FAUN FABLES have been trailblazers of avant-folk/original music since the turn of the century; known for exquisite, visceral songs & live shows and the occasional theater piece. Their work became internationally widespread by the 2004 DRAG CITY RECORDS debut 'FAMILY ALBUM' and their eighth record with Drag City released in May 2025, 'COUNTERCLOCKWISE'. DAWN McCARTHY's voice (which THE NEW YORKER described as “one of the more compelling instruments in contemporary music") opens hearts and minds from a whisper to a rallying battle cry into her mythical world, animated by the adventurous musicality and vocals of partner NILS FRYKDAHL (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum).

The core of Faun Fables is singer-songwriter Dawn McCarthy (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Nils Frykdahl (of 'Sleepytime Gorilla Museum') who develop a world of their own based upon animism, folk myths and wide-ranging musical roots. They joined up with Drag City Records in 2004, and tour the grass roots, night club and theater circuits nationally and internationally; having opened for such acts as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Grinderman, Rasputina, Joanna Newsom, Devotchka, Dresden Dolls, Regina Spekter, Anohni & the Johnsons, Daevid Allen . .Dawn is also known for her collaborations with BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY on the albums 'THE LETTING GO' and the Nashville record 'WHAT THE BROTHERS SANG'. FAUN FABLES currently hang their hats in Nevada County, California.

Hear their music at https://www.dragcity.com/artists/faun-fables