i don’t know these guys, but i wanna hug em.
Go buy the album! And put it on your iTunes. And share it with your friends.
Video courtesy of Eklundvideo
Just got an email last night from some nice folks at this French-Canadian blog. Seems they like our EP. Unfortunately, my French isn’t what it used to be, so I can only get a general sense of their impression of the Fancy — but translations are accepted!
21
Jan
10
Fancy don’t let me down
I had to:
Would someone please make me an outfit like this?
Best Bar:
THE WHISTLER: this was a pretty simple choice. chicagoans need look no further for a thoughtful, elegant, and serious cocktail program. the bartenders there are just how i like them: deliberate (some douche bags would call it ’slow’), methodical, obsessive & friendly in a i’m-going-to-make-you-the-best-drink-for-you-even-if-you-don’t-know-what-you-want-at-the-moment kind of way. their menu is a classic interpretation of that Petraske-pattented style featuring subtle twists on archaic concoctions. in NY, this formula can wander into the realm of trendiness, but for the weary touring band in search of a heartwarming cocktail involving egg whites, port and bourbon (ie Elk’s Own), this bar was a welcome oasis. they even made a special cocktail of the night for the bands — free with a drink ticket — called “the fancy roommate.” i’ve never played anywhere that’s gone to that level of hospitality. not to mention, at the end of the evening, they were willing to give me a chocolate bitters tasting. god bless people in the cocktail industry who take their craft seriously.
Best Sound:
THE SOUTHERN CAFE AND MUSIC HALL: andy, the soundguy, owner and all around good dude, did something with the sound that i find most live sound engineers don’t do: he kept it underneath ear-splitting levels! what a fucking idea!? not to obliterate an audience with ear splitting levels even when the music doesn’t call for it = genius! thanks, andy. also, his system is top-notch and he is hell bent on providing the band with a monitor mix that is right for them. seriously, dude, we wish you were everywhere.
Best All Around Fun Night:
NASHVILLE!!!!!: Springwater Supper Club, we were told, is a dive. a smokey, pay your dues kind of venue that you must graduate in order to play other places in Nashville. all of these things might be true, but it’s also FUN AS FUCK! the bartender, that night, was smoking hot. and i guess he was nice too… but I forget. no, seriously, everyone who worked there was open and generous and smiling — even the potentially threatening looking, tattooed door man (turned out, most of his tattoos were music related and he was nothing but kind). the sound was anything but dive-y. and the regulars there were entertaining and hospitable. the bands we played with (Spider Friends and The Junkyard Girls) were talented and fun to hang out with — can we talk about the cellist?! — and their sets were tight. most importantly, this was the show attended by an entourage of about 15 of my closest southern friends and family (driving in all the way from Laurel & Oxford, MS and ATL). ‘nough said.
Biggest Douche Bags:
Every one who works or who has ever worked at CICERO’s in St. Louis.
New Best Friend:
DUSTIN freaking MARSHALL
Biggest Saviors of a Potentially Devastating Evening:
Shane and Katie of St. Louis — thanks for watching Spinal Tap with us!
Best Road Moment:
Miniature Horses in N Carolina
Funniest Joke from Clara:
“oh where’s my wallet?! [punch to the crotch] ugh!”
…. that’s all for now.
_seth
17
Jan
10
Asheville
We just pulled into Charlottesville after a scenic drive from Asheville, NC. Had a blast there. Accompanied by a little southern entourage, we played a sweet set at Fred’s on College St. We shared the set with Pour Boy’s Soul and Mystery Cult (who really pulled through setting up this last minute show for us — THANKS!).
You can check out some photos on FACEBOOK.
Playing in a few hours at The Southern Cafe & Music Hall in Charlottesville with Pantherburn and Straight Punch to the Crotch. Can’t wait. The sound is awesome here.
15
Jan
10
we’re moving to nashville
last night was incredible. my family and oldest friends came up to meet us, we stayed in a sweet hotel and played at the raddest dive in town. to top it all off, the bands we shared the set with were great. turns out, nashville’s full of apt musicians with a lot of soul. check out the sweet pics.
15
Jan
10
Nite Nite
So, last night was a mixed bag for the Fancy. We rolled into St. Louis expecting to play in a welcoming little pizza place and found instead a hostile pizza complex. The staff was incredibly inhospitable, responding to the simplest of request (ie, can I get a Makers on the rocks) with an eye roll and a huff. I mean, I didn’t know that I wasn’t allowed to buy a drink at a bar, but apparently, that’s the case at Cicero’s. As Clara said in her post, the sound guy was good and we actually put on a hell of a show, but nobody was really there to see it…. EXCEPT:
There was another touring band there, Nite Nite, from Nashville (which is where we are now, having an awesome preshow r and r sesh at the hotel suite. They were super friendly and put on a tight show — apparently the goths love them, but so does the Fancy. We’re looking forward to hearing more from them soon.
_seth
14
Jan
10
Nashville!
so, we’re chilling in the hampton inn & suites with my awesome family (who drove all the way from laurel, mississippi) and all my wonderful friends.
playing at Springwater Supper Club later tonight. pics and more shenanigans to come!
