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‘First Ladies of Song’

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Helen Welch and her band treated audiences with a series of shows featuring classic hits from artists including Judy Garland, Carole King, Aretha Franklin and more.

Sound Company

In-House/BTHP

Venue

Akron Civic Center’s Knight Stage

Akron, OH

Crew

  • FOH Engineer: Steve M. Savanyu
  • Monitor Engineer: Buford T. Hedgehog
  • Systems Engineer: Matt Jennings
  • P.A. Tech: Annebritt Makebakken


Gear:

FOH

  • Console: Allen & Heath SQ5
  • Outboard: Allen & Heath DX012
  • Main Speakers: L-Acoustics A10 Focus
  • Subwoofers: L-Acoustics SB15M
  • Amplifiers: L-Acoustics LA4x, QSC (subs)
  • Drive Processing: L-Acoustics LA4x
  • Snake Assemblies: Allen & Heath DX168 Digital
  • Power Distro: House
  • FOH Rigging: Custom Rigging


MON

  • Console: Allen & Heath SQ5 (monitors mixed from FOH)
  • Speakers: EAW, Community
  • Amps: Crown
  • Wireless Mics: Audio-Technica
  • Wired Mics: DPA, Shure, Audio-Technica


Event Details

In honor of National Women’s History Month, First Ladies of Song featured vocalist Helen Welch and band members performing classic songs including hits by Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Judy Garland, Etta James, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand and more. The recently opened Knight Stage at the civic provided an intimate setting with cabaret style seating for an enjoyable evening.