The four founding members of Fair Herald met in the hallways during their Freshman year of high school, finding startling similarities between their record collections and shaggy haircuts. In the following years, spending countless hours garage-rocking in a downtown coachhouse, Fair Herald meticulously crafted their textured roots-rock in the image of heroes Wilco, R.E.M., and Neil Young. Constantly refining their sound, the band takes folk songwriting to adventurous new highs, making for a uniquely engaging listening experience.
Four years later, the group has much to say for itself: a full-length LP entitled "Familiar Streets" recorded at Chicago's B-Side Audio, airplay on major Chicago radio stations WXRT (93XRT) and WKQX (Q101), a bill at nearly every major music venue in the city, enthusiastic reviews of their live show and recorded material from local and European press, and an ever-growing legion of loyal fans.
Childhood friend Mark Goldich joined the band as the group entered college, and Fair Herald became five. Happy to lend his skills on the guitar, Mark fills out the Herald's sound with a deft hand at the Telecaster.
Constantly battling the prejudices of their young age, Fair Herald constantly sets its sights higher. All notions of prep-school punk mediocrity are shattered when the band takes the stage--their tightness and sophistication of melody rival acts nearly twice their age. With the number of converted increasing with every stunning live show, Fair Herald is a breath of fresh air in an increasingly cynical world.
The five members of Fair Herald band are currently enrolled at their respective Universities, and play whenever possible. Constantly writing, practicing, and perfecting their sound, Fair Herald believes that the best is yet to come.