One-man-induced folkrock, basically.

The main concept was and is to write and record songs with simple enough arrangements to be performed live with just myself on the guitar (or mandolin). After being harbouring several projects and bands that have called for a full-scale band lineup, I finally decided to launch what best could be described as a folk rock act simply because of its inherent simplicity of arrangement. So, in lack of a better name, I hereby dub my minstrel alter ego Fred Rand in honour of one of my past login ID:s at a former job, at least until I come up with a better moniker.

Oh, by the way, please do check out my regular band Stratus: https://soundcloud.com/stratusinfo

- Melancholy Martian Folk - andGATHER. is the second major music project of singer/songwriter Nicholas SantoVasi (of Stars Shooting South). This music presents Halloween-inspired concept albums including:
1. The Good, The Bad and The Alien 👻 (2015)
2. Nothing That Is Real Is Alien To Me 👽 (2016)
3. Adventure III: Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea 🧜🏻‍♀️(2017)
4. Mischief Night! 👹(2019) 
5. Daisy Head (2025)

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"Highway Gods and Aliens" EP now available on all major streaming services!

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