donthedrummer
(Bexhill on Sea East Sussex)
Tuesday 22 Jan 2019, 7:54pm
Guitarist/vocalist required for duo
About me:
I am an experienced musician who has worked on a semi-pro and pro basis since I was a teenager. I have worked in everything from a duo (twice) through trios and 4/5 piece bands to a seven piece function band, I have covered most music genres. I have done plenty of dep work and am used to flying by the seat of my pants! More recently I have been working all over the country as drummer and harmony vocalist with a 50’s/60’s rock&roll/rockabilly band.
I believe in performing and entertaining an audience which sometimes means playing something that is not necessarily a favourite of mine but I take the point of view that the listener is the most important one.
I have spent most of my musical career as a drummer but also play Cajon and a range of percussion including electronic drum pad. I also use my trusty Alesis SR16 when necessary. I play a bit of electro acoustic guitar (badly in my opinion). I am a good harmony vocalist but can sing lead to share the load if required.
What I am looking for:
This might be a tall order and I accept that I may not get many replies but I am keen to find a duo partner who plays guitar and sings well. The key aim is to work regularly and anyone looking for a jam or playing for fun should not reply. I am a gigging musician who plays for a fee (other than bonafide charity gigs) so people with a similar attitude is what I am looking for. If you are a versatile (perhaps seasoned) player who can sing there is in my opinion a good opportunity for a professional sounding duo that can offer both small and larger venues a quality crowd pleasing act. I have worked twice in a duo like this and know that it has legs.
Equipment etc:
I have a full pa and monitor with mixer and even have a spare SM58 mic and mic stand – all you need is a guitar, amp and voice!
I am happy to look after website/youtube/Facebook etc but equally happy with collaboration on this and also on choice of set list(s).
And finally.....
If you have read this far well done (I might have died of boredom), anyone who hasn’t read this far probably isn’t for me anyway. I have posted this ad in other counties than my own (I am Hastings/Bexhill/Eastbourne area) and logistically it makes sense to pair up with someone locallyish in East Sussex, however West Sussex/Surrey and Kent may be viable also. I am not afraid of travelling anywhere but only if it is worth it financially.
I am ok with rehearsing but consider this to be a fast track project as we are both likely to know most songs in a set list and should both be able to gel (musically at least) quickly.
Age, race, religious beliefs and favourite brand of car are immaterial – but you do need to be capable, keen, have a professional view to performing and want to get on with things (I appreciate that I am not describing the stereotypical muso!). A jaundiced sense of humour similar to mine may make the whole thing work smoother I guess, but is not essential.
Thanks for reading to the end.