Audio Visual Services LLC

07/21/2024

Old school Saturday!!
I found an old DJ time capsule today
Guess what year this was from??

06/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to Ellsworth MN for the Family Fun Days street dance with Neon Knights !!
It was great to be behind the board again working a live event!!

03/18/2024

Happy St.Patricks Day Everyone!! We hope you had an amazing and safe weekend!

02/21/2024

Whoever painted these must have been a John Deere fan !!

02/21/2024

02/18/2024

Last night we worked on some American DJ BL 38 Par Cans.
Relamping them with LED Narrow Spot par 38 bulbs and they worked remarkably well paired with an American DJ T4 controller !!!!
Video below in the comments!

02/18/2024

A stagehand was stopped by the police while walking home from a gig late one night. The policeman asked, "Where are you going at this time of night?" "To a lecture on the effects of alcohol, ni****ne, and staying out late and how it effects the human body and it's surrounding environment," replied the stagehand. "Likely story," said the officer "Who would be giving that sort of lecture at this hour?" The stagehand calmly replied, "That would be my girlfriend " :-)

01/30/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/oGrjJRAv5uGMoizv/?mibextid=D5vuiz

01/20/2024

Haha 😆

01/15/2024

A venue manager asked me, a musician, how much it would cost for a three-hour live performance. I replied, "$500."

The manager was taken aback, "That seems pretty steep for a few hours of music, doesn't it? That's like $167 an hour!"

Curious, I asked, "How much do you think is a fair price?"

He thought for a moment, "Maybe $100 at most. That's over $33/hr. My waitresses make less, and they work hard. It's just playing songs, right?"

"Actually," I said, "I start loading my gear at about 5 PM, and I arrive at 6:30 to start setting up, and I'm ready to go by 8, then I play until 11, and then I break down the gear and I'm out the door around midnight, then I get home around 12:30 and I'm unloaded by 1 AM, so that's a full 8-hours.

So $100 is more like $12.50 an hour.

My rate is $62.50 per hour and at least a third of that goes to business expenses, so I keep about $43.75 as salary."

I offered, "As an alternative, for $250, I could teach you or one of your staff to play the set."

The manager was puzzled, "But... none of us are musicians."

"That's okay," I said. "For $250, I’ll teach you. Not only will you save $250, but you'll also have the skills for future events."

He considered this and agreed.

"Now, you'll need equipment," I reminded him. "Guitars, amps, microphones, mixers... about $5,000 - $6,000 all together."

He frowned, "I don't have all that, and buying it for one night doesn't make sense."

"Well, I can rent my equipment to you for an additional $100," I offered.

"That seems fair, but I don't know how to hook it all up."

"No problem," I said. "For $50 I'll explain it all to you. You're still saving $100 and you don't have to hire musicians anymore."

"Fine," he said, resigned.

"Great! I'm available to teach you on Tuesday."

"But I can only do it today, and I need the music tonight" he replied.

"Unfortunately, I'm booked with other gigs. Tuesday is the only day I can teach and lend the equipment."

He sighed, "That means I'll have to rearrange my whole schedule."

I added, "Also, doing it yourself means dealing with sound checks, setup, learning new music, potential equipment malfunctions..."

"What's all that?" he asked, puzzled.

"Setting up the stage, making sure the sound is right, covering any accidents with the equipment, keeping your audience happy, and more."

He grimaced, realizing the complexity, "That sounds like a lot of extra work and stress."

"You’ll need to come by Monday evening or Tuesday morning to pick up the equipment. And don't be late to avoid traffic."
..

After a pause, the manager finally said, "You know what, I think it's best if you handle the performance. I realize now there's a lot more to it than I thought. Your expertise, the quality of the performance, the hassle-free experience... I see why it's worth $500."

When you pay for a musician's performance, you're not just paying for the time they're on stage. You're paying for their:

- Talent and skill
- Years of practice and experience
- Quality equipment
- Time to prepare and set up
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Sound quality
- Ability to engage and entertain an audience
- Handling of unexpected issues
- And ensuring a memorable experience for your guests.

The value of a professional's work goes beyond the surface, encompassing their expertise, effort, and the assurance of a quality outcome.

(I copied from someone else, total truth here!)

01/09/2024

Thank you to everyone for being amazing!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas everyone !!!!! Thank you for an amazing year!
We hope you have a blessed Christmas and a rocking new year!!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas!

12/20/2023

Thank you to all the dedicated musicians we have worked with this year! It has been a blessing working with so many talented individuals this year! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and an amazing new year!

11/01/2023

Happy Halloween from A.V.S.

10/03/2023

Haha 😂 We have all been in this situation before!
Make sure you are on a safe and stable stage during your performances!

10/03/2023

Wow !

09/26/2023

Your thoughts on this?

I have seen and heard the benefits in the mix specially in smaller venues, of something as simple as putting the amp on a stand and angling it up to the musician’s ears! I just don’t understand why most guitar players refuse to do something as simple as that! Why or why not do this ? Pros and cons?

09/10/2023

https://m.facebook.com/events/245569288331397?view=permalink&id=245569298331396&mibextid=Gg3lNB
Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Harmes 🎉👏 Thank you for inviting Audio Visual Services LLC to share in your special day !!!! We had an amazing night!

09/09/2023

Happy Birthday Jesse Dagel !!
Guitarist for the band Rock a La Carte

08/26/2023

Last night we had an amazing night celebrating a wedding!
This was the first night out for this system and it worked very well!
Thanks for sharing your special events with us!
A.V.S.

08/23/2023

For those of you who are out touring the Midwest this week and weekend remember to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen my friends!

08/23/2023

Be loud and proud my friends!

06/17/2023

Thanks to everyone who came out to The Cobblestone Bar last night for Rock A La Carte in Primghar Iowa for Cobblestone Days !! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

06/17/2023

Almost ready for the Street Dance @ TCB: ROCK A LA CARTE!
Doors open at 8
Band starts at 9!

06/16/2023

Hi everyone!
Come out tonight to a great concert with Rock a La Carte at The Cobblestone Bar in Primghar Iowa
https://facebook.com/events/s/street-dance-tcb-rock-a-la-car/265260136157418/

05/24/2023

So true!