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The Charlie Daniels Band Office 17060 Central Pike Lebanon, TN 37090

(615) 443-2112 (615) 443-3140

www.charliedaniels.com

THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND CONTRACT RIDER

Revised 01:24:17

PERSONAL MANAGEMENT David Corlew

CDB, Inc. 17060 Central Pike Lebanon, TN 37090

office: (615) 443-2112, ext 115 fax: (615) 443-3140

davidcorlew@me.com

PROMOTION / PUBLICITY / ADVERTISING

Paula Szeigis CDB, Inc.

17060 Central Pike Lebanon, TN 37090

office: (615) 443-2112, ext 123 fax: (615) 443-3140 paulacdb@aol.com

TOUR MANAGEMENT Bebe Evans CDB, Inc.

17060 Central Pike Lebanon, TN 37090

office:(615) 443-2112, ext 126 fax: (615) 443-3140 cell: (615) 347-2480 bebe@bebeevans.com

ROAD MANAGER Jimmy Burton

CDB, Inc. office: (615) 746-2244 cell: (615) 347-5024 fax: (615) 746-2179 jimmycdb@aol.com

BOOKING AGENCY Steve Lassiter

APA 150 4th Ave. N/ #2300 Nashville, TN 37219

office: (615) 297-0100 fax: (615) 297-5434

slassiter@apanashville.com

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bob Workman Cell: (615) 430-3688 Bobcat0604@aol.com

RECORD LABEL Blue Hat Records

Office: (615) 443-2112 Fax: (615) 443-3140

Lighting Plot – Available at www.charliedaniels.com/production Stage Plot, Input List & Monitor Setup – Available at www.charliedaniels.com/production

Press Materials - Available at www.charliedaniels.com/presskit

INDEX Advertising/Publicity/Promotion Tickets Payment and Expenses Taxes Insurance Technical Requirements / Parking and Transportation Security Merchandising Dressing Rooms / Catering Force Majeure, Inclement Weather, Miscellaneous Audio Requirements Stage Plot Input List Lighting Requirements Lighting Plot

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6. Artist will receive 100% exclusive headline billing in all advertising, publicity and promotion for this engagement.

7. Artist’s name or logo will not be used to sponsor or be associated with any other commercial production or company, and there can be no commercial signs, banners or advertising materials on or near the stage at any time during this engagement, unless requested or approved by Artist.

8. Purchaser will neither represent nor permit representation that this engagement is co-promoted or co-sponsored by any third party, commercial product or sponsor without the express permission of Artist.

9. Purchaser understands that no members of The Charlie Daniels Band may be committed for personal appearance or interviews without prior consent from Paula Szeigis.

10. Additional promotional merchandise is available through The Charlie Daniels Band office to Purchaser at cost for contests, giveaways and other promotions surrounding this engagement. Contact Paula Szeigis for price and availability.

ADVERTISING / PUBLICITY / PROMOTION

TICKETS

1. All tickets must be printed by a bonded ticket printer. Tickets must be printed using Artist’s authorized typeset logo, WHEN POSSIBLE, available from The Charlie Daniels Band office.

2. No tickets will be sold for seats located where stage and equipment obstruct normal eye-level viewing of performance, unless OBSTRUCTED VIEW is printed on tickets.

3. Purchaser will not discount tickets or offer tickets as a premium without first obtaining written consent of Artist.

4. Purchaser agrees to distribute no more that one percent (1%) of total capacity of facility as complimentary tickets to each performance. Press, radio and promotional personnel are to be covered with this allotment. Purchaser will provide Artist with an exact list of complimentary distribution.

5. Purchaser will supply Artist with (40 Forty complimentary tickets on date of engagement; any portion unused by Artist may be placed on sale.

6. The first five (5) rows of the facility must be sold to the general public and not held for special guest or committees.

7. Purchaser will be liable for all lost, stolen or counterfeit tickets and under no circumstances will artist assume a loss on these tickets.

8. Purchaser agrees to send to the Artist a seating plan with ticket price break(s) clearly indicated and a copy of the official ticket manifest of the show at least two weeks prior to the date.

1. Artist will receive 100% exclusive headline billing in all advertising, publicity and promotion for this engagement.

2. Artist’s name or logo will not be used to sponsor or be associated with any other commercial production or company, and there can be no commercial signs, banners or advertising materials on or near the stage at any time during this engagement, unless requested or approved by Artist.

3. Purchaser will neither represent nor permit representation that this engagement is co-promoted or co-sponsored by any third party, commercial product or sponsor without the express permission of Artist.

4. Purchaser understands that no members of The Charlie Daniels Band may be committed for personal appearance or

interviews without prior consent from Paula Szeigis.

5. Additional promotional merchandise is available through The Charlie Daniels Band office to Purchaser at cost for contests, giveaways and other promotions surrounding this engagement. Contact Paula Szeigis for price and availability.

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PAYMENT AND EXPENSES

1. Both Artist talent payment and production (if Artist supplied production) payment will be paid at Artist’s request prior to performance in the form of certified check, cashier’s check, university check or money order. Talent and production payment is payable to CDB, INC. CDB, INC. FEDERAL I.D. NUMBER IS: 62-0968963

2. For box office settlement and payment, Artist will need the following: a. Original notarized ticket manifest. b. Detailed box office statement. c. Affidavits of expenses pertaining to this engagement.

3. In the event the terms for this engagement do not include Artist’s percentage participation, it is agreed that non-

participation is based on ticket prices and gross potential stated on the face of the AFM contract. Should gross receipts exceed those stated, Purchaser must pay Artist the difference between the stated gross potential and actual gross.

4. Purchaser agrees to furnish Artist Rep. with a complete accounting of all expenses and to allow Artist Rep. to enter the box office at any time to inspect all records or purchases related to gross receipts for this engagement.

a. Only expenses accompanied by legitimate notarized bills will be acceptable. HANDWRITTEN BILLS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

b. Copies of all bills are to be given to Artist for Artist’s files at time of settlement.

5. If purchaser has additional or greater expenses than those agreed upon in the expense rider, the breakeven point figure of expenses to determine the net will not be affected.

6. If an expense or the aggregate total is less than stated on the expense rider, the breakpoint to establish net will be reduced accordingly. Under no circumstances will the breakpoint or aggregate total of expenses be increased at settlement.

7. Facility capacity, ticket scale, gross potential and any local or state admission or income taxes which may be assessed Artist on monies earned from this engagement must be clearly stated on the AFM contract Rider C.

TAXES

1. No admission tax should be deducted from the gross box office receipts before computing percentages due, unless such reduction is clearly stated on the face of the contract.

2. It is Purchaser’s responsibility to inform Artist in writing, prior to tickets going on sale, of any local or state taxes for this engagement.

3. A statement or copy of the applicable tax law must be given to Artist Rep. at settlement along with an official receipt for Non Resident/ Entertainer/ Performer State taxes withheld from Artist’s talent payment.

4. Should Purchaser fail to inform Artist of said taxes, it will be the Purchaser’s responsibility to pay all said taxes at his sole cost and expense.

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INSURANCE

1. Purchaser warrants and represents that he has and will maintain in force a liability insurance policy with a reputable insurance company license to do business in the state in which this engagement occurs and that this policy provides coverage of at least ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.) for Property Damage and Bodily Injury, including Accidental Death, to more that one person, ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) for Property Damages.

2. Purchaser warrants and represents tat said insurance policy will name Charlie Daniels and CDB, INC., their authorized representatives, and employees as additional insured parties for the full period of this engagement, including all rehearsal and post production periods.

3. Purchaser indemnifies and agrees to defend and hold harmless Charlie Daniels and CDB, INC., their authorized representatives and employees from all liability, claims demands, actions, damages, costs and expenses that may arise from damage to or loss of property or death because of this engagement, not withstanding that said injuries, damages or incidents may be caused by negligence of CDB, INC., their authorized representatives or employees.

4. Purchaser agrees that two weeks prior to this engagement, he will furnish the CDB office a certificate of endorsement naming CDB, INC. for the above-mentioned coverage.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS / PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

1. TECHNICAL: Purchaser and/or Purchaser Rep. must be at the facility from arrival of Artist’s production equipment through load-out. Rep. must have authority to make decisions on behalf of Purchaser. In the event the Purchaser and/or Purchaser Rep. is not present, Artist Rep shall have the authority to make decisions on behalf of Purchaser.

2. STAGE: Purchaser is to provide at his sole expense unless otherwise specified: a. Stage Size: 40 feet wide, 30 feet deep, not including sound wings. b. Sound Wings: 12 x 8 each side and same height of the stage. c. Stage Placement: 6 feet minimum clearance between stage and any side obstructions; 30 feet minimum

clearance between stage deck and closest overhead obstruction. d. Access To Stage: Artist’s equipment must be moved through a doorway at least 8 ½ feet wide and 10

feet high, and cleared of all obstacles, including ice and snow. e. Construction: Stage and sound wings capable of supporting 125 lbs. per square foot and surfaces with

smooth materials. f. Stage front and the front and sides of sound wings completely covered, preferably with dark material. g. Toe Board: One, completely around stage and sound wings. h. Stairs: One set, with handrails and step lights, to be offstage USL and in place by stage call. i. ALL OUTDOOR DATES MUST PROVIDE A STAGE ROOF THAT IS:

i. Self-supporting ii. 18 foot high clearance

iii. Waterproof iv. Sufficiently durable

j. For outdoor dates, there must be an adequate supply of a durable, plastic material to cover any equipment exposed to the elements in case of inclement weather. The cost of this material is at the sole expense of Purchaser. Material should be on site before Artist loads in.

k. Artist cannot perform on any stage that is not completely dry.

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3. AUDIO REQUIREMENTS: CDB Audio minimum requirements are attached to this rider and are also published at www.charliedaniels.com/production. The requirements listed on the website supersede all other technical descriptions, venue, contractor or promoter supplied audio elements.

4. HOUSE MIXING PLATFORM: a. Platform Size: 15 feet wide x 8 feet deep x 1 feet high. b. Location:

i. IN HALL: Approximately 80 feet in front of stage center. ii. IN THEATER: Approximately two-thirds toward rear, center stage.

5. BARRICADE: Solidly constructed, extending length offstage, no more that four feet high, four feet from stage,

attached to the supporting structure of the main stage and sound wings. To be erected only after equipment set-up and removed immediately after show.

6. ELECTRIC: a. Sound: One (1) 100 amp per leg 110 volt, three-phase service within one hundred (100’) feet of upstage

left. b. Lights: One (1) 200 amp per leg 208 volt, three-phase service within one hundred (100’) feet of upstage

right. (Sound & Light power must be separate services)

7. LIGHTS: a. Stage Lights (see lighting plot) b. Spotlights: Two (2) super troupers. c. Intercom System: To be supplied by purchaser. d. House Lights: Artist will control all lighting. House light operators are to work under direction of

Artist. e. Blackout: Provision must be made for blackout of all existing signs, scoreboards and work lights in

facility. 8. STAGEHANDS: Total of eight (8), including loaders for load-in, set-up, teardown, and load-out. All of the

above persons are to be able bodied, English speaking, professional stagehands, adults. NO MINORS. If purchaser uses a non-professional crew, a driver’s license or similar identification must be collected by Purchaser’s representative before load-in begins. This measure is enforced to assure that the full crew will be available when, and for as long as, required.

NOTE: If some unusual situation for load-in and load-out exists, (i.e. staircases, freight elevators, or rams) Purchaser shall make arrangements for additional manpower.

9. SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS: Two (2) qualified and experienced, on headsets at show call.

10. RUNNER: Purchaser to provide one runner to assist Artist’s crew from Load-In through Load-Out, for internal transportation at Artist’s discretion.. The runner must provide, or be provided with a vehicle that can comfortably carry four (4) people.

STAGEHANDS ARE NOT TO DRINK ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THIS ENGAGEMENT.

11. OPENING ACTS: Opening Act Rep. must contact Bebe Evans or Jimmy Burton if they will require The CDB production (sound, lights, etc.)

12. PARKING AREA: Legal area, sufficient for one (1) 30 foot box truck and two (2) 45 foot buses; cleared at least one hour prior to stage call of all obstacles, including ice, snow and other vehicles. Area must be within fifty (50’) feet of the backstage entrance or Artist must be notified.

13. GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Artist REQUIRES ground transportation to and from hotel and/or airport. A

14-passenger van is required from load in to load out. Purchaser will be responsible for all ground transportation expenses.

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SECURITY

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SECURITY PERSONNEL: a. Must be at least 18 years of age. b. Must be hired specifically as security, not as stagehands, etc. c. Be paid employees and not working as a means of gaining entry to the show. d. Wear identifying t-shirts, jackets, etc. e. Not possess any dangerous weapons, i.e., handcuffs, firearms, mace, knives or clubs.

2. Artist’s Rep. reserves the right to demand immediate dismissal or replacement of any security personnel deemed

not capable of performing their duties because of drugs or alcohol use, disruptive attitude or use of excessive force.

3. BACKSTAGE PASSES: a. CDB PERSONNEL WILL WEAR laminated passes allowing total access to facility. b. Artist’s Rep. will issue dated stick-on passes to Purchaser, and will inform Venue Security Chief of

access allowed with these dated passes. c. NO PASSES ORIGINATING FROM PURCHASER, VENUE, OTHER CDB SHOW OR ANY

OTHER SOURCE WILL BE VALID.

4. SECURITY ASSIGNMENTS: a. Dressing Rooms: Security person report to Artist Rep. one (1) hour after Load-In to provide security for

dressing rooms, and remain on duty until released by Artist Rep. Purchaser is solely responsible for property in CDB dressing rooms.

b. Vehicle Security: One (1) armed officer provided from Load-In to Load-Out for security for CDB trucks and buses.

c. Show Call: Minimum of six (6) security persons provided for protection of dressing rooms, backstage, stage and mixing platform. Call and release times per Director.

d. Overnight Situations: If Artist performs two (2) or more consecutive nights, security guards must remain overnight on stage and in parking area until Artist’s production crew arrives the following day.

MERCHANDISING

1. Purchaser agrees that Artist has exclusive right to sell any and all merchandise bearing the name, likeness and/or performance of Artist at no charge to Artist.

2. Purchaser agrees that his security employees will make every effort to enforce Artist’s Federation Injunction restricting sale of unauthorized “bootleg” merchandise. Artist has legal authority to confiscate all such merchandise.

3. Purchaser may buy merchandise from Artist at a reduced cost for promotion of this engagement. (See page 1)

4. Artist requires space to sell merchandise in an area close to stage or close to front of venue. Artist requires four (4) eight (8) foot tables and electrical outlets in this space.

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DRESSING ROOMS AND CATERING

1. DRESSING ROOMS: Two (2) clean and comfortable rooms, for tuning and hospitality. a. TUNING: Six (6) upright folding chairs (no arms), full length mirrors, eight (8’) foot table and private

restroom facilities b. HOSPITALITY: eight (8’) foot table, and four (4) chairs

***PLEASE DO NOT ICE ANY DRINKS IN ADVANCE OR UNCASE ANY DRINKS IN ADVANCE!! ***HOT COFFEE with cups, cream, sugar and sweeteners to be placed in Dressing Room (1) hour before the show. - MUST HAVE!!! ***PLACEMENT OF DRINKS must be discussed in advance with Artist’s production advance personnel.

(1) 12 Pack each of assorted soft drinks (Coke, Mt. Dew, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Pepsi, Coke Zero) in cans (1) case of Bud Light in cans (1) case of Blue Moon in bottles (1) case of imported beer – Stella Artois (1) Cork Screw (2) Bottles of Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio (2) Bottles of Merlot – Napa Valley vineyard (2) Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley vineyard (2) Cases of 16 oz. bottles of Mountain Valley Spring Water or substitute with any spring water! (2) Six-Packs assorted juices (V8, Orange, Etc.) and coffee with condiments (1) Case of 20 oz. low calorie Green G2/ IMPORTANT! (2) Dozen (24) BRAND NEW white cloth hand towels

2. FOOD:

a. LUNCH: To be served 30 minutes before Load-In for twelve (12) people: i. Grilled Chicken and Grilled Hamburgers with buns

ii. Hot Soup – MUST HAVE iii. Fresh Green Salad (Mixed Greens!) with fresh vegetable toppings – MUST HAVE! iv. (1) Variety pack of assorted dry cereals v. (1) Jar of Peanut Butter and (1) Jar of Jelly (strawberry or grape)

vi. Wheat Bread, Crackers, Condiments, Chips vii. (1) Gallon of 2% Milk

viii. Coffee with condiments ix. (2) cases of soft drinks – include Coke and Mountain Dew x. GNC Vitamins: Vit C 1000mg chewable MultiMega Vitamins

(COFFEE TO BE SERVED IN A CENTRAL AREA AND REPLENISHED ALL DAY)

b. DINNER: Hot meal for twenty (20) people. Serving time and menu to be discussed in advance with Artist’s production advance personnel.

i. Please use china and metal silverware, NO PAPERPLATES, NO PLASTIC UTENSILS ii. Local or Regional Specialties are welcome!

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FORCE MAJEURE

3. BUS CATERING: To be delivered to CDB Bus at approx. 2:00pm day of show • (1) ½ Gallon of 2% Milk • (1) ½ Gallon Tropicana Original OJ • (1) Pack EACH: Bologna, Ham, Turkey • (1) Pint EACH: Chicken Salad and Tuna Salad • (1) Package American Cheese slices • (1) Loaf Wheat Bread • (1) Box of Honey Nut Cheerios cereal • (1) Large can / jar cashews and almonds • (1) Box of Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds cereal • (1) Large bag of Hershey’s assorted miniature chocolate candies • (1) Box of Natural Microwave Popcorn • (2) Assorted boxes of lunch size chips • (1) Box of ECLIPSE PEPPERMINT chewing gum • (1) Small jar of Miracle Whip • (2) Cases (24) of 16 oz. bottles of Mountain Valley Spring Water (24 total) – NO Dasani or Aquafina!

MUST BE Natural Spring Water • (1) Case of assorted soft drinks, include 12 pack Diet Coke • (2) One (1) lb. Bags of Starbucks coffee / ground / Italian Roast • (1) Pack of 10-cup coffee filters • (2) Rolls of paper towels • (12) Brand new hand towels • (24) Solo cups • (24) Hot and Cold coffee cups / Dixie Dispense 12 oz. • (4) After Show Large Pizza’s: (1) Pepperoni, (1) Cheese, (1) with Everything, (1) Meat Lovers

Note: If Artist is to perform two (2) shows, discuss with Artist’s production advance personnel regarding additional amounts of the above.

1. If Artist’s performance(s) is rendered impossible, hazardous or is otherwise prevented or impaired due to sickness, inability to perform, accident, interruption or failure of means of transportation, act(s) of God, riots, strikes, labor difficulties, epidemics, earthquakes, any act of order of any public authority, and/or any other cause or event, similar of dissimilar, beyond Artist’s control, then Artist’s obligations with respect to the affected performance(s) shall be excused and Artist shall have no liability to Purchaser in connection therewith.

2. Provided Artist is ready, willing and able to perform, Purchaser shall remain liable to pay Artist the full contract price plus any monies called for in the Contract regardless of the occurrence of any of the foregoing events. For purposes of this provision, the term “Artist” shall include Artist or any member thereof.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

1. Artist’s obligations hereunder shall be excused and Artist shall have no liability to Purchaser if Artist determines in good faith that their performance is (or is likely to be) rendered impossible, hazardous or is otherwise prevented or impaired due to inclement weather.

2. In such event (and notwithstanding anything to the contrary), Purchaser shall remain liable to Artist for the full contract price plus any percentage monies called for in the Contract.

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ACCEPTED AND AGREED: BY: ______________________________________________________________ PURCHASER DATE BY:_______________________________________________________________ ARTIST DATE

1. Purchaser will permit no audio and/or visual recording broadcasting or telecasting of Artist’s performance and without Artist’s express written consent.

2. Artist Rep. must be contacted prior to any stage announcements. Stage announcements must be completed no less than ten (10) minutes before show time.

3. Artist’s performance is not to be interrupted by local curfew or building policies.

4. Artist controls house lights.

5. Artist is not responsible for any injuries and/or property damages caused by this engagement.

6. In the event of breach of contract by Purchaser of any terms and conditions contained in this contract, Artist may

cancel this engagement with no further liability to Purchaser. Purchaser will be obligated to pay the full contract price to Artist.

7. Artist reserves the right to cancel this engagement not later than forty-five (45) days prior to engagement by notice in writing to Purchaser at address given on the contract.

8. Purchaser warrants that he is of legal age and has full right to enter this contract.

9. It is understood that the ARTIST will be closing the show, unless otherwise specified on the face of this contract.

10. Artist reserves the right to approve all opening acts.

MISCELLANEOUS

SIGNATURES

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Lighting Requirements 2017

Lighting Rig: 120k par 64 cans with 4 ACLs bars gelled to CDB 2017 lighting plot! 6 lekos and 2 sets of mole lights. Substitutions may be made, "moving light rig, LED light rig", but, must be approved by the CDB lighting director. Downstage truss needs to be at least 10ft off the downstage edge. Upstage truss need to be at 35ft from the downstage edge upstage!

Dimming: 78 plus channels of Dimming.

Spots Lights: minimum of 2 to 4 spots, with PRIVATE com to the lighting director and house lights. Spotlight operators must speak English.

Consoles: Avolites, Hog 3 or 4 with side car, MA lighting. NO American DJ or Elation consoles will be accepted, don’t ask!!

Haze: Must be controlled from the console, No exceptions. Hazer must be as far upstage right as possible.

House lights: The CDB lighting director will call the house lights Que!

Backdrop: Solid black or white cyc that is 40x30 flown on the upstage edge at 40ft from the downstage edge.

NO FLOOR LIGHTING AT ALL!

No Moving light towers!No lighting on the deck at all!Bryan MadarisCDB Lighting Director, 615-496-3514, bryanmadaris@yahoo.com

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