Pro 80s Hard Rock Band looking for pro bassist for covers

Pinellas Park FL

Description

1980s hard rock cover band looking for experienced bassist who shares our passion for this era of music and wants to be part of a very successful long-term band that will be together for years making top money and playing top gigs in the Greater Tampa Bay area. So, if you've been around in this area since the 80s then think of bands like Stranger, Bobby Friss, Argus, Foreign Legion, Roxx Gang, Heartless, etc. All our current members played the Florida rock circuit in the 1980-1990s era. We aren't looking for guys who play in several different bands or guys who are band hoppers, chasing $100 a night gigs. Must be totally into and have experience playing this type of cover band music; Van Halen Ratt Whitesnake Dokken Def Leppard Scorpions White Lion UFO Etc etc This is a professional level band and we are all committed to this one band and so we are taking our time to get the right person who shares our vision. Our definition of professional is reasonable and is as follows: 1. Shows up to rehearsal on time and prepared to play the songs like the record. Rehearsal is NOT the place to learn the song because we pay by the hour. Must have reliable transportation. 2. Has professional gear and conducts themselves as a professional on stage. 3. Must have professional level chops (the ability to play the songs like the record including Drop D tunings.) 4. Doesn't drink alcohol or does drugs during rehearsals or at gigs. (A couple beers is NOT a problem as long as it doesn't affect your playing) 5. Has a decent stage presence for this type of music. Don't have to have long hair as long as you have a cool look or image. 6. Preferably played in an A circuit hair or metal band back in the 80s. 7. Must love this era of music. 8. Be over the age of 40 or look it. We are all in our 50s so it isn't going to look right on stage with a person who is 20-40. No disrespect intended. There are tons of fantastic younger and older musicians in this world but we are looking for the one person who shares our vision and meets these requirements. 9. Must be able to learn songs quickly and take direction with no ego. Hard work and serious musicianship will be required. Expected to be able to play cover songs like the record. We all do our homework before rehearsal. 10. Be available and able to rehearse in Clearwater once a week after 7:00 pm and pay $15 each week to play in a decent air-conditioned studio. Backup vocals helpful but NOT necessary. We already have three part harmonies but if you can sing that's a bonus. We don't have any videos of this band playing out yet because we have already been through one drummer and one bassist who weren't the right fit for this band. We have 40 songs and learning more... Our guitarists have videos out on YouTube from previous bands if you want to see those. Serious professionals only please. We want to start playing out within 30 days or so after finding the last piece of our puzzle. The band is already tight with a lead singer, two lead guitarists who sing well and a solid drummer. If you are currently in a working band and are looking to make a change then we offer all respondents total confidentiality. Yes we have contacts with local bars and getting gigs will NOT be a problem for this band. We own full PA and some lights.