superjx10 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Calling All Mike Rutherfords.... We are a 5 piece Genesis band, and we need to replace our guitarist and bassist, who have decided that they "wish to pursue other avenues of musical indulgence." We formed early this year, and have had a number of rehearsals with a view to gigging from 2013 on. Our secret weapon is a perfect clone of Phil Collins, and our mission is to do anything Genesis did with Phil, which really only limits us a tiny bit. What we're looking for are 2 guys who can either take a role each, or share the guitars or basses, play bass pedals, and generally look after the string department. Different songs will require a different mix of skills, but to give a rough guide, between you, you will need to cover electric, acoustic 6 string/12 string, bass pedals, and of course vocals would be nice. Bassist really needs to have either bass pedals or a Roland PK5 and a module to make this work - or be prepared to get hold of these. Current members : Andy - drums - full concert kit, electronic pads, every conceivable accessory and oodles of talent. Dan - keyboards - Yamaha EX5, DX7, GEM S3, Roland A90, D50, JX10, AX1, JV-1080, Korg TR-Rack, Wavestation SR, Akai CD300XL Richard - vocals - looks and sounds like Phil Collins [url="http://www.stillcollins.co.uk/"]www.stillcollins.co.uk[/url] We have our own huge PA and lights, and experience playing in other Genesis bands. Set so far Dance/Los Endos Home /2nd Home Abacab Turn It On Behind Lines/Duchess Can Utility 1992 tour old medley Cinema Show + lots more We are based in Woking and Southampton, so if you are based anywhere around the M3 corridor and have transport, it would work well. We rehearse in Basingstoke. We are of a pretty good standard already, and all play in other prog projects - but Genesis is our first love, we are totally committed to this project, and we need to find the right people to make this work. Talent is important but so is personality - pleasant but driven and committed is probably a fair description. So - if you are up for this, please PM me, or contact me on [email protected]. We are planning auditions on 15/16 Sep so please get in touch quickly so that we can meet up and move forwards. Keep them mowing blades sharp! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonc61 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Best of luck finding someone. As a life-long Genesis devotee that would be my dream position but sadly live too far away. Tavistock Wharf have had G2 there in the past so worth bearing in mind when you're gig-ready. I'll be first in the queue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryer Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Well, I play bass guitar, love Genesis, live near Basingstoke, and work in Southampton. Don't know what you mean by bass pedals though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 [quote name='fryer' timestamp='1345660004' post='1780218'] Well, I play bass guitar, love Genesis, live near Basingstoke, and work in Southampton. Don't know what you mean by bass pedals though ? [/quote] Those things that Geddy Lee and loads of other people play, when they need to keep the Bass line going with their foot, whilst playing another instrument. (The kind of thing you find on old organs) Google 'Roland Bass Pedals' for examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 [quote name='fryer' timestamp='1345660004' post='1780218'] Well, I play bass guitar, love Genesis, live near Basingstoke, and work in Southampton. Don't know what you mean by bass pedals though ? [/quote] How can you love Genesis & not know what bass pedals are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryer Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I just listen to the music. Only saw them live once, at Wembley in '86. Couldn't see their feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 [quote name='fryer' timestamp='1345669915' post='1780375'] I just listen to the music. Only saw them live once, at Wembley in '86. Couldn't see their feet. [/quote] Was that cos they were still wearing loon pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonc61 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Here's what you'll need, if you're lucky enough to find one - http://www.moogmusic.com/products/taurus/taurus-3-bass-pedals/. I imagine Mike Rutherford has a good few of them in his lock-up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Here's a still from the Genesis "Live In Rome" DVD from 2007, with a slightly modded Moog Taurus I bass pedal synth. Good to see Rutherford still knows where notes C to F# and G# to C are. Good luck with your search! Edited August 23, 2012 by toneknob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryer Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Think I might give this a miss - i have enough trouble playing with two hands, let alone using my feet as well. Sorry, but I don't get the bit about knowing where the notes are ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Presumably then on some numbers both players will be on guitar, with one of them also playing bass via these organ style pedals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjx10 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) @toneknob - thanks for the pic - he just missed out on a new set of Taurus 3! @ nottswarwick - you got it! @ Fryer - no probs - if you want to have a chat, drop me a PM... Good, now we all know what bass pedals are, does anybody want to come and use some in anger???!!!! We have 25 million guitarists applied and just one bassist... Form an orderly queue - now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DBP Edited August 24, 2012 by superjx10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 [quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1345756512' post='1781384'] Presumably then on some numbers both players will be on guitar, with one of them also playing bass via these organ style pedals? [/quote] Yep! although there's also songs where there's one guitar, one bass and bass pedal parts as well. It's like singing and playing - odd to start with but you get the hang of it - says a now-retired Genesis tribute band bassist, in case my icon wasn't a giveaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon bass Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Would be something I would have loved to do, I have the pedals very similar to what was originally used in genesis and masses of equipment that would suite the bill nicely, big fan of genesis I saw them in 2007 as I am only 20 this is the only chance I got and am grade 5 standard with lots of gigging experience, but with the distances to practice it would cost way too much in transport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unpluggedjack Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi Dan Sorry to hear you're not getting much response from Bassists. It sounds like a great opportunity but probably the bass pedals/multi instrumentalist thing putting people off. It's something I would love to do but I think location/pressures of work etc will count against it. Is this going to be a full-time pro or semi-pro thing or just an occasional project and what kind of geographic area do you envisage playing (national, local, south-east?). You mention you're looking at 2013 before being gig ready - if you still haven't found the right person by December and you think it might be worth my while (plenty of gigs/reasonable pay) then give me a shout. I'm located in Gloucestershire so about 1.5 hrs away. My current gear includes: Fretted and Fretless bases Roland PK-5 midi bass pedals Keyboards and sound modules Acoustic and electric guitars Looking to add electric upright bass to this list shortly as well. My current band seems to have fizzled out but if you check out the pics on our website you'll see me playing the bass and bass pedals on-stage so I'm just the kind of person you're looking for. [url="http://www.aftermath-band.co.uk"]http://www.aftermath-band.co.uk[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassistkenny Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 If you have any tours coming up, I'd love to join! Huge fan of prog music! If you want to check what I can do look up [url="http://soundcloud.com/theshroudofgaia"]http://soundcloud.com/theshroudofgaia[/url] I do use Torus pedals when asked. Too bad I'm in Canada! K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Dan, Has Saurus bitten the dust or is this as well? I've now added PK5 & DSI Mopho to my arsenal of gear, but you know what Ican/can't do from before. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirChewey Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'd love to do this and local-ish however I'm already in two bands (Perfect Alibi - Pink Floyd tribute and an acoustic covers group). Have a bump on me for a great project. Hope you find the right one - you're in the right place. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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