POSITION FILLED: Bass player with harmony vocals required for country trio - Swindon

[JapanAxe]

I run a trio playing country music to clubs on the country music circuit. I play guitar and sing lead vocal, and require a bass player to cover a small number of gigs in 2015. The band is run as a benevolent dictatorship, not a democracy, but I do listen to opinions. Although the music is not technically difficult, you need to have at least a basic understanding of how the genre works.

[u]It is essential that you:[/u][list]
[*]have your own bass, amp (suitable for venues holding up to 300, without PA support), and mic equipment;
[*]have your own transport;
[*]can sing simple harmony parts whilst playing;
[*]live within 30 minutes' drive of Swindon, Wiltshire;
[*]enjoy country music, or are at least open-minded about it;
[*]can cope with playing 3x45min sets; and
[*]are willing to dress in Western wear at gigs.
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[u]It is desirable that you:[/u][list]
[*]can take lead vocals on one or two numbers per set;
[*]can play a decent walking bass line when required;
[*]have previous gigging experience; and
[*]have some understanding of music theory (as this greatly aids communication).
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[u]The following do not matter to me:[/u]
Your age, gender, race, religion, politics, sexual orientation etc.
Bass guitar or upright bass - provided you can cover the material, and amplification is properly taken care of.

Please PM me with any questions or to express an interest.

PS - the above all sounds quite serious, but in fact I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't a lot of fun!

Edited January 3, 2015 by JapanAxe

[Fubar]

Be a great gig if it wasn't for the western gear bit! LOL... Honestly guys, I've had great fun depping for this band over the last few months. Nice guys to work with and well worth a try.

[witterth]

I like the "tell it like it is" feel to this advert, wish more were this honest and up front, like this. being honest and not moving the goalposts later. I can tick all the boxes on this (and have two real Cowboy hats!! Fubar! Lol!) but Bugger I live in Rochdale.

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='witterth' timestamp='1415727165' post='2603131']
I like the "tell it like it is" feel to this advert, wish more were this honest and up front, like this. being honest and not moving the goalposts later. I can tick all the boxes on this (and have two real Cowboy hats!! Fubar! Lol!) but Bugger I live in Rochdale.
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I'm told it's hard being a cowboy in Rochdale....

[witterth]

Yes it is, the spurs don't fit reet on me clogs.