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BB King's

At Sea

Auditions

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.

 

Rolling Stone Lounge

Vocals

  • Shook me all night long- AC/DC
  • Here I go again- Whitesnake

Guitar

  • Hold on loosely- 38 Special
  • Sweet Child O’ Mine- Guns N’ Roses

Bass

  • Take it easy- Eagles
  • Carry on wayward son- Kansas

Keys

  • You make my dreams come true- Hall & Oates
  • Blinded by the light- Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

Drums

  • Barracuda- Steppenwolf
  • Heartbreaker- Pat Benetar

 

BB Kings

Male Singer

  • Full of Fire- Al Green
  • I’ve Been Loving you too long- Otis Redding

Female Singer

  • Baby I Love You- Aretha Franklin
  • Saving all my love- Whitney Houston

Keys/Organ

  • Until you come back to me- Aretha Franklin
  • Green onions- Booker T. & The MG’s

Bass

  • Take me to the river- Al Green
  • I wish- Stevie Wonder

Drums

  • Rock with you- Michael Jackson
  • Masterblaster- Stevie Wonder

Guitar

  • Can I change my mind- Tyrone Davis
  • Brown eyed girl- Van Morrison
  • Blues solo piece

Sax

  • Soul Finger- Bar-kays
  • September- EWF
  • Solo piece- (your choice)

Trumpet

  • Soul Finger- Bar-kays
  • September- EWF
  • Solo piece- (your choice)

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.