I’ve made music in a variety of situations over the years, as a performer, composer, arranger, and producer. You can see a full discography here.
If I’m completely new to you, and you want my recommendation, start with these albums: Franz Nicolay “Do The Struggle,” The Hold Steady “Boys And Girls In America,” World/Inferno Friendship Society “Red-Eyed Soul,” Guignol & Mischief Brew “Fight Dirty,” and Anti-Social Music “Sings The Great American Songbook.”
THE PAST:
From roughly 2000–07, I was a member of the legendary anarchist punk orchestra World/Inferno Friendship Society (including the Vox Inferne acapella project!). From 2005–09 and again from 2016–present I’ve been a member of “world’s best bar band” The Hold Steady.
THE PRESENT:
- Franz Nicolay (solo)
- Anti-Social Music (experimental chamber music)
- Guignol (Balkan jazz)
- Miscellaneous (everything else)
