MCFM
formed in 2000 and have been playing extensivly through out Melbourne (& a
little gig in Sydney).
Members include Lead Guitarist, Mel Schmidt, former member of
Litany (Hecate), who has toured the US, supported artists such as Hole, The
Offspring, and Sinead O'Connor, and has performed at various festivals including
Lilith Fair in USA; Bassist, Lisa Bartolomei, former member of Tuff Muff,
who has supported bands such as Magic Dirt, Bikini Kill, and Spiderbait; Drummer,
Mark Grondman, who has been playing music since he was five years old and is
currently also a member of "Kids in Cults";
Vocalist, Deirdre Breuning.
Together they
produce a sound best described as a mercurial mix of gutsy throbbing guitar and
driving rhythm section, complimented by evocative lyrics that exude attitude and
fortitude. Influenced by an
assortment of tastes, MCFM’s inspirations ranging from Black Sabbath to Foo
Fighters and Veruca Salt to The Datsuns.
Over the years, MCFM have had some great success in the Melbourne live music scene, steadily building their performance experience and an ever-enthusiastic fan base.
They have played
support for
CYNDI
LAUPER at the
Melbourne Concert Hall & the Sydney State Theater on her "LIVE...AT
LAST" tour & at many
of Melbourne’s live music venues including The Tote, The Esplanade, The Corner
Hotel, Green Room, Arthouse, Pony Bar, and 'Rock In the Park 2003' at Dan
O'Connell, supporting great artistes such as Remake Remodel (ex Porcelain),
Screamfeeder, Warped, Origami, Dallas Crane, The Belters (Japan), The
Aampirellas, and more. MCFM
have also appeared as guests on 3CR radio show, ‘Bitterness Barbie’, played
live-to-air on 'Girly is Good', and have received radio play of their four demo
tracks. They have headlined at
various events during the 2003 Melbourne Ladyfest and were selected to perform
in the Australian Music Week showcase in February 2004.
MCFM’s
song, ‘Oxygen Masks’, was announced as the winner in the Rock/Pop
category of the 2004 Australian Music Week Song Competition.
'Oxygen Masks' was also selected as track number 1 on an industry
compilation cd, 'Longneck 2003', put out by Sixpack Records.
‘Sister’s in Love’ was also featured on the Ladyfest 2003
compilation cd.
MCFM
are currently completing their debut EP.
In
the meantime, they continue to blow fans and punters away with their entire live
show, which includes sensational music, awesome stage presence and even dancers.
A show worth seeing and a night worth having!!