No Time Wasters
Formed in August 2007, the No Time Wasters are a twin-engined Premium Strength Powerpop band built on the core of the classic Songwriting skills of Jon Delaney (of Electroacoustic Song & Bass Duo Cloudy) and Jim Mooney (of postmodernist dark rock-pop The Dark Corners).
Jon and Jim have been songwriting partners and sometimes bandmates since their teens. Now completed by the versatile rhythm section of Al Sutcliffe on bass and vocals and Paul Creedy on drums and percussion, The No Time Wasters have gigged constantly around the midlands, (including Coventry University) and the east of england throughout 2008, winning over hearts and minds as they go. They have received BBC and Independent Radio play and will be recording their debut album around Xmas.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The No Time Wasters formed in August 2007, around the core of Northampton Singers/Songwriters/Guitarists Jon Delaney (of Electroacoustic Song & Bass Duo Cloudy) and Jim Mooney (of postmodernist dark rock-pop The Dark Corners).
Jon and Jim have been songwriting partners and sometimes bandmates since their teens. Previous to their excursion as Dark and Cloudy which became TNTW, their most recent collaborations were in the original 3 piece live version of Cloudy in 2004.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Regularly throughout the midlands. Love it. It's the best. George gigs in Daventry. Good sound - we can hear we're good little live band. Always inspiring.
Your musical influences
Beatles, Byrds, Big Star, REM, Squeeze, Crowded House, Kinks, Counting Crows, Costello, Lennon and McCartney, Bacharach and David, Difford and Tilbrook, Ray Davies, Chilton and Bell, Neil and Tim Finn, The Who, ELO, Jangle, Powerpop, Folk Rock
What equipment do you use?
Rickenbacker 360s, Fender Telecasters and XII string strat, Peavey Rockingham
Taylor and Yamaha Acoustics
Indie electroacoustic bass Ned Steinberger Design Bass
Mapex Drums and Zildjian Cymbals
