100watt w/4x12 slant 1960A
Drums: DW - Drums
Kicks - 20" x 18", 22" x 18"
Toms - 8", 10", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 18"
Snares - 14" x 5.5" maple
Full Compliment of Stands, Thrones, Pedals
* snare drums are for back-up, please bring your own.
Zildjian - Cymbals
Sabian - Cymbals
Percussion: Quinto (10 3/4")
Conga (11 1/2")
Tumba (12 1/4")
Bongos 7" & 8 1/2"
Timbales 14" & 15"
Keyboards: Yamaha - S 90 Keyboard
Hamond B3 with Leslie with bench and pedal
DJ Rig: * Portable dj rig in coffin. Bring your own needles and mats.
Groove Masters ii Pro MP4
(2) Technics SL 1200 MK5 Turntables
(1) Pioneer DJM600 Pro
(1) Denon DND9000
Pontiac Garage top of page
general info  
  • This is our 400 capacity GA music room / special event room located directly off the main lobby of the Music Hall. It offers great ambiance, a large bar and a great PA.
  • Dressing rooms may be available depending on Music Hall concert schedule.
  • Venue provides 1 qualified sound engineer to do FOH and Monitors that loads in and out.
  • Venue provides 1 qualified Lighting Director that loads in and out.
  • Venue provides 1 Stage Manager/loader.
  • Case storage is very limited.
  • Band Must Advance Show With Production Coordinator and Verify Times.
  • 10 guests per band - please provide that list by 5pm on the day of the show.
  • Parking is very limited and has to be pre-arranged prior to load in.
stage  
Dimensions: 16' x 16' at 2'
wings  
Dimensions: 8' x 4' Stage Left and Right
front of house  
Console: (1) Yamaha M7CL Digital mixing console
Speakers: (2) EV Plasma P1 15" powered 2 way Transducer and 3" compression driver diaphragm per side
Subs: (2) EV Plasma P2 Single 18" powered speakers per side
monitors  
* Monitors and FOH are both done from the same console
Speakers: (6) EV SxA250 15" two way powered floor monitors
lighting  
Console: (1) Avo Pearl
Fixtures: (6) Par 56 500w Upstage
(8) Par 56 500w Downstage
(6) Mac 250 2 wash, 4 spot
power  
Stage Power: (5) 20a Edison outlets behind the stage
video  
Projector: Hitachi CP X605 Video Projector
Display: (6) 21" Viewsonic LCD monitors
directions top of page
Directions to HOB Dallas from major interstates and airports
Directions Via Mapquest: Click here
From North Highway 75 (Central Expwy): Travel south to downtown. Take I-35 exit (Waco-Denton). Stay in right lane and exit Field Street. Go through Field St. intersection. HOB is on your right hand side 1 block down.
From North I-35 (Oklahoma City): Travel south to downtown. Exit Commerce St. Proceed west on Continental St (towards downtown) to left on Houston Street to right on Olive St., to right on Field, to right on Broome. HOB will be on the right.
From South I-35 (Austin): Travel north to downtown. Exit Commerce St. Proceed west on Continental St (towards downtown) to left on Houston Street to right on Olive St., to right on Field, to right on Broome. HOB will be on the right.
From East I-30: Travel west towards downtown. Exit to I-35 North. Exit Commerce St. Proceed west on Commerce St (towards downtown) to Lamar St. Left on Lamar St. Lamar to McKinney Ave. Right on McKinney to Field St. Left on Field and an immediate Left on Broom St (you're basically u-turning under the highway). We are 1 block up on the right.
From West I-30 (Ft. Worth): Travel east towards downtown. Exit to I-35 North. Exit Commerce St. Proceed west on Commerce St (towards downtown) to Lamar St. Left on Lamar St. Lamar to McKinney Ave. Right on McKinney to Field St. Left on Field and an immediate Left on Broom St (you're basically u-turning under the highway). We are 1 block up on the right.
From South I-45 (Houston): Travel north on I-45 into downtown. Exit 286A towards I-35/ Denton. You will be on The Woodall Rogers Freeway (TX 366). Exit Field St. Go through intersection and HOB is 1 block up on right.
From East I-20(Shreveport): Travel west towards Dallas. 30 miles east of Dallas, merge onto Hwy 80 to Dallas. Hwy 80 will merge into I-30 Westbound. From here, follow directions above From East I-30.
From West I-20: Travel east towards Dallas/ Ft Worth. 12 Miles west of Ft Worth, merge onto I-30 east. From here, follow directions above From West I-30.
From DFW Airport: Take south airport exit (International Pkwy) to TX 183 E. Proceed eastbound on 183. You will merge on to I-35 south. From here, follow directions above From North I-35.
From Love Field Airport: Take airport exit (Cedar Springs Rd) to Mockingbird Ln. Right on Mockingbird to I-35. Left (south) on I-35. From here, follow directions above From North I-35.
 
   
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House of Blues® Dallas
White Swan Building
2200 N. Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202

t :: 214.978.BLUE
f :: 214.659.9716

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Contacts
Production Manager
Tommy Debeaudry
t :: 214.978.4842
f :: 214.978.4887
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Production Coordinator
Melissa Wheeler
t :: 214.978.4842
f :: 214.978.4887
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Promotions and Publicity Manager
Emily Kopp
t :: 214.421.6628
f :: 214.421.8365
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Talent Buyer
Anthony Nicolaidis
t :: 214.421.6629
f :: 214-428-8365
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Talent Buyer Assistant
Susan Simpson
t :: 214.421.6613
f :: 214.428.8365
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