FallsTown Saints integrate a variety of genres to create their unique sound. The sound combines traditional Irish-Folk, punk, and Southern rock, among other styles. The group was founded by a genuine, red-bearded Irish singer (Brandin), an Irish-influenced rhythm guitarist and singer (Clarke), and a die-hard Texan electric guitarist (Brandt). FTS has since added a fiddler (Brooke), drummer (Adam), bassist (Nathan), female vocalist (Amber), and banjo player (James). They play a variety of songs and genres, including traditional Irish songs, such as “Danny Boy” and “Whiskey in the Jar,” as well as traditional jigs and reels, though many of these have been reimagined with their traditional blues-driven sound. Other offerings by the band include more standard Irish rock and favorites featuring the fiddle. As the band begins composing original material, their sound is becoming more defined. Charming the Texoma area, FallsTown Saints entertain audiences of all ages and interests, from family friendly shows to hard core Irish punk.
You guys have just recently began your musical journey together. How did this come to be? How did you guys come together and start this project?
We started with three members (Brandin, Clarke, and Brandt) and every other gig someone new jumped on board, and we eventually grew to 8 members.
Who are some of your influences?
Each band member has such varied personal influences; narrowing them down would be impossible to do this question justice. Let’s just say that you may hear echoes of music from nearly every genre and culture at some point in the show.
You guys have a different sound than what is common for Wichita Falls. Was this strategic or are you just playing music that you love?
We strive to write or arrange music as it makes sense to us. We do not worry about whether a song fits within a specific genre, but would rather play each song as it works for us. We let our creativity guide us, not a formula or mold.
What are some of your favorite songs to cover?
We love performing “Shipping Up to Boston,” our fiddler loves playing “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” and we have a killer remake of Glen Hansard’s “Falling Slowly.”
Are you writing original music together?
Yes, our fiddler, drummer, and bassist have all written originals. We are expanding our originals set list that we will put into recordings and CD to be released at our next big show. Samples can be found on our webpage.
Do you have any music recorded?
We have mostly performed live up to this point, but we have planned recording sessions soon. You can find many of our live recordings on our Facebook page, YouTube, and our webpage fallstownsaints.com
Do you have any plans to record in the near future?
We do plan to record within the next few months.
Where can people catch you live?
All our upcoming shows can be found on our Facebook page; our soonest shows include Fuzzy’s Tacos on July 2nd, a military appreciation show for the Air Force on July 15th, and Sticks Place on July 30th. We will also be holding an Irish wake for our dearly departing singer Brandin. We encourage everyone to keep a steady eye on our Facebook page for future local events. Huge shows are coming up. We cannot advertise for them quite yet, though we are very excited to play for these events!
We would like to thank the very welcoming music community within Wichita Falls, the families of our members along with their loved ones and friends, and the many pub owners who have allowed us the opportunity to grace their stages.
You can reach Falls Town Saints at:
[email protected], Facebook, Instagram, and our webpage as mentioned above.
