saint_ken
(Hitchin, Herts)
Tuesday 18 Jun 2019, 12:43pm
‘Electro-prog’ band based in Hitchin looking for guitarist and bassist, or possibly someone who can do both at this early developmental stage of the band. No gigs are envisaged in the short to medium term, just coming up with new songs and ideas, then recording and production, until we have at least 7 or 8 good demo songs done.
Currently we have a weekly get together in drummer’s office and there would be an expectation to come with bass or guitar riffs and general ideas for songs, either new ones or on those currently being worked on. Not really looking for especially advanced players, just those who have ideas and can contribute to the sound – more Greenwood or Marr than Hendrix or Satriani, say. So, guitarists who want a platform for them to do their stuff is unlikely to work.
Given we’re in our mid-fifties, this would probably suit people who are 50- or 60-somethings with time on their hands. It probably will not to suit someone who is ‘owned’ by a corporation, working 50 hours a week with a large haul of family commitments.
As for influences, the sort of sound we are looking for would be along the lines of Mogwai, Portishead, Radiohead, Floyd maybe, so a sort of rock or prog rock, but with an increasing electronica feel. Initially, we are looking at instrumentals – adding vocals would probably be at a later stage…
YouTube channel being developed with first demo song/video in production. Again, attitude much more important than ability. A real chance to create, express and feel a sense of achievement.
Finally, must have a sense of humour and be available for a world tour in 2020…