Prescott Now: How long have you been playing?
Colin Fraher: I have been playing music seriously for four years. I had always been interested in playing and singing, but it wasn’t until I had seen Tyler Childers in concert for the first time that it felt like such a strong passion that was obtainable.
Prescott Now: What genre of music do you play? What about them inspires you?
Colin: The genre range I play is rock (classic and alternative), grunge and songwriter country. I pull different inspiration from each level of the genres I play. Grunge like Alice in Chains and Soundgarden pull deep inspiring lyrics into a story to be told. It gives the sense of looking into the darker side of someone’s feelings. Rock is where music started. Hendrix and Led Zeppelin paved the way from classic to alternative rock bringing actual people behind songs. Feelings such as energy and drive can give everyone a sense of relation with every type of rock that’s out there. I actually was inspired by the infamous Hendrix riff to write my song ‘Hey Baby’. Finally, songwriter country gives the feeling of obtainability. If you tell your story, with all of your heart, passion and drive, someone will listen.
Prescott Now: What is the key to being a successful musical act in Prescott and Northern Arizona?
Colin: The key to success here and anywhere really is getting out there and talking to people. The more you jam and play open mics, the more musicians you are going to meet. It’s all about community in music.
Prescott Now: What’s the smallest audience you’ve played for; the biggest?
Colin: I played for four people at a local wine bar on a very cold night. It was my wife, the waitress and a couple who happened to come in on a whim. The largest crowd was at the Birdcage’s 10th reopening anniversary party. It was packed wall to wall and what felt like over a hundred people all singing along and cheering.
Prescott Now: Where do you find the inspiration for your songwriting or performances?
Colin: I find my inspirations through my thoughts, feelings and experiences. I use music almost as my journal to get my feelings out and express everything going on around me.
Prescott Now: What brought you to Prescott?
Colin: I was born and raised here in Prescott. Actually, I was born in Cottonwood, raised in Prescott Valley and moved closer to Prescott as I got older to be more involved in music.
Photos courtesy of Alyssa Fraher with You & I Events
