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  • PATRICK WARDELL vocals, guitar
  • SEAN WARDELL bass, vocals
  • BRIAN WARDELL drums
  • SCOTT ZCHOMLER guitar, keys, vocals

For Huntington Beach's Moostache, music has always been a family affair. Brothers Patrick, Brian and Sean Wardell have shared a passion for making music since they were young. In September 2008, the guys decided to get serious about their music, and the childhood project evolved into a full-fledged four-piece band with friend Scott Zschomler rounding out the lineup.

Lead singer, Patrick, only 18 years old and fresh out of high school, is constantly writing and has been for years. His poetic lyrics and unforgettable melodies come out of a distinctly organic process, oftentimes fusing nearly forgotten lyrics and hooks written years prior mixed with brand new material. The band calls it "Frankensteining," and the result is an exciting blend of folk, blues and rock that draws you in and leaves you wanting more.

Mere weeks after the release of their debut album The Body Disagrees, the band was already itching to jump back into the studio. The result was a collection of six brand new acoustic songs titled Acoustache, Volume One. Released on October 6th, the acoustic EP is "pay-what-you-want," a la Radiohead's In Rainbows. Fans can download the EP for whatever sum they deem worthy or even "steal it" free of charge.

Within their first year Moostache has already opened for the likes of Colin Meloy of the Decemberists, We Are Scientists, Portugal. The Man and Art Brut. The band has been featured in nearly every local music publication with positive reviews across the board. The OC Music Awards calls their debut album "a dynamic and deliciously raw variety of bluesy and folkish melodies." OC Arts & Culture says, "the sky is the limit for these guys. Be sure and jump on the bandwagon before it’s too late." And OC Weekly says, "From the opening notes of “The Body Disagrees,” Moostache (are you really still giggling over that name?) make it clear that they’re no novelty act. The song has a moody, portentous intro, laying the groundwork for emotional vocals containing shards of Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock."

Keep an eye out for Moostache. They are a young band, and they have a lot more to accomplish!