Garts

Voice and Rhythm Guitar

The eccentric and enthusiastic frontman of the Unchosen. I first started playing guitar at the age of about 11, and was soon jamming with drummer Bill in my early teens, though after re-uniting with childhood friends Andy and Andy a couple of years later I started to persue music with more intent. We'd jam away in friends garage (Cheers Tim, nice one mate!) and The Unchosen took form...

I always aim to give an energetic performance, and enjoy taking the time to engage the crowd and the fans from the stage (or the bar!). I put a lot of myself into my lyrics, and am pleased to know that the music we write can reach so many people on so many levels. To hear the crowd sing your song back to you is truly one of the most exhilarating experiences i know. I feel it best expressed in the closing lines of our album....

"It's what I'm here for, it's why I dream. It's what I live for, it's why I breathe!"

Email: garts@unchosen.co.uk

Influences

Playing History

Wonderlust - 2001/2002
Like Bill I was in a few bands while away at university. Wonderlust was an exuberant melodic rock, fronted by the energetic and ever appealing 'Little Jo'. I was rhythm guitar and found it refreshing to take a step away from the front of stage, and to relax and enjoy the gig from a different perspective. I hope to re-unite a couple of the members to record one of our favorite tracks 'Apathy' later this summer.