Bands and musicians in Essex
Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in Essex, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Essex
Shoebury Retired Musicians! (Southend-on-Sea)
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This is a retired musician in Shoebury looking to connect with other retired musicians who miss playing live. They say they stopped gigging two years ago after playing in a five-piece band that performed covers from the last 60 years, and they would like that atmosphere again.
Sign in to contactKeyboard player wanted (Rayleigh)
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A Rayleigh-based reggae, soul and dance covers band is looking for a keyboard player to join its current line-up. The group already has gigs booked and includes vocals, guitar, saxophone, bass and drums.
Sign in to contactSecond guitarist wanted (Rayleigh)
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A newly formed band in Rayleigh is looking for a second guitarist to join its current line-up of vocalists, guitar, saxophone, bass and drums. It plays reggae, soul and dance covers and already has gigs booked.
Sign in to contactVocalist wanted (Brentwood)
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A Brentwood garage rock and punk band is looking for a vocalist to join them. The group has four members aged between 30 and 65, including a female bass player, and they meet to rehearse, though no further details are given.
Sign in to contactSinger/songwriter + guitar looking for band (Basildon)
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A singer-songwriter in Basildon is looking to join a band and also plays rhythm guitar. They would like to work on original material, though they are open to doing other styles to begin with.
Sign in to contactKeyboard player needed (Chelmsford)
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A cover band in Chelmsford is looking for a keyboard player to join them. They play material ranging from soft rock to more recent songs, and want someone who is serious about taking part.
Sign in to contactMusicians Wanted – Original Folk & Americana Band (South (Southend-on-Sea)
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A singer-songwriter in the Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea area is looking for like-minded musicians to get together and form a band. The aim is to play original folk and Americana material.
Sign in to contactMature bass player looking to join band or form duo/trio (Braintree)
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An experienced mature bass player in Braintree is looking to join an existing band that already has gigs booked, or to form a duo or trio with a vocalist. They are seeking to play good-quality live dates and are open to either arrangement.
Sign in to contactKEYBOARD PLAYER wanted for Old Boys MOD Covers Band (Chelmsford)
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An Essex-based mod covers band in Chelmsford is looking for a keyboard player to complete its line-up. It wants someone who enjoys playing music in the style of The Jam and The Kinks.
Sign in to contactGUITARIST LOOKING FOR A BAND (Braintree)
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An 18-year-old guitarist in Braintree is looking to join a band and is open to playing lead or rhythm. They listen to a wide range of music, including RHCP, Metallica, Oasis, Pink Floyd and Prince.
Sign in to contactGuitarist available (Romford)
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A professional guitarist from Romford is looking to join a band or duo. They can play in a wide range of styles and also provide backing vocals and full PA, and they have their own transport. They are willing to travel for corporate functions and other work.
Sign in to contactGuitarist wanting bass player and drummer (Colchester)
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A guitarist in Colchester is looking for a drummer and a bass player to rehearse a few songs together. The aim is to put together a short set for festivals next year, with a mix of covers and some original material.
Sign in to contactSinger starting out (Braintree)
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A female singer in her 40s in Braintree is looking to join a band and start gigging. She has been singing for many years and is interested in soul, pop and rock.
Sign in to contactBassist looking for gigging covers band (Rochford)
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A 39-year-old bass player is looking for a gig-ready covers band in Southend and the surrounding areas. The post says he has experience and is seeking a band that is already prepared to play live.
Sign in to contactBass and Vocals (Chelmsford)
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A working covers band based in Chelmsford is looking for a bass player. The current line-up includes two guitars, drums and female lead vocals, and the band would prefer someone who can also sing backing vocals. No rehearsal times or costs are given.
Sign in to contactMale singer in Southend ready to front a rock band (Southend-on-Sea)
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A male singer in the Southend, Leigh and Westcliff area is looking to join a rock band as its frontman. He says he cannot play instruments, so he is seeking a band that needs a vocalist rather than an instrumentalist. There is no mention of any cost, age group or rehearsal times.
Sign in to contactSeeking traditional folk musicians (Basildon)
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A 31-year-old guitarist in Basildon is looking for other traditional folk musicians to play with. He mainly plays jigs, reels and a few songs, and would like to find other guitarists, plus concertina and tin whistle players, and possibly more instruments.
Sign in to contactSinger Wanting Band (Colchester)
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A 25-year-old singer in Colchester is looking to join a band and has been doing vocals for several years. They have a car and are happy to travel some distance for the right group.
Sign in to contactIndie rock/pop band looking for a bassist (Chelmsford)
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An indie rock band in Chelmsford is getting started and is looking for a bassist to join them. They want someone aged 18 to 25, and previous experience would be a big advantage.
Sign in to contactAny Bassists out there? (Chelmsford)
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An established original metal band in Chelmsford is looking for a new bassist to join them. Experience is preferred, though it is not essential.
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