About
Midnight Black is a cover band for hire in Central Coast Council, NSW.
Courtney Keil and Adam Black lead this one from the front. Courtney has won Best Female Vocal three times at the Australian Country Music People's Choice Awards and topped the iTunes country chart, and she sings like someone telling you a story. Adam is a trained guitarist and vocalist who brings jazz, soul, funk and blues into the arrangements. Around them sit career musicians with road and studio years behind them. Setlists run wide, from Olivia Dean and Taylor Swift to Stand By Me and Simply the Best, through Aussie rock, country hits, jazz standards and lounge sets for the quieter stretches, and they'll be shaped around your event. The band is on the Central Coast of New South Wales. They need a covered, level performance area, decent power, and space for the full line up including drums. Off grid power options exist if your venue has none.
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The show
Courtney Keil and Adam Black front this band, and the two of them pull it in useful directions. Courtney sings country like she's telling you something, with three Best Female Vocal wins at the Australian Country Music People's Choice Awards behind her and an iTunes country chart topper. Adam is a trained guitarist and vocalist who folds jazz, soul, funk and blues into the arrangements. Behind them are career musicians with real road and studio years, and you hear that in how tight the thing sits. What you get on the night is a band that's played enough different rooms to know which songs your room needs.
On the day
A covered, weatherproof performance space is the main one, keeping players and gear out of rain, wind and direct sun. Beyond that: a level, stable area big enough for the full set-up, drum kit, amps and room to move; reliable power close by with outlets suitable for professional audio; and easy load-in with parking near the stage. Outdoors, electrical gear needs proper protection from moisture. Somewhere secure to set up and leave equipment helps, and for evening shows a bit of lighting so everyone can see what they're doing. Off grid power options exist if your site has none. Just ask.
Insurance and paperwork
Public liability insured
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