Mark Bunton(Guitars/ Bass/ Vocals)http://www.myspace.com/mark_of_farewell ,
Randy Bunton(Vocals/ Keyboard),
Bob Hewitt( Guitars/ Piano/ Vocals)
Additional Vocals on *Meanwhile*
By Marks loving wife Ana Grossi Bunton
Influences
NULL and VOID, Idiot Savant, Tim Monos, Brian Kuhn, Les Claypool, OZZY, King Crimson, WolfMother, Marisa Monte, Radiohead, SADE, Atrophy the Sun, Steve Williams, Jeff Kluesner, Tyler Kluesner, Ana Bunton, our kids, JESUS CHRIST, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, System of a Down, Tom Petty, QueensRyche, Queens of a Stone Age, too many more to mention
Sounds Like
Led Zepplin meets Pink Floyd and a Hint of Alice in Chains.....
Farewell was spawned in the swampy outskirts of Fort Myers, Florida in late 2004. This experimental acoustic rock project was derived by Bob Hewitt, Mark Bunton and Randy Bunton after the disbanding of Progressive Rock band, Idiot Savant. Seemingly shortlived, Farewell's members have been emersed in the regional music scene for nearly 16 years. 1989-2001 Randy and Mark were touring, recording & performing non stop with their progressive Rock band NULL and VOID. Bob Hewitt joined the group in 1999. After several Independent albums, three compilations and a number of record deal offers, the band disbanded in 2001 citing a "Time to do something different".
In 2002, they regrouped forming Idiot Savant. Further developing a Progressive but ambiant sound...they added a Heavier edge to what had become a signature sound with the help of vocalist Rob Keyes. From 2002 to 2004, Idiot Savant toured the state of Florida and struggled to keep things together in a somewhat dying music scene. By the end of 2004, the guys once again needed time to regroup.
However, Mark Bunton, Bob Hewitt and Randy Bunton started dabbling in their own recording immediately. Taking this chance to experiment more but reinventing their direction by taking up multiple instruments and losing the Heavy edge they had come to embrace for so long. Although it seemed a risky decision, in no time Bob Hewitt began to compile a number of acoustic songs that have now been polished and released on their first Independent Album title "FAREWELL ....the way things were" This studio album was recorded & produced by the band at 808 studios. With each member playing a range of different instruments from acoustic & electric guitars, bass, keyboards and piano. But more importantly focusing on a vocal section that has now drawn them to a different crowd. It also started a fire that now has spread throughout the United States and around the globe. Farewell has already turned down a few record deals and will continue to do things Independently on their own terms. The band makes limited appearances deciding the music was worth more than the small clubs and holes the band were accustomed to playing for over 16 years. Instead they have decided to do Bigger venues for a more diverse audience.
Farewell has recently wrapped up their follow up Cd titled, FAREWELL Vol 2...The Serpent's Vine. Bringing in former members of Null and Void. Adding drums and picking things up throughout the Cd. Featuring Special guests Dave Hogan, Brian Kuhn, John Boyd and Tim Monos, this Cd offers something for everyone. The buzz is, Pink Floyd meets Alice In Chains!
FARWELL Vol 2 / The Serpent's Vine is now available....ask me for one!!!!
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FAREWELL___________"LIVE" at ROCKSTARZ 3 / 26/ 2008 performing "NOTHING PERSONAL"
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This is a Great site to test your wits
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MEANWHILE performed by Farewell 8-30-2008
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NORTH CAROLINA performed by Farewell 8-30-2008
Absolutely...We've just had a meeting about it and are starting in the next few weeks...When I've got something to send you, I will...Would love you to play on it.
Hello Love, And I am so grateful to God for having you in my life. I am also so in love with you, and I my life without you would be so empty. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and for always showing that you do love me. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you for our children, and for being a great daddy,a great friend, and a great lover/husband. I will love you always. Your forever woman.
Thanks for the add. We appreciate new friends and hope to see you at a show in the new year. I remember null and void and idiot savant. You are talented. Have a great day.
i'm diggen drums of war and call me when you're... from null and void to now you have proven to be very original, even back in the day i said that you would be presented with record deals. i'm happy to see you continue on with your original sound and still support it even though i'm not around as much as i use to be when i was a teen. adult hood tends to do such things.
