Faun Fables

Faun Fables

Dawn McCarthy
Background information
Origin Oakland, California, United States
Genres Psychedelic folk
Art rock
Experimental music
Theatre
Performance art
Years active 1999–present
Labels Drag City
Members Dawn McCarthy
Nils Frykdahl
Past members Jenya Chernoff
Matt Lebofsky

Faun Fables is an American band from Oakland, California. Faun Fables is a concept and vehicle for Dawn McCarthy, who was inspired to write the original material while traveling after leaving the New York City music scene in 1997.[1] Faun Fables also covers 20th century compositions by other songwriters and traditional folk songs. The music on the first album is entirely by McCarthy, as are all lyrics and most of the music on Mother Twilight. All albums except for the first are collaborations with Nils Frykdahl, inspired by McCarthy's previous work and "Dawn the Faun" stage persona.

Collaborations

Frykdahl is known for his work with Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Idiot Flesh. Dan Rathbun, a longtime collaborator of Frykdahl's, produced the two most recent albums and mastered Mother Twilight. The albums and shows also feature collaborations with:

Performance

McCarthy's performances draw on many influences, from British, Scandinavian, Appalachian and Eastern European music. Her shows often contain elements of theater—dance and puppet shows are common elements. Her music has been compared to Ewa Demarczyk and to neo-psych-folk artists such as Devendra Banhart and Current 93.

The Transit Rider

This is an ambitious performance and multimedia documentation of a song cycle entitled The Transit Rider.

Discography

Release Title Label Extra info
1999 Early Song (unofficial) Reissue: August 24, 2004; Drag City
2001 Mother Twilight Earthlight Reissue: August 24, 2004; Drag City
February 24, 2004 Family Album Drag City
March 16, 2006 The Transit Rider Drag City Stage Performance
October 19, 2010 Light of a Vaster Dark Stage Performance
July 22, 2016 Born of the Sun Drag City

Members

Current

Former

The Transit Rider North America Tour 2006:

References

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