psych Folk Rock Band Seeks Fiddle Player/Backing Singer

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Folk Rock Band Seeks Fiddle Player/Backing Singer

Location: Dublin City

Band: A Clatter and Drone - Psychedelic Folk Rock

Social Media:Instagram: a_clatter_and_drone_music

Watch ‘The Day That Broke Winter’ music video: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlzM1YapAg

About Us: A Clatter and Drone is a Neo-Psychedelia Folk-Rock group from Dublin, strongly inspired by the contemporary Irish folk/trad revival, psychedelic rock, and electronica/ambient. Our music and lyrical content are heavily influenced by psychology and philosophy, reflecting on the human condition.

Influence:

Folk and Trad: Lankum, Junior Brother, Lisa O’Neill, Fairport Convention, Trees, Espers, John Francis Flynn, Planxty, The Ollum, The Watersons, Simon, The Deadlians, Karen Dalton

Rock: Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains, Pixies, Horslips, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush

Psychedelic & Electronic: Floyd, Tame Impala, Low, King Gizzard, Aoife Nessa Francis

Other Relevant: Boards of Canada, Aphex Twin, Twin Headed, Little Dragon, The Knife, Oneohtrix Point Never

Seeking: We are looking for a talented fiddle player/backing singer to join our band for regular rehearsals, new material development, recording sessions, and gigs.

Requirements:

• Commitment to weekly rehearsals (Saturdays 12-5 PM in city center), gigs, and recording sessions
• Proficient improvisational skills and experience
• Decent skill level on the fiddle
• Musical creativity and the ability to experiment with different sounds
• Fiddle equipped with a pickup
• Competent singer with backing vocal abilities
• Own effects pedals
• Willingness to take on non-musical band responsibilities (e.g., social media, merch)
• Sense of humor ;)
• High level of professionalism, punctuality, and dedication to the band
• Practice songs at home in your own time to ensure preparedness for rehearsals and gigs

Non-Essentials (But Nice to Have):

• Recording, production, and gigging experience
• Ability to play other instruments
• Full driver’s license and access to a car

Band Highlights:

• Debut single ‘The Day That Broke Winter’ received critical acclaim and premiered on GoldenPlec
  • “There’s something awesomely raw about it, as if it’s been around since the beginning of time but has just come into the light. The video stands up to multiple replays.” - Jackie Hayden, Hot Press
  • “The Day That Broke Winter is an enigmatic piece of work that’s conjured into life with a whisper and gradually erupts to move through its stirring, subtly-evolving instrumental movements.” - Golden Plec
  • “Exhilarating psychedelic reel, recalling Fairport’s wilder odysseys, from Phibsborough, Dublin folk-rock adventurer.” - Stephen Troussé, Uncut Magazine
• Featured on ‘The Planet You’re On’ CD curated by Lankum for Uncut magazine
  • Reached number 1 on the CD
• Label interest and upcoming album release
• Have our own photographer/art director
• Access to a shared rehearsal space in the city center

To Apply: If you’re interested in joining us , please send us:

• Demos or recordings showcasing your fiddle playing, singing, or any other instrumental abilities
• A photograph of yourself
• A list of artists you were influenced by and how they inspire your music

Please email your application to aclatteranddrone@gmail.com or contact us via nstagram with your details, experience, and any relevant samples.