Seeking Lead Singer/Keyboardist for Classic Rock Band

Philadelphia PA

Description

We are amateur musicians (two guitarists, a bassist and a drummer) seeking a fifth person to round out our newly formed classic rock band. We've been together for a few months, and practice at the drummer's home in Mt. Airy. The goal is to put together a few set lists, polish the songs into reasonably tight arrangements, and play out once or twice a month at local bars, community events and similar venues. We are all fully vaccinated older adults. We're looking for someone who can do lead vocals for about half the songs, with one of the guitarists doing the remainder. Ideally, that person would also play keys (or some instrument other than guitar, bass or drums). The emphasis is on covers of classic rock numbers, but we're also open to including a mix of stuff drawn from other genres - electric/country blues, jam, garage, punk, progressive, alternative, psychedelic, etc., and maybe even some originals. The overall vision is an artful combination of solid harmonies, well-turned lyrics and flat out electric attitude. The songs we're working on right now are Devil's Radio (George Harrison), I Can't Explain (The Who), I Saw Her Standing There (Beatles), I Won't Back Down (Tom Petty), Learn To Fly (Foo Fighters), You Wreck Me (Tom Petty), Get Over It (The Eagles), Glad All Over (Dave Clark Five), Let's Work Together (Canned Heat) and True Lies (Kenny Wayne Shepherd). Other songs under consideration include The Wind Cries Mary (Jimi Hendrix), Heavy Fuel (Dire Straits), Helen Wheels (Paul McCartney), Got To Get Better In A Little While (Derek and the Dominos), Tightrope Ride (The Doors), Any Road (George Harrison), Jumpin' Jack Flash (Rolling Stones), Cassidy (Grateful Dead), Rock n Roll (Lou Reed), Absolutely Sweet Marie (Bob Dylan), The Jean Genie (David Bowie), Around The Dial (The Kinks), Bye Bye Love (The Cars), Squeeze Box (The Who) and American Girl (Tom Petty). We're MUCH more concerned with finding someone who is thoughtful, respectful and genuinely interested in this project than with whether their musical skills and experience exactly match our own. Age and gender are unimportant, and you don't need to play at a professional level. What's ESSENTIAL is that you: • are fully vaccinated • have a real desire to perform this kind of music • are competent with your instrument beyond a beginner level • are available for rehearsals (every week or two, at least until a few sets are firmed up) • show up reliably, and give advance notice when you can't be there • are willing to give and receive constructive criticism as well as appreciation • ask for what you want, hear what others are asking for, and be available to negotiate the difference If this connects with where you are musically and personally, please get in touch and tell us a little about yourself and how you see yourself fitting into this project.