Eashbv
(North Essex)
Sunday 1 Mar 2026, 8:16pm
Hi, I am a mature experienced guitarist seeking an experienced lead vocalist to form an acoustic duo,maybe trio( I have someone who may be interested in playing cajon) doing covers.
Looking to gig occasionally at open mics to start but then get gigs at places like summer pub beer gardens/wine bars/pubs/parties etc etc..Anywhere good really..
Gigging maybe 5 to 10 times a year. Maybe more..Depends how it goes.
Would probably practice fortnightly..? and move forward to a gigging set. Maybe practicing alternatively round each others houses to save money on practice rooms..
I play quite a varied set covering a lot of genres, although not looking to play folk on this occasion.
The songs I tend to play are mostly by male singers it seems, so this project may be best suited to a male singer. But see what you think...
Songs currently on the go..
The One I Love-REM
Dock of the Bay-Otis Reading
One-U2
Going Back Home-Wilco & Daltrey
To Love Somebody-Hee Bee Gee Bees
Times Like These(slow finger picking arrangement of this)-Foo Fighters
You Do Something To Me-Paul Weller
Route 66-Various
Have You Ever Seen The Rain-CCR
I Won't Back Down-Tom Petty (finger picking)
Crossroads-Cream (slowed down arrangement)
I Know It’s Only Rock n Roll-Rolling Stones
Come Together-Beatles
Radar Love-Golden Earring
One Way or Another-Blondie
Alright Now-Free
Little by Little-Oasis
Bad Moon Rising-CCR
Losing My Religion-REM
Heavens Door -Bob Dylan (finger picking)
Wonderful Tonight-Eric C (finger picking)
Horse With No Name-America
Tequila Sunrise-Eagles (ok with nearly all Eagles songs)
The River -Brucie Springsteen
Maggie May-Rod Stewart
Handle With Care-Travelling Wilburys
Time of Your Life-Green Day
We Are The People-Empire of the Sun
Coz I Luv You-Slade
Never Rains In California-Albert Hammond
I Shot The Sheriff (Reggae Style)-Eric Clapton
Guitar Man-Bread
Over My Shoulder-Mike & Mechanics
Knock Knock-Jack Savoretti
Other stuff on the back burner, not played in a while but could resurrect..
Call Me The Breeze/Lay Down Sally-Eric Clapton
Bad Company-Bad Company
Just What I Needed-Cars
Mystery Train & Such a Night-Elvis
Peaceful Easy Feeling-Eagles
You-Ten Sharp
Feel Like Making Love/Seagull-Bad Company
Soft Touch-Nine Below Zero
Can’t You See-Marshall Tucker Band
A lot of songs on the go & would like to incorporate a fair few of these,but of course…more than happy to look at new songs a prospective singer might want to incorporate.
Always open to learning great new songs!
Although I like a laugh I’m also serious about the music and looking for someone likeminded. Someone reliable who will put the effort in.
I’ve got good acoustic equipment and the singer would need to provide PA.
I also play electric guitar to a good standard (have been in many bands and am also in an established gigging band atm) so may be able to incorporate that in the future somehow.
Primarily though, this is an acoustic set up.
I live near Manningtree, North Essex,so please check that’s not too far to travel for practices before contacting.
I’m fine to travel a fair distance for the right connection.
I’m aged early sixties, and retired,so kinda got one eye on practicing daytimes mostly if possible,but ok for occasional eve or weekend practice.
Singer would need to be a driver with own transport
Would like to keep most above songs in original keys if possible.
Not necessarily looking for another guitarist,primarily a strong vocalist.
I’m happy to gig anywhere in Suffolk,Essex & surrounding.
If of interest please PM me only.
Thanks!