the lawnraker
(Leicester)
Thursday 11 May 2023, 11:43pm
We are looking for an experienced female lead vocalist, initially as a regular dep to cover for our long time band member and established singer, but this could possibly lead to a more permanent basis.
We're also looking for someone who can sing a wide range of material including some more traditional male vocal based numbers.
We are The Dirty Carpet Band, a six-piece covers band that has been gigging around the East Midlands since 2002, with a fairly settled line up for quite a few years. We are mainly playing private functions, weddings, parties, corporate events etc and few pub gigs. Our bookings are around 15 - 20 gigs max a year as we all have day jobs, so this is not a week in week out commitment.
Of course it's the usual winning formula of a mix of popular dance floor fillers, with some rock, pop, soul and dance numbers from the 60s to present day. We are very much open to new ideas and new material but getting to grips with a current set list of around 35 songs would be a priority.
If you'd like to know more about us, then please check out our Facebook page with plenty of video clips including a recent King's Coronation gig in Queniborough.
https://www.facebook.com/thedirtycarpetband
Rehearsals are usually in North Kilworth, Lutterworth, typically around mid-week, often weekly or fortnightly depending gigs, holidays and other commitments.
We really need someone that is confident, experienced in fronting a function band, a good stage presence with the ability to really get the audience going. Having your own transport is a must, though we can share lifts from time to time. We've also recently moved over to in ear stage monitoring, so being confident with this set up is also essential.
We will be looking to arrange some more auditions in June.
Please DM or text me if you're interested or require more info.
Cheers
Geoff
07920 522870