Fun Fact

Fun Fact is the Rock ‘n’ Roll trio of Justin D’Croix (vocal / Guitar), Alex Tirolese (Saxophone /Bass) and Kelly Currie (Drums) from London in Canada.
Well how could I ignore more than a touch of rock-a-billy as the day took a decidedly better turn when I hit play. For an orchestra Fun Fact have a huge musical range of influences, but they aren’t an Orchestra – rather a trio – which extends through blues, jazz, funk and even ’70s UK pop all of which they wrap inside a core focus of good-time rock.
Lacking a double bass the trio are more than able to compensate with a dampened slapped bass that serves more than admirably and it is not possible to take Fun Fact out for a spin without getting physically involved. With the range of musical interests the trio is able to add various mixes to the sound from the slower more moody through to the all out – dance the night away. Having recently released an EP Funk.a.Billy they are heading back to the studio to record some more tracks.
The recorded material is superb, it is in live performance that it becomes trickier as playing bass and sax at the one time isn’t realistic, so I would personally either like to see the line-up extend or add a session player as although the drive an energy remains, it is the full complement of instruments that makes Fun Fact a rip-roaring band. - Tim

Fun Fact, a London-based band, has a lot to be happy about—they just released their first EP titled Funk.a.Billy yesterday. The band holds a special place in Western’s heart, as they have graced the stage of the Spoke on numerous occasions.

For the last couple of months, Fun Fact has tirelessly worked to prepare their first EP by crafting their sound. “[Our music is] born from a strong funk element [with an added] rock-a-billy feel,” says Justin D’Croix, guitarist of the three-man band.

According to D’Croix, a crucial element for the band in the release of this EP the amount of time to prepare and rehearse. With all three members of Fun Fact residing in London, D’Croix says they had the chance to practice together and tighten up. “It makes it a lot easier to be creative when you’re constantly at it.”

For D’Croix, it’s thanks to these rigorous rehearsals and constant collaborations with his band mates that this record has finally reached completion. While this is an exciting and pivotal moment for this local band, it is in D’Croix’s genuine nature to insist on sharing the spotlight with all those who helped make this EP a reality—including Funk.a.Billy’s engineer and producer Simon Larochette, and mastering engineer Siegfried Meier.

Fun Fact continues to search for ways to achieve a distinctive sound from song to song. “It’s about doing 180 degree spin, sometimes within the same song,” D’Croix explains. Despite the different personalities and styles that exist within the band, when it comes to the creative process, D’Croix says they work out the rest of the creative process as a collective.

The band tries also tries to maintain a light and fun tone to their music.

“A lot of it is life and having a good time—we don’t really have lyrics that are too deep,” D’Croix says of the band’s source of inspiration for their lyrics and songs.

Saturated in songs with an underlying funk, reggae and rock tones, this EP will keep the music bug in any one who wants more of the talented London trio.

For anyone looking to delve into the professional world of music, D’Croix has some wisdom to share. “It becomes a lot of who you know, and what promoters you know,” he advises. “It’s basically getting out there and trying to meet as many people as you can.” - Western Gazette

Red Hot Chili Peppers aren't funky enough for you anymore? Try southern Ontario's Fun Fact on for size. The group have an EP slated for release next month. - SnobsMusic.Net