http://www.amazon.com/Light-Duty-Portable-Folding-Aluminum-Instant/dp/B000SSFPRC

Played under many of them, Donny. Problem is, except at noon, the coverage gets spotty for a couple of people as the sun moves around, and they are a tight squeeze for a duo as the sun goes down!

Plus, unless you have them anchored to four VERY heavy water barrels, the first Gulf thunderstorm that comes up, they fly off and hit some poor customer! Usually, a storm comes, you want your gear to be the first priority to pack. This thing's more a liability than a benefit, sometimes...

It's usually better to stipulate the venue provides the cover, then it's THEIR worry, not yours.

Diki, good points for Florida weather.....and you can stipulate all you want.....but many times you'll be sitting home while another group takes the gig as the client couldn't care less where the band is set up or protected......you want hot?...play outside on an OPEN DECK on an Ocean Liner gig like I did years ago sailing on the Equador to who knows where, Whew!! Only thing hotter was the Bikini Clad ladies on the conga line!!
have fun I hate heat!!

[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 04-14-2010).]

This may be of some help for those performing outdoors. It's adjustable to any sun angle, but it's not cheap.



Gary