L. A. Fahy Biography
THE L.A. FAHY SHOW
Over the past 20 years, L. A. Fahy has established himself as a passionate and diverse songwriter and live music entertainer. Born Lance Alan Fahy on October 1, 1971 in Topeka, KS, he was taught basic piano at the age of 6 and developed a love for the feel and sound of the acoustic guitar. He began performing and writing for his first basement band in 1989. While attending Emporia State University he performed and wrote for an alternative rock band called Zen Farmers. After a couple years of moving around and soul searching he moved to Lawrence, KS where he lives today. Lance had experimented with home recordings throughout his musical endeavors and in 2000 he released his first solo acoustic recording called Songs for Sale. This was to be the first of several acoustic recording created in Lance’s living room. In 2004 Lance started using the entertainer name L. A. Fahy with the release of the album Your Lucky Stars. He has gained a reputation for fun and sometimes funny live performances and is booking a steady stream of regional gigs. The solo acoustic live performances are done without a set list and songs are selected based on audience input as much as possible. L. A. Fahy has a repertoire of over 100 songs both original and cover. Although the focus is on original material, Johnny Cash and Tom Petty covers are common. Kermit the Frog may sing Rainbow Connection and Eric Cartman from South Park might even make an appearance when appropriate. Monkey Gone to Heaven by the Pixies is a favorite on the accordion. Improvisation is one of L. A. Fahy’s many talents and it is not uncommon for a song to be made up on the spot. In fact, some of his originals came from on stage improvisations. L. A. Fahy inherited a button accordion from his grandfather and has been using it in his shows since 2001. Walking around the room at the end of the show in troubadour style has become a highlight of many L. A. Fahy shows. He is always looking for unique places to perform to expand his following. Farmer’s markets, retail stores, and private parties have in some cases, been more beneficial that the late night bar scene. In February 2009, Lost in Kansas was released and the music marches on. L. A. Fahy hopes to continue adding to his line of merchandise with T-shirts, cozies, and more recordings. As his children grow, he hopes to travel a bit more with his music.