If interested message me and we'll take it from there.
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Nous recherchons un(e) guitariste pour compléter une nouvelle formation de 5
musiciens pour jouer du rock des années 70's, 80's, 90's.
Nous avons tous de l'expérience et nous recherchons quelqu'un entre
40-45 avec l'expérience semblable.
Nous avons un claviériste et chanteuse qui nous permets un répertoire
varié avec du Zeppelin, Benatar, Foreigner, Loverboy et autres.
Notre but est de jouer dans les clubs deux fois par mois sur la moyenne.
Pour les pratiques nous louons a l'heure mais nous espérons pas le faire pour longtemps!
La personne que nous recherchons doit être équipée et avoir sa propre véhicule.
Remuneration will be based upon performance. No hangers-on, no flash-Harrys. If you are hard-working, respected in your industry (we will be checking into your past) and live for music/entertainment we'd like to speak with you.
We also seek a PR agent, choreographer, lighting tech and production assitants with stage performance experience.
All positions are part-time, freelance positions, with the exception of the Talent Agent position which is negotiable.
Send your resume, background letter or website link in your reply.
We would also like to hear about your experiences and welcome any referrals you might wish to offer.
If it is as you say "your band" then why would you expect anyone else to book gigs for you?
Sounds like you are the one who needs an agent. It's too bad that they are such a rare commodity these days. All due to a bunch moronic, no talent, mavericks who decided years ago it would be a good idea to ruin it for everybody else. See these dim witted, wanna be entrepreneurs started going into bars with a bunch of their half assed, weekend warrior buddies, who wouldn't know a D string from a Ride Cymbal and undercut the agents costs by booking themselves. This drove the price down so low that it put most agents out of business. As the price continued to plummet so did the talent of the players, and as the talent continued to decrease so did the interest in live music, as the interest declined so did the size of the crowds. Get the picture?
What these self booking geniuses did not realize was that, contrary to their beliefs, the agents actually did serve a purpose. Their job was to act as a buffer so to speak, to keep no talent, blow hard, hacks like these guys out of the clubs so that they wouldn't kill the market. You see by making sure that the bands going into the bars had actual talent and would be worth the price of admission, this kept people coming out to the clubs, which of course kept the bar owners happy, which in turn kept the "real musicians" working. Boy do I miss those days. The days when you actually had to know how to play an instrument and put on some kind of show in order to be able to get a gig.
So in answer to your question "I don't get it, ...why do they (musicians) think life owes them?" We do not. We just figure the self booking morons who ruined it for the rest of us do. We did not spend decades of our lives, locked away practicing for hours a day, honing our craft to perfection, only to be reduced to nothing more than cheap, penny ante street hustlers begging for nickels and dimes. Most of us would rather go into teaching than cheapen ourselves and our talent like that. As a matter of fact a lot of us have. You see, those of us who are "professionals" remember what those days were like. We were fine with the way things were. We weren't the ones who screwed everything up. Why should we be the ones to pay for it? We are musicians not booking agents. Had I wanted to be involved in the business aspect of things I would have gone to business school not music school.
Which brings me to your statement, and I quote "You are either a "Musician" (do it all including bookings) or you are a "player" (hang out feeding off the booking work of other hard-working musicians)"
What dictionary do you own? Last time I checked musician means "someone who plays music". In fact I looked it up.
Taken from the Cambridge Dictionary:
Musician
/mjuːˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
noun
1. someone who is skilled in playing music, usually as their job
Taken From Dictionary.com
mu⋅si⋅cian
[myoo-zish-uhn]
–noun
1. a person who makes music a profession, esp. as a performer of music.
2. any person, whether professional or not, skilled in music.
Sorry chum, but I couldn't find any definition that included "do it all including bookings". I did find this however.
booking agent
noun
1.someone who engages a person or company for performances
Hmmm? How 'bout that. A booking agent, books performers and bands. Who'd-a- thunk it?
I have played literally thousands of gigs with self bookers over the years and the one thing they all had in common was that none or them, not one, had even a quarter of the musical talent of any of the players who were backing them up. This has proven to be a constant in my twenty some year career. What they did have that the other players did not however was that special kind of aggressive personality akin to that of a good salesmen. (Coincidentally also a quality found in most good booking agents) One positive thing I can say about these self booking types is that they could have done a lot better for themselves and the "real musicians" they worked with had they kept their egos in check, lost the delusions of themselves possessing any real musical talent and just did what they should have done in the first place... became booking agents and left the music to the professionals.
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Basically, I'd like to hear from some people who have already dabbled in electronics/have already repaired malfunctioning pedals, who could help me use them again.
my old band and we oust to practice twice a week,I'm ready to do more if needed.
i did a hole shit load of shows!
I'm not the standing type i move!!
I'm 20 years old!
i have have a punk rock style! ( stretch ears and a sleeve tattoo ) if style matters for you!!
so, please if you are a band interested in playing a show with us or are just knowledgeable of the venues we could play please email the above, or add us on Myspace.
It's not about who wins the argument. I frankly don't give a flying fuck what anyone thinks. I AM established on the blues scene here. I DO have many connections. I've played every major blues festival in Eastern Canada and the Maritimes and have brought MY band to Europe. I have over 25 awards and nominations in the industry. And YES, I do have an artist endorsement with a major guitar string company.
I'm not ashamed of my credentials.
I know what hard work is. I front a 7-piece band on vocals and guitar, and nothing has ever come easy.
So why put an ad on Craigslist? Well, I recently started playing bass again and was looking for some side work. What on earth is so god-damned wrong with that? I put the word out directly to fellow band-leaders as well. I'm just looking to leave no stone unturned. This is my first go at Craigslist, and frankly I'm quite disappointed to get reactions like that. I figured it was another way to make some new contacts.
All you so-called experts out there need to get off your high horses and calm the fuck down.
Yeah, the music biz is tough. Especially with bozos like you guys around.
Anyway. Nice knowing you. I'll remove my incredibly offensive ad and let all you basement dwellers shit on those of us who have dedicated their lives to entertaining people and making some well-earned bucks.
And for those of you who didn't see my original ad, here it is (WARNING: this is obviously VERY offensive. Discretion is highly advised)....
Bassist available for working blues/r&b band. Equipped, professional, have contacts on the blues scene, have transportation, have rehearsal studio. Looking for work. I don't mind rehearsing if there are gigs booked.
Drop me a line at the email address above.
Dedication, drive, work ethic, respect for others and punctuality are musts. No druggies, no drunks.
Looking for a true musical experience, something real and honest, rooted in the desire to make the best music we possibly can.
Need someone who has a certain amount of creative ability and mechanical skill on their instrument, but desire to play, common goals, tastes, chemistry and philosophy are more important. No big egos here. Creatively we do what's best for the song. We're in development and of intermediate level. Although we can certainly play and write, we are still learning our instruments and for the most part have little academic musical education. We have no touring experience and minimal live experience. We're looking for someone to grow with us, or with the patience to allow us to develop our skills to an advanced level.
This is a serious endeavor, we'd like to make a living doing this.
Practice is Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. You're expected to work at home too. You need to own a drum set (or two) so you can keep one at the space and one wherever you practice or have some other way to play outside practice. Rent for the rehearsal space is 55 $ monthly payable on the last Saturday of every month.
Musically: We are not a band where "attitude" and "image" are more noticeable than the music. Maybe this will doom us to failure. Whatever. We like an honest representation. We're not into endless screaming, barking, or adolsecent whining. We like different textures. We don't like "walls" of guitars, but rather aim for memorable riffs or melodies. We don’t like cacophonous collages of sound. We're looking for a stripped down yet polished sound. Sometimes rough but with clear, strong, discernible melodies. We like bands who have the versatility to go hard, soft, and everywhere in between. Some influences, since that is what people do: Pearl Jam, The Who, Neil Young, The Tragically Hip.. If any, or better yet all, of this stuff makes some kind of sense to you then we should talk and see if we can make some beautiful music together.
Also I have educated classical piano for a long time since I was a small kind
(against my will though.....).
If you are professional , considering playing music as a work or anything else
serious , please feel free to contact me.
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There are too many people in the business who only want gigs and don't actually want to work. They feel that they've made their place and they ought to be "in demand." It's quite simply part of the narcism we see in the artistic bent. They don't need Craigslist, they need an agent.
The truth is the so called, "Maggots" Mr. Flip refers to are "journeymen" with a craft, talent or trade to flog. Nothing wrong with that so long as we remember they are not the type of people you want to do long term business with, they are flighty and non-commital - it's their way of earning income. Look at them as "project people."
In my 40 years as a musician in Montreal I've been a player, journeyman, dedicated business (bands) partner, co-owner of bands, competition winner, short-timer employee at Steve's (now there's a feat of survival) and now I produce and perform under my own name. I am a successful entrepreneur outside of music and understand what makes a business succeed or fail, music or otherwise.
Mr. Flip wants to run a business. The "Maggots" (and I spell that with a capital "M") just want to put bread on their table and live week-to-week, month-to-month, and collect residuals. That's fair too. Some of those residuals can be decent long-term earners if you get in with the right kind of crowd. But what Mr. Flip, I think, is worried about, if you take him seriously and read between the lines, are the opportunists who will come along and make a very smiling face and say, "Mr.Flip, I just love your gigs, let's get rich together" until another "good thing" comes along. So Mr. Flip is really concerned about being taken advantage of by some lazy opportunist. Maybe he should have put it that way. I have to agree; there are too many opportunists but that's like saying a wolf has too many teeth. Muscians are, by nature, opportunistic and will always go for the best thing on tap. Of course there are exceptions and you do meet the odd straight-shooter but, and this is 40 years talking again, your best friend will put you on a shelf for more bread in this business. I've seen it too many times. Luckily I'm a hard-as-nails businessman and have been successful in weeding out the bad-apples but it takes skill and time to find the right mix - sounds just like the trials and tribulations of forming a band.
In the end Mr. Flip's argument wins the day by a few points I'd say. There are too many stories of so called "established, well known, good name, well-connected, played with everyone" (that one does get me because I wonder why, if they are so well known and established, their phone isn't ringing off the wall and they need to scratch-up gigs here on, of all places, Craigslist?) musicians who take others for a ride - that's the 40 years talking one more time.
But Mr. Flip needs to beware; his "maggot" friends are not going anywhere so he'd better buck-up and try a little harder to stay his course. Never mind the losers, stick with the winners; it's the only way to success in anything we do.
Glad to see someone finally broached the subject, it's dead in here.
I write songs and strong melodies on keys/guitar and record the pieces in ableton.
I'd love to find the right collaborator to take these pieces and mix 'em up like Dangermouse did the White Album- or Gibbard and Figurine collaborated to make 'em Postal Service - vox/emceeing is welcome over the top too.
Email to hear pieces or I'll email you a set, you remix it, record over it, send it back, and we see if we like what we hear.
The time commitment is relatively small, we'll be rehearsing twice a week for the upcoming week, and a little more when we move into the theater. The show has around 10 songs, some of them extremely short, and the music will be provided.
If you're interested, we're excited to hear from you!! Email us ASAP at horrible.mcgill@gmail.com with a little about yourself - we're looking to get started right away.
Thanks!
P.S. Here are some youtube links of the show (it's simply awesome):
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RECHERCHÉ: bassiste et batteur. Nous sommes quatre musiciens talentueux qui cherchent des musiciens à compléter notre groupe. L'objectif est de jouer des spectacles en direct pour un grand nombre de types d’événements. Les styles incluent le jazz, le R & B, pop, motown, dance et rock. Nous avons l'intention de jouer des lieux tels que des mariages, événements d'entreprise, des salons et des clubs de jazz. Une fois que notre groupe est formé, les concerts suivront relativement facilement. Nous recherchons des musiciens qui désir d'investir une partie de leur temps dans un projet enrichissante. Nous pratiquons au centre-ville sur une base hebdomadaire, donc si vous êtes intéressé s'il vous plaît appelez pour plus d'information.
Rocking Over 40 has been developing an online community environment for aging, but not dead yet, musicians to portfolio and share their music in a not-so-but-tastes-like-real-butter organic way. We are putting out this exclusive invite so you can join and become some of the first R/40 members of the R/40 community, thereby securing your place in musical history and the admiration of all those around you.
There are no musical style restrictions or dress code requirements. You need only be 40 years of age or greater to join. However, with membership comes some responsibility. Remember: Ask not what your online social network can do for you – Ask what you can do for your online social network. You an participate by:
Uploading your groovy music.
Uploading your musical/artsy video footage.
Uploading cool music/artsy images.
Joining the community in online discussions, thoughts or self-indulgent monologs.
Posting gig dates so those throughout the world can drop everything to come see you perform.
Sell your swag or buy someone else’s.
Pass on the word to ALL YOU KNOW.
There will be bi-annual contests (in fact there is one right now – go see it here) and yearly R/40 events. There is also cool official graphic R/40 swag to be had.
Now a personal note:
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Drummer 30aine cherche band cover / pop / rock / folk ou encore altern. Pour gigger et idéalement faire ça professionnellement. Veut pas tripper fin de semaine, veuxt être occuppé! Inventif groovy, disponible pas mal tout le temps. Influences Stewart Copeland, Kenny Aronoff, DMB, etc… Tant qu'il y a un PA dans la salle, je peux emmener mon HD1 de Roland. On peux me voir sur youtube à www.youtube.com/thechrisrobitaille.
I'm looking for bands to fill some slots starting in January. I'm working for a company called Music Is Life Ent. from Ottawa that has started branching out here to Montreal. They are very successful over there and have help tons of bands get exposure and make some money. We're looking to do the same thing over here.
The company started to give bands a way to get shows and make money without getting ripped off by big companies. I'm sure most of you have experienced how bad some of these shows are run.
Not only will these shows give you a stage and an opportunity we will also hook you up with bands from out of town. For every show, we will have a touring band come in to play with you guys, If any of you want to go out there to play shows we can arrange that too.
For now here are the dates:
Jan 15th (Friday), FULL SET
Jan 30th (Saturday) , 2 SPOTS LEFT
Feb 12th (Friday), 3 SPOTS LEFT
Feb 26th (Friday), 1 SPOT LEFT
Mar 12th (Friday), 3 SPOTS LEFT
Mar 26th (Friday) 3 SPOTS LEFT
Tickets for the January 15th show will soon be available for those who want to come check it out. They will be $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
The bands playing that night are (in order of appearance):
Call Me Hollywood (local) www.myspace.com/callmehollywood
The 4Heads (local) www.myspace.com/the4heads
New World Order (local) www.myspace.com/newworldorder4
We Surrender (touring band) www.myspace.com/wesurrenderband
Dukes On The Rush (local) www.myspace.com/dukesontherush
For more information drop me a line at the address above.
I don't have any formal vocal training, but practice on my own time. I am into image, sound and character of a band.
Influences are: Queen, Lady GaGa, Muse, Keane, No Doubt, and Electronic bands such Air and Royksopp.
I am looking for bands who are first and foremost, willing to experiment with their music, keep an open-mind, while playing what they are passionate about.
I am perfectly bilingulal, height-weight proportionate, lebanese originally, and lived most of my life in Dubai before coming to Cornell University in the U.S for a Film Studies degree.
LES HAITIENS sont tres talentueux. Malheureusement, ILS N'ONT PAS EU LA CHANCE D'ÊTRE APPUYÉS PAR LE SYSTÈME DANS LEURS DÉMARCHES MUSICALES.
NOUS QUI NOUS AVONS TOUT REÇU, NOUS AVONS UNE OBLIGATION MORALE DE LEUR OUVRIR LES PORTES QUI LEUR DONNERONT LA CHANCE DE rayonner AU NIVEAU MONDIAL.
NOUS SOMMES EN CE MOMENT DANS UNE ÉCOLE PRIMAIRE-SECONDAIRE DÉJÀ EXISTANTE A ST-MARC, UN ENDROIT TRANQUILLE À 1HRE1 / 2 DE PORT-AU-PRINCE.
Willing to do an audition if you want with your own songs or if you just have the instrumental version i can come up with a lyric and melody too, if you allow me to do so.
I was playing serious Pop-Progressive Guitarless Metal trio band like (Eddie Jobson's) UK ,RUSH and so on.
It consisted of [E.violin , Keyboard, Chorus & Composition ] , [Lead Vocal & Bass Guitar] and [Drums , Keyboard & Chorus ].
All members have classical music background basically. Ideally I would like to play such a type of band once more.
If you are professional , considering playing music as a work or anything else serious , please feel free to contact me.
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