Wanted: Lead Vocalist With Harmony Backup for Gigging Outfit

Are you a very strong (lead) vocalist? Do you love high energy classic rock? Do you love to get out and play in front of an audience for fun? If so, read on...

Gigging cover band (no originals, no recording) – live performance focus. Music type is very high energy rock/rock n’roll 60’s to 80’s mostly. Current players are working business professionals so while this is a hobby for us, it is taken very seriously and you would have to have the same attitude, ability and work ethic as the group. In short, we are looking for a rare, very high end performer who has all the requirements. So here are the requirements:

• Right working attitude; enthusiastic, cooperative, positive, good communicator
• At least 19 years of age but must be stable and mature
• Have the time for learning new material (we constantly add new songs), practice on your own, attending practices, attending gigs
• Dedicated focus: this would become your only gigging band as there can be no conflict consideration in scheduling gigs; must be open to gig scheduling a very high proportion of the time
• Excellent lead vocal & harmony ability – very strong preference for someone who additionally can also do one of the following, in order of preference: (1) solid or better bass guitar skills (2) solid or better rhythm guitar skills or (3) solid or better MIDI programming/ keyboard (synth) skills. Solid means experience performing complex pieces, in front of an audience with great skill and dependable delivery. “Frontman” presentation is important. Our lead guitar currently sings about half the songs, with the expectation for you to sing the remaining half and provide backup/harmony vocals when not on lead duty
• Support from spouse/family and work situation; only you can determine this but you’re going to need it – budget 5 to 10 hrs per week not including gigs
• A sense of humour; we work hard and take what we do seriously when we are together but we have fun doing it
• Significant gigging experience; our entire focus is high energy gigging (plan up to 3 gigs per month, throughout the year)
• Most gigs will be in HRM but some will be out-of-town (overnight stay) – must be OK for such gigs
• Pro gear and reliable transportation
• Neat tidy appearance and professional behaviour; must suit the group – we are a non-smoking, non-drinking and no dope outfit

Please note there will be an interview and audition process requiring you to demonstrate your abilities and suitability (separate auditions may be arranged for the vocals and instrumentation if that is preferred). This will include learning a bit of material (potentially new-to-you) before anyone would be selected for the slot. Regularly scheduled (standing) practice sessions are in Fall River.

If you think you are a fit and are interested in being considered for this slot, just reply to this ad providing the following information:
• Describe how you meet all the requirements noted above
• Detailed description of your performing history, including gigging experience band names, type of music, number of shows played, type of venues, etc.
• Rate your own vocal and playing skills against professional musicians of your choice – tell it like it is, strengths and weaknesses
• name your 10+ all-time favourite songs (or albums if you prefer)
• Tell us anything else you want us to know about you related to music and performing!

Once we receive your completed reply, we will contact you to discuss further and answer any questions. Thanks for reading.