SEEKING
Bass Guitar, Drums, Harmonica, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
The band name is just a placeholder...otherwise, we'd have to call our fans "flea-bitten varmints", right? ;) On a more serious note...
1. Looking for solid musicians interested in committing to one of several projects listed in "Influences section". Want bandmates with an engaging & authentic passion for the music/genres the band plays. Ages 25 and up.
2. Projects would be starting from the ground up & require attending weekly practices. Originally hoped for a start-up in the fall of 2024, but CoVid & other things have pushed it back to January 2025 or so.
3. Ultimate goals: Having fun, growing individually & as a team, and gigging once or twice per month. FYI, I am not looking to financially support myself via a music career, but we wouldn't be playing for free either!
4. Gigs: Bars/Clubs, Private Parties, Charity Events, Festivals, and perhaps Wedding/Corporate functions.
5. Mature, enthusiastic, encouraging attitudes required.
6. Song Selection:
(a) Danceable, sing along, passion, energy,
(b) memorable, witty, social commentary; eclectic within genre.
(c) respect range & variety of talents and interests in the band.
(d) opportunities to feature multiple vocalists and harmonies
(e) the set-list will not be just the stereotypical Classic Rock stuff.
(f) because of (e), we may be learning a lot of songs from scratch.
Feel free to contact me to discuss further.
- Screen name:
- Yosemite Jam
- Member since:
- Jul 20 2024
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years together:
- 1
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Age:
- 54 years
Influences
Influences:
1. 60s to present Power Pop, Melodic Rock
2. 70s/80s New Wave, Post-Punk, Ska, Reggae
3. 70s/80s Dance, Synth Pop, Electronic, New Romantic
4. 70's/80's/90's Alternative.
5. 90s Grunge, Rock, Pop-Punk
6. 60s to 2010s Garage Rock (e.g. Little Steven's "Underground Garage")
Ideas (#1 is my priority right now, but open to the others...):
1. Late 70s/80s Band: New Wave, Electro Pop, Alternative, Post-Punk, R&B, Funk, Dance, Rock
2. Energetic Power Pop, Melodic Rock, Jangle Rock, New Wave, Post-Punk, Pop-Punk
3. Cover/Tribute: Simple Minds, The Cars, INXS, or R.E.M.
Members Of Band
Looking for:
1. Vox: Male/Female vocalist(s) able to sing lead and/or backing vox. Active & engaging on-stage presence. Willing to share lead role with other vocalists.
2. Guitarist: Play lead & rhythm
3. Kbds: Synths/Piano/Organ (I have this & Rhythm Gtr covered, but also open to female vox/kbs too)
4. Bassist: Play bass & occasionally synth bass with a kbd. Comfortable with slappin' da funk too!
5. Drums:: Play acoustic kit or electronic kit, plus trigger pads for electronic sounds
6. Sax: Alto and Tenor. with Soprano sax/flute/others a bonus
*Everyone vaxxed & booster shots for CoVid-19.
EQUIPMENT
1. Gig worthy gear.
2. Preferred if band members able to use IEMs & comfortable playing to click track.
3. Transportation to/from practices & gigs in the GTA.
Contact: [jazznbluez] (at) [hotmail] (dot) [com].
