Artist description "Fairfield" is a superproject with members from Illinois and Iowa. The group colaborated to produce a very unique sound through deep lyrics, rhythm, and interesting soundcapes with guitars and effects.

Music Style An intelligent, yet non-heady rock/aggro/emo/pop.

Musical Influences The Smiths, U2, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, Radiohead, Depeche Mode, Rush, Phish, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, The Beatles

Similar Artists U2, The Smiths, Radiohead

Artist History Mike recorded and played around the University of Iowa area. Then he moved to SoCal to work on the Damaged - "Lose One On Takeoff" CD. He then returned to the Midwest to focus on solo work. Joe has played in numerous groups in Birmingham, AL; Springfield, MO; and Peoria, IL before teaming up with Bryan and Chris for Good Dog Seamus. The three took up with the Budweiser sponsored group, Casual Man, and various Central Illinois studio projects. Chris and Bryan continue with Casual Man as well as other innovative rock projects.

Group Members Michael Colin (vocals/12-sting guitars), Joe Schmid (guitars), Chris Koller (bass guitar/keyboards), Bryan Vicary (percussion)

Instruments Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar, bass guitar, organ, piano, synthesizer, drums, added percussion

Albums The Fairfield Project

Location Peoria /Fairfield, Illinois / Iowa - USA

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