Breaking Tradition and The Demon Barbers are looking for a keyboard player who has the ability to learn and play by ear (no music on stage), has a good understanding of jazz/pop chords in all keys and good improvisation/vamping skills. Parts include synths, organs, piano and electric piano – control pedals are used for filter & volume control, organ swells and wah wah. A Nord Stage 2 or 3 is strongly advised as our current keyboard player’s patches can be downloaded to it.
The successful candidate would need to be based within easy travelling of West Yorkshire and be able commit to regular rehearsals on Thursday evenings near Huddersfield. They will need their own gear including an amp and transport (with space for extras ideally). They would also need to be available for all of the dates below and we are interested in candidates who want to work with us long term.
Thu 14th Sep Newbury Corn Exchange
Sat 16th Sep York Theatre Royal
Sun 17th Sep Lincoln Theatre Royal
Fri 1st Dec Barnsley Civic
Fri 8th Dec The Met, Manchester
Sat 9th Dec Norwich Playhouse
Sun 10th Dec Bedford Corn Exchange
Sat 16th Dec Sage Gateshead TBC
Sun 17th Dec Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
If this sounds like you and you are interested in working with us. Please get in touch with laura@thedemonbarbers.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!