Hi all -

I play live venues a few times a month, easy listening blues /jazz, mainly at up-scale private events, cocktail parties etc., mostly small gatherings. I create backing tracks using BIAB (latest version), and I play melody (guitar) over the tracks. Most of my music is right out of the RealBook (blues / jazz standards).

I need some information about what equipment others may be using to do gigs similiar to mine. Currently I'm using a Dell laptop with Windows 7, (works great, never any issues), a Randall RX50 amplifier, and a Realistic 6 band equalizer. My guitar & computer both attach to the amp, the computer runs through the equalizer so I can adjust the base and other sounds etc as needed. The sound is ok, but the amp weighs about 60lbs. I'm looking for something lighter and easier to transport. My amp is connected through the headphone jack (not sure if this is the best way to do this). I've tried a few external sound cards but nothing worked well. I create mp3's from BIAB and play the output this way through Media Player.

I'm looking for a new set-up with a budget in mind, so if anyone can provide me with information and pricing, that would be great!.

As always, thanks.