Established Cover Band Looking for Bassist

Inver Grove Heights MN

Description

We are a local six-peice Twin Cities-area cover band with a lot to offer. We play 2-3 times per month and cover a variety of music genres (rock, alternative, pop, a little country). We add new material frequently to keep the set lists rotating, and make it fun and fresh for ourselves and our audience. In the past 24 months through the COVID pandemic, we've continued to play the stages at The Dugout, Willow River Saloon, and Route 47 Pub, to name a few. Our goal is to continue to develop as an energetic and fun local band, adding to our band following through live performances, social media presence, etc. Our material is 100% covers, with powerful front vocals and room for all to have freedom to shine. Because we are all gainfully employed, we are not in a position to abandon everything and play more than the 2-3 times per month. We all do this to have that essential musical outlet. For more information on us, please visit www.distilledband.com, or check us out on Facebook (Meta) at Distilled Band. As our new bass guitarist, you MUST be able to offer the following: -proficient bass skills - but not a virtuoso (we're a pop/rock based band, not Dream Theatre!) -easy to get along with (we're all laid back) -have good communication skills -no ego - you play to suit the SONG first, not to showboat yourself as a prima donna -willingness to share your existing ideas towards the creative process and towards new material/band discussions  -your own transportation -commit to practicing once a week (and knowing your parts!) -attend practices and gigs in a clean state of mind (sure, we'll have a beer or two at practices/gigs, but will not tolerate alcohol/substance abuse getting in the way of performance or demeanor) -be mature - not necessarily in years, but in personal and musical presentation -being able to do backing vocals is a PLUS but not a deal breaker If you are interested and suitable, respond to this ad. Please also  provide your music background, experience with past band(s) (names and links), a recent photo or social media link, and what you are looking for in a band. We look forward to hearing from you.