Knackered Jack & The Resistors looking for permanent Band Members.

Alnico

Following some success with this years Jam Sessions i am looking for permanent band members to join this band and as well as run some jam sessions next year, to rehearse and jam as regularly as possible and gig wherever we can. I am Based in Bedford and don't mind driving up to 100 miles for Jams, Rehearsals and Gigs . Band Members should be able to do the same.

I think the most important thing to mention is that this will not earn money, forget it. To be a viable 'Working' band and earn an income is beyond any time or resources i have and i'm not asking anyone for that kind of commitment. This is a 'Fun' Band and as such, it's not going to get famous either. If we become known on any kind of local basis and people say we're a good band to listen to then i will consider myself having "Made It" and be quite happy.

I do have lots of ideas and musical sketches for original songs and anyone who wants to work on that with me would be more then welcome however this band will predominately be covers, but with our own creative twist in terms of sound.

The Jam's aren't really too much hard work and if there is a band already in place who can get things started and then help to support the players who come up and join in, i think it will help to 'Gel' the whole thing together so helping run the Jams is kind of essential.

There will be no more than 3 jams next year so this aspect of the band isn't time-heavy.

Rehearsals and Gigs are totally down to how much everyone wants it 'vs' how much time we can all put in.

The Band needs:

Lead Guitarist

Bass Guitarist

Drummer

Keyboards

Lead Vocals

Backing Vocals

Audiences don't care about cork-sniffing tone they only care about the next drink, whether or not they know all the words and "Where Julie went 'cause this is 'Totes' her song and it's amazeballs !!!". Just have good reliable kit that gives a clear sound and be able to play how you say you can. Be honest, mature and reliable as a person and that's all you need.

I don't care about playing experience or how long you've played for but i do care about stage experience. The Jams are for those who have very little and would like to do more, this is for players who LOVE getting up in front of a crowd and on the night of the rehearsal / gig, they LIVE for it (No pun intended). Please have at least SOME stage experience and either know or be willing to learn quickly how to play as part of a band and integrate your sound into the overall mix of the band. I would rather hear a Blues Minor Pentatonic scale played over and over again by someone who is relaxed and natural in their role than hear Eruption played by someone who is shitting themselves and only ever one short step away form total meltdown - this goes for all instruments. I have been on stage with band members who have completely 'Locked-Up' halfway through a very easy song and it's no fun at all. Yes, everyone makes mistakes but someone with stage experience will make the mistake and either cover it up or just pick the song back up and carry on. For this band to work, i need those guys / girls so that when we do run the Jams, we can offer some support to those who have little experience and are nervous. The reason we need the experience with actual Gigs is obvious.

You won't earn any money (Except maybe a few buttons towards travelling to and from Gigs - they will pay something just not loads)

You won't get famous (Unless you help me write the next Rock God Single / Album)

You probably won't get laid (Unless you make your own prior 'Groupie' arrangements)

You will get Pissed

You will have a slightly more active social life 

You will have a good laugh and whatever we do, will be done properly.

So,...............Who wants to make some noise ?

TTony

Too far away to play an active part ... but you've got my support from afar.

Jalapeno

TTony said:

Too far away to play an active part ... but you've got my support from afar.

Ditto

Frankieabbot

Could I be a groupie please.

Alnico

Frankieabbot said:

Could I be a groupie please.

Of course you can.

I'm already spoken for as the 'Moll' is my Wife and she literally runs the Groupies. You do what she says, when she says and everything most things will be fine.

You might end up wearing Pink !

Alnico

TTony said:

Too far away to play an active part ... but you've got my support from afar.

Jalapeno said:

TTony said:

Too far away to play an active part ... but you've got my support from afar.

Ditto

Guys

Thanks for your support, especially Tony who has been a constant source of support and often inspiration to me.

If there's anything that you could help with, i will be the first to ask and i greatly appreciate everything you've done for me.

EreforGuitarGear

Sounds interesting... I'm based in Sunny Dunstable.

Alnico

Brilliant.

Send us a PM when you can (No massive rush).

Thanks Man.

Dominic

What area ?

Alnico

I'm in Bedford so anywhere within an hour or so drive ?

I wouldn't ever complain about rehearsing or especially gigging in Leicester / Birmingham for example.

thomasross20

Driving 100 miles for rehearsals - wow!
Wish I lived nearer

Alnico

thomasross20 said:

Driving 100 miles for rehearsals - wow!
Wish I lived nearer

Thanks man,

100 miles isn't much when you find the rare people who can actually form a decent band.

I don't think any rehearsal would be more often than once a month, unless it was for something specific in which case regular rehearsals could be at different locations to make consistent travelling a bit easier for everyone.

I'm not bothered either way really but if i was looking for a band and found one in Leicester, i wouldn't blink at saying yes and driving up there. Yes on a very regular basis it's not easy but not impossible for the 'Right' band.

mike_l

I'd be in, but can't guarantee I can get to rehursalls, or gigs. Am up for the jams if I can get there.

Oh and deffo not a shredderist.

Roland

I'm just over an hour from you, near Loughborough. If this is three events per year, and a similar number of rehearsals, then I would love to help. In addition to guitar, and a guitar synth somewhere in storage, I can offer PA, desk, and lights.

rlw

Sounds great fun and would love to join in but

1. Can't play to save my life
2. As above

Maybe after another year though :-)

fretmeister

If I wasn't waiting for hernia surgery I'd be all over this.

Alnico

@roland
Thank you for your support wherever you can make it. I will let you know plans as I know them. That's the kind of support that really helps underpin these events.

@fretmeister
I cant lift anything while I wait for surgery too but there's plenty who would help with lifting gear. Nothing to say you cant play sitting down either, which I might well be doing!
If you can attend any of the various events next year it would be a pleasure to have you there.

Alnico

@rlw
I always encourage any players of any ability to puck a song they know they can play, practice it in advance and play it on the night, as it were.
Whatever level you are comfortable with, there will be a song that fits and me and the rest of the band will learn and play that song so you can get up and play.
No problem at all.

Roland

I can drive past @fretmeister 's and pick him up, as long as he limits himself to one 4x12 and one head

TheOtherDennis

Hey Andy, any help you might need from me? Happy to help with your lifting if you need it and I'm willing to drive a bit to rehearsals/gigs, too.

Bass, rhythm guitar, bit of lead, acoustic, whatever.

jonnybradford

Hi Andy, 

I would really like to assist, but I think the distances involved make a regular thing difficult at best. Every rehearsal and gig would have to be a stopover for me.

I will help out at the jams whenever I can though.

look forwarding to playing with you again.

EDIT:

Just spotted you have a lot on your plate, hope everything works out.