yourlocalmike

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music.

ABOUT

SINGING MUG WITH THE COVERS BUG
Ahoy all,

I'm Mike, a 37-year-old graphic designer, motoring journalist, and dad of a toddler and an imminent newborn (alarm bells!) in the outer Eastern 'burbs of Melbourne.

I used to sing on and off in fairly casual cover bands when I was younger - parties, footy clubs, etc - and I've realised lately that I'd like to give it another go. Call it a midlife crisis, since I don't plan to live to ????.

I don't have any pub experience, but I'm no stranger to audiences. I also don't know the first thing about the business aspects of the performance trade, but I'm prepared to learn from a good partner.

I'm not looking to play multiple nights every single week. I'm only after a handful of gigs per month. I also travel occasionally for work, but I'll try to keep that from interfering with gigs.

I'm into most types of band-powered music (classic rock, pop rock, metal, grunge, today's indie tunes, etc), but I think vocally I'm best with the classic Top 40 hits and the like. 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s is where I'm thinking.

I'm keen on a duo, but I don't play any instruments so this might not be ideal. Perhaps a trio..?

My graphic design and journalism experience might also be of use, too? Poster art, pushy (or gushingly diplomatic) letters to venue managers, etc...

Anyway, I realise this doesn't sound like an ideal scenario, but if it sounds like it could work for you, get in touch!

I'm not desperate for work - which I guess is why I can afford to sound a bit picky here - but I'd love to make a real go of something with the right partner/s.

Screen name:: yourlocalmike
Member since:: May 23 2014; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 2
Gigs played:: Under 10
Available to gig:: 1 night a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

INXS, Crowded House, Stone Temple Pilots, Cold Chisel (although it's no easy thing to belt out a Barnes note so I usually vary it), Pearl Jam, The Cure, The Doors, general 70s/80s/90s/00s Top40s where do you want me to stop?