SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist - Tenor, Background Singer, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
wendylois_scottie@ ya hoo . co . uk
Seeking soul, gospel, jazz and multi-genre band or group as backing vocalist or main vocalist.
Highly committed and dedicated.
Like to have a broad repertoire of musical skills and experiences.
Recent performances/events:
> Ukelele group gig - Burnside Hotel, Glasgow
> Sing-through performance with Acquire choir. Entire musical - choral/classical - with professional orchestra.
> Ukulele strumming group - weekly jam.
> Samba drumming - gigs in Queens Park Arena and Rum Shack.
> COP26 - Climate Change performance - collaboration of choirs with singer Karine Polwart, at Govan Cross.
> Singing with band Zuba at Open Mic - Bees Knees Cafe, Rum Shack, Bag O’ Nails, Nice n Sleazy’s
> COP26 - Glasgow Gospel Choir Performance at Wellington Church. Backing singer and soprano chorus.
I have experience in a band (Zuba) as backing vocalist (alto and soprano). Genre: Afro-Celtic, Bassa-fusion, Bassa-jazz. Gigs in Usher Hall Edinburgh (World Fair Trade Show 2018), Bungo in the Lanes Festival Glasgow, Lochwinnoch Arts Festival, Sweeney’s On The Park Glasgow, Ice Box Glasgow.
6 years’ experience in 4 choirs:
Glasgow Gospel Choir - tenor and soprano parts - gig at Blytheswood Hotel Moet Chandon Launch. Charity gigs at Shawlands Cross, Cafe Mono, Glasgow Central Station. COP26 gig at Wellington Church.
VOTT / Voice of the Town - gigs at Cottiers Glasgow and Kelvingrove Bandstand.
Soloist and Chorus member in Got Soul Choir. Gig venues include: SSE Hydro (gospel choir backing Take That 2018 Tour), Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Usher Hall Edinburgh, Ingliston Royal Highland Show, Caird Hall Dundee, O2 ABC Glasgow, private birthday function Ayrshire, funeral Edinburgh, funeral Perth, Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival (in collaboration with Felix Buxton of Basement Jaxx), Private Bat Mitzvah Function Glasgow, Westend Festival Glasgow, Glasgow University Queen Margaret student union.
Recordings: Edinburgh Botanic Gardens - Climate Change video. Don’t Stop Me Now - for Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party. Both with Got Soul choir.
I organised and performed with wedding singer group (“Soul Friends”) for wedding, Coupar’s Institute Glasgow. Soloist and alto chorus.
I was a vocalist for a one-off gig with band “Maiden Voyage” - fundraiser (suicide awareness) and birthday party function at Queens Park Bowling Club Glasgow.
I’m currently learning Samba Drumming (gig at Queens Park Arena and Rum Shack) and Ukulele.
Also performed in amateur productions, plays and events over 15 years ago, including:
Hello Dolly musical - chorus member.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - a main part, soloist.
Drake - chorus member.
The Sound of Music - chorus member.
Messiah - chorus.
- Screen name:
- WendyLR
- Member since:
- Sep 01 2021
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 8
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Stevie Wonder
Texas
Mica Paris
Hannah Williams
Felix Buxton
Sharlene Hector
Nile Rogers
Chic
Average White Band
Fleetwood Mac
Elton John
Rebecca Ferguson
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Soprano:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Alto:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Mics
Sound Card
Amps
