Bass player wanted ska rocksteady reggae two tone Dunedin

Im putting together a new original band in Dunedin and
looking for a bass player who genuinely digs ska, rocksteady, reggae and two-tone.

The songs are already written but require work on the basslines. I'm looking for the
right bass player to bring them to life, develop the arrangements, and help shape
the band's sound as we move towards recording and playing live.

Influences include:
Toots & the Maytals • Desmond Dekker • The Wailers • Peter Tosh • Culture
• The Beat • The Selecter • Herbs • Sublime • The Skints • The Interrupters • Asian Dub Foundation

The music sits somewhere between rocksteady, roots reggae,
ska, two-tone and punk, with room to pull from other influences too.

Looking for someone who:

-Has a strong sense of groove, timing and feel
-Understands the importance of the bass-and-drum relationship
-Can lock into reggae, rocksteady and ska grooves without overplaying
-Has good melodic instincts and can contribute to arrangements
-Is interested in original music and developing the songs together
-Is reliable and keen to rehearse regularly
-Wants to record and play live
-Is versatile and comfortable playing different styles

The goal is to build a tight, hardworking band around the original
material, while also being versatile enough to take on covers, gigs
and other paid work. Being able to move comfortably between styles is a big plus.

You don't need to be a flashy player — groove, feel,
musicality and versatility are more important than chops.

I'm keen to get together for a jam, see if we click musically,
and start working through the existing songs.

Dunedin-based. Original material. Looking to build a proper working band.

If this sounds like your thing, flick me a message
with a bit about yourself, what you've been
playing, and any recordings/videos you have.