Bass, drums needed for Split/Shift (classic/hard rock, gigging)
Description
We consider ourselves to be the region's top classic-rock/hard-rock band. We've got a tight, crowd-pleasing show, 10 years of gigs in this area, a killer jamspace, excellent chemistry and some of the area's top musical and songwriting talent.
We need one more piece of the puzzle this year: EITHER a bassist with a touch of showmanship, a capable rhythm player willing to convert to bass (no bass gear needed), OR a steady, reliable rock/blues/funk drummer.
We don't expect a Perfect Fit, but you will be graded on talent, poise, personality, and the swimsuit competition is usually the tiebreaker.
Must be ready to gig when venues open up again, and willing to rehearse.
MEDIA: See our facebook page for a flavor of who we are; see the Braindance Cabaret soundcloud for a taste of our originals.
REPERTOIRE: Our current show includes Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, CCR, Neil Young, Stones, Cream, Doors, Who, Guess Who, Seger, Bad Co., Mountain, Blues Bros., Black Sabbath, Johnny Cash and Steve Earle among others.
STYLE: Blues to rockin' country, southern rock to classic metal. But we are NOT a cover band. We have a distinctive, recognizable style and feel that incorporates a lot of creativity. we *interpret* the songs we cover, so you'll have a lot of freedom to do things your own way.
ORIGINALS: We have an original set but our originals are strong enough that they get requests. We've got 3 writers (2 of them award winners) in the band already and room for another IF you can contribute quality.
FIT: You'll be joining a core of four very good friends who've stayed good friends for eight years. Ego trips are permitted but only if you bring back enough souvenirs for everybody. Adult-child or PTSD issues are a must to fit with this crew, PROVIDED you're aware of what they are and how you cope with them. (Yes, this will be on the exam.) You'll have a say in new material right away, but if you don't actually enjoy our current setlist, this ain't gonna work.
EARNINGS: As a five-piece doing 10-20 gigs a year, the split ain't great. As we see it, we play for free and get paid for being our own roadies. This is recreational for us. There is serious talent and soul in this band, and when we play live, we kick ass and take names. We don't just like what we do, we ARE PROUD of it. That's the real payoff.
TIME REQUIREMENT: We rehearse Sunday afternoons but have some flex there. We gig only within sleep-at-home distance and almost always on weekends. We have several regular gigs as well as local festivals and special events in the summer.
TALENT: Less important than fit. Viz.:
- DRUMS: If you can cover Charlie Watts reasonably well and know how to work closely with a bassist, we're willing to work around shortcomings on the Bonham/Moon/Baker stuff for someone we can rely on and care about.
- BASS: 5-string experience prefered but not necessary. A bit of ego is a plus, as we do some challenging material that puts bass up-front with lead guitar. If you're converting from lead or rhythm, you'll get plenty of chances to show off.
- EITHER: Ability to contribute to arrangements or express a personal voice is a huge plus, as are backing and occasional lead vocals.
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2021-04-05