Merv1977
(Bridgend)
Sunday 5 Apr 2026, 12:38am
Original Country Project (Cariad) – Building a Band from the Ground Up
I’m putting together a new original country / country rock project built around strong storytelling and songs that actually mean something.
I’ve already written 30+ original songs and I’m currently releasing material online, with a full country album in progress. This isn’t a “jam and see what happens” idea — the foundation is already there.
Right now I’m looking to build a core starting lineup, ideally:
Lead vocalist (male or female to start – eventually both for duets)
Guitarist (acoustic and/or electric, comfortable shaping arrangements)
From there, the plan is to expand into a full band including:
Second vocalist (for harmonies/duets)
Drums
Keys
Fiddle/violin (where it fits the sound)
Sound & Style
Rooted in country and country rock, with a strong focus on storytelling. Some songs lean traditional, others build into something bigger and more anthemic — but everything starts with a solid song.
What I Bring
Full catalogue of original material (30+ songs ready to work on)
Clear direction and long-term vision for the project (Cariad)
Ongoing releases already in motion
What I’m Looking For
People who want to build something — not just play covers
Musicians open to shaping songs and growing the sound together
Reliability matters more than perfection
No ego — this is collaborative, but with a clear direction
I don’t come from a performance background — I’m the songwriter and project lead — but I’ll be involved in rehearsals and live setup, and potentially light backing/percussion where it fits.
The Aim
Start with a solid core, get a tight live set together (3–5 songs), then grow into a full band and start gigging original material.
If you’re into country, storytelling songs, and want to be part of building something from the ground up — get in touch.
Links to demos can be shared on request.