User:TheMisers/The misers

Neil Ivison & Adam Barry met at college in Worcester and began writing and performing together soon after.

Influenced by the rawness of early CCR records and the intimate storytelling of Ian Hunter, the elements add up to something that is both lyrically fresh and grounded in old-fashioned, gut-level passion.

Neil is blessed with a soulful, passionate voice that evokes 'Blue' era Otis Redding, Rod Stewart in his 'Faces' prime and his modern contemporary Kelly Jones. In his writing, Neil has the gift of being able to tell a story in a song, real life characters take on a life of their own, challenging the listener to seek out more.

The Misers debut 'Amplified Life Stories' was recorded to 1/4" analogue tape in 10 days at Rockfield Studios in Monmouth. It was produced by Tom Oliver & Ian Morgan (Proclaimers, Roy Harper, It Bites) and mixed by Matt Butler (Paul McCartney, John Martyn, Elvis Costello).

Critics are hailing it a triumph, stating that The Misers "envoke the spirit of Johnny Cash with the pop sensibilities of The Jayhawks and the raw, confessional Americana of Ryan Adams".