Experionced Bass Player Seeking Established, Gigging Band
I am a mature bass player with over 30 years performing and recording experience. I have a project recording studio in my home and the full kit of gear (basses, bass amps, mics, stands, IEMs, lights, mixer, etc) and a car. I've played in a number of Essex cover bands for the last 15 years and am looking to join an established, working cover band with a minimum of 2 gigs per month. I only want to be in one band and appreciate other band members who feel the same way. I know over 150 cover tunes and am a very fast learner who is generally amenable to learning whatever the band wants.....but I like to have some input as well. Classic Rock, BritPop, Yank bands, female artists (Alanis rather than Beyonce LOL) are all amenable to me. It all comes down to playing the songs that punters want to hear and I shy away from obscurity.
I can sing some lead (when it suits my range) and also am happy to provide backing vocals as and when needed. I'm not looking to be the primary singer however. Bass playing is my main game.
I enjoy getting involved in other aspects including video promos, multi-track recording and production if the band want it done.
I'm really looking for like-minded musicians who take the music seriously while still happy having a laugh while doing it. I've learned that it is not so much the stage you are playing on but the people you are sharing it with.
I'm not looking for a start-up band as the road to getting gigs at proper venues is just too much. I feel the same about guys who just want to get to together and jam from time-to-time. I want to play gigs !
Location-wise, I am fine playing gigs from Upminster/Romford to Southend and from Bishops Stortford to Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Rayleigh, Thurrock. Generally OK within a 25 mile radius of Basildon.
If this sounds like you...please send me a msg and we can have a chat.
Billericay/Chelmsford etc.