Frontman and Keyboards Wanted for All 80s Band

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Queen Street North, Kitchener, ON(View Map)

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Experienced Male Keyboardist and Male Lead Vocalist Wanted For Established All 80s New Wave Cover Band(Based in around Kitchener Area)

Some Background…

My name is Davey, I’m Drummer/Founder/Booking Agent for a very well to do All 80s New Wave band called Smile N’ Wave.

This band(for a cover band in the Nightclub/Hall/Summer Festival scene) has had a fantastic, long run of 9 years- we’ve seen amazing packed rooms, crazy parties and dancing crowds that always really enjoy what we have to offer.

But, all good things have to come to an end eventually-2 of our beloved friends/brothers have made the difficult decision(amicable of course)to end their tenure with SNW as of Halloween 2025 - they will be hugely missed by the 3 of us.

So, what to do?

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The SNW show just won’t be the same without them - so as of Halloween this fun chapter for the five of us after a great 9 year run is coming to a close.

My heart is all about performing 80s New Wave music - so after much thought, I’ve decided to definitely create a reinvented band/show/name with the remaining members(us being Drums, Guitar and Bass).

What I’m looking for…

Before I get into qualifications you should understand what you’re getting into… The cover songs we perform are challenging both vocally and musically- each one has its own distinct style, sound and approach. They’re very androgynous, full of punk rock energy(the root of most New Wave) and loud. If you are unfamiliar with 80s New Wave you should really listen and absorb the sample list down below before reaching out so you’re 100% sure this is for you. If I can describe this music it’s a combination of mainly European post punk dance music and 80s movie soundtrack hits.

Qualifications (*Please Read)

Frontman - Great Singing Voice with excellent range(Anything from David Bowie(Let’s Dance)(low)to Payola$(Eyes of A Stranger)/The Cult(She Sells)or possibly A-Ha(Take On Me)(high falsetto chorus) - Experience a must(You’re the Host of the Dance Party) - Hi End Mic and your Own Monitor - Good Image(we dress 80s) - Other instruments a huge asset

Keyboardist - Great gear and the ability to reproduce authentic sounds from many 80s song hits(this is also a standing keyboard position) - Experience a must - A good understanding of strong, consistent volumes for all your samples - Good Image(we dress 80s) - Background Harmony a huge asset

What you’ll also need to get the job(for both)

- Availability to perform Saturday nights throughout the year(planned/booked in advance) anywhere from around Burlington/Oakville/Milton to around Sarnia(weather based) - Reliable Wheels - We are going in on the ground floor- Mainly bars/nightclubs/halls for about $120 to $150 per guy(once established this should improve) - Able to put song batches together(mainly for starts/endings and sound quality) during the odd week night or Sunday afternoon(we have 2 pay per hour rooms in either Kitchener or Guelph) - Very fun band/show but we perform the songs exactly and work hard to produce a top quality performance so you need to bring your A Game and practice

If you’re the guy text me and let’s discuss Davey (519)949-1266

Sample List Below

David Bowie- Let’s Dance A Flock Of Seagulls- I Ran Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself Golden Earring - Twilight Zone Gary Numan - Cars Devo - Whip It The Cure - Just Like Heaven Tears For Fears - Shout Prince - Let’s Go Crazy Dead Or Alive - Spin Me Round The Cult - (She Sells)Sanctuary

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