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Male or Female singer

#21
If you're going with a female singer, make sure she's attractive...not the kindest thing, but image does count.

My cover band, when we formed we actually only auditioned and purposely left females out of the equation. A couple of us have had bad experiences with female vocalists, and one of the better bars to play at here won't book female-fronted bands due to "drama." I don't really agree that a female will automatically bring drama, but I went along with it...and now our male singer is pulling off Lady Gaga and Madonna anyway, haha.
 
#23
If she's hot and can sing, keep her. Yes looks matter. Sad but true.

If she's smoking hot and can sing a little, still keep her.

If she's a total head case you'll have to dump her eventually. But if she's not then you've got a bargain.

Guy singers are just guy singers. Most aren't as good as they think, and they're not hard to find.
 
#24
If you are a bunch a guys in a band basically playing and jamming a lot with original material with no marketing plan and getting work is not a priority, then I really don't think it matters.

If your are a working band, go with the chic, in the long run you will get more work with a female front.
 
#27
I have nothing against chixs (although I'm always working on it). In fact, I find chixs that can sing a/o play an instrument extremely hot. Too much so. But therein lies the problem. If you think that your band can deal with a hottie without crumpling into the all-to-common testosterone induced rutt-fest, then go for it.

For me the flesh is weak so I keep the female persuasion out of the band equation.
 
#28
An accomplished woman has usually had a tougher time accomplishing things than a guy, so she is usually more prepared, thicker skinned, and better equipped to be professional. (some generalizing, if course). Anyway, if you are not professional/ disciplined enough to not hit on a bandmate, how succesful do you think you'll ever be?
 
#30
Having a female front man/women has to be more than a novelty. She has to come to the table and meet your criteria. I personally haven't had any luck with this. I've played with some that are very talented but tend to take the music into a contemplative, ho-hum direction that tends to flop when playing live. I can never fault a person for their musical choices, but I've found that it seems to be a trait common among chick singers. I think it's kind of just they way they are built, creatively. Still with that said, there are MANY female vocalists out there that are simply magical. I just haven't encountered any in my journeys.
 
#31
An attractive, talented female vocalist that exudes feminine mannerisms will increase drink sales, and this leads to repeat gigs.

+1 to what others said about having female singers sit out 'some' songs, and leave some songs/lyrics to the men. Chicks should not be part of this discussion. ;)
 
#32
slaps76 said:
If you're going with a female singer, make sure she's attractive...not the kindest thing, but image does count.

My cover band, when we formed we actually only auditioned and purposely left females out of the equation. A couple of us have had bad experiences with female vocalists, and one of the better bars to play at here won't book female-fronted bands due to "drama." I don't really agree that a female will automatically bring drama, but I went along with it...and now our male singer is pulling off Lady Gaga and Madonna anyway, haha.
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It's cold, but I always say,

Under 30 years of Age

Attractive

Cool Wardrobe

Can Sang

Can Dance

Professional, not some flighty chic

Can work and interact with the crowd like a MOFO.
 
#33
I'm up in the air with the male/female singer thing but generally speaking to me it sounds like you and the drummer are done looking for a singer. I have to agree with what others have said about women vocalists bringing more bodies to shows, although it does kind of depend on the genre. Keep in mind more and more metal acts are using female vocalists so don't count them out yet.

Let the guitar guy that wants a male singer step up to the mic and there ya have it. No extra bodies sucking up the paychecks.
 
#35
DeathrockDudr said:
What do you like more male? Female?
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I like your gut instinct.

If your recent female auditioner was good, professional, and fit your style, you should push for her. If she can't hit a low passage, it's very common for one of the dudes to sing that part, or to key the song up.

Basically, any lead singer who is reliable, professional, motivated, and not a diva is worth pursuing. Male or female.
 

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