Tech Info

With the advent of the Bose L1 Cylindrical Radiator line array system, The CalypsoNuts have forgone a conventional PA for what we feel is an exponentionally better sound at all volumes.

Smaller, and more efficient than any conventional systems of a size we would use, the Bose can comfortably handle an intimate setting of a 6 person dinner party to a 250 seat, noisy venue.

Mixing in a stereo environment allows us better control of each individual instrument and it’s placement in the room.

In cases where House PA is preferred or in festival or very large venues, Left and Right line outs are supplied to the venue’s audio staff and the Bose becomes our monitor system with mixing still done onstage, but the majority of the volume being controlled by the house. A mono feed is also available.

The CalypsoNuts are flexible when it comes to PA and the neccessities of certain venues and sound designers. We do ask, however, that our main rack stay onstage with us, so we can mix our show as we have since 1998.

In certain circumstances, we may be flexible here as well, but the sound technician must spend some time with us regarding the important cues, etc.

The CalypsoNuts use:

Bose L1 Model 1 Cylindrical Radiators and subs

Fender Stratocasters

Hofner Basses

Panyard Solid Hoop Steel Pans

Steelpan Tuning Services of Steve Lawrie

…C lead

…F Double Seconds

Shure ULXS and UT wireless receivers

Crown 311 Wireless Headset Microphones

Mackie and Rane mixing consoles

T.C. Helicon Voice Live vocal processing

Digitech guitar processing

Chauvet LED DMX lighting fixtures and software

Mac Powerbooks

LP Congas

The last few years have allowed lighting suppliers to introduce LED lighting and laptop driven DMX programming to the musical mass market. Most of our lighting is now LED, allowing us to not only program changes in color but to choreograph the lighting cues ourselves.

While LED takes a bit longer to set up and tear down, the small amount of current draw allows us to use as many fixtures needed for the venue and not have any problems with tripping breakers.

We use electronic lighting fixtures that appear to be burning tiki torches. Appear is important to know. A small electronic fan, white silk and two orange quartz bulbs create the illusion of fire, not REAL fire. These are used most of the time, but not outside when the breeze is strong enough to override the fans and blow the silks down.

Lighting is controlled from the stage by us and is an integral part of our main rack.

Of course, flexibility plays a large part when it comes to larger venues or venues with a fixed theme or lighting technician.

Any questions with regards to lighting are welcome.

The CalypsoNuts require at least one 15 amp 120 volt circuit with two being preferred.. The efficiency of both the Bose L1 Cylindrical Radiators and the LED light requires less power than conventional PA and lighting.

We do ask that the source of the power be within 25 feet of the stage area and clear of any other load if at all possible. In other words, Please don’t supply us with 150′ extension cord. While a short, 25′ run with out very heavy drop cables are generally no problem, longer runs with thinner homeowner type extensions tend to overheat and cause varying degrees of voltage drop. The electricity supplied must be grounded and dry.

Yes, please ask any questions.

While staging is preferred, we understand sometimes (weddings for instance) that stages are not available and we must set up on the floor. This is fine inside, but outside we need to be off bare ground. Concrete or decking is fine; dirt or grass isn’t.

When outside, cover is important for a few reasons. 1: Steel drums and Steel drummers wilt in direct sunlight. Steel drums go out of tune in direct sunlight, and so do the steel drummers.

2: Cover is also important in case of the unexpected rain shower. Steelpans don’t mind a nice rinse every now and then, but electronics hate water.

Following is a representative list of music in our repertoire. It’s by no means complete, so if you’re looking for something you don’t see, just ask!

Jimmy Buffett

Volcano * One Particular Harbor * Havana Daydreamin’ * Margaritaville * Boat Drinks * Pascagoula Run * Fins * Pirate looks at Forty * 5 O’Clock Somewhere * African Friend * Grapefruit, Juicy Fruit * Changes in Latitudes * Sheila Says * Cuban Crime of Passion * I Will Play for Gumbo * Barometer Soup * Come Monday * He Went to Paris * Livingston Saturday Night * Pencil Thin Moustache

Bob Marley/Reggae

Is This Love * Waiting in Vain * No Woman, No Cry * 3 Little Birds * Could You Be Loved * Redemption Song * Nice Time * Stir it Up * Stars Are Blind * Kingston Town * Dreadlock Holiday * The Tide is High

Caribbean Flavor/Calypso/Island Party

Shake, Senora * Dollar Wine * Party Time * Yellowbird * Sandy Beaches * In These Shoes * Kokomo * You Can Call Me Al * Pate Pate * Hot, Hot, Hot * Tequila * Jamaica Farewell * Sloop John B. * Southern Cross * Brown Eyed Girl * Pata Pata * Day-O * All Night Long * Sailing

Summer Country/ Beach Music

Where the Boat Leaves From * 3rd Rate Romance * No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem * Be Young, Be Foolish (Be Happy) * When the Sun Goes Down * Shag With Me * Under the Boardwalk

TropRock/ Oldies

Twistin‘ the Night Away * My Girl * All Summer Long * Low Rider * Dancin‘ in the Streets * Respect * Mustang Sally * Mambo Italiano * Not Here for a Long Time, Here for a Good Time * Brandy * Build Me Up, Buttercup

Wedding

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring * Wedding March (traditional) * Wedding Recessional

***First Dance and other Requests- ask!***

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