James Kinkead

SEEKING

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

ABOUT

I'd like to form a serious Psychedelic/Mod power. I have mostly original material and the music is very loud powerful and dynamic at times and there are echoes of every great 60s band but not anything obvious.

I'm not looking for banjos, flute, accordion, etc........It won't let me change that part of this listing....

I AM looking for.....

Bass- Think Jack Bruce, John Entwistle, McCartney.....someone that really knows how to support and move a song. You need to have a large amp or amps.

DRUMS- Think Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon, Neil Peart.......Someone that a very accomplished vocabulary and can do lots of rolls but also lay back and play melody.......You need to have a big pro kit and be able to use it.

Vocals- Possibly ......You have to look and sing very well and know how to entertain......Think Roger Daltrey, Jim Morrison, Robert Plant but no clones.

I prefer young people with a lot of energy that really want to be pro. You must be able to take directions and be able to work towards common goals

You must look good and present yourself very well.

If you are a Star look like one ...No slobs, baseball caps, cutoffs or flip flops..

You should have at least shoulder length hair and commit to creating a group image...Visual presentation and
presence is critical, as it was for Elvis, The Beatles, Doors and other very successful bands right up to KISS.

And be able to commit to practicing, rehearsing and touring extensively if the opportunity arises

You have to want to do this with all your heart and give 200% to make this work, be a team player, intelligent, creative Dreamer, who believes in magic and is easy to get along with and believes in this band above all else.

Plus be able to accept direction and criticism, have excellent gear, a passport and be able to tour internationally.

It doesn't matter if you're male or female. It's your passion, ability, commitment and love of the band we create that's most important.

I want this to be a very successful band as well as a group of intelligent, like minded individuals.

I will be putting up more pictures and audio samples.

Screen name:: Knights of Malta
Member since:: Nov 23 2020; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Touring
Years together:: 45
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Age:: 70 years

Influences

Cream, Who, Hendrix, Blue Cheer, Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Yardbirds, Link Wray, Chuck Berry, Gene Vincent, MC5, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Led Zeppelin, Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd, The Animals, every great 60s act and all genres of great music prior to 1970....