Celeb Life: The Rider

You all know what a Rider is, right? For those that don't, it is basically a contract with a list of demands provided by the celebrity to the sponsor/producer and/or whoever is responsible at the venue in which they are performing or making an appearance. Anyhoo....we've heard about some high profile celebrities and their riders... When recording for a charity event, J.Lo, requested a trailer of substantial size, furnished all in white with flowers, tablecloths, drapes, candles, and couches, a VCR and CD player, and 43 music CDs selected by her covering all the latest R&B, hip-hop, and salsa. Oh, and she also demands that her coffee be stirred counter-clockwise only. Cher requires that her wigs get their own dressing room. All items in Prince's dressing room must be covered in plastic until they are uncovered by someone in his party. And Mariah will sometimes request bunny rabbits, puppies, and kittens to keep her company backstage, Cristal champagne, a box of bendy straws to sip it with, and the requirement of a special attendant to take care of all her needs. And we know the list goes on and on...the bigger the celeb, the crazier the list, right? Well you be the judge. My new friend and industry spy (hey boo!) provided me with a looksy at the riders for Day 26 (I can't even believe they are allowed to have one)and Tony Toni Tone' who are back on the road...and you know it feels good! Here is what I learned about Day 26: DRESSING ROOM REQUIREMENTS Please supply one (1) small tub of clean ice and scoop for drinks. Please have rooms completely set-up one and a half hours before show time. All condiments including: salt, pepper, real cream, butter, catsup, mustard, and mayonnaise. All accouterments including: real china plates and bowls, knives, forks, spoons, cloth napkins, and quality glassware. (MUST BE SPOT FREE & CLEAN) NOTE: All seals and pop-tops of drinks must be unbroken and all food trays should be double wrapped in plastic wrap. TOWELS •(24) dozen clean white towels are required. (12 bath towels, (12) hand towels per dressing room. FOOD FOR PERFORMANCE •1 Tray of Hot Wings •1 Tray of Mild Wings •1 Tray of Fried Chicken Wings •1 Seafood Plater •Deli tray (no pork) fresh fruit tray, veggies, and all condiments BEVERAGES & SNACKS •(2) dozen bottles of Figi water •(2) dozen mixed juices (pineapple, apple, grape & orange must 100% juice) •Ten health bars (nutrigrain, powerbars) •Hot water for tea (honey, lemon, sugar, creamers etc.) •POWERAIDE ENERGY DRINK (12 BOTTLES) •Assorted soft drinks *including Diet Soda GENRAL INFORMATION Meals must be provided at sound check for a total of 10 people and shall include Baked chicken , grilled chicken, figi water, vegetables and a chicken pasta dish. Individual foods for Day 26: Willie Taylor: Fruit, grilled chicken, water, hot sauce, m&m’s Robert Curry: Jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, crab legs, fisherman friends, California rolls sushi, water Brian Andrews: Grilled chicken salad, jumbo shrimp, butterfinger crisp, water, Gatorade, ginger root, throat coat, coca cola, burdock root Qwanell Mosley: Sautayed jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, crab legs, cranberry juice Mike McCluney: Chicken, shrimp, juice, water, fruit, 1 bowl of green grapes •All tour meal numbers pertain to tour personnel only, not to include including support artists. •Meals must be served in a pleasant, comfortable environment on sturdy tables. Dinner should be served with tablecloths with real china and real flatware. •There must be a constant supply of water, clean ice, napkins, paper towels, 16oz plastic cold cups, 8oz paper hot cups and all other plates utensils and condiments. •All food must be fresh. No processed items, No canned vegetables Really Robert and Q? All that? Crab legs, jumbo shrimp and lobster tail? Robert prolly saved that lobster and put it in a doggy bag to use when he proposed to Junebug. Here is how Tony Toni Tone' gets down: Hospitality Guidelines Note: Where possible, brand names are listed for your guidance. If your not sure of availability, call your Whole Food or Health Food store, they will help and advise. Please call!! A little extra of the wrong stuff does not work. 2) There are three vegetarians. 3) Absolutely NO beef –or- pork. 3) A catering representative must be in attendance at all times. 4) Please make certain that all dressing rooms, backstage areas, stage areas and the entire venue will be non-smoking areas from load in until the end of the performance. ACCOMODATIONS On-Stage There should be TWO or more identical FRESH set ups- one for sound check and one for EACH show. (7) Dark Color Towels (7) Bottles of PANNA natural spring water, ROOM TEMP (5) Clean fresh Neutrogena type soaps and paper towels in dressing rooms, showers, and restroom. Tony Toni Toné Room (3 People) Dressing Room Hospitality (3) 1.5 Liter Bottles of spring water Coffee, mugs, condiments Assorted regular sodas (1) 64. oz. Cranberry juice (12) assorted Snapple brand drinks (1) Quart fresh squeezed orange juice (1) Bowl of fresh, seasonal fruit, including Bananas (1) Bags corn tortilla chips, "organic" with salsa ("Garden of Eatin" red) (1) Pot (clean!) for boiling water (2) Whole, fresh ginger root (1) Bowl of almonds & salted cashews (1) Deli platter (onions wrapped) w/healthy breads and condiments (10) fresh/new dark color hand towels (1) Make-up mirror with lights (1) One full-length mirror (1) Rack to hold wardrobe 1) Thermos in which to hold hot tea, maple syrup and water for use on stage Band Room (9 People) Dressing Room Hospitality (1) Bottle of Premium Red Wine (1) 1.5 liter Grey Goose Vodka (1) Bottle Premium Brandy 24 Assorted regular sodas (1) 64. oz. Cranberry juice (10) Martinelli's Apple Juices (1) Case water (16 oz. sport top bottles) (12) assortment of Snapple brand drinks (1) Quart fresh squeezed orange juice (1) Bowl of fresh, seasonal fruit, including Bananas Band Room (9 People) Dressing Room Hospitality (1) Bags corn tortilla chips, "organic" with salsa. "Garden of Eatin" red 16 oz. each roasted almonds & salted cashews in bowls Deli platter (onions wrapped) w/healthy breads and condiments Tea & coffee service, coffee, mugs, condiments Corn tortilla chips w/salsa 2 dozen clean towels (1 dozen of these must be dark colored) Coat hangers, hooks or rack to hang clothes. A full-length mirror Production Office• The office must be advanced with local representative prior to engagement. • 1 Six pack Coke - on ice • 1 Six pack water - room temp • 1 small fruit platter - fresh On-Stage (½ hour prior to Sound check & ½ hour prior to Showtime) There should be TWO or more identical FRESH set ups- one for sound check and one for EACH show. (2) Two six packs of spring water in 16 oz. plastic bottle's (at room temp). (10) fresh, new hand towels Clearly, TTT requires a whole lot more than Day 26...or at least there are prolly some things that Day 26 is not able to ask for just because nobody cares that much and is not willing to provide them with the extra bullshit. But the real point here may be that whether you are a random celebrity or one that has been around forever, celeb life is fabulous. More importantly, I need a rider for my everyday life. Hot & Spicy Cheez Itz only in the 12.7 oz box! White meat Popeyes only with honey for my biscuit! Blueberry Martinis served as soon as I sit my ass down! Source/Source