the_shakermaker
(Leeds)
Sunday 22 Feb 2026, 4:08pm
We're 'These Beggars' and we're looking for a bassist and rhythm guitarist (ideally also backing vocalist) to join us.
We're an established originals post-punk/alt rock band based in Leeds/Bradford. We've got music already written/recorded (our first EP will be coming out soon), but we're looking for someone who can really bring their own style & personality to the roles and join our creative partnership going forward!
A bit about us:
- Based in Leeds/Bradford (we usually rehearse at Pirate Studios in Bradford every 1-2 weeks but we're pretty flexible around the area)
- We're aged between 32 - 42 and all guys if that kind of thing matters to you but if you think you'd be a good fit, we'll consider you
- Influenced by the likes of: Manic Street Preachers, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Maximo Park, Siouxie & The Banshees, Queens Of The Stone Age, The Cure, The Clash, Bloc Party, Placebo (We're aware that this probably doesn't give you a fantastic idea of exactly what we sound like but we all have numerous individual influences & our goal was never to sound like any one specific thing).
- We've been playing gigs around West Yorkshire for the past 2 years & looking to increase our regularity
- We've recorded an EP which will be released around April/May, with the first single out in March.
- We're aware we're likely not gonna take over the world, we just all love writing and performing music and want to find someone similar so we can all keep contributing to our awesome local scene!
- You can find some live videos & recordings on our Facebook page / YouTube channel if you want to know more! Search out 'These Beggars', you'll find us
- We're all pretty easy-going and friendly. We do it cos we love it and we want to have fun making music
We're looking for relatively solid rhythm and bass guitarists - obviously the more skilled the better, but from a rhythm standpoint, as long as you're comfortable playing chords, arpeggios & relatively simple lead parts you'll be fine! We don't need flashy solos or anything. Unless that's your thing of course, in which case, fill your boots! Same goes for bass; there are parts written but you can work these to your own style.
Ideally we'd want you to be comfortable singing backing vocals - we have both shouty punk stuff and more intricate harmonies, but again, your own style can be incorporated. This isn't a deal-breakwr though.
We enjoy playing with feedback and own at least some effects pedals (this is quite a big part of our sound) so hopefully that suits.
Some experience playing in bands previously is preferable but not essential.
We need someone reliable, and also somewhat flexible when it comes to rehearsals - we don't always rehearse on the same day each week (obviously if there are days you definitely can't do that's fine & we can work around that), but a couple of us have kids so our plans can change. The same courtesy goes both ways though so if you ever have any issues, none of us'll be dicks about it - we get it; life happens!
You'll need to be able to travel to and from rehearsals & gigs (we tend to stay fairly local at the moment)
If any of this sounds like you or you want to know any more, then please don't hesitate to send us a message on here or contact Sam (our lead guitarist) on 07380157469 or Neil (our singer) on 07889496189. If you fancy a piece, let us know a bit about your style - if you have samples that'd be great - and we'll arrange a jam/meet/whatever. Not for you? No worries at all; hopefully you can find what you're after.
Cheers,
Neil, Sam and Jon
(These Beggars)