It's been a long time since I played live.

But my advice is very similar to eddie's.


Keep it simple.

Nursing homes don't require big or complicated.

A simple mixer/amp combo, with a single speaker or perhaps a pair of small speakers.
Plug in a guitar or maybe a keyboard. If you play both.... I'd opt for the guitar. Straight to the board.

For the backing tracks, a simple iPod or mp3 player will work. Or, a decent laptop and play the waves. Mix the songs with the missing parts you're going to provide.

Keep it simple. I don't think anyone will complain.... Well, let me rephrase that... At least not about how you are doing the gig.

If you can't set up in less than 5 to 10 minutes and tear down in under 5.... You're doing it wrong.

The simple fact that you are willing to play in the nursing home is all that matters.

Keep it simple and go have fun.


Edit. I played with a prison ministry once a month for a few years. The church provided a small PA. I carried my mp3 player and my acoustic guitar with a piezo. I plugged both in and did my musical part.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 03/30/21 10:40 AM.
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