Looking for collaborators/players

Burlington VT

Description

I'm looking to join or start up a project after playing in a few things that haven't been able to hold together. Looking to form something up like described below, or jump in with others that isn't too far away from this. I have kids and a regular day job, but can be flexible with time. I've played bass in recent projects, and also guitar and drums, as well as some keys- I can add some backing vocals. No expert, but I can hold my own on most stuff or practice my way there in time. I have a pretty good handle on theory and don't mind putting in work to get there with a part. I have a studio space in my home that could be a rehearsal space and am set up for recording so working remotely on projects is also an option. I'm into lots of stuff, but for this I'm leaning to garage rock/punk, especially with soul elements, and could also lean heavier from time to time. Goal is to make high energy lo-fi music that is listenable and fun, I'd be fine if half the lyrics are "Yeah!" "come on!" and "lets go!" A farfisa, vox, or hammond with a warbling, fuzzy melody might be in there as well. I love women's voices in this kind of music. Def looking to do original music, but starting with covers. Ideally everyone involved is on the same page, has a voice, and contributing. Bands I love as influence would be The Dirtbombs, Detroit Cobras, Hex Dispensers, Reigning Sound, The Pack AD, Exploding Hearts, Hellacopters, Cramps, Carbonas, Saints, Television, The Sword, Ramones, Sabbath, Clash, Dolls and Johnny Thunders, Stooges, and so many more... Goal would be to start with some covers in this vein, get a playable setlist as quickly as possible to gig and start adding originals. To record stuff and put it out for fun. Not looking to go into noise, jam band territory, or the standard (classic rock) covers for this. 420 friendly and a few drinks are fine, but I'm not really down to support nonsense and drama. Weekly practice and ability to play shows a couple of times a month would be great.