Motenko
- Austin, TX
- Soul Band
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Waking Fable is a five piece soul/rock band that can tailor their sound to fit any size venue. If the venue is smaller and looking for an acoustic act, Waking Fable can provide a singer/guitarist and saxophone duo. If the venue is a large concert hall, Waking Fable's full five-piece sound will fill the space from wall-to-wall. If the venue is looking for original music, Waking Fable has over forty original songs in their repertoire. For venues looking for a cover band, Waking Fable can easily fill two-three hours of cover tunes (from names like Ray Charles to John Mayer). With over twenty years of combined professional musical experience, Waking Fable is sure to delight any audience.
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Price Range: $50-500
Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Depending on what the venue has requested, audience members can expect anywhere from an upbeat, exciting musical atmosphere, to a soothing, relaxing musical experience that they can carry a conversation over.
Waking Fable has performed at large venues such as the Parish on Austin's historic 6th Street, as well as more intimate venues, such as many local coffee-shops. Either way, the music has always been well received, and they are almost always invited to perform again.
Here are the most important things for an event planner to know about Waking Fable:
-Waking Fable is ALWAYS punctual and ready to perform
-Waking Fable's band members are NEVER intoxicated during a performance
-Waking Fable's band members dress in professional attire (unless specified otherwise by the venue)
-Waking Fable is available for sets anywhere from 45 minutes to 3 hours
-Waking Fable can tailor their lineup to fit appropriately at quiet venues (bringing an acoustic duo) or larger venues (bringing the full five-piece band).
-Waking Fable has over forty original songs
-Waking Fable can fill up to three hours of cover music. performing songs from artists like Ray Charles, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Frank Sinatra, and Martin Sexton.
-Waking Fable can learn specific cover songs for a small additional fee
-Waking Fable is available for gigs outside of Austin, TX
Here's the secondary information:
Waking Fable is a New-York inspired soul/rock band that formed when lead singer, Matthew MacDonald, and saxophonist, Dan Cohen, moved to Austin, TX in an attempt to find and work with top-notch professional musicians. The band fully formed in 2012 and has been regularly performing around Austin. They have performed at the Parish, the Parish Underground, the Firehouse Lounge, the Historic Scoot Inn, House Wine, Baker Street Pub, Mozart's Coffee, and many private events.
We have all of our own sound equipment including a PA and microphones
*Waking Fable has over forty original songs*
Cover songs include (but are not limited to):
Hard Times- Ray Charles
The Way You Look Tonight- Frank Sinatra
Day In The Life/ While My Guitar Gently Weeps- The Beatles
Grey Street- Dave Matthews Band
Volcano- Damien Rice
Flake- Jack Johnson
I Will Follow You Into The Dark- Death Cab For Cutie
After Tonight- Justin Nozuka
There Go I- Martin Sexton
75 And Sunny- Ryan Montbleau
Pinch Me- Barenaked Ladies
Sex And Candy- Marcy Playground
Everlong- Foo Fighters
Black- Pearl Jam
Matthew MacDonald | Lead singer/guitarist/songwriter |
Daniel Cohen | Saxophonist/vocals/songwriter |
Daniel Corder | Bassist/vocals |
Mike Hidalgo-Pittman | Percussion/vocals |
Vinnie Fallico | Lead guitarist/vocals |
Ray Charles, Martin Sexton, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, John Legend, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Ray Lamontagne, Damien Rice, Counting Crows
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