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Advent is looking for an accomplished bass player to resurrect our full-band configuration. Some of the most desirable skills/talents for potential candidates include vocal abilities (backing OK), comfort with odd time signatures/time signature changes, and the ability to read music. Multi-instrumental capabilities are also a big plus. The band’s recent live shows have been tighter than ever and we’re also working on new studio material—and all we need is a new bassist to complete the group’s lineup.

For additional information and/or to arrange for an audition, please contact Alan Benjamin at alan@adventmusic.net. Thanks very much!

Advent is very sorry to announce that, due to recently updated personal circumstances and corresponding time constraints, bassist Tom Hyatt has decided to leave the band. It has been an immense pleasure, both musically and personally, working with Tom and we thank him for bringing Advent’s live show to one of its tightest and most energetic levels in our 30-year history.

Tom has additionally asked us to share the following: “I would like to relate that it was humbling and rewarding experience and that I was honored to play with the most extraordinary and modest musicians I ever had the pleasure of working with—and that it was also an invaluable learning experience that will inform my playing for years to come.”

We wish Tom all the best with his future endeavors and he will always remain a dear part of the Advent family.

P.S. Given the situation, Advent will be starting the process of recruiting a new bassist imminently.

Advent is honored to be returning to the NJ Proghouse stage once again, this time as part of a two-day festival celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary of hosting the best in live progressive music here in New Jersey.

The festival is being hosted on the weekend of November 9-10, with Advent scheduled to perform at 1:45 PM (second set) on Saturday, the 9th. For more information about the event, including the full 10-act lineup of great NJP alumni playing throughout the weekend, please see this NJ Proghouse listing.

We very much hope that you’ll join us for what we know will be an amazing two-day musical celebration!