TheNonCommitments
(Nottingham)
Friday 8 Nov 2019, 12:39pm
Hello! We are seeking a new drummer for our successful Nottingham-based function band, 'The Non-Commitments'. We play regular gigs across the East Midlands, playing the greatest hits of Soul, Motown, R&B, and the occasional bit of disco for good measure!
Most of our material is 'classic' 60s/70s (e.g. The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, Isley Brothers, Tina Turner...) with a few modern soul hits too. Check out our website for our full repertoire: https://www.noncommitments.com/
We are also available on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NonCommitmentsBand/
Our ideal drummer will:
- Be a proficient player with the ability to learn lots of new covers quickly.
- Be happy to play up to 25 gigs per year across the East Mids.
- Be available for around 10 rehearsals per year. These usually fall on weekends, and will be in Nottingham.
- Be dependable and have a positive/friendly attitude.
- Have own transport and gear.
Ability to provide some backing vocals could also be an advantage, though not essential.
We’d also encourage applicants to include any links to any recordings/videos to show your drumming if available.
A little more about us...
We've been actively gigging for over 2 years, and the rest of the line-up consists of vocals, sax, keyboards, and bass. Our current drummer is leaving us at the end of this year, and our plan for 2020 is to increase the frequency and quality of the gigs we take, with the aim to become a leading choice for function bands in the East Mids region. In particular we are looking to increase our presence in the higher-end gig market (e.g. weddings, corporate functions).
While we are an ambitious and dedicated group, we also love what we do and have a strong friendship element with occasional socials together too. We’re looking for someone who is both passionate and committed to the music, as well as fitting in well personality-wise.
We're a friendly bunch so please don't hesitate to get in touch for more info. We would love to hear from you.
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A selection of songs currently in our repertoire (full list at https://www.noncommitments.com/repertoire/):
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Baby Love – The Supremes
Beggin’ – Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
Dancing in the Street – Martha and the Vandellas
Destination Anywhere – The Marvelettes
Disco Inferno – The Trammps
Get Ready – The Temptations
Heat Wave – Martha and the Vandellas
Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops
I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
Love Train – The O’Jays
Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
Needle in a Haystack – The Velvelettes
Nowhere to Run – Martha Reeves
Proud Mary – Tina Turner
Reach Out (I’ll Be There) – The Four Tops
Rescue Me – Fontella Bass
Respect – Aretha Franklin
River Deep, Mountain High – Ike & Tina Turner
Something’s Got a Hold on Me – Etta James / Christina Aguilera
Stop! (In the Name of Love) – The Supremes
Tainted Love – Gloria Jones
Think – Aretha Franklin
This Old Heart of Mine – The Isley Brothers