The Blues Brothers Act Show Outline & Procedures

The General Information listed below is the same for every performance. The section following this has specific game itinerary information for The Blues Brothers Act's performance in each individual sport. Please click here to go to the list of individual event guides.

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GENERAL

The following itinerary and checklist is suggested by Jake and Elwood so that they will be able to put on the best possible show for you and your fans. This is not written in stone and the boys will accommodate any changes you may need to make for on-field or special promotions. If you should have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 800-962-2471. Thank you for your every consideration. Here’s looking forward to a successful event.

SPECIFIC DETAILS

1. When The Blues Brothers arrive into town, they will check into the hotel first. Please have three double non-smoking rooms reserved and paid under: “The Blues Brothers”.

2. The Boys like to arrive to set-up the game at least three hours before game time. Or two hours prior to gates, whatever is earlier. Please have space for them to park, and a parking pass under “The Blues Brothers”.

3. Please have the following items in their dressing room:

§ Four towels

§ Shower facilities in locker room or nearby

§ Beverages: ice, water and a pot of coffee

§ Team paraphernalia (to be used during game, i.e. hats, T-shirts, any promo items that you would like them to distribute).

§ Food prior to or just after performance depending on time of show.

4. They need a detailed meeting with the sound and P.A. persons 30 minutes prior to gates to go over game itinerary, introductions and music selections. Their music and how it plays will determine whether or not their routines work well. (This is the most important item.)

5. They require a person to be designated to assist them during the game with mics and other details. (A liaison also helps the show run well). They need that person from two hours prior to the event until one hour after game time. If possible, give the liaison a two-way radio to use for show.

6. They may need a person to play a vendor or other volunteers to join in on the fun; they will contact you regarding this prior to the show.

7. They need to meet with the officials prior to the game, to make sure everything in the show is okay with them.

8. Please let Jake and Elwood know about any special occasions in the crowd, (i.e. birthdays, anniversaries, or special groups).

9. Sound They will need space to set up their equipment near your sound equipment. Your sound person will be running their music. They have their own wireless microphones and microphone stands. The Blues Brothers need at least one input connection in your soundboard and one regular AC power connection to make their system operable.

10. After the game is set up, The Bros. Need to be able to hang out somewhere that is closed off to the public. (Their show is more effective if a big entrance is used after the game has begun.)

11. The boys require to be paid the balance due on their contract for all travel and performance fees prior to the start of the show. (This eliminates the problem of finding the head check writer guru after the stadium lights have been shut off!) Please make checks payable to Bob Masewicz.

12. They prefer to make their first appearance during the game by driving on the warning track with their car, coming out of the home team tunnel or from a gate close to the playing surface. It usually works great to let them hang out in the home locker room or some other room close to the playing surface until they make their first appearance. They will be in the crowd from that point forward.

THE BLUES BROTHERS EVENT CHECKLIST

(To be used by liaison for event coordination)

Hotel Rooms Arranged: (Three double non-smoking rooms reserved and paid under the name “Bob Masewicz”)

Dressing Room arranged with:

4 Towels

Shower access

Beverages (ice, water, and a few sodas)

Team Paraphernalia

A place for The Blues Brothers sound to set-up arranged

At least one mic input and one AC input available

Meeting with sound & PA person arranged?

Liaison person to assist throughout game:

Vendor, actors or other volunteers available

Access to officials locker room,

Food available for before or after the show

A check made payable to “Bob Masewicz” for the full balance due.

Individual Event Guides

The Game Itinerary for The Blues Brothers Act's performance is different for each individual sport. Please click on the sport that pertains to you to get the correct information.

Baseball
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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME ITINERARY Back to Top

THE BLUES BROTHERS

DETAILED PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME ITINERARY

The following schedule is suggested by The Blues Brothers to put on the best possible show for you. Over fifteen years of experience has gone into the formulation of when, where, and how the boys appear in front of your crowd to get the greatest effect. They will make any changes necessary to accommodate your game schedule but the show will not go over as well. So in order to get the biggest bang for your buck, please adhere to the following guidelines and schedule.

1. Stay on this schedule.

2. Schedule no P.A.’s for the breaks while The Blues Brothers are performing.

3. Keep their mixer at the preset levels and make sure the main PA is rocking!

4. Give the Boys an option to take any other breaks you may have between Mid 2 and Mid 8.

MID 2^ND ON FIELD PERFORMANCE:

¨ 1^ST APPEARANCE, with car approximate length = 2 minutes

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: On the grass facing the home team dugout between the fungo circle and the coach’s box.

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Intro: Yes ->Start reading when car enters field and stretch it out to last until the boys get out of their car. Outro: Yes ->Start reading after the boys stop singing and talking and leave their mics.

¨ AUDIO: Roll their intro music as soon as you see the car enter the field. Roll their main song when you are cued directly by one of the Bros. Let the music roll to dead air. Then play the exit music as they are walking away from their mics.

MID 3^RD ‘SPONTANEOUS’ SKIT:

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Intro: No Outro: Yes ->Start reading at end of break.

¨ AUDIO: Immediately play the full version of a song. Don’t look for the boys, they’ll be around. Fade when necessary.

MID 4^TH ON FIELD PERFORMANCE:

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: On the grass facing the opposing team dugout between the fungo circle and the coach’s box.

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Intro: Yes ->Start reading when the inning ends and stretch it out until you see the boys get to their mics. Outro: Yes ->Start reading after the boys stop singing and talking and leave their mics.

¨ AUDIO: Roll their intro music as soon as the inning breaks. *** They could get caught in the crowd so be patient***Roll their main song when you are cued directly by one of the Bros. Let the music roll to dead air. Then play the exit music as they are walking away from their mics.

MID 5^TH ‘SPONTANEOUS’ SKIT:

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Intro: No Outro: Yes ->Start reading at end of break.

¨ AUDIO: Immediately play the full version of a song. Don’t look for the boys, they’ll be around. Fade when necessary.

MID 6^TH ON FIELD PERFORMANCE:

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: On the grass facing the home team dugout between the fungo circle and the coach’s box.

MID 7^TH STRETCH:

¨ TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME to be sung a-cappella by the boys on top of the dugouts.

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Yes ->Start reading when the inning ends. Outro: Yes ->Start reading after the boys stop singing and talking.

¨ AUDIO: Make sure their mics are hot right when the inning breaks.

MID 8^TH, FINAL ON FIELD PERFORMANCE:

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: On the grass facing the opposing team dugout between the fungo circle and the coach’s box.

THE BLUES BROTHERS

PA INTRODUCTIONS FOR BASEBALL

1^ST Appearance/Mid 2^nd:

INTRO:

Ladies and Gentlemen … get ready for our featured entertainment

(sponsored by)____________________________________

Here comes the universe’s top rated sports entertainment act. These two men in black have toured stadiums large and small since 1984, and have entertained live for over a million people a year throughout North America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and parts unknown. They will be performing classic rhythm and blues standards through out our game, and entertaining you with their pranks and crazy antics in the stands. So here they are. From the heart of the American Midwest. Sports entertainment’s hardest working show-band of Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues. Ladies and Gentlemen. Please welcome The BLUUUES BROOTHERS!!!

OUTRO:

Come on everyone let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers!!!

Jake and Elwood will be back through out our game all the way to the ______ Inning.

MID 3^RD :

INTRO: None

OUTRO:

Everybody give a big hand for The Blues Brothers!!!

MID 4^TH:

INTRO:

Ladies and Gentlemen, once again down the ______ base line. Let’s have a huge round of applause for Jake and Elwood

OUTRO:

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please give a huge round of applause for

MID 5^TH:

INTRO: None.

OUTRO:

Are they mad? Are they crazy? No, they’re the boys in black. Say it with me The Blues Brothers!!!

MID 6^TH:

INTRO:

Once again folks, its the guys that make cheap polyester look good! The hardest working act in sports… who are they?? The Blues Brothers!!! Say it again

The Blues Brothers!!!

OUTRO:

Give it up for the boys in black. Lets here you say it! The Blues Brothers!!

MID 7^TH:

INTRO:

Lets send it down to the dugouts and The Blues Brothers!!

OUTRO: none

MID 8^TH:

INTRO:

Ladies and gentlemen, here they are for their final song of the night, Please give a huge hand for… lets all say it! The Blues Brothers!!! Say it again The Blues Brothers!!!

OUTRO:

Let’s hear it from everybody for The Blues Brothers!!! Special thanks to (sponsor & team)__ ________ _______________________

for making Jake and Elwood’s appearance possible.

Once again everyone a big scream for The Blues Brothers!!

The Blues Brothers Act… PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME ITINERARY
WHEN	WHAT	PA INTRO	PA OUTRO	MICS	WHERE	MUSIC	START	END
PRE GAME
MID 1
END 1/ TOP 2
MID 2	On Field Performance	Yes	Yes	With Stands	In Front Of Home Dugout		On Elwood’s Cue	Do Not Fade
END 2/ TOP 3
MID 3	Spontaneous Skit	No	Yes	In Hand	In Stands		Immediate	Fade At First Batter
END 3/ TOP 4
MID 4	On Field Performance	Yes	Yes	With Stands	In Front Of Opposing Dugout		On Elwood’s Cue	Do Not Fade
END 4/ TOP 5
MID 5	Spontaneous Skit	No	Yes	In Hand	In Stands			Fade At First Batter
END 5/ TOP 6
MID 6	On Field Performance	Yes	Yes	With Stands	In Front Of Home Dugout		On Elwood’s Cue	Do Not Fade
END 6/ TOP 7
MID 7	The Stretch	Yes	Maybe	In Hand	On Dugouts	Boys Sing A capella	Mics On
END 7/ TOP 8
MID 8	On Field Performance	Yes	Yes	With Stands	In Front Of Opposing Dugout		On Elwood’s Cue	Do Not Fade
END 8/ TOP 9
MID 9

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DETAILED BASKETBALL GAME ITINERARY

The following schedule is suggested by The Blues Brothers to put on the best possible show for you. Over fifteen years of experience has gone into the
formulation of when, where, and how the boys appear in front of your crowd to get the greatest effect. They will make any changes necessary to accommodate your
game schedule but the show will not go over as well. So in order to get the biggest bang for your buck, please adhere to the following guidelines and schedule.

1. Stay on this schedule.

2. Schedule no P.A.’s for the breaks while The Blues Brothers are performing.

3. Keep the music at their preset levels.

4. Give the Boys an option to take any other breaks you may have in the 2nd half.

The Blues Brothers perform at a basketball game in one of two ways:

1. They can perform 2 or 3 songs at half time, then perform in at least two planned timeouts in the 2nd half of play.
They will finish with a grand exit during their last planned song performance.

2. They can perform 2 or 3 songs at half time only.

1st HALF TIME PERFORMANCE:

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: At center court facing the home team bench or the press table and camera side, whichever is more appropriate.
The boys will be spinning around and playing to the whole crowd throughout the show.

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Start reading when the mics are set.

¨ AUDIO: The Blues Brothers will start their music as the microphones are set down at center court. Do not wait until they are right at their mic.
Let the music roll to dead air.

2nd HALF OF PLAY “SPONTANEOUS SKIT” PERFORMANCE:

¨ MICROPHONES: The Boys will do something spontaneous in the crowd. So they will enter with microphones in hand.
They will plan these at scheduled time outs

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENTS: No introductions needed. After they have finished make a P.A Outro.

¨ AUDIO: Start their music immediately when the first whistle blows. Play the song until play begins and then fade away.

2nd HALF OF PLAY “PLANNED SONG” PERFORMANCE:

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: The mics will be set at the foul line facing the majority of the court. Right after the whistle blows for time out.

¨ P.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Right after the whistle blows for time out, intro should begin. See intro and outro sheet. Outro should begin after
The Blues Brothers say goodbye.

¨ AUDIO: Music will start after mics are set and the guys are approximately 20 to 30 feet away from mics. Do not fade music, let it roll to dead air.

PA INTRODUCTION FOR BASKETBALL

Prior to 1st Appearance:

Hey ________________ fans, remember to stay in your seats at half time. The Blues Brothers will be here to rock and roll ya!

1ST Appearance/1st Intermission:

INTRO: Ladies and Gentlemen… Stay in your seats for tonight’s/today’s feature entertainment (sponsored by____________)!
For the __(team)__ and the state of ______________ worked feverishly through out the night to get these two hardened criminals released from
Joliet State Penitentiary in Joliet Illinois just so they could be here with you tonight/today.
So here they are…Back by popular demand from their three-year tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the Sub-continents…From Rock Island, Illinois…
America’s greatest showband of Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues…        Ladies and Gentlemen…    These are the

BLUUUES BROOTHERS!!!

OUTRO: Let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers. They will be back through out tonight’s/today’s game!

2nd Half During Play “Spontaneous Skit”:

INTRO: None (the crowd work should appear spontaneous)

OUTROS:

· A big hand for The Blues Brothers.

· Let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers.

· Are they mad? Are they crazy? NO, they’re The Blues Brothers.

· Give it up for the boys in black.

2nd Half During Play “Planned Songs”:

INTRO: Once again folks, It’s…The Blues Brothers!

OUTRO: A big hand for The Blues Brothers.. They will be back through out tonight’s/today’s game.

INTRO: Ladies and gentlemen, here they are for their final song of the night; Please give a huge hand for The Blues Brothers.

OUTRO: Let’s hear it from everybody for The Blues Brothers!!!

Special thanks to ___(sponsor)___ for making Jake and Elwood’s appearance possible!

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DETAILED PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY GAME ITINERARY

The following schedule is suggested by The Blues Brothers to put on the best possible show for you. Over 15 years of experience has gone into the
Jake and Elwood’s formulation of when, where, and how the boys appear in front of your crowd to get the greatest effect.
They will make any changes necessary to accommodate your game schedule but the show will not go over as well. So in order to get the
biggest bang for your buck, please adhere to the following guidelines and schedule.

1. Stay on this schedule.

2. Schedule no P.A.’s for the breaks while The Blues Brothers are performing.

3. Keep the music at their preset levels.

4. Give the Boys an option to take any other breaks you may have in the 2nd and 3rd periods.

The Blues Brothers perform at a hockey game in one of two ways:

1. They can perform 2 or 3 songs at each intermission while working the crowd throughout the 2nd period of play.
They will then finish with a grand exit after their performance in the second intermission.

2. They can perform 2 to 4 songs during the first intermission only. Then they will work the crowd throughout the 2nd and 3rd periods of play.

1st INTERMISSION ON ICE PERFORMANCE WITH BLUES MOBILE OR A LOCAL SQUAD CAR:

¨ 1ST APPEARANCE, with car, approximate length 2 songs = 6 mins. 3 songs=8 mins. and 4 songs = 10 mins.

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: At center ice facing the home team bench or the press table and camera side, whichever is more appropriate.
The boys will be spinning around and playing to the whole crowd throughout the show.

¨ CARPET PLACEMENT: At center ice with the longest dimension running between blue lines. TEAM MUST PROVIDE THIS CARPET, (10’ X 20’ AT LEAST).

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Start reading when the carpet and mics are set. The car will enter the ice after the first line of the PA has been read.
Try to time it so the last line is read as the boys get out of their car.

¨ AUDIO: The Blues Brothers will be playing music over their car speakers as they enter the stadium. They will drive their car past the carpet, turn at the second blue
line and then head back toward the gate parking the car at center ice near the boards. Start their music as the car clears the second blue line and starts its turn back
Do not wait until they are right at their mic. Let the music roll to dead air.

2nd PERIOD AND 3rd PERIOD SPONTANEOUS PERFORMANCES:

¨ LAYOUT: These all run approximately the same.

1. Play some of the Blues Brothers theme music.

2. The Boys will do something spontaneous in the crowd.

3. After it is all finished make a PA outro.

4. They will plan these at approximately the 16 minute mark and the 6 minute mark in each period.

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENTS: No introductions needed. Just outros.

¨ AUDIO EXAMPLE: (For a break at the 16 minutes, 4minutes gone in the period)

¨ Start their music immediately when the first whistle under 16 minutes happens.

¨ Play the song until play begins and then hit pause.

¨ Assess whether enough of the song was played for the boys to make an impact.

¨ If not, restart the song from pause, do not re-cue, on the very next whistle.

¨ *A rule of thumb is to play at least 45 seconds of the song or 3 whistle stops, (whatever comes first)

2nd INTERMISSION ON ICE PERFORMANCE: (No Car Used)

¨ 2nd APPEARANCE, without car, approximate length = 6-8 minutes (2 songs or 3)

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: At center ice facing the side opposite the one used during the 1st intermission.

¨ CARPET PLACEMENT: At center ice with the longest dimension running between blue lines.

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Start reading when the carpet and mics are set. The boys will walk onto the ice after the first line of the PA has been read.

¨ AUDIO: Start their music as soon as the PA begins. Do not wait until they are right at their mic. Let the music roll to dead air.

THE BLUES BROTHERS ACT
PA INTRODUCTION FOR HOCKEY

Prior to 1st Appearance:

Hey ________________ fans remember to stay in your seats at the first intermission. The Blues Brothers will be here to rock and roll ya!

1ST Appearance/1st Intermission:

So here they are…

Back by popular demand from their three year tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the Sub-continents…

From Rock Island, Illinois…

America’s greatest showband of Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues…

Ladies and Gentlemen…

These are the

BLUUUES BROOTHERS!!!

OUTRO: Let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers. They will be back through out tonight’s/today’s game

2nd and 3RD Periods During Play:

INTRO: None (the crowd work should appear spontaneous)

OUTROS:

· A big hand for The Blues Brothers.

· Let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers.

· Are they mad? Are they crazy? NO, they’re The Blues Brothers.

· Give it up for the boys in black.

2nd Appearance/2nd Intermission:

INTRO: Ladies and Gentlemen…

Once again the __(team)__ and __(sponsor__) would like to welcome back for your audio and visual enjoyment for their final set of the night.

One of the nations top sports entertainment acts.

It’s the boys in black

It’s those two amigos from shakeego

Yes, It’s Jake and Elwood!

Ladies and Gentlemen…

Lets give a huge hand for…

THE BLUUUES BROOTHERS!!!

OUTRO: Let’s hear it from everybody for The Blues Brothers!!!

Special thanks to ___(sponsor)___ for making Jake and Elwood’s appearance possible.

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DETAILED INDOOR FOOTBALL GAME ITINERARY

1ST Appearance:

INTRO: Ladies and Gentlemen… Stay in your seats for tonight’s/today’s feature entertainment (sponsored by____________)!
For the __(team)__ and the state of ______________ worked feverishly through out the night to get these two hardened criminals released from
Joliet State Penitentiary in Joliet Illinois just so they could be here with you tonight/today. So here they are…
Back by popular demand from their three year tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the Sub-continents…

From Rock Island, Illinois… America’s greatest showband of Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues…
Ladies and Gentlemen… These are the

BLUUUES BROOTHERS!!!

OUTRO: Let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers. They will be back throughout tonight’s/today’s game.

3rd and 4th Periods During Play:

INTRO: None (the crowd work should appear spontaneous)

OUTROS:

· A big hand for The Blues Brothers.

· Let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers.

· Are they mad? Are they crazy? NO, they’re The Blues Brothers.

· Give it up for the boys in black.

2nd Appearance:

INTRO: Ladies and Gentlemen…

Once again the __(team)__ and __(sponsor__) would like to welcome back for your audio and visual enjoyment for their final set of the night.
One of the nations top sports entertainment acts.

It’s the boys in black It’s those two amigos from shakeego

Yes, It’s Jake and Elwood!

Ladies and Gentlemen…Lets give a huge hand for…

THE BLUUUES BROOTHERS!!!

OUTRO: Let’s hear it from everybody for The Blues Brothers!!!

Special thanks to ___(sponsor)___ for making Jake and Elwood’s appearance possible.

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DETAILED INDOOR SOCCER GAME ITINERARY

The following schedule is suggested by The Blues Brothers to put on the best possible show for you. Over fifteen years of experience has gone
into the formulation of when, where, and how the boys appear in front of your crowd to get the greatest effect. They will make any changes necessary
to accommodate your game schedule but the show will not go over as well. So in order to get the biggest bang for your buck, please adhere to the following
guidelines and schedule.

                1.     Stay on this schedule.
            2.     Schedule no P.A.’s for the breaks while The Blues Brothers are performing.
            3.     Keep the music at their preset levels.
            4.     Give the Boys an option to take any other breaks you may have in the 2nd half.

The Blues Brothers perform at a soccer game in one of two ways:

1. They can perform 2 to 4 songs at half time, then perform 2 more songs at the 3rd quarter break. They will finish with a grand
exit during their last planned song performance.

2. They can perform 2 to 4 songs at half time only.

¨ The Brothers would like to use their replica blues car for this entrance. They will come with music blasting through the cars speakers.

¨ MICROPHONE PLACEMENT: At center field facing the home team bench or the press table and camera side, whichever is more appropriate.
The boys will be spinning around and playing to the whole crowd throughout the show.

¨ PA ANNOUNCEMENT: Start reading when the mics are set.

¨ AUDIO: The Blues Brothers will start their music as the microphones are set down at center field or when the blues car hits the field.
Do not wait until they are right at their mic. Let the music roll to dead air.

PA INTRODUCTION FOR SOCCER

Prior to 1st Appearance:

Hey ________________ fans, remember to stay in your seats at half time. The Blues Brothers will be here to rock and roll ya!

HALFTIME Appearance:

INTRO: Ladies and Gentlemen… Stay in your seats for tonight’s/today’s feature entertainment (sponsored by____________)! F
or the __(team)__ and the state of ______________ worked feverishly through out the night to get these two hardened criminals released from
Joliet State Penitentiary in Joliet Illinois just so they could be here with you tonight/today.   So here they are…Back by popular demand from their
three-year tour of Europe, Scandinavia, and the Sub-continents…From Rock Island, Illinois…        America’s greatest showband of Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues…
Ladies and Gentlemen…    These are the BLUUUES BROOTHERS!!!

OUTRO: Let’s hear it for The Blues Brothers. They will be back through out tonight’s/today’s game!

INTRO: Ladies and gentlemen, here they are for their final song of the night; Please give a huge hand for The Blues Brothers.

OUTRO: Let’s hear it from everybody for The Blues Brothers!!!

Special thanks to ___(sponsor)___ for making Jake and Elwood’s appearance possible!

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