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Keyboardist Wanted – San Francisco CA – 1158075

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03-07-12 – San Francisco, CA>Reno, NV – We are a gigging band that plays Oldschool/Funk/R&B in need of a full time Keyboardist. Our influences range from: (Earth, Wind and Fire, The Whispers, Mint Condition, Kool and the Gang, Tower of Power, Luther Vandross, Prince, Boys to Men) to name a few. Gigs are lined up at least 2/month mostly on weekends. We are seeking out primarily corporate gigs and get into a regular spot to play at once a month.
At the moment we are a 8 man group consisting of the following members:
- Bass
- Acoustic Guitar/Vocalist
- Electric Guitar
- 3 Vocalists
- Percussion/Vocalist
- Drummer
We are looking for a Keyboardist with the following qualities:
- Can play R&B, Soul, Funk, Oldschool, Reggae
- Willing to rehearse at least 1 time a week on Thrusdays 4:30pm – 7:00pm (Sometimes more the week before a gig)
- Can make it to practice in Milpitas (On Time)
- Can learn material before showing up to rehearsals (We don’t want to learn songs during rehearsal. So do your homework)
- Has no other group band commitments (It’s okay if they get side gigs. But Pacific Soul should be priority.)
- 21+ preferred
We are really looking for a keyboardist that can fully commit to one band and willing to practice. If you think you are too good to rehearse and barely get by on a gig to get paid, we are not interested. In order for our group to see any progress, we need a full time keyboard player we can evolve with. Our arrangements are not like the originals and it will take rehearsals to get all the stops, changes, etc.
But we do keep in contact with a pool of musicians that we use as backups or add to specific gigs. So if that is what you are interested in, please let me know. Note: The chosen full time Keyboardists will get all our gigs! We want to uphold a level of professionalism with our group and expect the same from anyone that wants to try out.
If interested, please reply to this email and I will send you a list of our set and what key we play it in. You will be required to learn at least 2 songs and we will schedule a time for you to sit in with us. We can talk about any other details during the audition. Thanks.
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Also, here is a link to a promo video that showcases the type of style we play.

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KeyboardistSynth Needed – Dallas Tx – 1155624

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03-01-12 – Dallas, TX>Austin, TX – Newly formed Top 40 band needs keyboardist to complete line-up. Our set list will consist of anything that was a Top 10 hit between 1980 and today.

Everything from Duran Duran, Power Station, Kajagoogoo to Def Leppard, Night Ranger, Bon Jovi then Kool and the Gang and Gap Band.

We want to make people dance and buy lots of beer from the venue. We have connections with House of Blues, Glass Cactus, etc…

We’re all 30s – early 40s, professional day jobs, mortgages, wives and kids.

Basically, no drugs, no drama.

You’ll need a great sense of humor
Back-up vocals a plus
Professional with pro-gear
Rehearse once a week until all songs are tight
Gig at least twice per month
Shoot me an e-mail and let me know if you’re interested. Neil.
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Keyboard Player Wanted – We have gigs-CA – 1153112

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02-24-12 – San Francisco, CA>Reno, NV – We are a gigging band that plays Oldschool/Funk/R&B in need of a full time Keyboardist. Our influences range from: (Earth, Wind and Fire, The Whispers, Mint Condition, Kool and the Gang, Tower of Power, Luther Vandross, Prince, Boys to Men) to name a few. Gigs are lined up at least 3/month mostly on weekends. We are seeking out primarily corporate gigs.

At the moment we are a 7 man group consisting of the following members:
- Bass/Vocalist
- Acoustic Guitar/Vocalist
- Electric Guitar
- 2 Vocalists
- Percussion/Vocalist
- Drummer

We are looking for a Keyboardist with the following qualities:
- Can play R&B, Soul, Funk, Oldschool
- Willing to rehearse at least 2 times a week for 2 hours each minimum
- Can make it to practice in Milpitas (On Time)
- Dependable and serious
- Has no other group band commitments (It’s okay if they get side gigs. But Pacific Soul should be priority.)

We are really looking for a keyboardist that can fully commit to one band and willing to practice. If you think you are too good to rehearse and barely get by on a gig, we are not interested. In order for our group to see any progress, we need a full time keyboard player we can work with. Our arrangements are not like the originals and it will take rehearsals to get all the stops, changes, etc.

But we do keep in contact with a pool of musicians that we use as backups or add to specific gigs. So if that is what you are interested in, please let me know. Note: the chosen full time Keyboardists will get all our gigs!

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Keys Needed – Portland – 1028236

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07-11-11 – Portland, OR>Seattle, WA – Looking for Keys player to complete funky/danceable covers outfit. (Already have Lead Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar, backing vocals). The song list includes some classic/older songs, others are newer/pop, all well known.
We are all seasoned players (no beginners here) and like to have fun when we rehearse and gig. Currently we do 2 nights a week rehearsal, but will likely go down to 1 night a week down the track.
We would gig one or two times a month. Email with examples of your playing – Cheers
Examples of songs we play:
Brick House – The Commodores
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Jungle Boogie – Kool & The Gang
Santeria- Sublime
Superstition- Stevie Wonder
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
Bust A Move – Young MC
Sex Machine- James Brown
Cosmic Girl – Jamiroquai
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Sunday Morning- Maroon 5
Get down tonight- KC and the Sunshine band
Ladies Night- Kool and the Gang
If You Want Me To Stay – Sly & The Family Stone
Let’s Groove- Earth Wind and Fire
Let’s Get it Started – Black Eyed Peas
etc.
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Funky Drummer Wanted – Costa Mesa CA – 1028296

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07-11-11 – Los Angeles, CA>San Diego, CA – We are looking for a funky Drummer for an R&B and Danceable Rock Cover Band. Since most of the songs that we sing are built around the rhythm section we need a drummer who will do the homework and learn the details and different parts of the song. We need a drummer who can control his volume to play great softer as well as loud. It is a plus if you can do backup vocals on some songs but it is not necessary. We practice on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm — 9:00 and need a drummer who can play on Wednesday nights. We are looking to gig within the next 6 weeks and need a drummer who can dive in and learn the songs in time for the first gig.
About the Band: The goal of the band is to play danceable cover songs that will pack the dance floor. We have a good mix of old school R&B, classic soul, rock and modern hits. The band has a lot of great assets that many cover bands in Orange County simply do not have. We have 2 solids singers that have done work professional. We have a female lead singer, male lead singer, bass player, keyboardist, and guitar player. We also have a horn section. For smaller gigs we will limit it to the sax player and for larger gigs we will have a trumpet and possible one other horn. The average age of the band is 40 years old and all of us have day jobs. We are all people that love music and do our homework before practice. Artists we are playing: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, Kool and the Gang, Aretha Franklin, Cee Lo Green, Adele, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Maroon 5, Ray Charles, Black Crowes, Donna Summer, Black Eyed Peas, Sheryl Crow, Staple Sisters, Average White Band, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Bill Withers, KC & the Sunshine Band.
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Funk Band seeks Bass Player -Sacramento – 1016805

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06-24-11 – San Francisco, CA>Reno, NV – Newly forming Funk Band seeks Bass player to complete upcoming band. We are seeking a bass player with R&B Soul, Old School, Disco and Jazz music. We practice once a week and will gig locally in Northern Calif, as most have day jobs. If you are seeking for a band who are passionate about the music they play, this is it.. We are easy going and have a lot of fun at rehearsals. Current members are season players with previous band experience, we have female vocals, drums, keyboard, guitar and saxaphone. Music: Rufus, Rose Royce, Prince, EW&F, Kool and the Gang, Janet Jackson, Chic, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Taste of Honey, Donna Summers, Mcfadden and Whitehead..and many more.
Email us for further information, peace out.
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Funk Band seeks Bass Player -Sacramento – 1016805

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06-24-11 – San Francisco, CA>Reno, NV – Newly forming Funk Band seeks Bass player to complete upcoming band. We are seeking a bass player with R&B Soul, Old School, Disco and Jazz music. We practice once a week and will gig locally in Northern Calif, as most have day jobs. If you are seeking for a band who are passionate about the music they play, this is it.. We are easy going and have a lot of fun at rehearsals. Current members are season players with previous band experience, we have female vocals, drums, keyboard, guitar and saxaphone. Music: Rufus, Rose Royce, Prince, EW&F, Kool and the Gang, Janet Jackson, Chic, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Taste of Honey, Donna Summers, Mcfadden and Whitehead..and many more.
Email us for further information, peace out.
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Funk Band seeks Bass Player -Sacramento – 1016805

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06-24-11 – San Francisco, CA>Reno, NV – Newly forming Funk Band seeks Bass player to complete upcoming band. We are seeking a bass player with R&B Soul, Old School, Disco and Jazz music. We practice once a week and will gig locally in Northern Calif, as most have day jobs. If you are seeking for a band who are passionate about the music they play, this is it.. We are easy going and have a lot of fun at rehearsals. Current members are season players with previous band experience, we have female vocals, drums, keyboard, guitar and saxaphone. Music: Rufus, Rose Royce, Prince, EW&F, Kool and the Gang, Janet Jackson, Chic, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Taste of Honey, Donna Summers, Mcfadden and Whitehead..and many more.
Email us for further information, peace out.
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Funk Band seeks Bass Player -Sacramento – 1016805

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06-24-11 – San Francisco, CA>Reno, NV – Newly forming Funk Band seeks Bass player to complete upcoming band. We are seeking a bass player with R&B Soul, Old School, Disco and Jazz music. We practice once a week and will gig locally in Northern Calif, as most have day jobs. If you are seeking for a band who are passionate about the music they play, this is it.. We are easy going and have a lot of fun at rehearsals. Current members are season players with previous band experience, we have female vocals, drums, keyboard, guitar and saxaphone. Music: Rufus, Rose Royce, Prince, EW&F, Kool and the Gang, Janet Jackson, Chic, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Taste of Honey, Donna Summers, Mcfadden and Whitehead..and many more.
Email us for further information, peace out.
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Singer Needed -Chicago IL – 1004136

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06-10-11 – Chicago, IL>Milwaukee, WI – Hey singers and artist,
Its us again, The Music Republic Band. Got a voice but no band? Need to record… but no band? Got music in your head but no band to help you write it?
We can help. We have been performing together for over 5 years. Performing privately at weddings, parties, anniversaries so on and so forth.
We are a true chameleon band here in Chicago, able to perform most styles of music. If you are serious about having a pro sound behind your art and singing, contact us right away. All of the musicians in the band have been performing for years. This is a no shenanigans band.
You give us the music you want us to play, covers, originals. And we learn it, we rehearse, and we perform.
Is there a fee? Yes. Is there a set rate? No, because it depends on how much music you want us to learn. Or how many musicians you need. You might need 2 to 7 depending what you are looking for. The more songs, the more time to learn, the more rehearsals and so on. I can promise you it wont be an arm and a leg.
Check out our site, call our references, listen to our music, and our videos. Look at our previous schedules. Read about the band and where we come from. Listen to our ORIGINALS.
Call me, email. Ask as many questions as you want.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Songs styles and artist we can and have played are:
Eric Johnson
Santana
Joe Satriani
Kool and the Gang
Lenny
RHCP
Jimmy eat world
Green Day
Eve 6
BB King
Luther Allison
Dion Payton
Juanes
Jarabe De Palo
Celia Cruz
Standard Jazz and Latin Jazz
Standard Blues
Wheezer
Everclear
KC and the Sunshine Band
Bob Marley
SRV
Led Zeppelin
Maroon 5
Bob Seger
Jason Mraz
Minnie Riperton
Cee Lo Green
Hezekiah Walker (gospel)
Kirk Franklin (gospel)
And a bunch more… I just want to give you an idea of the styles, genres, and eras we’ve played.
Our site is www./music
Thank you,
Mike Perez
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