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1204 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77002
(888) 402–5837
Hours of Operation Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – Close Saturday – Sunday: Noon – Close
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House of Blues offers full in-house production capabilities, post-production facilities and a distribution platform. We also have the ability to capture any live event in different media formats and deliver a finished product, either live or on recorded media, to your specification.
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General production information for House of Blues Houston
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- House of Blues Houston consists of a 1,500 person capacity two story music venue, a dedicated restaurant, retail store and Foundation Room located in downtown.
- First floor of the music hall is typically GA and the second floor is fixed seating.
- The Sacred Heart on the Upstage Curtain cannot be obstructed.
- There is a no flash photography policy.
- No Pyrotechnics are allowed.
- All video taping requests must be advanced with House of Blues at least three days in advance. A release or contract must be signed for any video taping. Any video production must be cleared in advance through the Production Manager.
- All video taping requests must be advanced with House of Blues at least three days in advance. A release or contract must be signed for any video taping. Any video production must be cleared in advance through the Production Manager.
- All guest-lists are due by 4 p.m. the day of the show.
- House of Blues requires that current Stage and Lighting Plots, Input Lists, Backline and Hospitality Riders be provided directly to the Production Office in advance of the show day.
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Load-in and parking information for House of Blues Houston
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Load-in: |
Cars, vans, bob-tail trucks, semi's and buses w/trailers load-in to be advanced with Production prior to show.
Venue has dedicated dock for 1 truck or bus. |
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Parking: |
Parking must be advanced with the production office prior to show. |
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Dressing room information for House of Blues Houston
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Green Room #1, "Big Mama" has a private restroom w/shower located directly back stage right
Green Room #2, "Albert" has a private restroom w/shower located directly back stage left
Green Room #3, visiting production/wardrobe/catering on stage right |
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Electrical information for House of Blues Houston
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Guest Audio: |
200a 3 phase Cam Lock located Stage Left at Stage Level |
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Guest Lighting: |
200amp 3 phase Cam Lock located Stage Right at Stage Level |
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Guest Stage Power: |
100a 3 phase Cam Lock locates US Center at Stage Level plus 2420a 110v Circuits located SL, SR and US |
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Front of house information for House of Blues Houston
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FOH Console: |
Soundcraft Vi6 |
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Outboard FOH Effects: |
Eclipse Eventide/ TC Electronics D two/ Yamaha SPX 2000-CA |
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Main Drive: |
DBX 4800 |
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FOH Processing: |
Inboard |
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FOH Gates/Comps: |
DBX 162 SL STEREO COMPS / DBX 1046 COMP-LIMITER |
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Playback: |
Tascam DV-D |
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Main Speakers: |
(20) JBL VT4888DP powered 3 way mid size line array ten per side |
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Main Subs: |
(5) JBL DUAL 18 SUBS |
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Main Sub Amps: |
Crown MA 5002 |
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Downstairs Under Balcony Delay Speakers: |
JBL |
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Monitor information for House of Blues Houston
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Console: |
Soundcraft Vi6 |
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Wedges: |
(14) 12" JBL SRX712M
(4) 15" JBL VRX915M |
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Fill - Drums: |
JBL VPSB7118dpan powered 18" sub w JBL MS28 full range |
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Fill - Sides: |
JBL VP7215/64DPAN |
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Monitor Drive: |
DBX 4800 |
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Outboard Effects: |
Yamaha SPX 2000-CA |
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Amps: |
Crown (1) CT2000, (6) MA2400, (7) MA 3600 |
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Intercom: |
2 channel, 6 station Telex (Lights and Sound) |
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Mics and digital inputs information for House of Blues Houston
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Microphones: |
Sennheiser -
(4) 421
(3) 614
(4) 865
(2) 901
(2) 902
(8) 904
(2) 905
(5) 906
(4) 914
(6) 935
(7) 945 |
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Other -
(2) Audio Technica ATM 23 HE
(2) Audio Technica ATM 871 R
(2) AKG SE 300B
(2) AKG C 3000B
(2) AKG C 93 Capsules
(2) AKG C418
(2) AKG D112
(8) Shure Beta 57
(2) Shure Beta 91
(6) Shure Beta 98D-S
(8) Shure SM 57
(8) Shure SM 58
(4) Shure SM 87a
(4) Shure SM-89
(4) Shure SM 811LC
(2) KSM 44
(2) Shure Beta 52A |
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DI Boxes: |
(10) Countryman Active DI DT85 |
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Mic Stands: |
Full compliment |
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Mic Lines: |
Full compliment |
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Lighting information for House of Blues Houston
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Dance Floor Position: |
Pipe around Dance Floor above 1st Floor - fixed |
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FOH Fixtures: |
(2) Source 4 Lekos with 26 degrees
(2) Martin Mac 700 Wash Fixtures |
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FOH Position: |
Straight Truss above 2nd Floor on Motors |
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Follow Spots: |
(2) Lycian 400 HTI |
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Lighting Console: |
Avolites Pearl 2008 |
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Dimmers: |
(24) 2.4kw Avolites Art 2000 Dimmer Rack
(6) Open 2.4k dimmers per advance |
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Stage: |
(3) 38' 20" x 20" Cross Stage Trusses on two - 1 Ton Motors
(1) 38' 12"x 12" Cross Stage Truss for Scenic Upstage
(3) 6 Bars Par 64 - 1k NSP on Up Stage Truss
(4) 4 Bars Par 64 ACL on Up Stage Truss
(2) ETC Source 64 26 Degree Lekos on Upstage Truss
(3) 6 Bars Par 64 - 1k NSP on Mid Stage Truss
(4) 4 Bars Par 64 ACL on Mid Stage Truss
(2) Audience Blinders on Downstage screen Truss in front of curtain
(4) 4 Bars Par 64 1k MFL on Downstage Truss
(4) 26 Degree Lekos on Downstage Truss |
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Stage Motors: |
(6) 1 ton CM chain hoists on Lighting Truss
(3) 1/2 ton CM chain hoists on Scenic Truss |
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Stage Technology: |
(4) Martin Mac 700 Spots on Up Stage Truss
(2) Martin Mac 700 Wash on Up Stage Truss
(4) Martin Mac 700 Spots on Mid Stage Truss
(4) Martin Mac 700 Wash on Mid Stage Truss
(2) Martin Atomic 3000 Strobes on Mid Stage Truss
(2) Martin Atomic 3000 Strobes on Up Stage Truss
(1) Radience Hazer |
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Stage details for House of Blues Houston
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Dimensions: |
40'W x 27'D wood finish |
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Height: |
4' 6" |
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Proscenium Opening: |
38'W x 30'H |
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Stage Left Wing: |
20'D x 10'W |
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Stage Right Wing: |
20'D x 10'W |
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Case Storage: |
Side Stage / Back Stage |
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Stage Description: |
Low-gloss finish hard wood deck |
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Risers: |
Full compliment
(10) 4' x 8' Decks with legs (24", 16", 12") |
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Deck to Lighting Truss: |
24' |
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Softgoods information about House of Blues Houston
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Main Curtain: |
40'W x 30'H bi-parting manual draw located Down Stage Right |
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Curtain 1: |
40'W x 30'H black duve. bi-parting curtain, Upstage Scenic Truss |
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Wing Curtains: |
26'W x 16'H black duve bi-parting curtains SL and SR wall |
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Curtain 4: |
40'W x 30'H burgundy swag, Upstage Scenic Truss |
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HOB Logo: |
Upstage Scenic Truss |
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Backline equipment information for House of Blues Houston
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* Backline availability per advance with Production Manager |
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Bass: |
Ampeg SVT4 Pro Head
Ampeg 810E Cabinet |
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Guitar: |
Fender Twin Reverb ('65 reissue Blackface model)
Marshall JCM2000, 100watt w/4x12 slant 1960A
Line 6 combo amp
Ampeg j-20 20w amp |
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Drums: |
DW Drums
Kicks - 20" x 18", 22" x 18"
Toms - 8", 10", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 18"
Snares - 14" x 5.5" maple
Full Compliment of Stands, Thrones, Pedals
* Snare drums are for back-up, please bring your own.
Cymbals - Zildjian, Sabian |
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Keyboards: |
Yamaha S 90ES Keyboard (88 key weighted) |
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DJ Rig: |
* Portable dj rig in coffin. Bring your own needles and mats.
(1) RANE SSL SERATO SCRATCH LIVE DJ SFTWR
(1) PIONEER DJM700S PRO DJ MIXER SILV
(1) ODYSSEY FPI0600BLK ATA DJM500/DJM600 CASE BL
(2) PIONEER CDJ1000MK3 PRO CD PLYR
(1) ODYSSEY FZCDJ CDJ1000 CASE
(2) TECHNICS SL1200MK5 PRO DJ TURNTABLE SILV
(2) ODYSSEY FTTBLK TURNTABLE CASE BLK |
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