The Number Fox is currently in studio at West Valley College, recording their first full-length album. It is much anticipated, because their only other release, "The Toothpick Man EP" (now out of print) was released after only 2 months of being a band. Because of this, many have felt that the album has a rushed and unfinished feeling, so some of the songs are being rerecorded. The project is being tentatively titled "The Viking Sessions", and is scheduled to be released sometime this summer. You can read about it in the various blogs with The Viking Sessions in the titles.
The Number Fox has myspace group, where you can discuss....stuff. visit it here http://www.groups.myspace.com/numberfoxfans It's the closest thing to a Number Fox message board that there is, so you may as well join. You can ask the band questions, talk about favorite songs, and what you think they mean, and perhaps even pick which songs The Number Fox will play in their next concert. Check it out!
If this is your first time here, here's some background info on the band. All of which is widely regarded as factual, and accurate information.
Who is the number fox? And why do they have such a funny name? Well it all started with a big misunderstanding involving a thick accent, a ferrari, and some pruning sheers. But that's just the name, which is actually of little importance.
The real story begins with Scott Peltz, who has been a chimney sweep since age 7. He did not have a happy childhood, as one would expect, but the pay was surprisingly good, especially for a boy his age. He spent everyday for many years sweeping chimneys, and was very lonely with few friends, which was mostly because of the smell, which unfortunately was unrelated to his occupation. Around the age of twelve, Scott found his first true love - Nebraska. And, because it was too far for a boy to travel on his own, he found other means to express his love. He began writing songs. Since sweeping chimneys all day is not a particularly exciting job, and because the acoustics are exceedingly splendid inside them, Scott wrote almost one new song everyday for 6 years about his undying love for his favorite state. He did not stick to any particular genre, and his love was so great, that he never ran out of material. Indeed, he is still writing songs for Nebraska this day, but will usually disguise the object of his love with generalities and pronouns such as "she", "her", or "you", so as to give the impression to the average listener that he is singing of a profoundly touching romance. At the age of 18, his indentured servitude-like occupation of course came to an end, as it does with most boys in this country. Naturally, he refused to continue in the dull and dirty duty, and decided to take a shot at touring with his music. He began doing open mics and the like, but found no strong fan base for his music. However, far from being discouraged, he continued to hone his talent, finally finding a permanent genre he could work with. At the age of 21 he had his first full concert, which was for mostly friends and family, but would continuously grow into a strong following, which is still growing today. Though he was quite content with his acoustic sets, he always wanted to have a full band, and shortly after his first couple concerts, things began to unfold to enable that to happen. Brian Peltz, a long lost brother, and Nick Liberatore, a coworker, joined Scott to form one of the world's strongest rock trios to date.
Brian Peltz had the great fortune in life to not be raised as a chimney sweep. He was sent away to school to be properly educated at one of the nation's finest universities, in one of the nation's most boring states - Utah. Despite being family, Brian and Scott did not grow up together, and rarely saw eachother, with a few exceptions for holidays and such. Brian was given literally every opportunity to succeed, and was truly living life like a king. At least, that's what Scott believed to be the truth. In actuality, Brian was kicked out of school shortly after arriving in Utah, and was forced to take up a local apprenticeship as a coal miner just south of Moab. The coincidences did not stop with being covered in black dust for the two brothers though. Brian also found the underground acoustics of the mine shaft to be quite suitable for refining his already rich baritone voice. And, as coal miners often do, he spent many a night around a campfire, under the stars, with his acoustic guitar. He knew he could never go back to a normal life after the embarrasment of coal mining and getting thrown out of school, so at the age of 18 he became a full time coal miner, which turned out to be a bad decision. Just over a year later, Brian got into some trouble with the law involving a dying coworkers last wishes, and a half-empty canteen. Consequently, he was sent to a work camp in southern Peru for two years. He learned many things there, but not enough sense to not go back into coal mining. He continued in the profession for a few more years, until he went crazy, and tracked a coyote through the desert all the way back to California. After a joyous reunion with Scott, the two brothers united in rockitude, and enlisted Nick to help them.
Nick Liberatore, being the first born son of the family, was afforded pleasures in life which most men dare not dream of. Though he was naturally forced to apprentice until age 18, he was able to choose his discipline. Nick chose music, and has been leading a dull life ever since. He is forced to learn all that he can about music, which is far more interesting to listen to than to learn about. Needless to say, he immediately regretted his decision. It is important to note that Nick was not at first a voluntary member of The Number Fox, but due to his apprenticeship, was forced to join any ensemble wanted to enlist him until his time was done. Nick has graduated from his apprenticeship, but chose to remain in the band, mostly because of some sweet hypnosis methods Brian learned in the depths of Peru. This technique is apparent at most times he is playing in concert, but when the Peltz brothers are asked about the glazed over look in his eyes, they mumble something about rehab, and quickly change the subject. Some speculate that being a music major has ruined music for him for the rest of his life, and he can find no joy in it, yet cannot turn his back on it. Others have said that he is merely ogling the many hot chicks that attent most Number Fox concerts. Still others maintain that he has been a braindead vegetable, and incapable of thought for the past 9 years, even before he met the Peltz brothers. But we know the truth, he is an unknowing captive of rock and roll.
The End.
