Emma_Tee
(Merseyside)
Sunday 18 Feb 2018, 5:14pm
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Our guitarist has decided it's time to move on. He doesn't really want to be in a covers band and while we started out doing only originals in 2005 we are now taking regular covers gigs bookings and not playing enough orignal material for him. It's all amicable and he's leaving on good terms with everyone in the band. So, this means we're on the lookout for a versatile, talented and dedicated lead guitarist.
We're a popular 5 piece covers band with female vocals/acoustic guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. The current line up had been together for around 6 years.
You can see what we do, where we're playing and find out more about us at www.jessicasghost.co.uk or ww.facebook.com/jessicasghost.
Backing vocals would be preferred but not essential. Quality equipment is essential, as is not taking yourself too seriously. We're not looking for egos or fret wankers. We are a relaxed bunch but we take the music, arrangements and overall sound seriously.
We have a wide and varied set spanning 60s to current charts. We play primarily rock, pop and indie ranging from Adele to Guns n Roses. Our covers list is currently around 60 songs long and we're always looking to add new material and variation to our set. We wouldn't expect you to know it all straight away but a quick learner would be preferred! There are some classics in there that most guitarists would know. We can send over a list but we have changed the key and in some cases the structure of the songs. We're not a tribute band and we like to put our own stamp on the covers we play.
We have a reasonably busy gig calendar for 2018 with gigs booked across the North West. We'd need you to be able to commit to the dates booked which includes new year's eve. I'm holing off booking in any more dates now until we get a new guitarist onboard and up to speed but the band get constant requests from venues who seem to hold us in high regard.
You would need your own transport and we'd need you to be able to help transport some of the band PA as we split this between us to get it to gigs.
We rehearse most weeks and can generally be a flexible as to when provided it's a weekday evening. We try to stick to Thursday evenings whenever possible so it's easy for everyone to work other commitments around the band. Rehearsals are in Liverpool nr the city centre. There are no rehearsal costs. There is nowhere to store any of your equipment in the rehearsal space either though.
We have a pro level PA which is owned and maintained by the band. It's made up of a set of JBL active speakers, Behringer sub and Yamaha mixing desk. We also have monitors and access to some basic lighting which we may look to expand. All of the band have pro level equipment.
Most gigs are paid and we split all gig money equally. Rates will vary from gig to gig depending on what's been agreed with the venue. We have a small number of charity gigs or events for friends and family which would not be paid. We would need you to be ok with that too! Obviously we'd repay the favour if possibe as and when needed
Message for any more info or to tell us why you'd be perfect for us!