Mojo Nixon had "maybe the best tour rider" ever
boingboing.net
Shortly after his death, Mojo Nixon’s tour rider (a “Very Reasonable Rider to Contract”) also began making the rounds again on the internet.

Excerpts quoted in the article:

Be Nice: (A) Elvis was always polite; (B) Have a good time; (C) Don’t beat up rowdy fans unless absolutely necessary.

Beer, Snacks, Beer, Dinner and Booze: (A) Snacks in dressing room for soundcheck. Cheese crackers or such; (B) One case of Budweiser on ice. More beer if we need it. Sometimes we do.

Dressing Room: (A) Big enough for four grown people at least; (B) Bathroom or three piss jars.

Loaders: (A) Just a couple of guys or gals to help carry stuff from van to stage and back again.

Edit: Pic from Twitter-

No fucking flute players!

  • Nollij@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    4 months ago

    For anyone that enjoyed this, Smoking Gun has been collecting contract riders like this for years. Most are the usual terms about dressing rooms, catering, and sound tech, but a few have very interesting and unusual details.

    Iggy Pop’s was especially amusing, and well worth your time.