Blind Lemon Sam + Musician in Norwich, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

Experienced musician with over 300 gigs in UK & USA in originals and covers bands, across a range of genres. For the last five years I've been playing bass in a 'mainstream indie' cover band (Muse, Stereophonics, Kula Shaker, Foo Fighters, Garbage, RHCP, Queens of the Stone Age, Raconteurs, Radiohead, Air, etc) all of which keeps my fingers nimble and my ears young(ish).

Currently (July 2023) I am seeking an interesting band to join - originals or covers - OR a lead/rhythm guitarist, drummer, and an exceptional female vocalist (who can also play acoustic guitar or keys a bonus) specifically for an All About Eve tribute band (because, frankly, the world needs this, and it doesn't look like AAE are going to do it, given Julianne's priorities). For the latter project, any distance within UK considered for rehearsals, but somewhere mutually convenient for all, every couple of months (or more frequently, depending?) until gig-ready. I do intend this to be a gigging outfit, although frequency may be determined by demand! Are there folks out there who still love this band and the joy they brought back in the day who want to hear their phenomenal songs live again? I honestly don't know, but I would love to attempt to recreate it.

So I am looking for folks with the musical ability, pro equipment and willingness/ability to travel a wee bit every so often to bring these songs to life. For me, fidelity to AAE's original (live) material/arrangements and a genuine love of the band's music are important. But please, no outsize egos. Life's too short for that.

(Shredding, while admirable in its own way, is not required for this project. Thanks for noting, shredding types.)

Excited to hear from folks who might be up for this. Contact me at s151431 at y**** dot com or message via here if interested? Thanks, Dom

Screen name:

Blind Lemon Sam

Member since:

Nov 01 2017

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Echo and the Bunnymen, All About Eve (obviously), Duran Duran, Japan, The Mission, The Church, The Jam, Smiths, The Cult, Wonderstuff, Depeche Mode, Prince, Muse, Garbage, Air, Portishead, Die Antwoord, The Charlatans, Stone Roses, Public Enemy, KRS-One, Main Source, Riz MC, Beastie Boys, Girls Against Boys, Tom Waits, Miles Davis...all the points on the compass.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Rhythm Guitar:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Upright bass:

Intermediate

Mandolin:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Pro-level gear. Yamaha bases.
PA and sound engineer sorted for gigs if it gets to that on this endeavour...

MUSIC