Falling Fences to play 2 nights at Jazz St. Louis

Falling Fences will make their debut at Jazz St. Louis for 2 nights on January 11th & 12th. Each evening will have an early show and a late show and a 200 person capacity. The band will feature the 9 piece lineup that debuted at Delmar Hall in August, however will take on the nuances of the room for 2 unique shows per night. The new album “II” was recently named one of St. Louis’ 9 Best Albums of 2018 by the Riverfront Times.

Tickets are available now at: Fences Bistro Tickets

More information will be made available on the Fences Jazz Facebook Page

Falling Fences releases "II" on Aug 18th at Delmar Hall

Falling Fences proudly announces the arrival of the new album "Falling Fences II" with a release party on Saturday August 18th at Delmar Hall in St. Louis.  Tickets are on sale now!

click to BUY FALLING FENCES II TICKETS

The album was recorded at Centro Cellar Studio in Columbia, MO and Blue Lotus Studio in St. Louis, MO. It will be available on CD and Vinyl Record as well as all digital outlets.  

Track Listing:

1) The Dove's Lament
2) Parlor Room
3) No One Loves You
4) Break it Up
5) Dream Lightning
6) Anna Lee
7) This Side of Brightness
8) Mind the Dark
9) The Hawk & the Dove / Bleeding Heart
10) Crooks Like Us

 

Logboat debuts Falling Fences Irish Ale for St. Patrick’s Day!

Logboat Brewing Co. and Falling Fences are proud to announce the debut of Falling Fences Irish Red Ale just in time for St. Patrick’s Day season! The beer will be available at John D. McGurk’s and Llywelyn’s Pub in St. Louis and Shakespeare’s Pizza in Columbia, MO for a limited time this March! 

The Falling Fences Irish Ale will also be available at upcoming Falling Fences shows: 

Fri March 16th - New Haven Cultural Society
Sat March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day at McGurk’s 
Sun March 18th - McGurk's
Sun March 25th - McGurk's
Tues March 27 - Sat March 31st - McGurk's Spring Residency

Come out and enjoy the perfect beer to accompany the music of Falling Fences! 

Falling Fences to headline Missouri Folk Fest!

A big month kicks off for the band this Saturday January 6th as we headline the Missouri Folk Festival at the Blue Note in Columbia, Missouri.  Also on the bill are Supe Granda of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Izabel Crane, Burney Sisters and Ruth Acuff.   Buy Tickets!  More Info!

The following Saturday on January 13th, Falling Fences will team up with pals The Mighty Pines for a unique evening of original music at Off Broadway in St. Louis.  Buy Tickets!  More Info! 

In other exciting news, the long awaited 2nd full length album will be released later in 2018.  The recording process is taking place again at Centro Cellar Studio in Columbia, MO.  Track listing and release date TBA.  Keep checking back and join us this January for 2 big full band Falling Fences shows!

Falling Fences performs Tom Petty Memorial this Weds!

Falling Fences will perform a special concert at the Broadway Oyster Bar in St. Louis on Weds October 11th to honor legendary musician Tom Petty who passed away last week from a heart attack.  The band, who counts Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers as a major influence, will perform 2 sets of Heartbreakers' classics starting at 9pm.  

For more info, visit: STL Tom Petty Memorial Concert 

Listen a performance of Tom Petty songs from a March concert here: Voodoo Tom Petty 3/29/17
 

Fences at the Farm IV Announced!

Falling Fences is pleased to announce a return to Grant's Farm on Saturday May 13th! 

"Fences at the Farm IV" will begin with doors at 6pm and 2 sets of Falling Fences music at 7:30pm.  $5 at the door includes 2 complimentary Anheuser-Busch samples for guests 21 and older. Doors open at 6 PM and music starts at 730 PM. Kids 12 and under are $2.

Meet a Budweiser Clydesdale from 6 - 7 PM and enjoy food from our concession stands. We look forward to seeing you under the stars in the magical Bauernhof!

****To accomodate more families and friends this year, we have addressed last year's issues regarding capacity. Come one come all!

Video from last year's event: Here
Facebook Event Page: Here

6 Night Stand at McGurk's begins Tuesday!

On Tuesday March 21st, Falling Fences will begin a 6 night run on the Pub Stage at John D. McGurk's in St. Louis.  The band will perform 3 sets per night from Tuesday through Sunday 3/26. Each night will feature special guests sitting in and a unique setlist from the band's vast repertoire.  

For more information, view the Facebook event page at : Falling Fences 6 Night Run

**** Showtime for the Tues, Weds, Thurs & Sun show is 8 PM. Showtime for Fri & Sat is 9 PM.

Be a part of Falling Fences History!

Join us on Friday January 27 at Off Broadway as we record our singalong "Songwriter's Hell" in front of a live audience.  The song "Songwriter's Hell" was co-written with local songwriter Susan Marting and addresses the subject of trying to play original music in a society that only wants to hear Free Bird, Wagon Wheel and Don't Stop Believing. Make sure to yell "I Wanna Hear Free Bird" at the usual times and you can be a part of Falling Fences history!  

Purchase your tickets now at Winter Concert #1 Tickets

Watch the band perform "Songwriter's Hell" along with the help of Allie Kral from Yonder Mountain String Band here: Songwriter's Hell Live

Winter Concerts On Sale Now!

Falling Fences is excited to announce the 2017 Winter Concerts!  As the band prepares to enter the studio this winter, they will offer up a live preview of songs slated to appear on the sophomore release.  Joined by drummer Joe Winze and keyboardist Andrew Weir, Falling Fences will perform an acoustic and electric set at each winter concert.  The venues are both known for pristine sound and will have seating available. (Note the earlier start time for the Wildey show.) Details including ticket links listed below...

Winter Concert #1
Friday January 27th - Off Broadway - St. Louis, MO - 8 PM
Buy Winter Concert #1 Tickets

Winter Concert #2
Friday February 3rd - The Wildey Theatre - Edwardsville, IL - 7 PM
Buy Winter Concert #2 Tickets

Falling Fences to perform rare 'Electric Fences' set for Charity this Saturday

Falling Fences is pleased to announce a special Electric set at Phillipalooza 11 at the Old Rock House on Saturday December 3rd.  The band joins the fight against ALS as a portion of proceeds will go to the ALSA St. Louis regional chapter.  Though the Electric Fences set begins at 1030pm, the event begins at 3pm and also features performances from Jake's Leg, Funky Butt Brass Band, Al Holliday, The Scandaleros, Oak Steel & Lightning Clusterpluck and host band Phil Wright and Friends.

For more info on this event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1166757666725175/

Falling Fences celebrates with "8 Year Anniversary Hup" on September 25th at McGurk's!

Join Falling Fences on Sunday evening September 25th as the band celebrates 8 years of their Sunday Night Residency at John D. McGurk's!  The show will include special guest as well as Brady & Duncan behind the bar.  A night not to miss!

For more information, visit us here:  8 YEAR ANNIVERSARY HUP

Chewy's Last Stand - March 22-26

With heavy hearts, we announce the departure of our longtime bassist / spirit animal, Mr. Ryan Kennedy, aka "Chewy Knife."  Ryan and his dear wife Megan are moving to San Francisco and his final 5 shows with Falling Fences will take place at McGurk's on Tuesday March 22nd through Saturday March 26th. Come send him off with a Guinness and the ole St. Louis salute!

For more info on "Chewy's Last Stand" visit the Facebook Event Page at: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1666507810298696/