Idle Threat

Crystal Lake IL

Description

Singer here. Baritone with 'good' range. I'm in 1 band but looking to do other material (Classic Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal including some drop D stuff) that we don't do. I'm looking to form a band (Idle Threat was the working name of the band). What we're looking for: 1)Guys from the immediate area - just like real estate "location, location, location" - not looking for a revolving door of band members because travel becomes becomes an issue. 2)Guys who are responsible. I'm not going to say "pro" because we're on freaking Craigslist, FFS. Just show up when you're supposed to, practice and learn the songs before rehearsal (not during). Do your part for the band. 3)Don't be a douchebag. If you've been in 1,000 bands, then no thanks. You are a douchebag. That's why you've been in 1,000 bands. 4)No egos. Remember, we're on Craigslist. Got it? Good. 5)No drama. Leave your personal BS at the door. See #3 if you're not sure. 6)Looking for drums, lead and rhythm guitar, as well as bass. Keyboards would be nice, too, but I'll likely find a freaking unicorn and leprechaun first. We're not looking for top-notch. Not looking for garbage, either. Again, we're on Craigslist. If you're not sure you can play your instrument, then you probably can't. 7)Practice spot will be determined once we find members. Drummer is taken into consideration here since he has the kit. Other thoughts/nuggets: 1)I'm 49. Age doesn't matter to me. Your willingness to play what we play does. I don't want a 23 year old kid using it as a stepping stone to something else. We need unity without that revolving door BS. Are you older? Don't care. As long as you're not one of those guys that has to sit down on stage. Might want to contemplate retirement if you have to sit on your ass. 2)Rehearsal isn't for you to get shitfaced or high as a kite. Don't care what you do with yourself, just temper it for the sake of your bandmates. 3)Not in this for the money. If that's what you're looking for, that's kinda sad considering YOU'RE ON CRAIGSLIST. Get a clue. 4)Looking to do hits and popular songs. No guilty pleasure songs that YOU like, but the audience doesn't recognize. We're playing for THEM. Not ourselves. So if you want to play deep cuts or obscure b-sides, this ain't for you. 5)This is supposed to be fun, so if you don't know how to have a good time, then this ain't for you, either. 6)Not looking to take over the Chicago coverband scene, or get "discovered". Not gonna happen. Re-read #5 and remind yourself you're reading an ad on Craigslist. Thanks for reading my light-hearted little ad. If you or someone you know might be interested in this, give me a shout. I can give you more info about me along with some vocal samples.