Lead Guitarist Needed ASAP - San Jose Reggae/Ska/Rock/Metal (san jose east)

The Dead Heat needs a lead guitarist who can jump in and start playing shows right away. We have a show on October 11th so you'll need to learn the set fast and be stage-ready by then. It's a 30-minute set. ABOUT US: - Three 30-year-old dudes who blend ska, reggae, rock, and metal (there were four of us, hence this ad...) - Gigging for about a year and a half, usually once a month - 8 original tracks recorded (3 released) - Live sets run 30-60 minutes (mostly originals, sometimes with a few covers) - Rehearse every Sunday evening for 2 hours, plus Thursdays before shows when needed WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A LEAD GUITARIST: - Local to San Jose or close enough for regular practice - Reliable transportation and your own gear - Solid lead chops across reggae, ska, rock, and heavy parts - Brings energy on stage (it’s a show, not a recital) - Is a team player (no rockstar personalities, egos, or drama) - Backup vocals (not required) - Basic keyboard skills (not required) - Band/live experience (not required) WHAT WE OFFER: - A committed, tight group who's already gigging regularly - A chance to step into a band with recorded material and live momentum - Opportunities to contribute to writing, shows, merch, and recording as we keep building YOUR NEXT STEP: Check out our live set at The Ritz: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE1hz6jSot0dz_ZLrtEArtBAylQdgC7z4 And browse through our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/the_dead_heat Then, if you like what you see and hear, send us your clips/recordings (links preferred) and let us know what you’ve worked on. We’ll set up auditions after we hear your stuff. Looking forward to jamming with you!