BB King’s Blues Club at Sea is looking for musicians & vocalists to perform as BB King’s All-Star Band aboard Holland American Line.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive wage
• Complimentary basic medical coverage for the duration of the contract
• Travel the world
• Play with world-class musicians
• Onboard amenities include: Single cabins, gym, laundry, pool, hot tub, basketball courts, crew discounts
• World-class dining options

Audition

We are seeking female and male vocalists, guitar players, bass players, drummers, keyboard players, tenor sax players, and trumpet players. Submit your video audition and interview via YouTube (public visibility) and email the link to talent@bbkings.com. Interview questions can be downloaded HERE. Musicians must perform the entire songs below in their original format.

• Female Vocalists:
  (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin 
  Think by Aretha Franklin
  Heard it Through the Grapevine by Gladys Knight & The Pips
• Male Vocalists:
  I’m Still in Love With You by Al Green
  Try a Little Tenderness By Otis Redding
  Soul Man by Sam & Dave
• Guitar Players:
  Can I Change My Mind by Tyrone Davis
  Route 66 by Natalie Cole
  Knock on Wood by Eddie Floyd
• Bass Players:
  Can I Change My Mind by Tyrone Davis
  Your Love is Rated X by Johnnie Taylor
• Drummers:
  Crosscut Saw by Albert King
  Chain of Fools by Aretha Franklin
  (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone by Aretha Franklin
• Keyboard Players:
  Route 66 by Natalie Cole
  Dr. Feelgood (Love is a Serious Business) by Aretha Franklin
• Tenor Sax Players:
  Pick Up the Pieces by Average White Band
  In a Sentimental Mood by John Coltrane
• Trumpet Players (Both songs by Earth Wind & Fire):
  September (First trumpet parts only)
  Lets Groove (First trumpet parts only)
  

Responsibilities

• Perform up to 3 shows nightly, up to 6 nights per week.  Shows are approximately 45 – 55 minutes in length.

Qualifications

• The performance repertoire includes hits within the Blues, Classic Soul, R & B, & Classic Rock genres. Artists must be able to play or sing like the original recordings in the original keys.

Commitment

• Contracts are generally 4 – 6 months in length.

Requirements

• Artists must be at least 21 years of age and be a United States Citizen or permanent resident (Green Card).
• Must hold or be able to possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally without restrictions for up to 6 months at a time.
• Artists must be able to obtain necessary visas (if applicable).
• Artists must be fully vaccinated and boosted.
• Must pass medical and dental examination paid by BSBC Entertainment Services.
• Artists must be pass a background check.
• Must have a valid US bank account.