Fairytales For The Fatherless is a folk, Brooklyn-based, band that, despite their name, sounds like a harmonious family of bohemians; Led by Danny Musengo, whose voice is both pastoral and arresting, the six-member band utilizes each musician to create a momentous and deeply affecting sound. FFTF wrote their debut, self-titled EP as a whole with four movements and asks first-time listeners to listen to all four tracks, 16 minutes of music, from beginning to end. Over instrumentals of intricate guitar picking and violin melodies that flutter with a resounding sadness, FFTF lyrics tackle the hardships and quandaries of life. “Do you get nervous like I do?,” Musengo asks. It’s not difficult to relate. The band will perform at The Deli’s CMJ Roots Stage at Rockwood Music Hall on 10.14. – Isabel Rolston
