Live Music for Corporate Events, Festivals, Private Events, Weddings & More
Our party band plays Classic Rock from the 70s, 80s, & 90s, Pop from the 2000s, a touch of Alternative, and a hint of Funk.
Complete Production
Our goal is to provide an immersive experience that captivates and stimulates the senses.
It starts with the music. Misspent Youth faithfully reproduces some of the most memorable guitar riffs from the golden age of music and pairs them with the soaring lyrics that dominated the period.
We use touring-quality sound and lighting equipment in conjunction with haze machines to help turn your event into something truly memorable. Our sound system has an output of over 22,000 watts of power, but don't worry. We will adjust the configuration and output to whatever is appropriate for the venue size. Our light show consists of 18 wash lights and 10 moving beam heads to immerse our audience in a constantly-evolving sea of color and special effects.
We have embraced the concept of a quiet stage, so you won't see acoustic drums, stacks of guitar amplifiers, and speaker cabinets blasting music toward the audience from behind the performers. Instead, we use direct inputs that send our instruments' signals straight to the mixing board, stage monitors which direct stage sound away from the audience, and in-ear monitors which produce no external sound at all. The result - we are able to produce a significantly cleaner sound for the audience from the front-of-house mix because we are not competing with drums, massive stage amplifiers, and speakers. This makes our production ideal for all types of venues. Whether it's a cozy restaurant or a convention center, we can produce a front of house mix that your patrons will enjoy.
We use a family-friendly mindset to our performances. We believe that you're never too young to enjoy some of the best music ever made. While the Rock and Roll genre is inherently about "sex, drugs, and rock and roll", with misspent youth, you will never have to worry about explicit language or gestures being used on stage.
Making Your Event a Success
What We Will Need
First, we will need a path free of obstacles from the parking area to the performance area to move our equipment in and out. We will need a minimum of 30 inches of clearance through all hallways and doorways. Elevation changes greater than four (4) feet will need a ramp with a slope no greater than 4 inches of rise for every 12 inches of length or elevator access.
For the full production with all of our lights and sound, we need access to five (5) individual 120 volt, electrical circuits, meaning circuits on individual breakers. At least three of these circuits must be 20 amp circuits and have 20 amp receptacles. THe remainder can be either 15 or 20 amp circuits. Alternatively, you can have an electrician connect our power feed directly to your service panel and we will supply the breakers. The photo at left is a 20 amp receptacle. Note the sideways "T" shape on the left side of the receptacle. If it doesn't have the sideways "T" shape, it's NOT a 20 amp receptacle.
For smaller venues where only a fraction of our lights are needed, three (3) 15-amp circuits should suffice.
For any questions, about power, send us a message at info.misspentyouth.net or call William @ 662-633-1903.
We need a space suitable for the production. Ideally, a 16' deep X 20' wide space with a buffer of an additional 4 feet in front and 4 feet behind the stage for lighting and PA equipment. A 12-foot ceiling height above the stage is optimal. We can use a smaller stage and ceiling height if circumstances dictate, and we will modify out light show accordingly.
For maximum enjoyment of your guests, we prefer playing from a stage so that folks beyond the front row can see the show. Playing from a stage delivers more energy and excitement for everyone! We can and will play from floor level, but we guarantee everyone will have a better experience if we are able to be seen by all in attendance. We reserve the right to inspect any stage to ensure the safety of the band and participants before playing a show.
MUSIC CATALOGUE
Here is our current catalogue of music. We are continually adding new material to our library.
1985 - Bowling For Soup
All Right Now - Paul Rogers
All Summer Long - Kid Rock
Back In Black - AC/DC
Call Me - Blondie
Carry On Wayward Son - Kansas
Caught Up In You - .38 Special
Cuts Like A Knife - Bryan Adams
Dancing Queen - Abba
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Faithfully - Journey
Fantasy - Aldo Nova
Fat Bottomed Girls - Queen
Feels Like The First Time - Foreigner
Flavor Of The Weak - American Hi Fi
Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks
Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top
Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
Hold On Loosely - 38 Special
Hot Blooded - Foreigner
I'm The Only One - Melissa Ethridge
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Keep On Lovin' You - REO Speedwagon
Life In The Fast Lane - Eagles
Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin' - Journey
More Than A Feeling - Boston
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
My Own Wors Enemy - Lit
Only The Young - Journey
Open Arms - Journey
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy - Bad Company
Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions
Save a Horse - Big & Rich
September - Earth, Wind, and Fire
Sharp Dresed Man - ZZ Top
She's A Beauty - The Tubes
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
Still Of The Night - Whitesnake
Stone In Love - Journey
Super Freak - Rick James
Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
Take It On The Run - REO Speedwagon
Walk This Way - Aerosmih
What About Love - Heart
What I Like About You - Romantics
Working For The Weekend - Loverboy
You Dropped The Bomb On Me - The Gap Band
You Give Love A Bad Name - Bon Jovi
You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC
Your Love - The Outfield
MEET THE BAND
LISA
MATTHEW
MATTHEW
Born in the Mississippi Delta, Lisa currently hails from Hazelhurst. She has an incredible vocal range and soulful quality to her voice. Lisa's energy on stage is infectious and gets the audience moving.
MATTHEW
MATTHEW
MATTHEW
Matthew first picked up guitar at the age of 7. One of the first songs he learned to play was Play That Funky Music. Despite his youthful age, he has a deep affinity and talent for playing classic rock.
BRETT
WILLIAM
WILLIAM
Brett brings a wealth of industry and touring knowledge and experience to our group. His relentless pursuit of the perfect tone for each song is a hallmark of our rhythm section.
WILLIAM
WILLIAM
WILLIAM
William founded misspent youth with a desire to play not only the classic rock hits that have been crowd pleasers for ages, but to also dig a little deeper for hits from bands that few dare to tackle.