Artist description Fewtrils of Fey's sound is a collection of influences from the past three decades from the Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick, and the New York Dolls, and more recent bands like the Black Crowes, Georgia Satellites, and Soul Asylum.

Music Style rock meets garage rock meets punk

Musical Influences The Stones, New York Dolls, Mott the Hoople

Similar Artists Too many to mention... yet distinctly original

Artist History F.O.F. was formed in early 1996 by guitarist Bryan Bryan, and vocalist Gerri Riggs. Bassist Nik Name and drummer Johnny Vegas found their way into the line-up by the spring of 1996, and the writing/recording process began. Before the group even stepped foot on a stage F.O.F recorded a six song e.p. CD. The self-titled CD was used as a marketing tool to start a local buzz happening in Winnipeg.The disc received radio airplay on Winnipeg's 92 CITI-FM and a live radio interview with 92 host Barry Taylor soon followed. The group performed live on the Manitoba Television Network's "The Scene". F.O.F's disc was featured in the Winnipeg Sun's Indie 500, a review of Winnipeg's up and coming independent bands and solo acts.Since the release of F.O.F's debut CD, the band has focused it's attention on defining their sound and live show. The result is a tight and polished band with a sound carved in stone. Comparisons have been made, but there is a uniqueness to the band. In early 1999, FOF recorded their debut Attack Records release at Phase One Studios in Toronto. The album "JAM" was produced by Mark S. Berry (The Headstones, I Mother Earth, The Kill Joys). The 11 track album is slated for Canadian release in Mid September 1999.

Group Members Gerri Riggs - Lead vocals/guitar Bryan Bryan - Lead guitar/vocals Nik Name - Bass Johnny Vegas - Drums/vocals

Instruments 2 guitars, bass, drums, voice

Albums Self titled 6 song CD, new CD "JAM" to be released in September

Press Reviews WINNIPEG SUN FRIDAY MARCH 13 1998 - Fewtrils of Fey Cd EP Indie Straight ahead no-nonsense, four chord guitar rock that harkens back to stripped down fare like Teenage Head or The Ramones - with a little bit of pop-metal anthemizing. Honest and inoffensive. UPTOWN MAGAZINE MAY 28 1998 An Alternative to Alternative Different bands stand out for different reasons. In the case of Winnipeg's Fewtrils of Fey, it is their musical style which sets them apart in the emerging local scene. "We're alternative because we're not alternative", says vocalist and guitarist Gerri Riggs. Riggs, as well as guitarist Bryan Bryan, bassist Nik Name, and drummer Johnny Vegas, have a sound which is best described as straight ahead rock and roll with influences from glam to the blues, and everything in between. "It's bluesy, and it's got a a back beat", says Name. According to Riggs, all the members of the band had a common reason for forming Fewtrils of Fey. "We all said 'We don't want to be a cover band, we want to play real rock and roll", says Riggs. "The main concept is to try and write good original music and get a record deal in the future." Riggs says that the main difference between Fewtrils of Fey and previous bands he's been in is attitude. "The good thing about this band compared to other past projects is that we've all found a common place to bring music to", he says. "Each of us knows what part we play, no one's trying to outshine anyone else." Bryan agrees "Everybody's cooler," he says. "We all have the same idea." Formed in early 1996, Fewtrils of Fey have been steadily gaining momentum through a combination of live shows and recorded releases. The self-titled six song CD, earned the band airplay on 92 Citi-FM with the song "Did It In A Minute". Riggs says that although the CD served a useful purpose at the time, the band has developed significantly since then. "When we released the CD it was more of a demo," he says. "It was more or less a really expensive calling card. Now that we've had a chance to grow we have more continuity." Their new CD "JAM", was recorded at Toronto's prestigious Phase One Studio. And is expected to be release sometime in the fall of 1999. Along with their music, the band also has quite a distinctive visual image. According to Riggs, their look is part of the Fewtrils of Fey philosophy. "We got tired of seeing people on stage in tee-shirts and jeans," says Riggs. "If you're going to put on a show it should be visual as well as musical. "Thats our stand on music."

Location Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada

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