Bass Gigs in Chicago, IL

Bass Player Available (Palatine)
Posted on 08/30  |  Respond to this post on Craigslist
I am looking for local hard rock/metal/punk bands (originals or covers) who need a FILL-IN bass player NOT A PERMANENT BAND MEMBER. I am currently playing in a Q101 style cover band and would like the opportunity to play heavier music. My current band is my priority schedule-wise.

I play 5 string Spectors, have 2 Mesa 410's, and 1200watt Carvin Heads. I am rimarily a finger player, but I will use a pick if needed and I love to use distortion. Willing to practice and do what it takes to make your band sound good.

I prefer bands in the Chicago-land area, suburbs, and/or within 2 hours of the city.

Thank you for your time and please respond with the following: links to your band's website, music, the date's that are in question, and short description of the band.

Payment will discussed on a per gig basis.
Bass player needed (Skokie)
Posted on 08/13  |  Respond to this post on Craigslist
Bass player needed for original band. Upright bass, reading, and jazz knowledge are huge plusses but not necessary. Really, I need somebody with a great sense of time/rhythm who also knows how to listen while they play.

I started a band earlier this summer to play mostly original tunes, but we weren't able to get enough rehearsals in before our bass player had to go back to school. Now we're looking for someone more permanent. My goal is to rehearse steadily once a week so that we can get a solid show together and start gigging.

It's hard to describe the genre of the music, but you can hear it at www.harpwings.com or www.myspace.com/Arielle_Galante. The instrumentation is bass, 2 guitars, drums, flute, harp, vocals, and possibly keyboard.

If you're interested in playing with us, and think you can play the music you hear on my site, please let me know and I'd love to meet with you :)
Thanks!
Bass Player needed ASAP for all cover band (lake geneva wi)
Posted on 08/08  |  Respond to this post on Craigslist
Bass Player needed ASAP for all cover band. Practice in Lake Geneva. We are all pro's with well over a 100 gig's under our belt. New and classic rock and maybe even a little metal. From journey to eddy money to queensryche to billy idol.
Bass Player Wanted (Lockport)
Posted on 08/05  |  Respond to this post on Craigslist
Looking for Bass player for working cover band. Must have backing vocals, pro gear, and availiblity to play out three weekends a month. Rock and Pop cover Band with female lead vocalist. THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION. Please contact 815-347-9227
String Bass Player needed for paid gig (Chicago)
Posted on 08/05  |  Respond to this post on Craigslist
I'm looking for a string bass player whose good at bowing, who doesn't mind soloing, and can read music notation and charts. The gig is in Chicago on Aug. 28th.

The project is my solo project called Kmang Kmang - www.myspace.com/KmangKmang (It's an Instrumental Classical Guitar Trip Hop Fusion kind of group)

Please take a listen and let me know if you're interested, send me links of anything you've done, or tell me about yourself. I'm looking at 2 or maybe 3 rehearsals plus the gig which will be 30 - 45 minutes? If things go well, I'll be looking to book more work in the future.

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