NEW WEBSITE
Version 3.0 ONLINE!

Thank you for checking out this page. Remnants of the last version of the website, version 2.0, is still accessible to the public as part of our extended, current website. The programming for the old website was so old…not everything warranted replication to the new website.

The SWIL PROPOGANDA MACHINE has moved on to the new website system, with Archives for 2018 and 2019 still available under the umbrella of the older website.

Items that have moved to new website:

~Friends of SWIL page
~SWIL SHOW calendar page
~BAND MEMBER information pages
~Much, much, more!

Its quite entertaining…actually.

The rest of this webpage is the original content from this link…have a SWIL day………………..

SWIL
is in search of a
DRUMMER!

SWIL is looking for a drummer to complete what has always been a 4-piece.

It is safe to assume that SWIL is a rock band. However we also incorporate non-traditional Rock influences to create the wild, live-vibe that is SWIL.

WHAT SWIL IS LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a solid drummer that can fill the void behind the kit.

MUST be able to play consistently. Must be open to exploring tasteful percussion with a good ear for when things behind the kit become too busy or over-the-top at inappropriate times.

MUST have employment or verifiable trust fund and a consistent payment schedule into the future.

MUST have own transportation.

MUST have a schedule that caters to the ability to practice a couple of times a week.

MUST have interest in established SWIL songs that have been compiled. We will always be open to input and suggestions for improvement. Future material created that includes new drummer will definitely allow for input from that drummer. However to be clear SWIL has an established catalog, and the ability to cater show sets somewhat to create an overall show that is the best it can be and is copasetic to other bands sounds/styles we might be playing with. But ultimately if you do not like the established songs it would be hard to understand how this would work.

PLEASE be aware SWIL's music is 85-90% original material. Songs that we do move forward with as a cover will definitely have the SWIL vibe, or it has not been seen as in alignment with our goals.

WE WOULD PREFER someone that is enthusiastic about creating music and occasionally, or often, is open to attending shows to support the local music scene and quite frankly friends we want and try to support in other bands.

Drummer MUST have ability to practice tunes away from studio on his or her own time. One would assume then future SWIL DRUMMER would have their own kit for this somewhere. The point is we do practice as needed on our own time and the drummer, especially initially, is going to have some homework. To be clear - SWIL music, in a basic sense, does not require complicated, non-typical percussion work. However timing, stops, and other song changes will take some time to get down.

SWIL WOULD PREFER someone that is open to at least providing backing vocals. This may not be something that we need right away, however in the future we would like to be able to add to backing vocals at some point.

SWIL is not booking shows at this time due to not having a drummer. It's not a great place to be and we look forward to rectifying this ship but we do get asked consistently to play shows. We look forward to getting tight with a new drummer and fixing this with some great shows!!

PRACTICE/REHEARSAL:

SWIL typically has practiced once or twice weekly on weekdays, and would like to practice within at least 2 weekends a month. This is all negotiable however currently all members of SWIL work day shift…so someone with a SWING shift or a job that caters to nightlife, such as a bartender working Friday and Saturday nights, this may not work for you and SWIL.

PRACTICE LOCATION currently is in NW Portland. The studio is within walking distance of the Sasquatch Brewery in NW Portland.

PLEASE NOTE: Individuals looking for vocational reimbursement (expect to be paid) for 'services' provided on drums need not apply.

SWIL currently has a full drum set in the studio. Future SWIL drummer may consider playing these instead of lugging around own kit for practice if you do not misuse the kit.

Alcohol, Drugs, Vices, Groupies:

SWIL is not going to tell you how to live your life. Any band with an internet page dedicated to Rainier Beer certainly cannot tell you!

Typically rehearsals are 'closed' sessions with band members typically only present to limit distractions. Alcohol and Marijuana are legal in the State of Oregon, however habits that impede SWIL growth as a band cannot be tolerated. YES, we will kick your ass out if a debilitating, distracting drug problem manifests that impacts the band. There is no cigarette smoking allowed in the studio, or anywhere within the SWIL studio building. Smokers, from all bands present in the building, smoke cigarettes outside.

If this sounds good to you and of interest to you - we would love to hear from you!

AGE realities: SWIL established members are not in their 20's anymore. Although we would be open to this and don't want to close the door, the age range for SWIL drummer would probably fall between 30 - 55. To be clear nothing is impossible however this is something worth thinking about, at any rate candidate at minimum will need to be able to enter bars/clubs/taverns that serve alcohol. Hence, you will need to be at least age 21+.

SEX realities: We really do not care if drummer male or female. We care about rhythm consistency and ability to play drums most.

PLEASE, check out these links to become more familiar with SWIL tunes/sound:

The dynamic and informative website that SWILnation.com is allows for any future drummer to get a lot of information about the band SWIL.

[CLICK HERE] to access and listen to SWIL tunes online. There is also a link on this page to SWILnation's reverbnation site!

[CLICK HERE] to watch videos of SWIL playing shows.

** 1080 HD viewing available if selected by YOU the viewer!!


HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH SWIL TO EXPLORE AUDITION:

There seems to be a couple logical ways that are best.

Facebook:

Try contacting SWIL via our facebook page with a private message.

Email:

Send audition interest email to explore auditioning for SWIL to the following email address:

booking@swilnation.com

Phone:

Text message Orion Bailey at (971) 344-9025 or call this same number requesting to discuss setting up a possible audition.

We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks and have a SWIL day!


Mr.S