theawesomecoversband
(Sussex)
Sunday 9 Sep 2018, 7:12pm
We're putting together a band to play gigs around the Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire area.
We’re assembling a five piece covers band: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Rhythm guitar, bass, and drums.
We’re not looking at a) being famous b) playing pro-gigs every weekend (weddings, funerals or barmitzvahs) or c) playing in an environment where we’re shouting at each other in a continually stressy environment as we strive for musical perfection.
We also like to think this isn't about playing an endless stream of ‘normal’ pub-rock covers. You know the ones. The sort of song that you see a band banging out, hating themselves whilst drunk aunties wave their hands in the air shortly before falling over.
So:
- - - We're looking for an acoustic rhythm guitarist - - -
We need someone who’s happy and confident playing acoustic guitar in a rhythm capacity. There may be some scope also for electric rhythm too, but ultimately the sound we've got in mind is very much with an acoustic rhythm guitar.
You’ll be providing the total rhythmic and harmonic bed for the songs, and will be having a REAL prescence in the sound, so a complete confidence in this is needed. Most of the songs will be strummy strummy strum strum, but the ability to get in with some picking is also needed. You know the kinda thing; have a listen to Frank Turner and you’ll get the idea.
- - - We're looking for a super dooper drummer - - -
Let's face it - when the drums sound good, it ALL sounds good. We need someone who is able to play in a range of styles, and is able to truly use their drums as the instrument they are. The music that we're intending to play will need a lot of versitility, so there'll be lots of opportunity to do lots of different things.
You’ll also be expected to be able to take an endless stream of drummer jokes, because some things are just what they are. You’ll also need the ability to translate ‘non-drummer speak’ into music – you know the sort of thing, where the vocalist says “Just go Duh.Duh. Bang. Dah-dah-DAH!”. Yeah, that.
More details at http://theawesomecoversband.co.uk/