Photo: Jenya Chernoff Graphic Design: D. McCarthy  

FAUN FABLES have been trailblazers of avant-folk/original music since the turn of the century; known for exquisite, visceral songs & live shows and the occasional theater piece.

Their work became internationally widespread by 2004 with the DRAG CITY RECORDS debut FAMILY ALBUM;  the group has seasonally toured grass roots, night club, theater & festival circuits in the USA, Europe, UK, Israel & Oceania.  Their new album, ‘COUNTERCLOCKWISE’ marks their eighth album with the label, officially released May 2025.  The songs and production offer the most encompassing, richly lived-in sonic world of all their releases. Their timeless 'songtelling' practice is entwined with a holistic view of a life in music - celebrating the mundane details of home and family, elevated by a mystical and fantastical perspective. See/hear the first single, EMBER BELL*  

DAWN McCARTHY's voice (which THE NEW YORKER described as “one of the more compelling instruments in contemporary music") opens hearts and minds from a whisper to a rallying battle cry into her mythical world, animated by the adventurous musicality and vocals of partner NILS FRYKDAHL (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum).  Their daughters, growing up alongside the writing, recording and touring since babies, now join them with additional vocals, flute, keyboard, bass and percussion.  The first leg of live shows in the States this summer will feature the elemental guitar work of Norwegian musician Arild Hammerø;  who can be heard on EMBER BELL and other tracks of 'COUNTERCLOCKWISE'. Faun Fables are currently based  in Nevada County, California. 

Doors open at 7:00pm | Show starts at 7:30pm

General Admission $20 advance tickets | $25 at the door