Creative and Funky Drummer Wanted (Established Band)
Hey there.
We've (Vespertines) been on the Manchester music scene for three years now, amassing a good network of connections and a small following that grows with every show. We were doing mostly headliners or main support slots before breaking up for a small hiatus last year as our lives changed, but we are back and ready to rekindle our old relationships with promoters and venues and hit the ground running. We are very well established and will be gigging almost straight away.
We were an indie sleaze/alt rock outfit, inspired massively by The Strokes, early Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Muse, Suede, and many others. We never aim to copy one sound for every song, and instead focus on building songs for their own individual merit. As we have gotten older (mid 20s) we've decided that for the coming era of this band we want to move in a much more funk/jazz oriented direction whilst maintaining the rock and roll spirit (ala Talking Heads, Sly and the Family Stone, Funkadelic etc.)
We've a single and a 5-track EP out currently which highlights the best of our old sound and where we are coming from:
https://open.spotify.com/track/15F4u2D9kYlvu97aP7LcoF?si=ujSil2vAQViuxtFFOKycgw
https://open.spotify.com/track/3x5P3boQhI4Fp0YKBmaDjx?si=-nkhkTszQsS1-7PM6oYDDw
https://open.spotify.com/track/7kV2M7RQrT2kyZZztPoJuM?si=Yo8mFVNtRhCJ3doagD-RXg
(Any gender identity is welcome)
We need somebody who has a burning passion for music, and wants to make a life for themselves out of it. We all want to take this band as far as it can go, and we believe it can go all the way. We've made significant investment in this band already, it is unlikely to slow down until we sign with a record label. We have spoken to a few, and expect to be signed by sometime next year, but until then, shooting music videos, recording new music, mixing and mastering and promotional campaigns will all be done out of our own pocket. We need someone who can split the cost of everything evenly four ways.
Skill wise, we need somebody who is both incredibly talented, and creative on the kit or board, and can play in a variety of time-signatures, as well as effectively incorporate syncopation when necessary. We'd also like for you to be comfortable voicing your opinion on songs, as well as bringing your own ideas forwards. Experience and industry knowledge are not necessary, but always appreciated.
Age is not an important factor, but I will mention that we are all 25 or below currently and very ambitious. What is important is that you can commit to rehearsals in Salford at least 3 times a month and regular gigs. We don't rehearse every week unless we have a gig coming up, but we need someone who is willing to adapt their schedule, sometimes on short notice.
Manchester based is preferred, but not necessary so long as you can always make it to rehearsals and gigs on time. We are very much looking for someone who will be in this for the long-haul, all the way to success.
As far as gear is concerned, your own instrument(s) or breakables are a must, and it will be ideal if you have a full kit too, due to the responsibility as headliners we will hopefully get back too quickly.
We also love a drink, and go out pretty often. That's not a requirement, just a warning in case it's not your scene!
If you're interested in coming for a jam, please don't be afraid to send an email over to the content will be revealed after joining, it is hidden for privacy protection from bots , along with a video or link to a video of you playing (any video will do, whatever you think showcases your talents best!) For auditions, we will let you pick a song you love, which we will then learn ourselves and play with you.
Our socials:
Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok: @vespertinesband
Looking forward to jamming with you!
All the best,
Harry
Manchester