Members FloridaFrailer Posted June 4, 2016 Members Share Posted June 4, 2016 No... not the drunken tipping kind... the appliance that moves are and keeps us Florida deck musicians alive throughout the sultry summer months. I've always used a cheapie oscillating fan to make it through these hot times. What about you guys? Is there anything special out there that you've been using? Always curious. Oh yeah... hello to all... my first post here. Started working last year as a solo. Just as interesting as I remember it being all those years back. Some things have changed (social media is convenient) but much is still the same (seems the venues still like to double book!). Let me know about your fan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve mac Posted June 4, 2016 Members Share Posted June 4, 2016 Welcome aboard FF. Whereabouts in Fla are you? Re fans if the venue has one then I will purloin one to point in my direction but to be honest I have enough to carry if they don't so I just take a change of shirt and suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 4, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 4, 2016 I used to carry a small 'boxer' fan [from an ancient computer] that actually moved just enough air, when aimed correctly, to relieve some discomfort, and was extremely quiet. Lost it in the last move, but it is buried somewhere in my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted June 5, 2016 Members Share Posted June 5, 2016 I play a weekly gig on a deck over salt water in a marina. It's once a week, for 7 months (not in the rainy season) and next October will start our 9th year. We are a duo and have to of those 'squirrel cage" fans. Like This: They are small. That makes it easy to schlep. And they put out a lot of air. Works for us. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nice keetee Posted June 5, 2016 Members Share Posted June 5, 2016 I used to carry a small 'boxer' fan [from an ancient computer] that actually moved just enough air' date=' when aimed correctly, to relieve some discomfort, and was extremely quiet. Lost it in the last move, but it is buried somewhere in my garage.[/quote'] We would like a tour of your garage, bet there is some good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve mac Posted June 5, 2016 Members Share Posted June 5, 2016 I remember being in Daddymac's "man cave" and literally every cupboard, wardrobe and draw was a treasure trove to a musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloridaFrailer Posted June 5, 2016 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2016 Hey Steve Mac, I'm up in NW Florida. Been here 30 years. Momentarily in Panama City Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 5, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 5, 2016 Well, there are a few things in there that I would consider valuable, but the greatest treasures aren't things...The garage really is like Fibber McGee's closet...enter at your own risk. Mainly my need modifcation/repair or never going to use amps [hybrids and solid state], plus my 'weekly gig rig'. The rest is the result of combining a three bedroom home, a two bedroom apartment and a five bedroom home into one structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted June 5, 2016 Members Share Posted June 5, 2016 Fibber McGee's Closet. You are certainly showing your parents' age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltan Posted June 6, 2016 Members Share Posted June 6, 2016 you ever play in st andrews? little village? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltan Posted June 6, 2016 Members Share Posted June 6, 2016 i just picked up a " vortex" type fan... small, black floor model thats supposedly silent. unfortunately it was broken, right out of the box, making another trip into civilization necessary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 6, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 6, 2016 True, although many years ago, they packaged some of the Fibber shows on cassette....along with the Edgar Bergin/Charley McCarthy and Jack Benny Show...hence my awareness of the risks involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 6, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 6, 2016 I have a 'fairly quiet' Lasko desk fan now, but have not had a chance to take it one a gig yet...summer, however, is upon us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltan Posted June 6, 2016 Members Share Posted June 6, 2016 yeah... im thinking air conditioned yoga studios... summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted June 7, 2016 Members Share Posted June 7, 2016 We just got 3 more outdoor gigs this month. Played one last Friday and they liked us. Fortunately they are from 6-9 PM, unfortunately that's when the mosquitoes come out. We'll need the fans to blow them away, or citronella candles. And people think it's easy being a musician (Easy as fishin' you can be a musician) Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 8, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2016 yeah...that's why they call it fishing, not catching... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted June 8, 2016 Members Share Posted June 8, 2016 Most of my solo gigs are in air conditioned hotels, so not really any need for a fan. On my band gigs, I try to catch some of the drummer's fans. Works okay as long as they've had a shower! Recently scored a twice a month band gig in a small room with plate glass windows, beside and behind the band. Probably gonna need a fan for that very soon, and there's no room for the typical box fan. The drummer's fan won't help either. Perfect time for this thread FF - and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve mac Posted June 9, 2016 Members Share Posted June 9, 2016 FF, I was in Panama City about six years ago, just before the big oil pipe leak. Absolutely loved the vibe. In fact tried to go back and spend the winter there the following year but ... well life got in the way. Again welcome to the forum and remember if in doubt post something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 9, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 9, 2016 may need scuba tanks, too, depending on the personal hygiene issue on a side note...a pet peeve: small studios with poorly ventilated vocal booths... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltan Posted June 13, 2016 Members Share Posted June 13, 2016 update on the vortex... extremely quiet, very small footprint and moves a ton of air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 13, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2016 what are you feeding the squirrels? Steroids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted June 13, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2016 manufacturer and model # please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltan Posted June 13, 2016 Members Share Posted June 13, 2016 vornado, hazza big red V, in teh llologo... model 533, its the small one... im thinking i gave $40 dollars at lowes...doesnt oscillate, no gears to make noise or wear out... its a different design and it does move a lot of air, most importantly, quietly... the face is about 10" in diameter and its about 10" tall, 7" deep. guitar gigs? no one will ever hear it.. gong gigs? if i can help it, i wont cause unintentional sounds, ( easily perceived by my own capacity ) so the power supply will need to be remotely switched off for more subtle passages or when low lying fog is required... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltan Posted June 13, 2016 Members Share Posted June 13, 2016 ymmv...: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Notes_Norton Posted June 15, 2016 Members Share Posted June 15, 2016 Nuts. And in any club I've ever played in, there has never been a short supply of nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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