Logic & Live Performance

Hey Guys,
So i work and compose electronic beats & tracks in logic and have for some time. I just recently started working with a vocalist & drummer who are playing live to my tracks. I want to know from all of you what is the most effective way of doing this? I recently had a rhrsl and bought a usb to xlr connector to plug into the pa to play my logic track along with the drums and vocals, but the connector didn't work. I guess i just want to know how to utilize the pre made track with the live performance as best i can. Let me know if you want more info!
thanks again,
appreciate any suggestions!

1. First you'll need an Audio Interface that has at least 3 outputs. 2nd you'll need to put a click track on a seperate channel for the drummer, and send it to her/him on a seperate output. So basically the music goes on track #1, and send it to the stereo output (outputs # 1 & #2), and then the Click track goes on Track #2, and send it out to another output, like let's say output #3.
2. You can also use iTunes and make the track stereo with the music on the left channel and the click on the right channel. Then send the left channel (Music) to the P.A. System in Mono, and the right channel (Click) the Drummer on a deticated output.
Note: You can use logic to make your tracks, and then bring your tracks into Sonar (PC only). Sonar has a song list feature like no other. Logic does not have any way to play different Projects/Songs on the fly. Below are some other alternatives that may work well for you.
Here's a list of Alternatives:
Song List in Logic Discussion: https://discussions.apple.com/message/22983287#22983287
Cakewalk's Sonar (PC only): http://www.cakewalk.com/
OnStage's Fluqe: http://www.fluqe.com/index.htm
Apple's Mainstage 3: http://www.apple.com/ca/mainstage/?cid=wwa-ca-kwg-mac-com
Send Apple a feature request: http://www.apple.com/feedback/logic-pro.html

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