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‘70s, and my favorite pedal is my “Deez Nuts,” which
is basically a Bypass switch my producer David Davis
gave me.
Brett: I have a small vocal pedal I like to use that has
only reverb and delay settings. I prefer to use that,
plus the house system effects. Most sound guys are
reluctant at first, but I reassure them, tell them to have
fun with effects and, in the end, they always come up
to me and tell me they loved the experience.

Do you have a dream guitar or piece of gear?
Mitch: I’d love to get a 1958 Gibson Korina Flying V.

Brett: I play primarily acoustic guitars and love
a hollow body guitar if I need to play electric live,
which is rare in this project, but I am not a gear guy
at all. I will write on anything. Cheap guitars, basses
and pianos have songs in them just like the expensive
stuff. I could care less. I don’t take care of my sh*t at
all. Gear means nothing to me, to be honest.

Do you have a musical bucket list? An artist you
want to play with, venue you want to perform in,
etc.

Mitch: If I could write with Mr. Hudson that would be
unreal. I think he’s such a great songwriter.

Brett: Any venue with a great crowd is good for me. The bigger the better, though, of course. I have
been fortunate enough to play with almost all the “childhood heroes” I grew up listening to so…. if had
to pick someone I haven’t played with yet, I would say Paul
McCartney or Elvis…

Where did you record your songs, and who handled
producing duties? What gear was used in the
recording process?

Mitch: The last songs we did at East/West in room 1. David
Davis produced. As far as gear, I just used all the stuff I use
for live shows, along with a bunch of really nice condensers.

Brett: I have no idea what gear they used in the studio. I
produce a lot of our ideas out in Logic and then another
producer Like David takes those ideas, brings them to life,
adds his spin and we end up with some epic music.

What’s up next for you all?

Mitch: We are also planning a release show TBA in September
for our single release. As well as a Few West Coast shows and
a Midwest tour in October.

Where can our readers find The Divined and listen to
your music?
Mitch: The first single “Sore Loser For Love” will be out
Friday September 6th on all major platforms.

Brett: Also, www.thedivined.com.