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    N.West Evanescence Tribute! (Seeking DRUMMER?) Anyone Help?

    in Other Musicians

    Posted

    EVANESCENTE ARE NOW RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLE:

    Drummer

    The ideal candidate will have the following:

    - Ability to play or learn all the required Evanescence songs (see Setlist page on website) to a high standard
    - Own equipment of a good standard
    - Previous live band experience
    - Between the ages of 21-35 and able to fulfill the Evanescence image
    - Willing to commit to regular weekly rehearsals in the Runcorn / Warrington area and put in the time and effort to creating an top class tribute act
    - Willing to play gigs nationwide
    - Be motivated by the opportunity to play great music and great gigs rather than make money

    The last point is very important. All gigs will be paid and established tribute bands can often command good fees. However, experience has shown that in the current climate it is increasingly hard to find venues willing to pay good money, especially for a new act. As a new tribute band in its first year, most venues will either offer 'door deals' (where the amount made depends on tickets sold/door money taken) or will pay a set fee between £300-£600. Bear in mind that this must cover travel costs and then be split between all band members. If your main motivation is to make money straight away then this isn't the right project for you. But if you are a fan of Evanescence's music and want the opportunity to play great live gigs to great crowds in great venues AND make some money then please apply.

    Evanescente work with a promoter of some of the best tribute bands in Europe.

    [url="http://www.evanescentuk.moonfruit.com/"]http://www.evanescentuk.moonfruit.com/[/url]

    TO APPLY FOR A ROLE IN EVANESCENTE...

    Contact us at [email protected] and ideally provide the following:

    - Name, age, recent picture
    - Brief bio with description of your previous band experience
    - Link or attachment with an example of your musical work

    We look forward to hearing from you!

    GENES-ISH (UK Genesis tribute) This Sat 26th November @ The Office South Shields

    in Gigs

    Posted

    [quote name='LiamPodmore' timestamp='1322769538' post='1455746']
    Heard A LOT about you guys in the past, and i honestly have to say that i love your name, one of the best tribute band names around tbh. Simple yet entertaining and a good description.

    Liam
    [/quote]

    Cheers Liam, Most of the band members are from Bolton, Do the Moses Gate every so often if you fancy seeing the show give me a buzz.

    Justin.

    GENES-ISH (UK Genesis tribute) This Sat 26th November @ The Office South Shields

    in Gigs

    Posted

    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1322393694' post='1450175']
    I wasn't able to get along for this, but I'll C&P this from a local music forum...

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    Genes-ish @ The Office, Sat 26th Nov 2011

    As we all know, the North East is a hotbed of talent, and when it comes to tribute bands we are especially well catered for - some of the country's finest residing right at our doorstep.

    Consequently our expectations of tribute bands are set very highly indeed and the vast majority of imported talent falls well short of the supreme standards we have come to expect.

    NOT THIS BAND.....

    Having saw their gig at the 3 Tuns about a year or so ago, I was expecting a quality show, but the lineup changes since that gig have taken what was already a superb tribute and lifted it right up to the very top of the tree.

    Arriving an infuriating 15 minutes late, I found the band just about to open "The Cage", for me easily the highlight of what I saw of their first set. Set 2 opened with crowd pleaser "Mama", singer John Kirby superbly lit (as was the entire show) in green strobes as he pulled a suitable Collins-esque gurn during the sinister laughter that has become that song's signature moment, and through out the show John displayed knowing touches of dramatic stage presence, not least during "The Musical Box" - the interaction with an over enthusiastic fan merely adding to the spectacle.

    Closing opus "Firth of Fith" resulted in roars of approval before John joined drummer Alex for a spectacular duet that worked like magic. The fact that John also drums means Genes-ish are able to deliver the full Collins style show to superb effect. Dramatic stage presence, excellent musicianship and spellbinding vocal delivery - what more could you ask of a front man?

    A spectacular "Los Endos", an enormous huge crowd singalong to "I Know What I Like" and a suitably uptempo "Turn It On Again" closed out one of the best shows I have seen in a very long time and easily one of my top gigs this year.

    With excellent performances from Neil Gordon (keys), Pete Smith (guitars) , Justin Ryan (bass) and Alex Lindley (drums), Genes-ish are easily up there with the top tributes you will ever see.

    I could have wrote this review in one word - AWESOME !


    Moo! PMSbull
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    Thanks! Only just seen this... Thanks to all who turned up too and your comments.

    J

    Twin Neck 4 String Bass / 6 string Guitar.... Cheap! £200 posted!

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by BIG.J

    Good condition and very playable twin neck, Used in our Genesis tribute. Was made by (Albatros??) Has our band logo and my name on headstock decals & part laqured, Will rub back though.

    Black with maple necks and rosewood boards, All passive

    6 string needs a tunning peg as gearing slipping on one, Bass could do with a setup ( Action a little high for me but ive always used it like this.

    Quick sale needed before Ebay

    £200 posted next day.

    Pic should be in my Profile

    J

    MARKBASS RIG! #### Now Traded ####

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by BIG.J

    I am now using another rig so thinking of Trading the following.

    Markbass 106HR 6x10 Cab (6ohm) - As new with Tag... Has pull out handle an tilt back castors fitted (Easy to move & Light)

    Markbass Little Mark ll (250w) Light as a feather but WoW what a sound from such a small unit. Good condition and has been gigged (Rack Ears inc)

    What you got?

    Basses, Amps, Cabs, Combo.....Fire Away :)

    Pics to follow...

    J.

    SOLD

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    You interested in trades?

    I tend to just use my amp for monitoring? I have always fancied trying the P.B stuff.

    I have a Mint MarkBass 610 cab with tag (On tiltback castors and pull out handle) Also MarkBass LMII 250w Head. I play in a Genesis Tribute band which has 2 x Drummers, Guitar, Keys, Voc etc and i have never needed to give more than Half output from this little head.

    J.

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