FIGHTS is a six piece band from Lafayette, Louisiana. Their name – an acronym for "Formal Institute of Great Hit TuneS" – is something they consistently live up to with their local crowd as they brandish a sound they describe as "unmatched energy in a somewhat messy psychedelic swirl of chaotic beauty."
[redacted] was in Lafayette in April 2012 for the annual Festival International de Louisiane, which celebrates the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana. While there, we captured the band performing as they rehearsed for the festival, then at their two festival appearances at Blue Moon Saloon, a local venue, and on one of the festival stages during one of the busiest days of the event. Together, the three performances combine for a unique episode of Hear & There, featuring J. Burton on lead vocals and keys, Jessie Lalonde Devillier on backing vocals and percussion, Brycen Gaddis on synth, Matthew O'Neal on bass, and dual drums courtesy of Dallas Griffith and Danny Devillier.
Session Credits:
- produced, directed, edited, and shot Jeremiah Lee McVay
- recorded + mixed by J. Burton
- recorded apr 24, 27, and 28, 2014 / reintroduced oct 2024
- all music is by the artist and presented here with their express written permission
Live Show:
Oh, and for those of you who happen to be in or around Lafayette, FIGHTS is playing the first show they've done in quite a long while! Here's the info:
FIGHTs (plus Christiaan Mader)
in The Brass Room at Warehouse 535
Come join us for a night of electrifying performances at The Brass Room in Warehouse 535. Get ready to experience the raw energy of FIGHTs, along with the soulful tunes of Christiaan Mader. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with music, passion, and good vibes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness some amazing talent live on stage. See you there!
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite
This video is part of Stereoactive Media's RedactedAV project, in which we're reintroducing A/V elements back into the online ecosystem that were previously made unavailable.
