David Hirst: Vocal, Guitar, Synth
Peter Flynn: Guitar, Mandolin, Synth
Leon McNulty: Bass, Synth
John Wallis: Drums, Percussion
Influences
Philip K. Dick, Bonnie Prince Billy, John Martin, Paul Simon, Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Credence Clearwater Revival, Steel Eye Span, Neil Young, Band of Horses, The Band, Jethro Tull, Zeplin, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Steven Stills, Beck, Pearl Jam, James Taylor...........Philip K. Dick
Sounds Like
The aim, like everyone else, is to sound like no-one. If we resemble some of our influences that's got to be good. If you think we sound like someone we'll take it. Someone said REM the other day but she was insane and will have to be discounted on this technicality.
Misery Guts is a four piece acoustic folksy group. The ambition is to make music and animation that become inseparable. The first animation is below on this page and more will follow after they are made and premiered at our shows.
The band started in December 2007 going round open mic nights in Liverpool, the Wirral and Southport. In March 2008 we supported Wirral folk band Reckless Elbow at the Pacific Rd Arts Centre, Birkenhead and went on to promote our own sell out shows at the View Two Gallery, Matthew St, Liverpool. Other shows have followed including the Zanzibar, Liverpool.
We would like to invite anyone who cares to draw us a picture of Misery Guts. It couldn’t be easier just draw a circle for a head and give it body of any kind you like and we will display it in our picture galleries on myspace. We’ve already and a couple but would love to see what you come up with.
The band are currently looking for representation in the form of management, record company, publisher, booking agent and would be delighted to hear from you in relation to this.
If you have any comment what so ever to make we would be glad to hear it so don’t hesitate to contact us.
I'm sorry I don't speak Spanish!
Let Me On My Way ..
Many thanks for getting in touch. Im really liking the track 'trying to be the sun' the guitar/mandolin sounds cool at the beginning and melody is nice and warm. really good stuff. Gonna have another listen when I get home. keep in touch
Check Out Me Tunes Influences The Beatles, The Doors, The Kinks, Nirvana, Blur, Beach Boys, The Hollies, The La's, The Rolling Stones and many more
oh good im glad went well, any pics going to be put up? i dont believe it the 30th of may john is playing in the philharmonic with stephen bishop so we wont be able to owwwwwwwwwwww its not fair! the parr st thing will be my first kind of set so im a bit scared but it will be good for me i think give me some confidence, if you all could come that would be great :) vicky
Hey Misery Guts, Trying to be The Sun...is right, wildest dreams indeed! very nice, very good, look forward to hearing more. If you wanna gig we do a monthly night @ Hotel California in Birkenhead, gis a shout if you are interested. Ian Sonny
Allo you bunch of Misery Guts. Wow did we enjoy the gig last night in Music City. You fellas are just brilliant in Freemaker or Misery Guts. Pure talent and we love ya. We're buzzin', All folked up! Great to see ya, looking forward to the next gig and some solid recording and CD hopefully, keep us informed won't ya. - All our love Tony Bones & Ruth
Looking forward to the View 2 gig. Lovely music, Lovely chilled songs and Lovely spacey musicianship. Lovely, Lovely, Lovely. Cello is a nice touch. Nice one fellas. - Love Tony Bones & Ruth
Saw him in around 96 with Booker t and the Mgs and Pearl Jam.I'm trying to get to the Hop Farm Kent gig. He is a friggin legend man ! Cortez the Killer on the Zuma album is one of my best songs ever ! The bunnies albert hall gig tickets went on sale while i was away in italy visiting my brother. If you know anyone who has too many let me know? Si's drumming on the Baltic album is mint,hope they can get a whole band together soon.When you bringing out a single then? Jol
Nice one,sorry to hear about the split,but onwards and upwards and best of luck to you.Whats andy up to,he's a quiet one on his page.Did you get to see Neil Young on his tour?Is si with the bunnies at the albert ? sorry ...too many questions eh!i'll have a beer with you when you play Dahn Sarf. Easy now Jol
