Well, rehearsals have been intense, frantic, energetic and electric to say the least, the final line up for "The Fauxs" has been completed with our own "Dave Grohl", Sam Wilson, who joins our other guitarist, the mad, fifty fingered Justin "Chris Shiflett" Thompson and founder members Bruce "Taylor" McGregor and Alan "Nate" Pritchard in the thundering rhythm section.
With most of the hits now rehearsed and tightened up, we are working on other Foo's greats from their monstrous albums and eventually most of the songs from "Skin and Bones" the live acoustic masterpiece recently released.
The sound of the Foo Fighters is also being paid high attention too as well, who wants to hear a Foo Fighters band (no, I'm resisting using that horrible overused word tribute - I hate it!) that can't even be bothered to replicate the sound?
Sam and Justin have worked and studied hard to get the right sounds and are now working on amp setups to get the best working configuration, for authenticity and ease of use.
Bruce, using his astounding Roland TD20 kit, has Taylors bangs and crashes to a tee! He just wishes he could have the same energy! :)
Alan meanwhile, is emulating Nates solid approach and sound to the bass with his Musicman Stingray, although Nate uses Fenders mainly, but Alan has not played with a pick for many years and is now going to try this form of string attack.
With a New Zealand tour planned for the late spring/early summer, we still have plenty to do and arrange, including PA systems and a lighting rig, although hopefully this will be hired to suit whatever venue is being played.
Support bands will be sought out from venue locations nearer the time.
Anyway, keep an eye on this news section for updates as to our progress and let us know any feedback/help or info you can throw this way.
Also don't forget the website
http://www.fauxfighters.co.nz
Faux Fighters - In Their Honour
The Colour and the Shape of the Foo Fighters
Breaking out very soon in a town near you!
See you in the summer
