WORLD'S GREATEST BASS PLAYER

Happy Jack · 2025-09-02T14:23:48Z

... is absolutely not required to replace me as the bass player in long-standing covers band The Junkyard Dogs.

Based in Harrow, we've been going a long time (since 2010 in this incarnation) and the line-up has changed occasionally.

As part of a serious refresh, I want to move sideways onto keys which of course means bringing in a new bassist. My God-like ability on bass is totally non-existent so any competent player would be perfectly capable of stepping in. We play essentially the hits of 1965-85 so there is no requirement to slap, tap or sweep, and very little call for relentless disco octaves everywhere. Getting all chordal on our asses or playing jazzy bass solos is pretty much contra-indicated.

If you can sing then that's a bonus, but not a requirement. If you can play another instrument then that's also a bonus, but not a requirement.

We currently play around 20 gigs a year but we're looking to gradually ease back up to our natural home, which is c.30 gigs a year. We go out for £250-£300 a gig, very occasionally £360, so this time next year we won't be millionaires.

We try to rehearse every week (usually a Thursday but we can be flexible), not so much because we feel we need to but because we're a friendly bunch who enjoy each other's company. We're all in our 60s but - yet again - that's not a requirement.

We have our own excellent rehearsal facility in Sudbury Hill, close to the Piccadilly Line, but for gigging purposes any incoming band member must have their own gear & reliable transport.

If you're not up for this yourself but you think you might know someone who'd be a good fit, please feel free to pass on the details.

https://www.lemonrock.com/junkyarddogs

https://www.facebook.com/junkyarddogslondon

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdLOzCAQkvIfkFdnhTLP4Q