Frederick Ryland Fisher, Jr. / Hollywood / "The H.B. Kid" / Co-Founder of "The Clique":
Lead Vocals, Electric/Acoustic Guitar, Tambourine
Joe Hernandez-Bass
Mike Croschere-Guitar, Backing Vocals
Phil Messina-Drums
Influences
COVERS:
STRUTTER
ROCK N ROLL ALL NIGHT
YOU SHOOK ME
IF YOU WANT BLOOD
SURRENDER
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME
JESSE’S GIRL
TAKE IT EASY
STAND BY ME
I SAW HER STANDING THERE
BLOOD & ROSES
BURNIN’ LOVE
KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
WONDERFUL TONIGHT
STAY
EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN
MRS. ROBINSON
GOOD
SMOKIN’ IN THE BOY’S ROOM
THE BREAKUP SONG
UNDER MY THUMB
DEAD FLOWERS
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER
LOST HIGHWAY
ALL THE SMALL THINGS
CRAZY BITCH
TEENAGER IN LOVE
THIS MAGIC MOMENT
RING OF FIRE
LIL’ DEVIL
COCAINE
TWIST & SHOUT
BALL & CHAIN
MR. POSTMAN
CROCODILE ROCK
TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT
BLITZKRIEG BOP
WHEN I COME AROUND
DREAM LOVER
DO YOU WANNA DANCE
HEY JEALOUSY
ORIGINALS:
ONE WAY TICKET
MISS KATRINA
NEXT TO YOU
SO EASY
IT’S ONLY RAINING
GIVE IT UP
WHILE YOU’VE BEEN GONE
ANGEL
BEAUTIFUL
SHE ONLY SEES
LULLABY FOR AN ANGEL
ONE YEAR AGO
ALL YOU WANT
HEAVEN ON A JUNE DAY
LEARNING TO FLY
BLACK HALO
BEHIND THOSE EYES
Sounds Like
"DWIGHT YOAKHAM DOING A DANZIG COVER OF A GIN BLOSSOMS SONG."
7/1/08: The Artist First Radio Network posted the HOUR LONG INTERVIEW with Freddy. check it now here's the link: FREDDY ON-AIR FOR AN HOUR!!
6/3/08: On 'New Music Thursday' this week, WRPS/WebradioPugetSound will debut "One Way Ticket" during the day part of their programming from 6am-4pm Pacific time. H&V is also featured on their 24/7 'on-demand' stream. here's the link:
WRPS RADIO: WEB RADIO PUGET SOUND
HOLLYWOOD & VINE RECORDINGS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bio:
“If Dwight Yoakham covered a Glenn Danzig version of a Gin Blossoms song…”
…is how Las Vegas guitar virtuoso, Johnny Douglas, described Frederick Ryland Fisher, Jr.’s brainchild, Hollywood & Vine and their debut release, One Way Ticket. This record displays Fisher's continually developing songwriting ability on the rise – as well as the versatility in the group overall, consisting of Joey Hernandez on bass and Mike Croschere on guitar. There are shades of various genres on One Way Ticket ranging from Country to 80's Hair Rock to 90's Pop Rock. This gives some insight to the band's wide array of influences. No matter what one’s own taste, whether it be shredding solos, catchy hooks, pop-tastic choruses, etc. - chances are, there's something on this record for everyone. This album's All Killer - No Filler...
As far as front men go, Fisher has been compared to the likes of Jim Morrison (The Doors), Elvis Presley, Glenn Danzig (Danzig, Samhain, The Misfits), Roy Orbison, and Dion Dimucci (The Belmonts), to name a few. With his on-stage charisma, antics, and interaction with his growing audience, the 22-year-old is very much so on his way to bringing rock ‘n roll back with his entertaining live show and his debut release, One Way Ticket.
Raised on the classic songs of yesterday, while at the same finding his own tastes growing up, Fisher gives us a flavor intermingled with many delectable sounds of his unique performing and writing style. These songs, no matter what their lineage, are not quite like anything preceding them. Not pretentious or proud, this is storytelling with a great hook and a tempting edge.
Fisher currently resides with his band in Chicago, IL. Hollywood & Vine performs constantly every weekend in the club circuit. Fisher also performs acoustic performances during the week in the area. In addition to his busy performing schedule, he plays on the West coast a couple times a year in West Hollywood and Hollywood, CA at notable venues like the Rainbow Bar & Grill, Pig & Whistle, The Roxy, & Whiskey A Go-Go. Hollywood & Vine has also opened for members of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Quiet Riot, and Beautiful Creatures, to name a few. They are currently in the studio working on their second album, Learning to Fly. Look for a release in the early part of 2009.
~Branden McKaye, 2008
Album Info:
One Way Ticket is now available through H&V Recordings & Entertainment on ITunes, Amazon, E-Music, Verizon V-Cast, Napster, Wal-Mart, CDBaby, and most other major digital retail outlets. The CD is also available across the country at your local record shop, as well as CDBaby.com.
