Power Trio -- need bass + drums

Philadelphia PA

Description

The world is back - and I miss performing, creating and making organized noise/chaos! Looking to start a power trio (or possibly a 4-piece if you're a KEYS player). No set sound in mind - though some of my influences are: The Replacements, The Lemonheads, Wilco, Jeff Buckley, Ryan Adams, Tom Waits, The Clash, The Dexateens, Elvis Costello, Pavement, Steve and Justin Townes Earle... I am a guitarist and singer. Mainly electric. Huge gear nerd, into creating beautiful and ugly tones. Want to start something with good songs at the heart, but with a big sound that's not afraid to get weird. Maybe fuzzy, maybe ambient -- but still good songs. I write, but also open to playing together and see what comes out. As I said, looking for a strong bass player and drums. Totally cool (and preferred) if you can sing back-ups/harmony and even take some songs as lead. For a bass player, be able to hold it down but also someone who can create melodic lines that make the song or overdriven/fuzzy tones. For a drummer, you are the key! Strong, fearless and big hitters are welcome. I want the crowd looking at you. Be tight, but inventive. Also, would be into a keyboard player -- someone with great gear, capable of adding coolness or weirdness behind the music. But want to keep the sound open, so not looking for a second guitarist at this point. I've played every small and medium-sized bar in Philly over the years, toured the East Coast, my former band put out 3 records (one actually on vinyl), some with a bit of critical acclaim. But, my former band is pretty much done, and I want to start something great again. I've got a killer practice space in my house - so no need to pay for time anywhere. It's all set-up, but way too quiet! All ages and genders welcome. Just be a pro player with pro gear. And if you intend to stand still on stage, I don't want you. Want to create a killer live band -- fun, sweaty, cool, dangerous, beautiful, noisy, fuzzy, outrageous, bloody, and weird.