Bass Player wanted Dance-Soul-Funk
🎶 Bass Player Wanted – Groove Required! 🎶
Kiss❤️The❤️Shapes – a dance, soul, and funk band bringing the party with floor-filling covers from Chic, Nile Rodgers, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Rose Royce, and more.
🎥 Check out some clips: https://youtube.com/@KissTheShapes?si=qBt_Fm8LNh05au25
We’re stepping up our game, playing more weddings and functions, and hitting the studio this summer to record our showreel. Based in Kent/Surrey, we gig around the area with a focus on tight grooves, killer musicianship, and a dancing crowd.
Our long-time bassist, Matt, is heading off to chase bluegrass dreams, so we’re on the lookout for his replacement—someone who can lock in the rhythm, lay down solid bass lines, and bring funk, feel, and energy to the band. Matt’s happy to dep now and then and will share song keys and setlist details (we tweak keys to suit our vocalists).
What We’re Looking For:
✅ A committed bassist – this needs to be your No.1 musical priority.
✅ Groove over flash – think tight, solid, and in the pocket.
✅ Prepared & pro – learn the songs at home, so rehearsals are about refining dynamics, breakdowns, and segues.
✅ Ready to rehearse – vocal rehearsals happen in Westerham, and full band sessions take place at Raffer Studios
The Deal:
🎸 A gig or two a month – more in winter, less in summer.
🎸 We bring the funk, you bring the bass.
🎸 You love playing for a dancing audience.
If this sounds like your vibe, drop us an email with a few words about why you’re in, plus some recordings of your grooves. Let’s make some music!
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Our Current Setlist:
đź’Ą Funk, soul & disco classics:
* Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
* I Wish – Stevie Wonder
* Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
* Car Wash – Rose Royce
* Outstanding – The Gap Band
* Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton
* Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
* September – Earth, Wind & Fire
* Good Times – Chic
* We Are Family – Sister Sledge
đź’Ą Modern floor-fillers & anthems:
* Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
* Treasure – Bruno Mars
* Get Lucky / Le Freak / Another Star – Daft Punk / Chic / Stevie Wonder
* Freed From Desire – Gala
* This Girl – Kungs
* Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love) – Spiller

đź’Ą Feel-good singalongs:
* Valerie – Amy Winehouse
* Blame It On The Boogie – The Jacksons
* Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
* 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
* Proud Mary – Tina Turner

đź’Ą A few Christmas bangers too!
* Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
* All I Want for Christmas Is You
Surrey/Kent