RWS Global is seeking Male-Identifying R&B Vocalists for Rolling Stone Lounge on Holland America Line.

Rolling Stone Lounge is a high-energy, authentic music experience on Holland America Line. Each 7-piece band performs over 200 of the most popular songs from the Rock, Pop and R&B genres. If you love belting into the stratosphere or smoothing out the low end with the likes of Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and Al green, then this is the job for you!

We are looking for male-identifying R&B tenor and baritone lead vocalists who captivate the audience with their high-energy performance. Candidates must have extensive performance experience and the vocal stamina to sing nightly. Crowd work and MC skills are a must, as performers interact with guests and pack the dance floor nightly.

While R&B is your specialty, you must feel comfortable singing in other styles such as Rock, Pop and Country. All singers will sing background vocals on songs they are not singing lead on.

Band Members will enjoy “guest status”, single cabin accommodations onboard and full access to the ship when not performing, free from any duties or previous restrictions related to a “crew member status,” creating the first-of-its-kind experience for musicians at sea. The band performs three 45-minute sets per night with one night off per week.

Rehearsals in NYC. Worldwide itineraries. Varying start dates throughout the year.

NOTE: All performers must have a valid passport and be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

Performers can be Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern/North African/South Asian and/or white, as well as inclusive of all gender identities.

PRESCREEN VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS: All takes should be edited together into one single video. Please link the video in the appropriate space below. Please choose one song grouping from the choices below. Please do not mix and match tunes from the two groups.

INTRODUCTION: Record a video introduction detailing who you are. Let us know how long you’ve been playing, any notable teachers you’ve studied with, who your favorite drummer is, etc. This is your opportunity to show us your personality!

GROUP ONE:

1. “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson | Sing the first verse and chorus

2. “(You’re Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher” by Jackie Wilson | Sing entire song

3. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen | Starting at 0:50, sing until the guitar solo at 2:39

4. “Life is A Highway” by Rascal Flatts | Sing the first verse, pre-chorus and chorus

5. “Here I Go Again ‘87” by Whitesnake | Starting at 1:40 sing until the guitar solo at 3:00

GORUP TWO:

1. “Just the Two of Us” by Grover Washington Jr. (feat. Bill Withers) | Sing the first two verses and choruses, stop at sax interlude

2. “Twistin’ the Night Away” by Sam Cooke | Sing entire song

3. “It’s Not Unusual” by Tom Jones | Sing the entire song

4. “Honky Tonk Women” by The Rolling Stones| Sing the first verse and chorus

5. “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks | Sing the first verse and chorus