Bands in Essex
Below you'll find every band we know of in Essex, as well as musicians looking for 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 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 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 contactEstablished Metal Band Looking for Musicians (Chelmsford)
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An established metal band in Chelmsford is looking for musicians to join them. They are focused on playing very heavy music and have already released a debut album. The listing does not give any details about rehearsal times or costs.
Sign in to contactBass player available (Colchester)
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An experienced bass player in Colchester is looking for a cover band playing music from the 1950s to the 2000s, including pop, rock and funk. They are also open to mixed-genre sets and other styles, and can provide backing vocals, good equipment and transport.
Sign in to contactVocalist available for session/project/collaborative work (Colchester)
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A vocalist in Colchester is looking to get involved in collaborative session or project work with songwriters. They have 30 years of performance experience and say they have a versatile voice that can handle most styles.
Sign in to contactVery experienced Female Vocalist Seeks Band (Colchester)
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A very experienced female vocalist in Colchester is looking for a band and wants regular gigs. She says she is gig-ready and reliable, with around 30 years of live experience fronting bands, duos and solo performances, and that she has a versatile vocal range.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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