Jeff Facci – an Xperience Interview
Written by Staff on March 2, 2024
Jeff Facci – an Xperience Interview – by OP Callaghan.
Brick By Brick are not only one of the hardest local bands in terms of genre, but also in terms of their work ethic. The band has put out 7 full length studio albums, as well as multiple EP’s; toured extensively throughout the US and Europe, and collaborated with members of Acacia Strain, Municipal Waste, Iron Reagan, and Testament. Guitarist Mike Valente has worked tirelessly behind the scenes, promoting and booking at Empire Live and Empire Underground, and spearheading the recent Extreme Music Awards. They even have their own signature Jack Daniels, as well as their own brand of Mead called Pillage.
Behind all of the power that is Brick By Brick, is drummer Jeff Facci. Jeff has quick feet, plenty of power, and is a driving force behind Brick By Brick.He’s a killer drummer who has plenty of precision and speed, and can also be seen playing in NYHC staple Full Blown Chaos of Queens NY. So please welcome, Mr. Jeff Facci.
RRX: Hi Jeff, welcome to Xperience Monthly. First off, how did you get started playing drums?
JF: I got started at around 12 years old, my father was a musician( drums/guitar) so there was always a drum kit around. I Just sat down one day and started tapping away and mimicking the things my father and his friends were doing. The rest is history.
RRX: Great! So you come from a musical family.
JF: Very much so, like I said my father was a multi-faceted musician playing guitar, drums, harmonica, and can also sing quite well. He’s always been in bands and played out. My mother mostly just loves music but she did play marching snare in high school.
RRX: Who were some of your early influences?
JF: Earliest and still today. Vinnie Paul, Igor Cavalera, Dennis Chambers, Simon Phillips.
RRX: Good company.Tell me about your first band or gig?
JF: My first band was FULL BLOWN CHAOS. My brother and I started the band in 1998,and became a substantial part of the early 2000’s heavy hardcore in NYC. The band achieved some amazing things in its time. We still play but it’s seldom.
RRX: Great band! You guys shared the stage with Hatebreed, Terror, Sick Of It All, and Madball. Who are you playing with now?
JF: I currently play in FULL BLOWN CHAOS, BRICK BY BRICK and CONCRETE TIES.
RRX: All super heavy acts. Tell me about your current set up?
JF: My set up for Brick By Brick and Concrete Ties are the same. Kick, rack tom and floor tom. 2 or 3 crashes, ride, China and hats. For Full Blown Chaos I add another rack Tom and sometimes I add another floor tom, Depending on the stage, if there is one, haha!
RRX: Haha! Do you play any other instruments?
JF: I can dabble in guitar a little bit, enough to express an idea for a riff anyways.
RRX: Who are some of your influences now? Who do you listen to?
JF: Same guys as before, but add some modern drummers like Mauricio, Extreme drums , Eric Moore, Larnell Lewis, and Tomas Haake.
RRX: Did you take lessons? Any formal training, or are you self-taught?
JF: I’m self taught for the most part. I took a few lessons early on, but they just kept teaching me how to play songs, so I stopped because I felt that I could do that on my own. I wish I would have found someone else to take lessons with for more formal training.
RRX: Where can we see you playing live? Any recorded performances that you’re especially proud of
JF: You can see me live at anyone of the my bands shows coming up. I put all of my information on my Instagram page @j_facci. The record “Wake The Demons” was my pinnacle. Not necessarily my best performance but it’s the full length that started it all for me.
Be sure to check out Jeff Facci with Brick By Brick, who will be playing with Biohazard and Concrete Ties at Empire Live on March 2, 2024
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