SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I started playing drums as a kid and I've been in quite a few bands over the years. Originals and covers. But all for fun. I've got a demanding full-time, five days a week job, and a family. So I've always had to work around that. Hence, the odd evening in the rehearsal rooms/venues I've been able to get to. Other than that, usually just weekends. After another long lay off, I've recently brought my kit out of retirement and been giving it a blast at my local studio. Powerhouse in Byfleet, Surrey. And you know what, I'm nowhere near as bad as I thought I'd be. Muscle memory, obviously. My ideal would be to find some equally half-decent (or really quite good) musos: bass, guitar, vocals... Your standard four/five-piece covers group. I'd love to gig. But it would just be great to play with some bandmates in a similar situation. And with a similar desire to have fun playing some crowd pleasing pop/rock/indie bangers.
- Screen name:
- nigel423478
- Member since:
- Oct 26 2022
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Just for Fun
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
Influences
Influences? Now that's a tough question. Everything from old school hip-hop through to metal, rock, pop, indie, shoe-gaze and techno. If I like it, I like it. And in a covers band setting, I've always played what the audience wants to hear. That's the whole point. So I'll be honest, Yellow, Why Does It Always Rain On Me, and Cigarettes and Alcohol aren't on heavy rotation at home. But have I always loved playing them out and watching people, including friends and family (or sometimes just family and friends) go mad for them? Hell yeah! I've never tired of Bohemian Like You, or Hate To Say I told You So, or By The Way either. Actually, I'm getting excited at just the thought of playing them in a band again!
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
A lovely five piece Premier kit with all the usual gear that goes with it. More Ringo than Nicko if you know what I mean.
