BigBeatNut Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 (edited) I thinking of starting to look for another band to play with. Any recommendations for sites for networking with other musicians or finding "bass-player wanted" ads etc, etc ? Another option would be a site where I could show my music tastes, and my musical 'CV' (hah!) and just wait for the call I'm sure I've come across such a thing before but I didn't bookmark it and I've no idea if it was the best one anyway. BTW ... I'm discounting myspace, which I used to regard as a musicians networking site, but myspace seems a bit dead these days. Also, I've already put something onto 'Bass players wanted/available' on this site. (Apologies if this is asked frequently, I find it hard to put the idea into a few words and so it's hard to do a search for it) Thanks, Andy Edited October 12, 2011 by BigBeatNut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Bandmix and Forming Bands are alright, and partysounds WAS but I don't know if it's still going. Quite easy to get around having to pay to contact people on the former two, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I like Joinmyband. I have had good experiences using it, and it has a nice clear layout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 [quote name='Ian Savage' timestamp='1318418050' post='1401794'] Bandmix and Forming Bands are alright, .... [/quote] Those two are just what I was hoping for ... forming bands in particular looks spot on. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1318417634' post='1401785'] a site where I could show my music tastes, and my musical 'CV' (hah!) and just wait for the call [/quote] [url="http://www.starnow.co.uk/"]http://www.starnow.co.uk/[/url] Dunno if it's any good but it sort of fits the description. Also has visit-worthy sections for models, actresses, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 partysounds.co.uk generally pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 even gumtree can come up with a wee result every now and again in the musicians section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Over the last few months Ive had ads on gumtree, joinmyband and partysounds. Again partysounds came up trumps, its still a bit slow as it was offline for a while but in the last 2 weeks I had 4 replies to my ad and Im now in a gigging band again!! With my first gig in years on the 22nd October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 A good selection there, thanks all. [quote name='Ian Savage' timestamp='1318418050' post='1401794'] ... and partysounds WAS but I don't know if it's still going. [/quote] Sounds like it's a one-man show and he was out of action for a while for health reasons. See bottom of the page [url="http://www.partysounds.co.uk/blog.php"]here[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I've always found I get the most contact from JoinMyBand and Gumtree - some of the others (FormingBands and Bandmix spring to mind) want you to hand over cash before you can contact anybody, which limits your possibilities somewhat as most musicians are too skint/tight to stump up dollar just to send an email. Oh, and I'm including myself in that last statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm starting to think that you might be able to use reverbnation for this kind of thing aswell but not explored it thoroughly yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Leave some cold pizza & cans of strongbow outside your house overnight. Next morning just take your pick from the assembled throng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 [url="http://www.lemonrock.com"]www.lemonrock.com[/url] best site out there by a mile, but might not be in your area check out their ads section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1318419316' post='1401827'] [url="http://www.starnow.co.uk/"]http://www.starnow.co.uk/[/url] Dunno if it's any good but it sort of fits the description. Also has visit-worthy sections for models, actresses, etc [/quote] OI YOU, behave! My daughter's got a profile on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Kerrrr...bump. Any new sites I should know about for finding bands or band members ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 It's been mentioned in passing earlier but I was really impressed with [url="http://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/"]http://www.joinmyban...uk/classifieds/[/url] I guess any of these depend on your area and who is advertising but I had two contacts recently when deciding to join a more locally based 2nd band. One bloke was very nice, talked a good fight & then never called (having checked me out online saying I "looked cool and played great - just what we need") so not sure what happened there and the other mob were the lot I'm with now. Met for a pint, had a jam and it's shaping up nicely. One of my better online band member search experiences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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