Mates of Mine is a vibrant, up-and-coming acoustic group formed by 3 childhood friends and rounded out with a more recent addition. The band includes Peter (vocals, guitar) and Simon (bass), mates since age six when Peter asked Simon to be his friend, plus lifetime friend Oskar (vocals, guitar) and final member Henrik (drums, percussion).
Born and raised in the small Swedish town of Umea, there's a carefree sincerity to their sound that seems to reflect their roots. Even their debut album pays deliberate homage to their hometown in its name, 'North Nowhere'. Mixing laid back guitar sounds with rich vocals, harmonies, and a variety of percussion, their debut album and enthusiastic gigging schedule have seen them become local celebrities at home. After numerous successes, including radio plays both in Sweden and further afield, they made the decision to broaden their horizons and throw themselves completely into their music. March 2009 takes them to the UK, and the next step in their journey.
By opening themselves to new experiences and ways of sharing their music with fans, they are looking forward to continuing their busy schedule in England with regular shows, house gigs, and line plays (the latter two of which are currently being pioneered in the UK). With the same humour, can-do attitude and community spirit that has drawn in fans and made their live performances sparkle, they look forward to forging ahead and making their mark on the music industry.
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving." A wish to my friend is to have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with the ones you love.
alright guys! hows it going? if you're interested, ive put up all my new tracks and you can download my new EP completely free by clicking the link on my profile so if you fancy it then check it out and let me know what you think :) hope you're well anyway! x
There may be days when you get up in the morning and things aren't the way you had hoped they would be. That's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better. There are times when people disappoint you and let you down. But those are the times when you must remind yourself to trust your own judgments and opinions, to keep your life focused on believing in yourself. There will be challenges to face and changes to make in your life, and it is up to you to accept them.
constantly keep yourself headed in the right direction for you. It may not be easy at times, but in those times of struggle you will find a stronger sense of who you are. So when the days come that are filled with frustration and unexpected responsibilities, remember to believe in yourself and all you want your life to be. Because the challenges and changes will only help you to find the goals that you know are meant to come true for you.
Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths. At whatever straws we must grasp, there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings.
hey hey :D i'm so happy to hear it!!!! Let me know when u will come, i'll be there for sure!! i really can't miss it !!! By the way totally agree for the house gig !!!! Kisses guys!
Hey guys :) how is going ?? and what about your concert here in Prague ? now i live here so if you will come here it will be greeeeeeat ;) have u got any new in your music ??? have a nice day ;)
Hey, Hey , Hey Guys!!! Sweet layout! Musta taken some mad time huh? Wanna come on over n make this one all spiffy then??? LOL! Haven't heard much from you's lately so I take it you have been pretty busy! Busy is a GREAT thing! WHERE'S MY CD!!!! Did my Bitch steal it??? Hahaha! I STILL haven't recieved it so whoever sent it out lost it! Can u send another???? Goofballs!!! I do not agree with the girl a bit below who thinks she will never meet you. You will be over here playing away for us before we know it!!! I have lots n lots of faith in you all! Enjoy the Winter hahaha!!! We can compare notes soon!!!! X's n O's, ~Jude
Thanks Henrik! It's been so long that I went and checked out your page. Watched 2 of the videos. I didn't realize you are from Sweden. Slim chance I'll ever meet you or the rest of the band, since I live in the US. I would LOVE to go to Sweden someday! You guys sound great. I like your style. I see and read your bulletin posts occasionally. So you are the drum/percussion man, eh? I checked you out while you were "groovin'" to the music! ♫♪♫ Hope all is well and cool with you too. Peace & hugs back! Mary Jo
The weather in Brazil, as always, is hot, very hot... And the people here are simple and cheerful, despite the problems that any country has. I hope that in your country, everything is fine, too. Great days to you.
HI! guys! your page is really great!!! videos, songs, I can SEE yu! Lol! & a voice sings in my head (as I leave your page) "you've got to live your liife..... you've got to live your life!" THANKS! declan.
leaving your page a print of love, a marvelous tuesday full of blessings and light leaving special footprints towards another born day...my good wishes never ends.
