Wanted: 'poet-type' to front new band

Thursday 2nd April 2015 8:14 pm (first posted 29th March 2015)

A guitarist-songwriter has asked Write Out Loud to help in his search for a “poet-type, with presence” to front a new “edgy, grooveable, rock n’ roll band” that he is putting together.

Angel Rivers, pictured, said: “Having almost given up on singer ads, someone recently recommended I take this avenue, which has proved effective in the past, with bands such as The Doors.” The potential frontperson’s voice could be anyone “from Jeff Buckley, or Cohen, through to Bon Scott”. The new band's music includes influences such as “Sonic Youth / Kurt Vile / JSBX / The Verve (early stuff) / The make Up / Cult / ACDC / MBV / Velvet Underground / Campag Velocet / Psychedelic Furs / Wooden Ships / The Posies / Floyd / Love / Stones / CAN / New York / DIsco / Mary Chain, etc ...”.

The band would have a heavier sound than Angel's other project, which released an LP last year to some press acclaim, and would be located in the south-east, covering an area from London to Brighton to Kent. Anyone interested should contact Angel at loyal.artistes@gmail.com.

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Comments

Ian Whiteley

Tue 31st Mar 2015 16:32

well done Laura - keep up the good work

Laura Taylor

Tue 31st Mar 2015 16:11

Ian

I would hazard an educated guess that it is a paid opportunity, as there will almost certainly be gigs on the horizon, unless of course the artist is planning to never play in public, or only intends on playing for free, forever.

So you do believe that a job ad is equally comparable to a poetry competition then? Interesting perspective. As I mentioned - best you contact the organisers involved, if you believe their practices to be discriminatory.

As a long-term member of the Write Out Loud team, it is part of my responsibility to keep an eye out for such things, but thank you for your kind offer.

Ian Whiteley

Tue 31st Mar 2015 15:26

it depends whether this is a paid opportunity - who knows? If it is someone trying to get a few lads together to form a band - then we've all done it and I would say UK employment law has nothing to do with it.
I would guess that if any females would like to be in his band - that they would be treated fairly when it came to whether they could sing like Bon Scott and Jim Morrison - but that's just a guess.
As for the poetry competitions - there may be more money in it - discrimination, in any form, is still discrimination.
I'll keep an equally wary eye open for any future breeches.
Cheers

Laura Taylor

Tue 31st Mar 2015 15:16

Ian

Would you agree that a job ad, which is what this is, in essence, should comply with such employment laws as still exist?

Following on from that, do you believe that a job ad is equally comparable to a poetry competition?

Do you not think that such a public site as Write Out Loud should be aware of potential legal implications relating to content on the site, and act accordingly?

Finally, if 'female only' poetry competitions DO discriminate, in your opinion, I suggest you contact the organisers, rather than pull that issue into this particular thread.

Ian Whiteley

Tue 31st Mar 2015 14:05

OK - I wouldn't have felt discriminated by it - better?
Is this the same discrimination that allows for submissions to 'female only' poetry competitions - for example?

Laura Taylor

Tue 31st Mar 2015 09:09

It's not about 'being offended' Ian - it's about discriminatory practices.

Ian Whiteley

Mon 30th Mar 2015 15:11

given the bands influences - isn't it fair for him to pitch the ad at what he sees as the line-up? none of the bands mentioned have a female vocalist - I wouldn't have been offended if an all girl band stating the Go-Go's, Crucified Barbara and the Runaways had pitched for a female singer
just saying

Greg Freeman

Mon 30th Mar 2015 15:05

That's a good point, Laura. I think I will amend the job description on Angel Rivers' behalf. Technically this is a news item, rather than an ad, but I see what you mean ... Hmm, a woman poet that sounds like Leonard Cohen ...

Laura Taylor

Mon 30th Mar 2015 14:27

Why 'male' exclusively?

Does that not count as discrimination then, given it's in essence a job ad?

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