Shy Tree + Band in Austin, TX

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ABOUT

Shy Tree, a female-fronted modern rock band, is looking for a new bass player and lead guitar player. Here's some info about us:

BIO/HISTORY/MEDIA:
Shy Tree is a female-fronted alternative rock band making waves in today's relevant music scene. The band originally formed in Las Vegas, NV where they wrote, recorded, and toured their first album, Sunshine and Sidewalks (2008). It's positive radio-friendly sound propelled the band to take their music across the U.S.

Now, based out of Texas, Shy Tree continues to push their creative boundaries. They released their second album, Escape The Cage in May of 2010. It's music is both lyrically honest and musically unique, creating a phenomenal and exciting release for the band. "I write lyrics as a means of coping and learning as I experience life. Some of them make me laugh. Some make me cry. And some make good songs" says Lead Singer and Guitar player, Alison Brown.

With Shy Tree's quickly growing song catalog, the band's live shows demonstrate their passion to connect with their audience. Song's such as "Fight for Better", "Escape the Cage", "Had Your Chance", and "Hold on for Tonight" draw the crowd closer to the live experience, although all of Shy Tree's set is catchy and energetic. "We love recording new albums and anticipate several more in the future, but we live for playing our music out on the road. Not for our own selfish gain, but for the energy that happens when the band and the crowd meet and spend some time together during a show" says Brown. "It doesn't get any better than that for us".

Both of Shy Tree's albums can be found on iTunes and Amazon, "and at all of our shows" adds the band. "We're in this thing for life, for love, for everyone, everywhere".

AD FOR MUSICIANS:

If you get to the end of this ad...and say to yourself, "hey...that's me!", email or text us 702-413-5096 today! My name is Alison.

OUR NEW BAND MATES SHOULD:
1. Be between the ages of 21-32. (we know there are amazing musicians on either side of those numbers...this is just our band's preference)
2. Have their own equipment: (Bass Player) bass, pedals, cables, stack, etc. (L. Guitar Player) guitar(s), pedals, cables, amp, etc) Must also have or be able to purchase at the minimum, universal dual driver in ear monitors
3. Be able to play with a click-track in rehearsals and on stage. We use sequencing in our live shows...thus, we use a click track and wireless Shure "in ears"
4. Have transportation to get to and from rehearsals and at first, shows
5. Be willing to practice and learn Shy Tree's albums on your own time. We need to move along...quickly. We have two albums you can have and use to learn in your own time. We are willing to help...just we need you to be committed, that's all
6. Be a positive individual...spiritually and emotionally in a good place. No drugs or heavy drinking, please
7. Be a team-player...family, if you will. We need someone who is pretty good at communication. Can you comfortably and calmly call your band mate out ... and can you comfortably and calmly BE called out? No grudge-holders, passive aggressive, hold-it-all-inside-till-you-burst-and-quit-over-something-stupid musicians need apply
8. Have a flexible job. We aren't asking you to quit your job now...but we are wanting to start being out of town and playing shows Thurs-Sun at first...and then more as the opportunity arises. If this isn't a dream of yours or you have so much debt that this is impossible...this isn't for you. This band mate position WILL be paid in the future...but we need someone who is willing to invest in their dream, eat off the dollar menu for a while, and give it everything they've got, cause...well, we do.
9. Be willing to take their fair share of all the responsibilities that come along with what we are trying to do. Everyone makes an equal amount and everyone GIVES an equal amount! (web, booking, promotion, CD sales, opportunity searching, etc)

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE HUGE PLUSES, BUT NOT REQUIREMENTS: (please...have met the above as they ARE important)
1. As the only girl in the band for years...if you're a girl and you're good...please contact us!
2. If you have a van or a trailer...and you're good...please contact us.

Email or text us 702-413-5096! We have a lot to talk about!

Screen name:

Shy Tree BAND

Member since:

Jul 07 2010

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

3

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

4-5 nights a week

Age:

45 years

Influences

K.T. Tunstal, Kings of Leon, Flyleaf, Blue October, Radiohead, White Stripes, Muse, Mew, Brad Paisley, John Mayor, The Bird and the Bee, Rush, Mute Math, City & Colour, Paramore, Phoenix, Umbrellas, Red, etc...

Members Of Band

Alison Brown
Matthew Walker

EQUIPMENT

Pretty much have it all!