Rob Podmore + Musician in Farnborough, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

I'm a non- professional saxophonist based in Farnborough, Hampshire.

I've been playing the saxophone mainly in Soul & Motown bands for many years.

I would be contacting you possibly on 2 fronts.
I would like to join a band or put a Soul/Motown band together, building a set to posaibly include these quality soul tracks:

Marta Ren and the Groovets - Release Me
https://youtu.be/rRdz7d9PIyM

groove me - King Floyd (female vocal range?)
https://www.youtube/watch?v=DXtSI3QSPTk

Baby i love you - Aretha Franklin
https://www.youtube/watch?v=Xoagkpi5B4Q

Soul Girl - Jeanne & Darlings
https://www.youtube/watch?v=L1UP2wq-zt4

Tell Mama - Etta James
https://www.youtube/watch?v=1bwZSEtoUVU

Shoorah shoorah - Betty Wright
https://www.youtube/watch?v=29TrwWaXHR4

Mr. Big Stuff - Jean Knight
https://www.youtube/watch?v=ooYExfw9lLY

See Saw - Aretha Frankin
https://www.youtube/watch?v=VItYK6UGMHY

Aretha Franklin - I'll take what I want
https://www.youtube/watch?v=-urkPj8rxd0

Aint To Proud To Beg - Temptations
https://www.youtube/watch?v=3s0TkufXA38

Edwin Starr – 25 Miles
https://www.youtube/watch?v=hFredbE3goM

The Memphis Train - Rufus Thomas
https://www.youtube/watch?v=hYlSisv-VRU

Can I Get A Witness
https://www.youtube/watch?v=Gcnjge7XwLk

Wilson Pickett– 99 and a Half Won't do
https://m.youtube/watch?v=G7IpgFIz9ng

Down In The Valley - Otis Redding
https://www.youtube/watch?v=ko_YsP6f7so

Ray Charles – Unchain My Heart
https://www.youtube/watch?v=IF6oPteOg48

I Think I made a Boo-Boo - Rufus Thomas
https://www.youtube/watch?v=vEfDenQM4H4

Barefootin' - Wilson Pickett
https://www.youtube/watch?v=vEfDenQM4H4

Soul Sister, Brown Sugar - Sam and Dave
https://www.youtube/watch?v=qxLVPXvlgA0

Clarence Carter - Snatching it back
https://www.youtube/watch?v=Hv101Ac0mWk

The Spoiler - Eddie Purell
https://www.youtube/watch?v=Vs0dlBc3BuA

6345789 - Wilson Pickett
https://www.youtube/watch?v=TSGuaVAufV0

I'm looking to start the project as a result of many years predominantly playing in Soul & Motown cover and function outfits.

The groove I'm looking for needs to be very relaxed, close to the original tempos, much more laid back and slower. I think by doing this, a band becomes more enjoyable to be part of, feeling tighter of which audiences love.

I'm approaching people who are keen and enthusiastic towards the style, even if they have not played or sung any of the tracks I've put forward.

Due to potential commitments by all band members, the intention is to get an hour of material (1 set), with a view to gig that hour set to an accommodating audience and venue.
From there I think we can assess if the set is welcomed or not.

From here we can grow the set accordingly.

Please note that if the band does manage to secure an hour gig spot somewhere, there could be little to no financial reward.

I’m not after any financial gain from this , just to play good soul music with like minded musicians, who can take on board the genre.

I think were likely to get an unpaid hour spot gig, initially, than a paid one to be honest.

The mini pub style charity festivals could also be an option , as well as a pub venue, bearing in mind timeframes to get a set going currently.

If your interested in soul & want to know more, then please contact me on:

07706364792
Or
saxaman1a

Cheers,
Rob

Screen name:

Rob Podmore

Member since:

Dec 30 2008

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Moderately Committed

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Junior Walker, Ottis Redding, Aretha Franklin, mar Kays, staple singers, Booker t & the mg's, king curtis......basically any Stax, soul / Motown, Jazz, gospel, blues or creole influence

Instrument experience:

Saxophone:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Baritone