Welcome to the World of Guitars, Gizmos & Good Times!
Everyone knows what a Guitar is…
Everyone likes a Good Time…
But…What’s a Gizmo?
Big Jim Allen, the Tampa Bay Area entertainer and personality, defines his Gizmos as “regular, over-the-counter effects and electronics that are available in any music store, are simply plugged in, and change & enhance your sound.”
What makes Guitars, Gizmos and Good Time unique? The ability to combine all three into an entertainment package that features a great sense of humor, a collection of music that goes beyond the standard songs lists, and a strong vocal and instrumental presence on stage.
Big Jim Allen welcomes you to his world…enjoy him at your local festival, corporate function as an emcee, to even bring a sense of humor to your silent and live auctions, or your private parties.Guitars…
For performances, Big Jim Allen primarily uses a variety of
Gizmos…
Used in the performance along with a variety of instruments, typical Gizmo technology to include:
Live looping: is the recording and playback of looped audio samples in real-time, using either hardware (magnetic tape or dedicated hardware devices) or software. It is a process with numerous sonic directions, open to instrument textures, improvisation and composition techniques. (courtesy of Wikipedia)
Live electronic vocal harmonizing: Using the Digitech Vocalist Live, this amazing Gizmo uses breakthrough musIQ™ technology to directly analyze the output of any electric or pre-amplified acoustic guitar. Then it generates the correct vocal harmony. (courtesy of Digitech.com)
Guitar synthesizer: Using the Roland GR-20 guitar synth, soloing is no longer limited to
just guitar...add in options such as organ, blue harmonica, sax,
trombone...even steel drums! It offers great flexibility in sound
production.
Guitar effects: are electronic devices that modify the tone, pitch, or sound of an electric guitar, or condition or reroute the signal in some fashion. (courtesy of Wikipedia)
Sound reinforcement & lighting:
Depending on the venue, to provide sound amplification, this show may utilize:
-
1400 watt Mackie PA system with a 12-channel mixer and 2x15 cabinet/horn enclosures for outdoor or large venues.
- Bose L1 Series II PA system for small to medium sized venues.
- Marshall acoustic and electric amps
- Shure microphones and personal ear monitors
- Small stage lighting package
We provide entertainment with singing and guitar music in Clearwater, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and the Tampa Bay area.