Bassist with lead/harmony vocals for booked cruise.

[elsharko]

My band is looking for an excellent bassist with vox for a cruise starting in Dec 2012. It is around Florida, Mexico and The Carib as the resident band for about 3 months.

Please respond with links and any questions

Thanks.

[Bassist on the Run]

Hi guys I'd be up for it but my singing is not great?? But my bass playing is superb!

[elsharko]

Singing would be handy but will keep you posted, cheers.

[jeffe]

I have done a lot of cruises and I sing, but i heard that the money had dropped is this true?

Jeffe

[Lewk]

[indent=1]What kind of stuff are you doing? im a decent vocalist even better bass player.[/indent]

[elsharko]

Well it's a cruise for predominantly American punters. Money's is about 1300 pounds a month... Not life changing money but you have no expenses and it's a great itinerary. There'll be all sorts of cover material, mostly pop rock and country. There'll be some training, medicals and Visas required for those that don't have them. Nice way to spend the winter if it's a part of the world you're interested in seeing.

[elsharko]

Bump

[simon bass]

I would love to do something like this but I am starting university soon studying music

[mcgraham]

As a bass player who also sings and is a singing teacher, I'd love to this, but can't due to other commitments.

Nevertheless, as a shameless plug, if anyone would like to get their voice in shape for something like this I'm able to offer singing lessons. Though I'm based in Nottingham, I give vocal tuition over skype, and it's very effective. Give us a shout if interested.

[Honest Guy]

I sing lead vocals for a band - used to lead from bass a couple years ago.
I'd love to do this.... when you say "excellent" bassist; what standard are you looking for? I can play anything and learn anything; but must admit that I wouldn't consider myself "excellent" - I reserve that term for men like Marcus Miller or Victor Wooten.

Edited June 28, 2012 by Honest Guy

[elsharko]

Ok well excellent by human standards... a strong, confident and experienced performer with a bit of character. Being a cruise we need alot of songs in alot of styles so comfort playing with pick and fingers is preferable... not all tangy funk licks, not all driving rock, a bit of everything. Not overly flash and playing over the top of everything but solid with good feel and tone. Someone who can deal with the riggers of cruising life... its great craic but can also be a pain in the balls. Someone who doesnt have the typical muso ego and can take direction and musical suggestions without getting all bent out of shape. Someone who is on time and is prepared or at least can apologise when theyre not. Someone with good gear and all that lovely stuff.
Im a mid range country rock and classic rock singer so someone with a strong voice for more modern stuff would be great, but just a good voice would be enough.
Ive been doing this for alot of years as Im sure you all have and you do come across some real clangers :-)

Edited June 28, 2012 by elsharko

[Honest Guy]

I would so dearly love to do this... and I'd fit the bill; but man! I don't think I could be away from work for 3 months, without fraudulently claiming paternity leave

Gutting!!! Who knows - I might leave my job soon!

[TPJ]

Ship gigs are a good crack if you are up for it. I did it all through my 20's. Saw half the world, got paid to play 7 days a week for a few hours a night, met some great people, and totally raised the bar on my playing. If you have no real life commitments it can be very fun. The worst bit was the room sharing, I suffered a few loonies.

[elsharko]

Final Call... All bassist please proceed to gate.

[jonsebass]

I cant do this, but ive always been interested - the band i am in turned down a stint on a cruise ship when we first started.

However - everyone refers to "ship life" - surely you just wake up, have breakfast, maybe learn a song/rehearse, gig, and go to bed - am i wrong?

[elsharko]

A bit wrong... there are crew drills and training to do too and 'ship life' also refers to sharing small cabins, dealing with the very regimented rules, 4-5 sets a night, the cheese... oh the cheese...

[simon bass]

I was looking to do this, probably when I leave uni, but have no idea whatsoever being in a cruise ship band involves and do you have to sight read for all of them?

[elsharko]

No sight reading necessary for this... its a hired band rather than random musicians hired by the company to play what they need whenever, which often involves reading.

[elsharko]

THIS POSITION IS NOW FILLED BUT NOW I NEED A BASSIST FOR ANOTHER CRUISE IN JAN 2013. IVE MADE A NEW THREAD.

[r13cents]

I'm in I've been playing and singing lead and back up over 30 years email me r13cents @yahoo.com I have a CD references and photos whatever ya need

[r13cents]

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[elsharko]

You may be out of our age range which is about 25-40... do you have any links to videos etc?

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[bassvox]

hello

I am a very experienced bass player with strong vocals.

I have played a variety of styles, classic rock, heavy rock, soul, pop etc. My favorite era is the early sixties (r&b, soul), stones, beatles, who, kinks, move, etc. I can be as basic or as busy as you like although I do try and nail it close to the original.

I have been told that I have a great sense of timing. You'd think that was a given but i've played with many who haven't got it!

Singing wise I can do lead and bv's, but I can't do the high stuff (planty, ac/dc, sting).


regards

Phil

[elsharko]

Hi Phil do you have any links to videos and online profiles etc?

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hello

I am a very experienced bass player with strong vocals.

I have played a variety of styles, classic rock, heavy rock, soul, pop etc. My favorite era is the early sixties (r&b, soul), stones, beatles, who, kinks, move, etc. I can be as basic or as busy as you like although I do try and nail it close to the original.

I have been told that I have a great sense of timing. You'd think that was a given but i've played with many who haven't got it!

Singing wise I can do lead and bv's, but I can't do the high stuff (planty, ac/dc, sting).


regards

Phil
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