CHICAGO, IL – Gand Concert Sound (GCS) of Glenview, Ill. provided a Yamaha PM5D-RH digital console for the "last big show" at Buddy Guy's original Legend's Club in Chicago. The club, celebrating 20 years in business, is owned by the five-time Grammy winning guitarist. It will close and reopen at a new location nearby.
The "last big show" at the original venue was a private party with the Dave Mason Band and Chicago blues guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks, son of recent Blues Hall of Fame inductee Lonnie Brooks, performing.
Gand also provided a 40 x 8 onstage monitor mix, splitter snake, GCS subwoofers and mic package as well as backline for both bands.
"We have been working on Buddy's new club, up the block, and wanted to take care of patrons at the final show to give them a taste of what to expect in the new facility," said event crew chief and Gand Concert Sound president, Gary Gand.
The new club was expected to open in time for the Chicago Blues Fest (June 11-13) and Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival (June 26). It is equipped with NEXO R2 speakers and NEXO 4X4 amps.
"Gary Gand is the man, and it's always a good night when GCS is on the job," said long time Mason front of house engineer Chris Curtis. "Can't wait to get back and play the new club." Curtis carries Mason's mix on a card for instant recall on the Yamaha PM5D-RH.
For more information, please visit www.gand.com and www.yamahaca.com.
