Drummer Wanted! For Hard working band

Megadude · 21-11-2003 6:18pm #1

Ok, here's the deal. We know drummers are rare in Ireland coz kits are soo f u c k i n expensive but there must be someone out there who suits us. We have our own studio, are based in South east Dublin (on the DART line), have written tonnes of our own songs, we're making our album now, and using session musicians where needed. We are COMPLETELY DEDICATED and need a drummer who is of similar frame of mind (practice 3 times a week min.). Our first drummer was a bit half assed and over played everywhere! So he had to go, we've used session drummers since but we want our own.

We need a drummer who has a few years experience, can keep good time, can also work with click tracks (for recording), knows how to approach different genres with suitable playing ie: brush drumming for Jazzy tunes, Fat beats for Funk and hip hop tunes, knows that over the Top Hard Rock drumming with cymbals constantly crashing doesn't sound good if it happens all of the time. We do love the 70's DRUM SOUND, we hate the 80's and 90's drum sound (production wise).

We DON'T do covers. We play and write using different genres, different instruments (Korgs and Rolands keyboards, Guitar and Synth FX) trying to create something that sounds fresh. We love Funk, Rock, Jazz Experimental, Hip Hop, Ambient. Here's examples of some of our favourite Artists, if you must know:

Rolling Stones (late 60's-70's)
Bowie
Stevie Wonder (70's ONLY! no ballads)
Sly and the Family Stone
Television
The Velvet Underground
Roxy Music
Herbie Hancock (Headhunter era)
The feckin Beatles (there last 3 years works)
Led Zeppelin
The Roots
Bob Dylan
AIR
Neil Young
Outkast
Talking Heads
Moloko
Basement Jaxx

...you get the idea, if its really good music regardless of genre, we like it. We don't care if you're a Guy or a Girl (aged 18-30ish) once you can drum and fit in. Also YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR OWN KIT. We've spent a fortune on the studio so far, we can't afford more purchases. Text or call me if you're interested on 087 9765632 (Fran). Thanks very much.

over and oot.

Megadude · 24-11-2003 11:02am

....just a bump up here. I'd like to add that we are really proficient Live band and have gigged all over Dublin. We're looking to start that again ASAP even though we're making our album. Cheers

ferdi · 24-11-2003 2:40pm

whats the name of your band and is your studio on alma road?

Megadude · 24-11-2003 4:14pm

Originally posted by ferdi
whats the name of your band and is your studio on alma road?

Our band is called The Spiders, and no, we're not on Alma rd. wherever that is. Are you a drummer?

ferdi · 24-11-2003 4:19pm

no

Megadude · 26-11-2003 1:34pm

ok then.

Thanks to the guys who've been callin and setting up sessions. Much Appreciated. Keep 'em comin.

Megadude · 01-12-2003 10:24am

...I'd like to add in Beck and the Beastie Boys to our lis of influences. I forgot that. I loves Odelay.

Megadude · 05-12-2003 4:20pm

Originally posted by Megadude
...I'd like to add in Beck and the Beastie Boys to our lis of influences. I forgot that. I loves Odelay.

Ahem.....any more?

Megadude · 08-12-2003 2:53pm

Is there any Jazz drummers out there? Eh?

sparkes · 10-12-2003 1:45pm

Hello there. I am a hard working dublin based drummer who shares your taste in music. If you still need a drummer reply to this and ill be in touch. Thanx

Megadude · 19-12-2003 11:59am

Originally posted by sparkes
Hello there. I am a hard working dublin based drummer who shares your taste in music. If you still need a drummer reply to this and ill be in touch. Thanx

Hi Sparkes, I'm sending you a Private Message. Cheers

Megadude · 14-01-2004 5:18pm

Some of you guys called before Xmas, and haven't called back since. If yiz want a jam, gimme a call or txt. We're still lookin, well obviously. Cheers

Megadude · 28-01-2004 4:45pm

Jesus, there isn't many drummers out there is there. We've had about 6 guys try out through this ad, but none were suited. Oh yeah it IS important that you can keep time, are into similar influences. Cheers

Töpher · 28-01-2004 5:25pm

Originally posted by Megadude
Oh yeah it IS important that you can keep time

ROFLMFAO!

Classic!
I know musicmaker have some sort of a forum for recruiting musicians, you should try there too. http://www.musicmaker.ie

Megadude · 28-01-2004 5:52pm

Originally posted by Einstürzende
ROFLMFAO! Classic!
I know musicmaker have some sort of a forum for recruiting musicians, you should try there too. http://www.musicmaker.ie

Thanks for the info

Megadude · 13-02-2004 6:11pm

Its the weekend. Hope some more drummers notice this. Any Jazz drummers out there? That would suit us alot. Thanks.

Drummer Wanted! For Hard working band

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