Warrick Hayes - vocal, acoustic guitar.
Guy Fearon - lead guitar.
Valentin Gerlier - backing vocals, guitar, bass.
Fred Vislander - rhythm guitar.
Kari Paavola - drums.
With Peter Larsen - rhythm guitar, production.
Influences
Beaudelaire, Crowded House, The Smiths, The Great Mr. Keith Richards, Oscar Wilde, Rimbaud, Basset Hounds....
Life as an actor ! Witness Warrick in a hit short film "Tom's TV" recently showcased at the Streatham Arts Festival. Produced by Peter and scripted by Guy, who also plays the quiz master:
The Mispent’s debut album “Climbing Frames” is, on first listen a delightfully fresh, light and upbeat Pop/Rock/Folk concoction about grown up relationships; the surprise is that every return visit rewards the listener with new bittersweet insights. This is a record of substance that has the courage not to wear it on its sleeve – as does much of current, frankly self pitying effete British “bloke” Rock.
Emotional intelligence - with a somewhat dry wit, is behind music that tells universal human stories with empathy and no little charisma. This may well be an extension of the fact that Warrick Hayes, the band leader, and Guy Fearon, the lead guitarist, are drama school friends. The live shows certainly benefit as a result - the performances are gloriously charming; which makes for music that is both highly engaging and touching . It's rare indeed to witness such a vintage blend of talent - see for yourself courtesy of the You Tube clips above and below !
"For many reasons, there aren't enough intelligent, melody-driven, upbeat, adult-orientated bands that are new out there," says Warrick. "My focus is to make sure we're good enough to fill that void and do that job. And I think we are, and we can."
It's a sentiment that certainly isn't passing the business by: "Song of the Year is excited to recognize Warrick for his exceptional songwriting ability for the song 'Wish You Well.' Warrick competed against songwriters from all over the world for this honor. Song of the Year is an international songwriting contest supporting VH1's Save the Music Foundation. The Song of the Year judges are some of the biggest names in music, including many Grammy Award winners." - VH1 "Song of the Year" Competition.
The Mispent's EP, All There Is, Is Now, and Climbing Frames are currently available through Cd Baby, Amazon.com, Napster.co.uk and iTunes. For more information, please visit www.themispent.com.
The fine live pictures on this site were taken by Annette of Raedar Photography....see friends ! For an online press kit....click below.
22 Oct: Glasgow, Nice N Sleazy (supporting Johnny Flynn) 23 Oct: Birmingham, Glee Club (supporting Johnny Flynn) 24 Oct: Leeds, Brudenell Social Club (supporting Johnny Flynn) 25 Oct: Manchester, Deaf Institute (supporting Johnny Flynn) 27 Oct: London, Water Rats 31 Oct: London, 93 Feet East 11 Nov: London, Bath House (supporting The Brute Chorus)
Hey there, thanks for becoming our friend, did you get a chance to pop past and listen to our tunes? (they're a bit different but that's what we like) Please keep in touch, we feel alot of people have friends for the numbers but we want to know you ! Hope you're ok? Peace.. Lc - Praxis IV x
Hey how are you? been a while since we have reached out, hope you have been well?
We have been busy making our new album "Hear the Heart" which Rolling Stone Mag is buzzing about (see this july issue) we are so close to finishing the album BUT have run out of money! :-)
So we wanted to ask YOU! our supportive & loyal fan :-) to support us by buying the album from our website: http://www.veryuniqueexistence.com or by clicking this link: Click here to buy the new album "Hear the Heart" Pre-Sale it?s cheap & your money will allow us to finish making the record & of course you will get a signed copy posted to you when it?s done.... also while your on the website join the mailing list...
PS: Have some free MP3 from our older ep's for helping us out by buying our new one.. buying albums is how you can keep us going!
Hello my friend. I would like to invite you to check out my new poem called "I Am a Storm". Just click the picture below and the storm will take you to my blog. Thank you, -byron
Hi, guys,
Just wanted to let you know that round 1 of the next People's Music Awards kicks off next month, so we are putting the call out to all new and unsigned bands to enter their best song into this years awards (completely free of charge)
We've two new T shirts on sale for you.
Either in the Track Records story - http://www.trackrecords.co.uk/store/index.php?area=7
or at Track Records Ebay store.
cheers
tDS
Alan here.
Packing me boots, stringing me guitars and getting ready for the next two weeks. Don't be frightened to shout out any songs off the album you want to hear and don't forget the crazier you are the crazier we are.
Look forward to seeing you in the asylum at the end of the tour.
hey Warrick...hope all is well with ya...when is someone gonna wise up and put you in another movie?..till then..The Mispent shall continue to entertain all around and in it....all the best!
Heyyy.....how is everything your way?? I have a quick favor to ask of ya. I am in a contest to get to open on Little Big Town's tour this summer and I was wondering if you had any free time to vote for me real quick?! I'm very excited i may have the chance to come perform for ya and could really use your help....like no joke I foreal need you haha. Thanks!
OH you can vote from my myspace on the little button saying DEMAND IT with all the Little Big Town stuff lol
Hey, about time we said thanks for the add! Our new CD is available here at http://www. cdbaby. com/cd/grandaughters for a great discounted price. We'd love to hear from you anyways!
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