BASSISACE Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Bass player looking to put together a Retro Pub Rock Band.New wave / Alternative / Sound Of The Suburbs covers from the late 70s to mid 80'sThe likes of....Talking Heads, Blondie, The Stranglers, Elvis Costello, Specials, The Jam, Madness, Ian Dury, Iggy Pop, Undertones + many more from a magical era.Ideally a 4 piece, requiring (Male OR Female) Confident, be able to play (no catch ups), like a laugh....Lead singer / Lead guitaristKeyboard playerDrummerGritty, tight & lively band, attention to detail a must, true to the original live sound & image. Recreating Old Grey Whistle / 70's TOTP look and live sound.Show piece band, gigging in North East, aiming for Lemon Tree, Tunnels, Drummonds etc.Leather Jackets, Fender Precisions, drain pipes, old Converse trainers & coiled guitar leads awaits....If you love it..and want to live it PM me.BASSISACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veldt666 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Mmm, an Interesting mix. I assume you can play all this stuff, well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazhornet Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hey as long as the 'look' is right the backing tapes can do the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASSISACE Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Retro Pub Rock Band - Sound Of The Suburbsthanks for all the replies / PMs several so far.Yeah I can play all this style of music, it's my favorite pick playing style, looking for like minded musicians & a singer.Backing tapes? na...live, live, live + a lot of practice.(if it were backing tapes from that era it would have to be TDK & BASF C45 & C90s)CheersPM any interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blingking Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 thanks for all the replies / PMs several so far.Yeah I can play all this style of music, it's my favorite pick playing style, looking for like minded musicians & a singer.Backing tapes? na...live, live, live + a lot of practice.(if it were backing tapes from that era it would have to be TDK & BASF C45 & C90s)CheersPM any interestBASF that's a blast from the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Motleyal Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 You could do the cassete tape influenced "C30 C60 C90" by Bow Wow Wow.I'd pay to see a band doing all the old punk, new wave stuff. It's a cracking idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the tinks Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 hey sounds gd qe need a bass playr who likes playing that stuff how old are u and we have gigs waiting cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofdeon Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hey are you part of that Ting Tings cover band from Logie?"The Tink Tinks"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASSISACE Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Hi there, Im a bit on the old side for what you're looking for at a grand old age of 37,plus I am really concentrating on getting this venture up and running.thanks, hope you get a good bass player soon, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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