SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
I went on hiatus last June. I haven't been in a band since and am very specific in what I do, have done and am looking to do. I am very specific in what I like and am geared toward doing, or contributing to. Classic Rock is NOT my jam. Listed below, you'll see my influences and what I'm best at.
Singer, bassist, synthesizer enthusiast. Been a bass player, a lead singer or a keyboardist, depending on when, where and with whom... (1985-Present) :)
Previously played bass, studio keys and co-wrote a couple dozen songs to be proud of in local, original band The Pleasure Victims (2011-2018). Fronted a few different New Wave review bands (2000-2010).
Previously played in (founding member) a tribute to Gary Numan (The Numan League is still together and they are VERY good), and A Flock of Seagulls (Aurora Borealis - this is paused for the mean time, but I will resurrect eventually).
***LOOKING TO JOIN/COMPLETE A PROPER TRIBUTE TO THE CURE - IN ABSOLUTELY NO HURRY, AS IT MAY BE VERY HARD TO FIND A ROBERT SMITH***
Have some very nice synths and can play them with confidence, but am not a trained pianist. Vocally speaking, a strong tenor, with some proper training (2001-2002). What ever may be lacking in talent, is made up for in charm, charisma, passion and energy. :)
Looking to play one local show per month and one out of town, if the gig pays enough to cover travel expenses. LA, Malibu, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Catalina, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, SLC, LV? Yes please and thank you!
Please contact, via the usual social media pages.
- Screen name:
- Nigel Fairchild
- Member since:
- Apr 24 2019
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
Influences
First Wave, New Wave, Dark Wave, Second Wave, Indie, Shoe Gaze, Post Punk, Dream Pop, Early Alternative, Synth Pop, Electronica.
Specific artists & bands: Depeche Mode, The Cure, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Louis XIV, OMD, Thompson Twins, Ladytron, The Alarm, Simple Minds, Plimsouls, Felony, Rave-Ups, Split Enz, Freuer/Underworld (MK1), The Bravery, She Wants Revenge, INXS, Duran Duran, Smiths, Talk Talk, Love & Rockets, Kajagoogoo (yes, seriously), Culture Club (again, yes, seriously), Ocean Blue, Berlin, Missing Persons and of course the bands that I've actually played tribute to... A Flock of Seagulls, Human League and Tubeway Army/Gary Numan. Yes, music fans... it’s true. Will I do a tribute again? Absolutely.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
- Electronic Music:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Tenor:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Korg: Wavestate MK2, MicroKorg Crystal & Wavestate SE.
Roland: Jupiter Xm (which I may sell), and a pair of KC200 amps. I don't own a bass or guitar amp at the moment and am not really looking to play bass in a band. I also only play "some" guitar.
Schecter: acoustic and electric (PT Van Nuys) guitars, and a P4 Exotic bass.
BOSS: VE-20 vocal effects.
Headrush: MX-5 (again, I only play "some" guitar.
