Mishy is an alt rock band based out of San Diego, California. Chris (vocals/sax) and Lawrence (drums/vocals), friends from their college days in the UCSD Pepband, reunited in 2022 with a simple idea: "Let's make some music together." And joined by Mike Reyes (guitar/vocals) and Mike Vargo (bass), that's exactly what they did, with their debut album releasing in October 2025.
Chris went to UCSD where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Music with a Jazz Emphasis. Chris was able to study a variety of musical styles including choral, jazz improv, experimental, pop, and rock, which has made him into a very versatile musician. Additionally, Chris joined an a cappella group named Duly Noted where he started part singing and arranging for a cappella. He also helped songwrite and arrange for his alternative rock band Stay for the Fireworks, which would later open at the UCSD Sun God Music Festival for bands including Saint Motel, The Mowglis, Sir Sly, Roy Woods, etc. Chris is married happily to his wife of seven years, and has a three-year-old and a newborn on the way! He works as a substitute teacher/musician in the San Diego area :)
Lawrence plays drums and sometimes other instruments. He moonlights as a cat owner and a software engineer. He’s best known for renting a home surrounded by neighbors who don’t complain about noise, where he also rehearses with his anime and video game cover band, Super Tonic.
Mike Reyes is a San Diego–based multi-instrumentalist and music educator. He earned his Bachelor of Music from San Diego State University in 2016 and has since become an active performer in the region’s vibrant music scene. In 2023, he released his debut album Crossing Over with Two Turtles Duo and is currently completing his second album with Mishy, slated for release in October 2025. Beyond recording, Mike performs with a variety of bands and serves as a pit musician for community and regional theater productions. Passionate about sharing his craft, he also teaches private guitar and bass lessons, dedicated to helping students grow as confident, expressive musicians.
Mike started playing the piano but left it for baseball. He played saxophone next but left that when he discovered the guitar. Then one day he played the bass at an impromptu jazz gig with his piano playing friend Kevin. In way over his head and just making it up, he realized that the bass fit him best. He got an upright (Ella) and a Fender Jazz (Debbie) and lives in the basement now.
“If it can groove, I want to play it. I like a puzzle every so often, but what I really want is to feel the music and get lost in the vibe.”