the Fatal Flaw
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2019
Brooklyn, NY
littlefield
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JUN
13
2019
Boston, MA
O'Brien's Pub
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NOV
17
2018
Boston, MA
Brighton Music Hall
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JUN
18
2018
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
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MAY
05
2018
Cambridge, MA
Sonia Live Music Venue
I Was There
SEP
09
2017
Allston, MA
Great Scott
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SEP
20
2016
Somerville, MA
Once Ballroom
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MAY
19
2016
Cambridge, MA
The Sinclair
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MAR
05
2016
Somerville, MA
Thunder Road
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SEP
11
2015
Allston, MA
Great Scott
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AUG
29
2015
Cambridge, MA
The Lizard Lounge
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JUN
05
2015
Cambridge, MA
TT the Bear's
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JAN
09
2015
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
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APR
05
2014
Cambridge, MA
TT the Bear's
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JAN
30
2014
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
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JUN
30
2013
Brooklyn, NY
Union Hall
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JUN
14
2013
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Middle East
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About the Fatal Flaw
Who says pessimism can't be catchy as hell? Boston's The Fatal Flaw has been gaining momentum with a playful juxtaposition of biting cynicism and shameless pop sensibility earning them distinction as a Band Worth Watching. The Fatal Flaw formed in early 2008 when Joel Reader, California native and pop-punk veteran, suddenly found himself bandless in the numbing cold of a Boston winter. Not one to mill about aimlessly, Reader quickly assembled a veritable who's-who of Northeast rockers. The new act featured Reader on bass and lead vocals, Glen Fant and Aaron Spransy on guitars, backed by Randy Tartow on drums. The new bandmates immediately began to write collaboratively, creating melodies in line with Reader's traditional pop sensibility while infusing the songs with the beautiful Northeast pessimism to which he had quickly acclimated. Through compositions that question religion, the traditional work-a-day lifestyle, faith and love, the band creates a brilliant, biting new spin on traditional power-pop and rock music. The result is a sound that rivals some of rock's catchiest songsmiths and yet also presents a brutally honest worldview. Engaging, energetic, and thought-provoking, The Fatal Flaw captivates each successive audience they face, and are quickly earning a place among Boston's most in-demand rock acts. The Fatal Flaw may spout cynicism in their songs, but the crowds they've entertained come away with nothing but optimism for the band's future. Boston based power-pop, you know you love it.
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Genres:
Indie Rock, Pop, Pop Punk, Rock
Band Members:
Joel Reader - Vocals, Glen Fant - Guitar, Randy Tartow - Drums, Aaron Spransy - Guitar
Hometown:
Boston, Massachusetts
No upcoming shows
Send a request to the Fatal Flaw to play in your city
Request a Show
Similar Artists On Tour
concerts and tour dates
Past
AUG
16
2019
Brooklyn, NY
littlefield
I Was There
JUN
13
2019
Boston, MA
O'Brien's Pub
I Was There
NOV
17
2018
Boston, MA
Brighton Music Hall
I Was There
JUN
18
2018
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
MAY
05
2018
Cambridge, MA
Sonia Live Music Venue
I Was There
SEP
09
2017
Allston, MA
Great Scott
I Was There
SEP
20
2016
Somerville, MA
Once Ballroom
I Was There
MAY
19
2016
Cambridge, MA
The Sinclair
I Was There
MAR
05
2016
Somerville, MA
Thunder Road
I Was There
SEP
11
2015
Allston, MA
Great Scott
I Was There
AUG
29
2015
Cambridge, MA
The Lizard Lounge
I Was There
JUN
05
2015
Cambridge, MA
TT the Bear's
I Was There
JAN
09
2015
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
APR
05
2014
Cambridge, MA
TT the Bear's
I Was There
JAN
30
2014
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
JUN
30
2013
Brooklyn, NY
Union Hall
I Was There
JUN
14
2013
Cambridge, MA
Middle East
I Was There
Show More Dates
About the Fatal Flaw
Who says pessimism can't be catchy as hell? Boston's The Fatal Flaw has been gaining momentum with a playful juxtaposition of biting cynicism and shameless pop sensibility earning them distinction as a Band Worth Watching. The Fatal Flaw formed in early 2008 when Joel Reader, California native and pop-punk veteran, suddenly found himself bandless in the numbing cold of a Boston winter. Not one to mill about aimlessly, Reader quickly assembled a veritable who's-who of Northeast rockers. The new act featured Reader on bass and lead vocals, Glen Fant and Aaron Spransy on guitars, backed by Randy Tartow on drums. The new bandmates immediately began to write collaboratively, creating melodies in line with Reader's traditional pop sensibility while infusing the songs with the beautiful Northeast pessimism to which he had quickly acclimated. Through compositions that question religion, the traditional work-a-day lifestyle, faith and love, the band creates a brilliant, biting new spin on traditional power-pop and rock music. The result is a sound that rivals some of rock's catchiest songsmiths and yet also presents a brutally honest worldview. Engaging, energetic, and thought-provoking, The Fatal Flaw captivates each successive audience they face, and are quickly earning a place among Boston's most in-demand rock acts. The Fatal Flaw may spout cynicism in their songs, but the crowds they've entertained come away with nothing but optimism for the band's future. Boston based power-pop, you know you love it.
Show More
Genres:
Indie Rock, Pop, Pop Punk, Rock
Band Members:
Joel Reader - Vocals, Glen Fant - Guitar, Randy Tartow - Drums, Aaron Spransy - Guitar
Hometown:
Boston, Massachusetts
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