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The Fieros are a straight up, no-frills Texas-American rock band.  Formed in 2005 and honored with Dallas Observer awards for “Best New Act” in 2006 and “Best Indie Rock” in 2007, their fan base has continued to grow steadily.  In their short time together they have opened for such acts as The B-52’s, The Polyphonic Spree, Okkervil River, The Redwalls, The Whigs and The Black Angels, and played over 200 shows in the southwest region.  In 2008 The Fieros relocated to Brooklyn and recently released their self-titled debut EP, now featured on iTunes.

Front-man Joey McClellan, fresh off a tour with Hymns and Daniel Johnston, brings the melodic guitars and hooky riffs that make their songs feel instantly familiar. His co-songwriting brother Aaron McClellan provides the warm growling bass tones and powerful harmonies. Drummer McKenzie Smith of Midlake, Regina Spector, and St.Vincent fame brings the infectious drum grooves that make the EP a foot-stomping, anthemic classic. Recorded live at Midlake Studios in Denton, Texas over three whiskey-fueled nights, The Fieros EP is a throwback to the days when Rock and Roll still had swagger.

In March, The Fieros and Israel Gripka head out on their “Sing For Your Supper” tour.  The artists set sail from New York City to the southern United States, stopping along the route to locally owned and operated diners and other food joints, with guitars, and forks, in hand.  Both acts will sing a song or three for one free meal, a tour premise not only feeding the bands their much needed daily sustenance, but also presenting a departure from the way individuals hear independent artists.

Keep an eye out for both and much much more at MANIC FEST DESTINY…