Oh, cut the kid some slack. lol While you are all right, Especially with the best crew you can afford part we could give him a place to start his quest. I'd look at some of the following gear bro. Heil PR35 mic, an ATI pro6 and a decent effects processor (Lexicon PCM or TC electronics ) should get you started in the right direction, although all of the posts are right you can't have one perfect chain for EVERY situation. This will sound a lot better (if you know how to use it) than the mackie you are probably using at the local club if you can get the sound guy to patch it in. Try some of the different options listed in all of the posts and find what sounds best on your voice.
Keep rockin,
Sean