Looking for Bandmates—Pop/Rock/Dance

Jersey City NJ

Description

I am a pop/rock/dance music lover (esp. 80s and 70s) who likes to mess around with keys and synths. I am an advanced beginner at best but believe it won’t be long before I can confidently perform simple arrangements live as well as in the studio. This includes sequencing MIDI as necessary. I am also interested in songwriting. I enjoy singing (Tenor) and would like to be considered for lead singer of a band in addition to playing keys/synth. Right now I am looking to meet musicians who are at or above my level who may be interested in getting together once or twice a week to jam without pay. We should be motivated by learning and fun and then see where it leads. I am open to starting with cover songs but my long-term goal is original music so I hope you are open to both of these options. I have access to small rehearsal space (though parking is a pain) only if we are willing to practice temporarily with an e-drum kit. I live in northern New Jersey close to Manhattan. We gig when we feel ready. This is intended to be a long-term collaboration so patience is necessary. I am targeting a group of no more than 3-5 members in its steady state. I think the following roles could be complementary (Note: I hope to recruit band members in the order of priority listed below with a preference for potential songwriting contributors): -Drummer (to audition preferably with acoustic kit but since I don’t have continuous access to practice space for this level of loudness you should own and be willing to practice on an e-drum kit; I have drum machines for sounds; an exception to owning e-drums is if you have access to practice space at no cost to the band) -Bassist -Guitarist -Keyboards/Synth -Vocalist I myself will audition for you as a lead singer and someone to play simple chords/pads on synth. I wish to contribute to songwriting though I have no professional experience. Sorry to be negative here but no illegal drug users please. Also due to a personal allergy problem, I cannot be around smokers for long periods of time. A little more about me—I am a former consulting professional in his late 40s but all ages are welcome. Please contact me if interested and be sure to include an email address or phone number. I may take some time to reply so your patience is appreciated.