On The Failure Cabaret, The Fremonts return to their theatrical roots and blend a cabaret vibe into their americana sound. After leaving NYC and their acting career ambitions behind, Stephanie Dodd (Vocals/Accordion/Flute - Fremont NE) & Justin Badger (Vocals/Guitar - Fremont CA) moved to Boulder and started writing music. This album, originally presented with stripped down arrangements in 2019, received a makeover in 2025 with upgraded instrumentals and vocals, as well as entirely new tracks. This collection explores what The Fremonts have learned about marriage, mental health and getting back up. This album has a companion piece, a live comedy cabaret by the same title, which was born when Executive Producer, Chuck Porter declared, “Let’s make a show, kids!” after a few beers in a hotel bar.

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Born in New York City and raised in Colorado, The Fremonts create captivating theatrical experiences for their audiences by blending Americana music and storytelling with a cabaret aesthetic.  Stephanie Dodd (originally from Fremont, Nebraska - vocals/accordion) and Justin Badger (originally from Fremont, California - vocals/guitar) present their original music with performance skills honed from years of working as professional actors. They have recorded two full length albums, toured extensively and received rave reviews for their original cabaret in the US and at the Edinburgh Fringe. They currently live in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts.