LEAD GUITARIST WANTED

Hello, Kelly!

Our lead guitarist Daniel Mutter was just accepted into a very awesome university, and we're happy that he's about to move forward with his dreams!
But now we've gotta find someone else to provide face-melting solos!

Is that you?

We're opening up auditions to the public!
Hello Kelly is a serious, pop-rock band that tours for a good part of the year. We need a guitarist URGENTLY! We leave on tour on September 18th, 2008 - so let's get this ball rolling!

Please contact us if:
-you are 18 or older
-you are from central/southern Ontario (or willing to move here)
-you have a passport
-you own quality gear (guitars, tube-powered amp, effects)
-you have a driver's license and access to a vehicle
-you don't mind spending lots of time away from home, in a van with 4 other dirty, sweaty dudes
-you're good at playing the guitar : )
-you don't mind watching a LOT of The Office, WWE and hockey games
-you have experience playing in other bands
-you are willing to change/update your image to match Hello Kelly's
-you are comfortable putting on a crazy, intense live show (stupid faces, jumping around, some goofy choreography)
MOST IMPORTANTLY:
-you believe in and are excited about being a part of our mission to empower, encourage and challenge "Kelly"


Please do NOT contact us if:
-you have a criminal record that would prevent you from crossing the border
-you don't like our music
-you don't know how to play the guitar
-you do a lot of cussing, drinking, drugging, or other things that a Christian band doesn't want to be known for


Things to consider:
-This IS an audition for full-on membership of the band, but please don't expect to be a part of official photo shots or interviews until we're positive that you're the 5th member we're looking for.
-Are you married? Do you have a mortgage? Make sure you consider the potential tension that being on the road could create for these situations.
-Hello Kelly is a Christian band. We play in a lot of churches, and we all believe that Jesus is our Saviour. We're looking for a lead guitarist who seriously, fervently and actively believes those same things and adheres to the Biblical calling to live above reproach.
-We're not famous, rich rockstars. We have all made sacrifices to serve as a part of this ministry, and if you're looking for a glamourous, well-paying gig, then you're looking in the wrong place.
-Hello Kelly is built on the vision of Francy, our singer and songwriter. If you're uncomfortable being in a band with a clearly-defined "leader", then this isn't the band for you.
-We're a very "do-it-yourself" kind of band. If you also have skills outside of music that could be of use to a touring band, let us know! (Examples could be: graphic design, web design, mechanic.)

If you are interested, please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com. Please attach a photo of yourself, a description of the gear you use, and any other information you think we'd like to know.
Do NOT send us MySpace messages for this, as those will be ignored.

Don't hesitate! We've opened this up to the public because we want to find options that we didn't know we had. You never know until you try!!

Looking forward to hearing from you!

-Hello Kelly