Bassist wanted for 'The ELO Experience' - Applications now closed thanks.

[casapete]

Well, it's with a heavy heart that I'm going to be stepping down from my position in this band in a few months time.

 

I've volunteered to put this up on here first, before advertising more widely if needed. The plan is to gauge who may 

be interested, and then I can forward their details on to our band leader Andy who will ultimately be deciding who 

to choose. 

I'm looking at leaving around April / May 2024, so that's when the new person would be taking over. Below is a brief 

'advert' I've put together to outline the type of applicants we are looking for.

 

https://www.elotribute.com/

 

Bassist with backing vocals wanted for 'The ELO Experience'.

 

I am retiring from this band in Spring 2024, so we are starting to look for my

replacement! The person will ideally be based in Yorkshire / Midlands area,

and have their own transport ( to get to meeting points for our band bus to

pick you up en route to gigs.)

 

We currently play upwards of 65 gigs a year, mainly in principal theatres

all over Great Britain along with some festivals. There may also be

the chance for European gigs in the future as well.

 

We need someone who can authentically play the original ELO bass parts

as well as provide solid backing vocals which form an important part of the

songs. You will need to be well presented with a strong 'team player' professional

attitude both on and off stage – this is something all our band and crew

have and it makes for a very happy group of people! Age-wise we are happy

for pretty much anyone to apply who can do the job – the current members

range from mid 20's to mid 60's.

 

It is possible for you to do other work around our band's commitments,

so long as it's understood that this job is ALWAYS your first call – we never

use deps.

 

If this sounds like you and you'd like to be considered then please drop me a

PM and I will forward it on to our band leader Andy. I'm also happy to answer any

questions via PM if there's anything more you need to know before applying.

Please send PMs to me by Wednesday 15th November - thank you.

 

If you're successful we would be looking at rehearsals in early 2024 with a view to

starting full time with the band in April / May 2024.

 

Cheers,

Pete. 

 

 

Edited November 26, 2023 by casapete
Update

[Beedster]

Great gig 👍

[Owen]

It was going well until the BV requirement reared it's ugly head!

[Paul S]

Big shoes to fill, Pete.

[Happy Jack]

Best ad on here in a long time. Good luck, and I hope a Basschatter can step in. 

 

I'd put a smiley/emoticon thingy here, but the current selection is so childish that it would just be embarrassing.

 

[TPJ]

pm'd

[casapete]

28 minutes ago, TPJ said:

pm'd

Replied thanks.

[Beedster]

17 hours ago, Owen said:

It was going well until the BV requirement reared it's ugly head!

I’ve got the BV’s, and even the hair, just not the petrol budget 😕

[Steve1967]

What an absolutely class gig, sadly I’ve too far many commitments presently to throw my hat into the ring… good luck with finding a replacement.. Great band. 👍

[Lozz196]

This has to be one of the best opportunities out there, good luck to whoever gets it, would be great if it is a Basschatter.

[Linus27]

Would love to but I'm not Yorkshire or Midlands based. Great gig though and super fun to play.

[fretmeister]

I was really interested right up until it said "ELO".

 

 

[vindi]

Wow that's a nice job!

 

[Owen]

A great gig. 

[casapete]

51 minutes ago, vindi said:

Wow that's a nice job!

 

Thanks, it has been great for me.
Could be as good for the right person too!

[martthebass]

If only I was a bit younger…..and a decent bassist 🤣

[casapete]

Thank you all for your interest. Band leader has the details of people who have replied, so 

hopefully it will be one of our own who end up with the band!

 

Cheers, Pete.

[MikeMusic]

Hi Pete,

 

My email is [email protected].

Look forward to hearing from him.

 

Thanks so much

Mike

[DaleASmith]

Great band. Does Jan still play guitar for you? Nice guy. ✌️

[casapete]

1 hour ago, DaleASmith said:

Great band. Does Jan still play guitar for you? Nice guy. ✌️

Yes he does and yes he's a lovely bloke. I’ll miss him when I leave. 

[kiat]

Which lucky player got the gig and were they a basschatter? 😉

[casapete]

6 hours ago, kiat said:

Which lucky player got the gig and were they a basschatter? 😉

Yup, a BC member got the gig. Probably not my place to name him though- I’ll leave that

to him. Suffice to say a lovely bloke and a great player too, so it all worked out well.

[kiat]

Good news, thanks. I hope you catch this band when it comes to my town in Lincolnshire or nearby.

[casapete]

The band are playing Skegness Embassy Theatre on August 31st.

http://www.elotribute.com

[TPJ]

On 19/07/2024 at 06:49, casapete said:

Yup, a BC member got the gig. Probably not my place to name him though- I’ll leave that

to him. Suffice to say a lovely bloke and a great player too, so it all worked out well.

 

Hi, I was fortunate to take over from the wonderful Pete. The band is great and the hang is great too. Very grateful to Pete and the band for the seamless transition.