[beaner]

This question is for all you hardcore New England musician's(or any one playing in colder climates)who just can't say no to playing a party.... Is there a particular way of heating the interior space that works well for both musician and instrument? This is a barn party where the heat source for the party goers is a bonfire outside next to the barn. It is an early-ish gig(starting around 5-6p). Just wanted to throw it out there. The idea of a kerosene source stinks(literally), electric heat draws a pretty intense load and there is also the idea of some type of propane heat. Is 20,000 btu's adequate for a four piece? -beaner

[hippieguy1954]

I've used two of those big construction propane heaters several times for exactly what you are talking about. The ones that look like a cannon. They work great, but you have to set them up just right (duh) so not too close and not too far. Takes a little trial and error to get the right distance, just don't get them too close!

[Tennessee Jedi]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... w={keyword}
My aunt and uncle played in a barn last week .... the people used something similar to these that worked good ...
I think they rented them ...