For small (single) gigs, I use either a little Roland CM-30, or a small Peavey Minx (bass amp). The Minx has active e.q. and enough bass and full range capacity to get the job done. I use a little amp stand. The Roland has a mike stand adapter on the bottom. I sometimes use it alone for a really quiet (read less than 25 people) dinner gig. It's the best value at $179.00. You can find a used Minx for $150.00 or less. Be sure to look at the ones with blue knob rings. That's the one with active e.q.

On a little larger jobs, I use two 300 watt Carvin Wedges, powered by a 150 watt stereo Crate power amp. They can be pole mounted, if needed.

On really tiny jobs, I use a Hot spot on one side of the power amp. I use one 12", set the Hot spot on top of the power amp and and aim it my way.

Several jobs a year require a monitor system of 4 500 watt Crowns and 8 wedges.

Whatever works!

R.