The Band Mission, or What We Are About

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Far Cry Fly composes and performs original music. "Just because we’re a duo, people assume we’re acoustic folk," says guitarist Jeff Houser, "but that isn’t a complete picture. We fill out our sound with guitar effects and hand percussion. The congas have become a driving source of energy during our shows. We may fit nicely on stage with singer/songwriter acts, but can also hold our own against any bands."

Singer/Lyricist/percussionist Lori Skye started singing when she was three years old and hasn’t stopped since. "Singing Aretha Franklin’s ‘Chain of Fools’ at a Karaoke bar was once my only means of getting up on stage, now I’m doing something worthwhile with my gift." She draws from influences such as Guster, the Indigo Girls, Billy Joel, and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Lori’s voice has been compared to Natalie Merchant and Gwen Stefani, but she states she doesn’t sound like anyone but herself. She rounds out Far Cry Fly’s sounds by using a wide array of percussive instruments. Her songs tell stories that illustrate universal topics like love, anger, fear, and happiness. "I don’t think I fit the persona of a rock star,” she says when asked about herself, I’m like the girl next door."

Guitarist/songwriter Jeff Houser has a wide array of influences ranging from the modern rock sounds of Nirvana and Soul Asylum to country artists such as Garth Brooks and Harry Chapin. He has been playing guitar for over six years and has a developed a playing style somewhere between Tom Petty and Dave Matthews. Jeff also plays bass, piano, and has been known to open his mouth during a show on occasion. "I like to write songs that tell stories." says Jeff in a recent interview. "A lot of our music has happy music, but sad or melodramatic stories."