Available Positions

Assistant Tech

Are you someone who loves the music industry and would like to get more experience? The Downtown Band is seeking to add new assistant techs to our call list to help with some of our critical duties before and after performances. If you are looking to run live sound in the future, this is a GREAT opportunity to get experience and get on our call list. Come work with one of Nashville’s TOP bands! 

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Drive van + trailer to/from gigs (additionally compensated)
  • Load-in band gear 
  • Assist band with set up process
  •  Assist band with breakdown and load out after gigs

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE

  • Handling sound and PA gear 
  • Driving a van or trailer (willing to train)

ALWAYS HIRING

Pay: $200 in-town (Nashville) | $400 out-of-town/overnight

Musicians

The Downtown Band is always looking for skilled, professional, and enthusiastic musicians to add to the call list for the following positions: Drummers, Bassists, Guitarists, Keyboardists, Trombonists, Saxophonists, & Trumpeters.

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Perform at a high level as a cohesive part of The Downtown Band
  • Learn DTB show from the training materials provided with minimal rehearsal
  • Work with other AWESOME musicians

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE

  • Professional performing experience preferred
  • Comfortable playing with a click and/or at a steady tempo
  • Ability to learn and master songs at a high volume and quick pace
  • Experience performing in a similar setting helpful, but not required

ALWAYS HIRING

Pay: Please Inquire

SINGERS

The Downtown Band is always looking for skilled, professional, and enthusiastic singers to add to our performing roster. Our singers are typically front and center in the show – this could be YOUR moment to shine!

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Learn DTB show from the training materials provided with minimal rehearsal
  • Perform at a high level as a cohesive part of The Downtown Band show 
  • Memorize lyrics, dance moves, and blocking to create a true high-level performance

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE

  • Professional performing experience preferred
  • Comfortable memorizing lyrics, melodies, and dance moves to perform at a high level
  • Ability to learn and master songs at a high volume and quick pace
  • Experience performing in other similar settings helpful, but not required

ALWAYS HIRING

Pay: Please Inquire

SOUND TECHS

The Downtown Band is seeking to add lead sound techs to our call list to make our own performances sound amazing. Does this sound like you? Come with work one of Nashville’s TOP bands! 

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Mix band’s performance on provided PA equipment
  • Coordinate band’s RF
  • Load-in, set up, teardown, and load-out band gear

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE

  • Mixing live sound
  • Handling sound and PA gear
  • Driving a van or trailer (willing to train)

ALWAYS HIRING

Pay: Please Inquire

FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions in regards to applying, hiring, and scheduling of our players. If you have additional questions, please contact us. 

How do I apply?

Email us! Click below, or email [email protected]

What do I need to send to you when I apply?

Musicians and singers – please send your performance experience and videos of you performing live, if available

Technicians – please send your resume or a list of relevant experience/education

How will I be scheduled for a gig? 

Our team will reach out and ask about specific dates. If you’re available, we’ll get it on the books!

How will I be paid?

ACH bank deposit

What gear/equipment will need to provide?

All musicians will provide their own In-Ear Monitor Headphones, any tablets/devices needed and their accessories (mic stand holders, etc.) 

Drummers will provide snare, cymbals and any accessories. (A kit is provided.)

Bassists will provide an amp head with a balanced line out and any effects.

Guitarists will provide any effects and accessories. (An amp is provided.)

All band members will need basic black dress clothing – Black pants, black dress shirt, black tie, black suit coat, black dress shoes, etc.

    • Singer wardrobe will be discussed individually or provided

READY TO DO THIS?

Do one of these job descriptions sound perfect for YOU? Let us know! Send us the info requested in the FAQ section above and let’s get this show on the road…. literally….. sometimes these jobs require travel. But thankfully we travel well… to cool places…. with super cool people! You could be one of them.

Engagement Agreement

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