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Title: Great REHEARSAL SPACE Available

Location: Toronto, Stoke-on-Trent

Instrument(s): Other

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Content: We are looking for a responsible person or band to share our jam space at Islington and Lakeshore. Those not able to clean up after themselves, or pay rent on time need not apply. -300 square foot room (15'x20') -Fully secure (security system, video surveillance) -Full PA with 12 channel mixer, reverb, compressor, FX -Lots of street parking and TTC access -Central heating and air conditioning -Available: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays $300 per month. Available for December 1st. Please get in touch if you are interested!

Posted By: Tara Rice

Post Date: November 23, 2009

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Band Seeking Musician

Title: Guitarist looking for musicians for new band

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Instrument(s): Singer, Guitarist, Pianist, Bassist, Drummer, Other

Style(s): Alternative, Blues, Children's Music, Classical, Comedy, Country, Cover Tunes, Easy Listening, Electronica/Dance, Folk, Holiday, Jazz, Latin, Metal, New Age, Pop, Reggae, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtrack & Score, Spiritual & Religious, Spoken Word, World

Content: GUITARIST SEEKS MUSICIANS FOR NEW BAND - DRUMMER / BASSIST / KEYS / FEMALE VOCALS hi there... i'm sorry if this ad is a bit (or really) long, but i want to be as clear as possible as far as what I'm looking for and what I'm all about, so as to not waste my time or yours... i'll try to keep it brief... A LITTLE ABOUT ME: my name is chris... my main instrument is guitar... i also play drums, trumpet, a little piano, and i am recording engineer (with his own gear) and producer, and have some experience doing live sound... i'm also an adequate but not outstanding singer... mainly i would say that my influences are on the more artistic side of rock and roll... to me rock and roll can really include just about any style of music, and my influences are similarly varied... there isn't any particular style of music i don't like, but of course there are bad and lame examples of anything... i could make a list of about a million bands, albums, and songs that i'm into, but i'll try to keep it to the bare minimum and hopefully you'll be able to extrapolate what i'm talking about... my favorite artist is frank zappa... mainly what i like about frank is his insistance on playing any kind of music at any time for whatever reason, and his outlook on lyrical content and artistic presentation... what Frank does, in a non-musical way i guess, is very close to my roots as a high-school kid playing drums in punk bands in the 90's... some more of my favorite bands include (but not limited to): steely dan, the beatles, hendrix, black sabbath, led zeppelin, queen, nirvana, metallica, nofx, smashing pumpkins, pantera... the style of music that these bands play really has nothing to do with it... i just like how these bands approach what they do... there are alot of other bands that play alot of other different styles... i like rock, country, blues, metal, rap, pop, electronic music, classical, soul, easy listening, jazz, funk, disco... you name it, there's something about it that i like... my whole motivation for STARTING a band as opposed to trying to find a band to join is that because i like all these different styles of music, i find it very hard to be happy in a band that only plays one style of music... alot of my friends are into punk rock and metal and hardcore, which i like, but i can't stand playing that kind of stuff all the time... also, my outlook and reason for playing any type of music is somewhat different than most people... to use the punk/metal/hardcore example again, i find that people that play that kind of music have a certain seriousness about themselves that i don't share... there's alot of posturing involved in playing that kind of music... but to me, it's just another color on my musical pallet to use... sometimes i want to do it seriously and sometimes i want to make fun of it... either way, you have to be able to play it well to get your point across... i find that the people that can play heavy music well, for example, are not interested in playing other kinds of music, for whatever reason (maybe they feel stupid or maybe they don't think they have the chops, i don't know)... and people that play blues or country don't want to play metal... i need people that not only can play it all but also WANT to play all these different styles of music... another big reason why i'm looking for people to start a band as opposed to joining one is that, as much as i would like this band to ultimately be an original band, i also enjoy playing cover songs, and really it is part of my whole artistic outlook to play cover songs... i don't agree that a band that plays covers is necessarily less artistically legitimate than a band that does original material exclusively... another big reason why i want to play cover songs is that i've seen so many bands get ripped apart because of lack of finances... where i come from (northern ontario), bands travel for hours to play for gas money... it's even worse in toronto where alot of original bands pay to play... since i enjoy playing cover songs anyway, i don't see any reason why we can't play cover songs in some [bleep]dive for $500 a night or play a wedding or something, especially while we're on tour playing our original music... just makes being in a band alot easier financially, and playing anything different certainly helps build musical chops... basically what it comes down to is that i am trying to start this band so that i can play the kind of music that i want to play, as opposed to supporting somebody else's outlook anymore... i've done that alot and i just don't enjoy it anymore... i'm hesitant to say that i want to be "the boss" and the only person who has a say in anything, because that obviously scares people away, but if you don't share my outlook on these things, i'll either ask you to quit, or i'll break up the band... i don't want to be involved with people who think they're too good to play this or that... i appreciate and encourage suggestions of any kind, but ultimately, like i said, i'm starting this band to do music the way that i want to do it, not somebody else... if you feel that your outlook on things is too important to be ignored from time to time, then i would suggest that you do what i'm doing and try to start your own band... this one is for me... WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR: basically, i need a drummer and a bass player just to be able to start working... ideally, the core of the band will be me on guitar, a drummer, a bassist, a keyboardist and probably a female vocalist... some other people that do some other different things will also probably drift in and out of the band, so if you're a shredding guitar player or a lap steel player or a horn player or a violinist or whatever, don't hesitate to get a hold of me (i can't guarantee that you'll be "in the band", but there are certainly instances where i could use some different people)... also, don't be surprised and/or insulted if you're not the only person that does what you do that i work with... everybody brings something different and i'm not against using what i need when i need it... for example, i have a friend who is a very technique based drummer, but he lacks some things in the "feeling" department... there have been times when i've played the drums on a track or used another drummer because i think, despite the fact that he is actually a "better" drummer, he wasn't the better drummer for that track... you might be the right guy for one gig and not another... also, it makes me very paranoid to rely on any one person... i've always said that the worst thing about playing music is the people that you have to rely on... it would give me some piece of mind to have a few different people who can pull off a job for me, at least until i get the impression that you are as enthusiastic about what i'm doing as i am... i won't get into specifics as far as what i'm looking for as far as style and all that... i really just want to see what's out there and go from there... i do, however, want to make a few things clear as far as some non-musical things i'm looking for or not looking for... anybody that is in this band has to have a very open mind and have a good sense of humor... a sick, warped sense of humor like mine would be even better :) i'm not interested in being involved with self-righteous morality whores... also, since musicians are known for this sort of thing, my stance on drugs and alcohol is as follows: i'm not your father, i'm not going to tell you what you can and can't do, i'm not going to proclaim some sort of rule against doing this or that, but the second your indulgences get in the way of me being able to do what i want to do, you're out... like, i'll kick you out of the band in the middle of a song kind of thing... i might throw my guitar at you :) ok, but seriously, just try to keep it together... i myself am a relatively frequent drinker and, these days, an occasional marijuana user (i used to be worse), so far be it from me to judge anybody, but like i said, you have to be able to pull off your part in all this... i'm going to go out of my way to make sure my own habits don't get in the way, please do the same... also, i'm not looking for anybody to fit into any particular "profile" to be in this band... i don't care how old you are, i don't care what color your skin is, or what your last name is, or whether you're a guy or a girl (i want a female singer only because i want to do some songs that a female would sing, like some motown stuff and some country, and also because of the typically higher vocal range), or if you're [bleep]or straight, or if you used to be a man, or if you're a cop, or if you're ugly or beautiful or skinny or fat... i just want people that can play and want to be in this band and aren't going to bring baggage and problems to the band... one thing i see mentioned in alot of these ads is the issues of jam spaces, gear and transportation, so here's my outlook... number one, at least at first, we're going to have to rely on hourly rehearsal studios (which i will pay for, i guess), unless somebody has a better situation... i live in brampton and i don't have a car, so i'll be taking transit which necessitates that i travel light, so the whole hourly rehearsal thing actually kinda works out for me... i don't care if you have a car as long as you can get to wherever we need to be... if and when we play a gig or get our own space or play in some other situation where the gear is not provided, you will be ultimately responsible for getting yourself and your gear there... i do have some options in that instance for my own self and gear, and i will try to help whenever i can, but don't count on it... as far as gear goes, i don't care if you have "pro gear"... i don't care what it looks like or what brand it is, as long as it works 100% of the time and sounds good... so anyway, if you are a DRUMMER, a BASSIST, a KEYBOARDIST, or a FEMALE VOCALIST, and you think that you would like to come along with me in the direction i am trying to head, then please contact me... also, like i said, if you play any other sort of instrument, i welcome an opportunity to hear you play and see if we can't use you here and there... i am very serious about this and i haven't played in quite some time so i'm eager to get started as soon as possible... i look forward to hearing from you... thank you, chris black_heart_chris@hotmail.com

Posted By: Chris Blackwell

Post Date: November 15, 2009

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Musician Seeking Band

Title: For Sale Brand New Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB with full accessories

Location: toronto

Instrument(s): Other

Style(s): Blues

Content: Apple iPhone 3G S, built-in 3 Megapixel Camera and digital compass, let you do everything on iPhone 3G S is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G. Shoot and edit a mini-masterpiece right on iPhone 3G S. Record high-quality video, trim it to the perfect length, and share it any way you want with 3G connection. Package content 1 Apple iPhone 3G S Phone 1 Battery 1 Charger 1 Data Cable 1 Stereo Handsfree 1 User's Guide Contact us at Email: myphoneplace@live.com myphoneplace@yahoo.com We are ready to be your best supplier and also promise you fast delivery. Mgt Cole Godmann

Posted By: Cole Godmann

Post Date: November 10, 2009

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Musician Seeking Band

Title: For Sale Brand New Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB with full accessories

Location: toronto

Instrument(s): Other

Style(s): Blues

Content: Apple iPhone 3G S, built-in 3 Megapixel Camera and digital compass, let you do everything on iPhone 3G S is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G. Shoot and edit a mini-masterpiece right on iPhone 3G S. Record high-quality video, trim it to the perfect length, and share it any way you want with 3G connection. Package content 1 Apple iPhone 3G S Phone 1 Battery 1 Charger 1 Data Cable 1 Stereo Handsfree 1 User's Guide Contact us at Email: myphoneplace@live.com myphoneplace@yahoo.com We are ready to be your best supplier and also promise you fast delivery. Mgt Cole Godmann

Posted By: Cole Godmann

Post Date: November 10, 2009

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Band Seeking Musician

Title: TORONTO BAND SEEKS VOCALIST

Location: TORONTO, Ontario

Instrument(s): Singer

Style(s): Alternative, Metal, Rock

Content: Our name is " Trial by Fire" . At the moment, we are looking for a serious and dedicated vocalist to complete our band, we are serious to make a career out of this project, and looking for a person who is on the same page as we are. Our music can be described as "hard rock/ alternative. rehearsal is three times a week and MUST be able to attend all of them. as for lyrics and melody, you have total freedom in your writting (words/melody). Age preference is 23 to 34. if interested, please call Raif at 416-553-3964. Or contact us at trialbyfirecanada@gmail.com

Posted By: marc c

Post Date: October 24, 2009

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Web: trialbyfirecanada@gmail.com

Band Seeking Musician

Title: Commercial Music Production Company offering a Music Production Contract for Female R&B/Soul/Pop Singers!

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Instrument(s): Singer

Style(s): Electronica/Dance, Hip Hop/Rap, Pop, Reggae, R&B/Soul, Rock, Soundtrack & Score

Content: ***********FEMALE SINGERS / VOCALISTS ONLY************** We are a Small Professional Music Production company that have just received a Song licensing deal in the USA for Television commercials, Movies, Video Games, Jiggles etc. to be licensed to a third party companies. We also have multiple Indie & Major Record label connections for Song Publishing. Not ALL the songs we have recorded are being used or accepted for Indie/Major Record deals. But they ALWAYS NEED NEW SONG material all the time, so we are able to give a singer a non-exclusive contract production contract & royalty percentage for (3) female singer/Vocalist/Song writers on our composed songs (that you may also be able to use on your demo for potential record label deals). You will be able to make up to $10,000 each quarterly month period or more. So if you want to make money for your singing abilities and also be able to become famous in the process as a commercial record singer. Please read the following Requirements thats needed: AGE: Between 18-22 yrs old (Note: If you are 16 or 17 yrs old you can still apply but will need your parents or legal guardian to contact us regarding this ad posting) -ABLE TO READ EMAILS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION and COMPREHEND IT -Energetic, charismatic and outgoing personality (**NOTE**THIS IS ESSENTIAL) -Physically fit & in-shape (Most times when singing, breathing the higher pitched/octave vocals are more difficult to obtain when a vocalist is NOT in-shape and this of course prolongs the studio recording session which isn't good EXAMPLE: Beyonce, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey) -Able to sing (of course EXAMPLE: Beyonce, Mary J. Blidge, Fergie) -Documentation showing that you have been singing more than (5 years) singing experience. -Able to listen to directions and professional advice when recording in studio. -Not signed to a record label contract agreement. -If you have a manager, we will NEED to see the contract agreement with them. - (Some)--Knowledgeable about the current commercial music industry both songs & current problems as for CD's sales. -Ambitious, integrity and dependable. - (Some)--Studio recording experience - (Not a Necessary) but Song Writing capabilities WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR: - A Female who hasnt any recording experience at all. - A Female who thinks that this is a try something out for the fun of it. - A Female who is belligerent, ignorant, nae or non-comprehensive of singing, music industry sales problems etc. - A Female who believes in designing her own contract agreements. - A Female who has already contacted us. - A Female who dont communicated with recording times, dates, song compositions arrangements, non-professional etc. - A Female who DOESNT LIKE TO READ. (SERIOUS REPLIES ONLY) We have a deadline for Song recordings before November 15, 2009 so PLEASE be sure to contact us a.s.a.p. NOTE: If you have previously contacted us PLEASE dont contact us again because there is a legitimate reason WHY we havent contacted you back again. Thanks Email: ransack_5@yahoo.ca

Posted By: Ransack Productions

Post Date: October 9, 2009

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Web: www.myspace.com/ransackproductions