I played gig last night using this minimal set-up.
This was for the opening of an art show so we were asked to play an "acoustic" set...by which they meant "quieter".
So this is what I brought:
This 9x16 mystery snare with kick riser and clamp on spurs for a bass drum. Has a calf head on the front and Aquarian American Vintage with a clamp on muffler on the batter side. Got a nice little thump out of it.
Late 1930's, early 40's 6.5 x 14 Slingerland Universal Snare.
13" non-vintage Remo Pandeiro (hiding behind the cymbal here)
18" non-vintage Giant Beat multi
12oz Aluminum Can Schaefer Beer
Tambourine, shaker, sizzle chain, wallet etc.
Was a nice little kit to play.
Anyone else use setups like this often for coffee shops and such?
I'd love to see what others are doing with a minimal rig.
(not the best photo, I know)