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| Bass Plucker User Info... | I'm a 21 year old musician and i have realized if i am ever to hear the funk that i so badly need, that i must make it happen myself. therefore i am starting what will become the finest Funk group out of this city in 400 years. that's the plan at least. First of all i need some muscians. I am looking for an aray of talented young musicians who can sit in a groove for upwards of ten hours, but more likely 7 minutes. James Brown's "JB's" are going to be the main influence, 1970-74. With various styles thrown in to mix it up and make it interesting. Heavy funky grooves to make the ladies wet. After all, isn't that what music is all about? I am going to need: 1 Guitar: (rhythmic crunchy biting chords and little soloing); funky keys: rhythmic and grooving; Drums: one or two kits with so much soul you can't help but move; Percusion: (congas, tamborine, latin instruments to add to the unbearable groove)if there are going to be two drummers one can play kit sometimes the other percusion, or both or whatever depending on the feeling we need; 3ish Horns: Tenor, alto, and trumpet i think, perhaps more, (a bone or two)tight solid players with some improvising background and a good sense of time. I do play bass but i think i am looking to front this band so if you can play super funk and are into bootsy then let me know. Also if you have soul, and you're super bad and want to front a funk band let me know as well. 7-9 musicians perhaps. superheavyfunk. i know some people i am looking for already, they will be contacted. if you are interested email me asap, i want it now. The sooner i get this funk and the need to preform it out, the more sane i can be. [email protected] - Tue, 22 Mar 2005 2:26pm | ||
| Bass Plucker User Info... | The original idea I had yesterday was an all funk band just playing James Brown style music with no deviance from the super heavy funk. Now, with some time for reflection I think that a varried repitoire would work best: old school straight ahead funk, new school hip hop grooves (outkastesque), 60's rock funk (Rolling Stones, let it bleed sort of thing). Really, any sort of good music that anyone is into and will make people dance and move. GOOD, REAL, MUSIC. No limitations. I am very serious about this. I need to preform, it hurts me not to. So alittle about myself? I Have been playing bass for ten years and went through the Esquimalt high jazz program where I had some pretty great learning experiances. I have been gigging pretty consistantly since I was 15 (6years) and my organizational skillz are exceptional (very important in a bigger band). I am a strong leader and feel that with the help of some dedicated talented muscians a formitable band can be created. If you are interested please Email me back Asap. I want to get this idea off the ground before the summer so we can play shows all summer long. thank you for taking the time to read this even if you aren't interested. Mark Lavoie Champion of the Big sound P.S. A 24oz. bottle of liquor to the one who comes up with the name that is used. Not that I'm a big drinker, I just think that might be some good motivation. - Thu, 24 Mar 2005 2:39pm | ||
| zeke User Info... | Mark, I am a singer with a wide range of influences. I could go for some funk...I also play rythem guitar( electric acoustic mainly)and drums. - Thu, 24 Mar 2005 7:12pm | ||
| Jonny Martin User Info... | Hey Bass PLucker, you stole my drummer and guitarist and now I'm pissed... I'm in a band with the two guys you recruited outta that basement suite a few days ago. Anyways if you need a rhythm guitarist to complement tony's soloing then let me know. I've been gigging for five years and I have a lot of experience. I'm solid on rhythm but I'm currently playing bass and doing vocal harmonies in this band. Let me know, and also if you'rew willing to teach some bass lessons so I can learn proper technique and some new chops let me know. Jonny - Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:43pm | ||
| jk User Info... | i'm-a funky drummah if that otha funky fella doesn't work out.... let me know. age -- 30 yrs playing -- 12 styles -- all..but it better be funky gear -- ayotte pro maple jazz/fusion funky drums availability -- flexible extras -- just got a car Jordan 'drummer' K. - Mon, 28 Mar 2005 8:53pm | ||
| Bass Plucker User Info... |  I gots ta move on up. - Tue, 29 Mar 2005 2:01pm | ||
| Brandon User Info... | Bari eh, i'll keep that in mind depending on the job scene - Sat, 2 Apr 2005 2:07am | ||
| Gare User Info... | So do you guys have a jam spot yet? I might be interested in coming out to funk it up a bit on my horn. - Sat, 2 Apr 2005 7:11pm | ||
| Bass Plucker User Info... | The First rehersal has happened with fantastic results. Thanks to everyone who replied, i apreciate the support. Still looking for a front Vocalist and some keys though. some body step up this is going to be an amazing band. - Sat, 16 Apr 2005 10:20am | ||
| Tyler User Info... | I play alto sax - Sun, 17 Apr 2005 11:56pm | ||
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