Joe Castle Band ( FORMING )

Now Seeking

Vocalist - General, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion.

About

Top 40, R&B, Funk, Jazz, Some Classic Rock, Party, Dance Music Band Forming
Wanted: Female Singer and Guitarist (must have good equipment) for Joe Castle Band (Serious only)No Kid's or Beginners Please.
Lead Guitar: If Pat Methany, Def Leppard, Spencer Davis Group, Michael Jackson, Toto, Mike and the Mechanics, Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits),George Benson, to name a few, mean anything to you email me. Female Vocalist that sings in all styles and has a high range if this is you e-mail me! Keyboard ( a B3 would be great): If Tom Schuman (Spyro Gyra), Jimmy Smith, Joe Sample and Chester Thompson(Santana) mean anything to you e-mail me! Versatile drummer that can play all genres, if this is you email me. Short range goals: Establish a tight rhythm section. Finding the right combination of team players. Establish work. Band Photographs, videos , and recordings . Long range goals: Working toward putting a Wedding Project together, hiring horns, sax, trombone and trumpet. And a female vocalist after short range goals are established. Music for all occasions. Clubs, weddings, resorts, casinos etc! NO RAP OR HEAVY METAL "PLEASE" Your own transportation, good equipment a must, I have a top of the line sound system for this band and a place to rehearse in Ellenville,NY. Friendly attitude,HONEST, reliable, dedicated, positive, organized,committed , must be a team player and willing to work hard in making OUR Band successful! Be able to play all styles of music. No bad habits! NO DRUGS OR DRUNKS! And no hired guns! This band is for experienced serious musicians who have been around the block , not afraid of hard work, and have zero tolerance for Bullsh*t! Like me. This Band is all about playing great music, making money and having fun, in that order. Unfortunately Money is not for nothing! As the song goes. Original material down the road. After our short range and Long range goals are met. A great opportunity for the right musicians You can find more information about me on Hudson Valley Classified under Bass Player,and music teacher. Click on sample, it will bring you to my myspace site and you can listen to my four track Demo.If we are on the same page please contact me through my email: jcastellano3@hvc.rr.com. This project is currently underway. All that is needed is a drummer, lead guitarist and keyboardist (B3 a Plus) vocals a plus! And we will be on our way. Good Luck to all you guys out there! Sorry I can not compromise anything less than what is required for this band. Thank you, Joe Castle

Influences

Jaco Pastorius, Doobie Brothers, Dire Straits, George Benson, Eric Clapton, Pat Methany, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Spyro Gyra, Weather Report, Joe Sample, Santana.

Equipment List

PA sound system, JBL Speakers, 940 model Crown Power base AMP, DBX Compressor DBX Crossover, Alessis Sound Effects, Mackie Mixing Board 1604. Ashley EQ, AB International AMP, JBL Subwoofer, Sure Mic's with stands. Ampeg Amp 450 Watt with 4/10" speakers with horn cabinet for my Bass.

Members Of Band

Bass Player with vocals 35 yrs. experience, reads and writes, plays all styles, great attitude,team player and easy to get along with.
Members needed with chops, Background Vocals important, serious, dedicated musicians, looking to gig 8 days a week, nothing is impossible! Good music, making money, making money, making money and having fun, in that order! If we are on the same page contact me jcastellano3@hvc.rr.com or my website myspace.com/joecastle1