Diablo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It was happening for a while, but our singer finally got pushed out/quit today, which although it causes pain finding a new one, he was over-committed on other stuff and could not devote the time required. So - I need a classic and modern rock singer and I've run out of people I know or would do anything with in a band. Male or female, no preference, but what is the best way: Joinmyband Basschat (I cannot see a bass forum being the way to go!) Gumtree ad in local music shop What would you recommend.....? We've got a rehearsal booked next Tuesday in Darlington and it is looking like 2 hours of Green Onions at the moment. Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'd try gumtree. I put an ad up last week looking for any interesting new projects and got a good 15 or so replys within 24 hours. I wittled it down to five I was interested in and have three auditions this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogHammer Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have had good success with Gumtree, a little bit with Joinmyband. Another good way is too go along to acoustic nights or jams and find a singer there. Approach them and see if they are interested. Also going to Original night gigs, where the first act or acts are single acoustic players. See if they are interested in a full band setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Wide net, narrow mesh. By this I mean explore every communicational avenue - social media, print media, band sites, instrument forums, work colleagues and personal friends who might know someone, shops (including supermarkets and newsagents). Get the message [i]everywhere[/i] but make it as bland and as simple as possible - e.g. gigging band looking for singer. The idea is to generate lots of interest rather than use the ad as a filter. When the responses come in filter out the really obvious no-hopers but keep an open mind about the majority. For myself I'd rather have a series of hilarious auditions and be doing something than wait around for the perfect candidate. It'll be a compromise in the end, anyway. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Also an ad in any rehearsal studios locally wouldn't hurt - even a chat with the guys who run them as they often have an idea of who is doing what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Just hold a mirror up at arms length, they'll soon coming flocking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 [quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1416929486' post='2615145'] It was happening for a while, but our singer finally got pushed out/quit today, which although it causes pain finding a new one, he was over-committed on other stuff and could not devote the time required. So - I need a classic and modern rock singer and I've run out of people I know or would do anything with in a band. Male or female, no preference, but what is the best way: Joinmyband Basschat (I cannot see a bass forum being the way to go!) Gumtree ad in local music shop What would you recommend.....? [/quote] All of 'em. And also any local musician oriented groups on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Try Bandmix. Some good people in there. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Up his own ars€? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If you have any singing teachers near you, talk to them - they may have a student who is ready to make the move to a live band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I've had luck on joinmyband, musolist and northwest bands but agree you need to be advertising everywhere. You possibly have left it a little bit short notice, personally I'd allow yourself at least 2 full weeks to let the responses come in. I'd also recommend that you insist on a copy if a live performance, even just a video singalong youtube style clip, as it can be should destroying to actually audition people who can't sing. Wait till you have three or four before you set the date to make it worthwhile, and also give you a reason to push the candidates out, nothing worse than when they hang around if they are no good Good luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If you can lower yourself to do so you could also go along to a few karaoke and open mic nights. Adverts in your local music shops. Your local musicians Facebook group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Cheers for the ideas, let's see where this adventure ends up. Why is it always the bloody singers that cause grief - that is 3 in a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Doesn't everyone just find a world class singer in their kitchen, llke I did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 [quote]Doesn't everyone just find a world class singer in their kitchen, like I did? [/quote] I do have one in the kitchen, but my cat announced that he struggled with the high notes on AC/DC songs, and he preferred catching rats on a Saturday night rather than being covered in beer at the Dog and Duck. Too posh to mosh I guess is the term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 [quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1416991007' post='2615719'] I do have one in the kitchen, but my cat announced that he struggled with the high notes on AC/DC songs, and he preferred catching rats on a Saturday night rather than being covered in beer at the Dog and Duck. Too posh to mosh I guess is the term. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 I've posted one on Gumtree, I'm both excited and worried about what may turn up. Watch this space..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I recommend not replacing them. Just do instrumentals. No tantrums, no lugging a PA around, one less person to pay, Everyone's a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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