The Fab Faux, the “Greatest Beatle Cover Band”, Makes D.C. Debut

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Source: The Hodges Partnership

The Fab Faux

Calling them, “the greatest Beatles cover band – without the wigs,” senior Rolling Stone editor David Fricke recently wrote, “the Faux invigorate the artistry of even the Beatles’ most intricate studio masterpieces with top chops and Beatlemaniac glee.” Approaching the songs with the intent of playing them live as accurately in musical reading and in spirit as possible, The Faux’s performances tend to dispel all concertgoers’ previous notions of a Beatles tribute act.

The Fab Faux is a labor of love that was born in 1998 when neighbors Jimmy Vivino, guitarist/arranger for Late Night With Conan O’Brien house band the Max Weinberg 7 and Will Lee (who’s played with all 4 Beatles), bassist for Paul Shaffer’s CBS Orchestra on the Late Show With David Letterman kicked around the idea during an elevator ride in their NYC building. Rounding out the line-up are lead-singing drummer/producer Rich Pagano (Rosanne Cash, Patti Smith, Ray Davies, etc.), guitarist Frank Agnello (Marshall Crenshaw, Phoebe Snow, etc.) and ace keyboardist/guitarist Jack Petruzzelli (Joan Osborne Band, Rufus Wainwright). All five principals contribute vocals, making the Faux’s soaring harmonies as resonant as their multi-instrumental chops, which are further enhanced by the four-piece Hogshead Horns (with Blues Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and SNL band alums) and Creme Tangerine Strings.

“It's not just a cover band,” says the Faux’s Pagano. “This is the greatest music ever written, and we're such freaks for it.” The Faux tackle the instrumental complexities of “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “A Day in the Life” performed part-perfect with an orchestra and can reproduce the lush, multi-layered harmonies of “Because,” and “Eleanor Rigby” sung note-for-note. They often perform “Helter Skelter” and “Paperback Writer” delivered spot on, down to the barnyard sound effects! “

Tickets range from $40 to $100* in the 1847-seat, fully-accessible Warner Theatre and can be purchased through TicketMaster. Purchase by phone at:

202-397-SEAT (7328)
410-547-SEAT
703-573-SEAT
800-551-7328 (outside DC/MD/VA)

Online at: www.ticketmaster.com or in person at any TicketMaster Ticket Center, including the Warner Theatre Box Office on 13th Street, N.W., between E and F Streets.

* $100 dollar tickets include a meet and greet with the band.

For more information on The Fab Faux, visit www.thefabfaux.com.

About HaloJen Productions Inc.:
HaloJen Productions Inc., based in New Brunswick , N.J. , creates full-scale events and is an experienced team handling event promotions, marketing and sales, box-office management and post-show wrap up for concerts, theatrical events and festivals. Its clients include The Fab Faux, Tim Reynolds and “All My Sons” produced by Emerge Theatre Company. It has been part of the Great Northeast Production Inc. team working on the Phish festivals. To learn more about HaloJen Productions Inc., go to www.halojenproductions.com.