female singers - how do u guys feel about them?

beyondhairy · #1 04-12-2007, 10:15 AM

hey all, how do u all feel about having a female singer front your band?

i posted a classifieds ad on craigslist looking for a hard rock singer and this girl answered the ad, and im down cuz u dont get many hard rock female singers, the last two i can think of is evanescense and lacuna coil, and i dont even think they are actual hard rock heh.

but the a band mate of mine from a different band then this one says he wouldnt ever want a female fronted band because he thinks people would just show up to check out the singer and not pay attention to the music lol.

how about you guys?

Barkless Dog · #2 04-12-2007, 10:37 AM

I personally do not like female rock singers, but for a performing band, a good looking girl that can sing sure can bring the guys.I saw Les Paul in New York and he had this young babe bass player who was a great singer and bassist. It sure made the show a lot better for me. There is no "I" in team.

The only downside is if someone in the band ends up "hooking up" with her. Then it's a nightmare.

Aaron Saunders · #3 04-12-2007, 10:57 AM

...uh, why not?

I don't understand all this "girl in a band" phobia -- it'd be a welcome change from the sausage fest that is your average hard rock band.

Sorry guys, I guess I just don't believe in cooties.

Tony G · #4 04-12-2007, 10:58 AM

I'm cool with it. I have two female singers sharing lead in my cover band.

Barkless Dog · #5 04-12-2007, 11:10 AM

It's always about "me" attitude. Is he a guitarist?

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but the a band mate of mine from a different band then this one says he wouldnt ever want a female fronted band because he thinks people would just show up to check out the singer and not pay attention to the music lol.

beyondhairy · #6 04-12-2007, 11:11 AM

lol, i dont have to worry about any of the band mates hooking up with her, shes 20, the drummer is 16, the guitar player is 14 and im 21.

and yea serously, there are way too many sausages on stage when i go to concerts lol.

she has a really nice voice, i might even ask her to sing in the tool cover band im thinking of puting together

she plays piano too, and can play and sing at the same time wich is bad ass, the guitarist plays piano too so we can now get a piano/keyboard/synth on stage now, yay for us

IanStephenson · #7 04-12-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by beyondhairy

...people would just show up to check out the singer and not pay attention to the music lol.

Bet he hates it at bar gigs when people turn up and want to drink. Don't get me started on those jerks who want to dance and enjoy themselves...

If people turn up to check out the singer then at least you get to play to them - even if they don't pay attention to the music, they make the place look busy, and at least they do hear the music - if they hand't turned up they wouldn't have got to hear you anyway.

Most bands' job is to sell beer. The guy paying you isn't going to care why they punters turn up. A female fronted band is way easier to sell (guys like it for obvious reasons, and girls like to see a woman up their they can identify), so if she can sing its a win all round...

Ian

Barkless Dog · #8 04-12-2007, 11:29 AM

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lol, i dont have to worry about any of the band mates hooking up with her, shes 20, the drummer is 16, the guitar player is 14 and im 21.

Are you kidding? I would bet money on it!

Age means nothing today, but raging hormones is another story.

beyondhairy · #9 04-12-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by IanStephenson

Bet he hates it at bar gigs when people turn up and want to drink. Don't get me started on those jerks who want to dance and enjoy themselves...

If people turn up to check out the singer then at least you get to play to them - even if they don't pay attention to the music, they make the place look busy, and at least they do hear the music - if they hand't turned up they wouldn't have got to hear you anyway.

Most bands' job is to sell beer. The guy paying you isn't going to care why they punters turn up. A female fronted band is way easier to sell (guys like it for obvious reasons, and girls like to see a woman up their they can identify), so if she can sing its a win all round...

Ian

your absolutely right, and those packed bars/clubs being caught on video tape would be a great demo reel for record labels.

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Originally Posted by Barkless Dog

Are you kidding? I would bet money on it!

Age means nothing today, but raging hormones is another story.

heh, yea, plus shes fudging great looking, very exotic, and is really bubbly and has a really soulfull voice. cant wait to hear her sing in person

need4mospd · #10 04-12-2007, 11:55 AM

I've got no problems with females in bands. In fact I'd rather have more females in bands, especially good looking ones.

The only problems I've had are with male guitarists with egos.

SOA_bassist · #11 04-12-2007, 12:00 PM

I used to but I am not stressing it anymore.

There will be chicks that go to the gig to check out the guys in the band and vice-versa.

I say go for what sounds best. My new project is going to need about three vocalists, two males and a female.

beyondhairy · #12 04-12-2007, 12:01 PM

i think theres only one problem i have with this female singer, shes too hot lol, i might get distracted while playing.

look at this goddess mmmmm

and here is her playing piano and singing (she starts singing at 2:00ish)

http://media.putfile.com/rise-and-shine-95

driver800 · #13 04-12-2007, 12:05 PM

are you kidding? put her on stage and play.

beyondhairy · #14 04-12-2007, 12:10 PM

yep.... lol

hopefully we will get together in the next few days and let u know how it goes

Basshole · #15 04-12-2007, 12:21 PM

Anybody know the "God's girlfriend" joke?

driver800 · #16 04-12-2007, 12:21 PM

I play in a cover band and, granted, the situation may be a bit different, but I'm not sure if I'll ever play in a cover band without having at least one female lead vocalist. It opens up another world of material. It's great for booking; club owners know that a reasonably attractive girl who can sing well keeps people in the club (men and women).

If you're playing material that is almopst exclusively male-dominated, one of the best things to do would be to have a good female singer. It differentiates your group from everyone else and opens up possiblities of new fans.

Because there are not many hard-rock bands with female lead singers, it is the reason to do it.

ProfGumby · #17 04-12-2007, 12:24 PM

To me it is all a matter of the music, the band and how well the singer meshes with the band. Gender don't enter into it at all as far as I am concerned...

And as was mentioned here before, the problems will start 10 fold if she hooks up with a member of the band or the other way round....dont dip you pen in the company ink goes for a band too.....

beyondhairy · #18 04-12-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Basshole

Anybody know the "God's girlfriend" joke?

nope, explain

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Originally Posted by ProfGumby

dont dip you pen in the company ink goes for a band too.....

i dont get it, what? lol

Philbiker · #19 04-12-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron Saunders

...uh, why not?

I don't understand all this "girl in a band" phobia -- it'd be a welcome change from the sausage fest that is your average hard rock band.

Sorry guys, I guess I just don't believe in cooties.

HA HA HA HA HA!!

Best post of the day.

It's a bit limiting, forget about playing "Mmm-Mmm-Mmm-Mmm". With a girl singer you can play a lot of songs that nobody else can play.

Philbiker · #20 04-12-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IanStephenson

Bet he hates it at bar gigs when people turn up and want to drink. Don't get me started on those jerks who want to dance and enjoy themselves...

Second best post of the day......