A serious dude
Chris Collingwood, front man of 3S Fest headliners Fountains of Wayne, discusses the group's new CD, his somber reflections on life, and why having a big radio hit can be more of a curse than a blessing.
Those only passingly familiar with Fountains of Wayne might expect lead singer Chris Collingwood to be a jaunty, effervescent personality with a penchant for witty banter. They'd be surprised to learn he's in fact a solemn and pensive guy who harbors a bit of a dark side.
Collingwood started Fountains of Wayne in New York with bassist and fellow songwriter Adam Schlesinger in the mid-1990s, naming the group after a well-known garden shop in nearby Wayne, N.J. (the store closed a couple of years ago). They released their self-titled debut in 1996 to modest success, but achieved mainstream stardom with their 2003 record "Welcome Interstate Managers," which featured the hit song and video "Stacy's Mom" (you know, "Stacy's mom has got it goin' on").
Since then, the band has struggled to escape the shadow of its one commercial hit, while yet building a strong fan base. Their fifth album, "Sky Full of Holes," just released by indie label Yep Roc Records, is a good example of how they do it. While it features many of the catchy power-pop melodies and quirky lyrical storylines for which the band has become known, it's also got some weightier material. The album takes its name from a line delivered in the final track, about a military funeral.
Fountains of Wayne is currently touring in support of the new disc, and they'll perform at Prescott Park in Portsmouth on Saturday, Aug. 20, as part of 3S Fest. Other acts on the bill include former Soul Coughing front man Mike Doughty, bi-coastal duo Soft Swells and local favorite Tan Vampires.
The show is presented by the Prescott Park Arts Festival, 3S Artspace, The Wire and 92.5 The River. It's intended to raise awareness about 3S, an arts organization with plans to open a multi-use venue with a concert hall, art gallery and restaurant in Portsmouth in the fall of 2012.
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The album takes its name from a line delivered in the final track, about a military funeral. Fountains of Wayne is currently touring in support of the new disc, and they'll perform at Prescott Park in Portsmouth on Saturday, Aug.
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