Is there a thread/ posts looking for band members anywhere?

Hiya
In the old days, you’d put an ad in the melody maker looking for band members. These days? Is it OK to do that on here?

I have half a band - and looking for a lead guitarist.
I’m a rhythm player - and vocalist. We have a percussionist and we also have a sometimes bassist, who has agreed to do gigs with us.

We are looking for a lead guitarist, who is OK with doing some back up vocals - also happy to share vocals if you’re dying to sing. Creative input very much encouraged, as we’re aiming for a proper creative collaboration.

We do strictly originals and aiming for a post punk sound; Pixies, Breeders, Bunnymen, Slits, possibly, Go-Gos, XTC, Velvets - that sort of thing. Poppy post punk kinda thing - nice chord progressions and melodies, but with an edge and guitar driven.

I’ve got about 10 songs written, some of which are utter cringey drivel and some of which are ace - and just need rearranging to add a dynamic quality - maybe new beats/ rhythm - faster, slower, or more stripped back.

We are in NE London - currently practice fortnightly. I should mention we are 2 women in our 50s, that might be an issue for someone, it might not.

As I mentioned, I do hope it’s acceptable to post this here - not sure what other options there are to look for band members.

I’ve posted a few things in AVOYP where I’m playing acoustic - but planning on playing my lovely Gretsch at gigs.

Oh, the name of the band is Psychic Waitress.

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Not sure that posting here will get the results you want because this forum has a pretty widespread global reach.

I know in my small city (92x smaller than London), there are groups on Facebook that are dedicated to this. I don’t know how effective they are for the people who use them, but they’re there so I have to figure that they are helpful.

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Thanks for that - yeah, good idea. I’ll give old FB a go.

I think some of the smaller music shops have old school bulletin boards, too. Guitar Center doesn’t have one that I’ve seen but all the staff I’ve spoken to there are in their own bands so I have to figure they know some ways to find people.

Hi Viv ,

Have you looked here yet?
Since you don’t live in the smallest city, :grinning_face_with_big_eyes: maybe much more happening there than what I’m hoping to find in my area

Ps: Also visit a music school or your local music/guitar store

Good luck :crossed_fingers:and greetings

Ah cheers!!! Fabbo, Ill get posting - thanks for that!!

Also check https://www.joinmyband.co.uk/

Cheers,

Keith

Ah nice one!! Thaaaaanks

This is another website for looking for band members and bands needing members.

https://www.bandmix.co.uk/

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Cheers!! Thanks for that!!

Too bad I’m not based in London :slight_smile:
Well, to be honest my lead playing is also only starting. :slight_smile:
When I lived in London 15 years ago, Gumtree was of great help in many cases too. I saw it still exists, but not sure how popular it’s these days.

Best of luck for you and your band! :four_leaf_clover:

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