
ABOUT

The Far Out is a funk and soul pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. The six powerhouse musicians have been playing together since they were kids - learning and growing through shared experiences in jazz, theatre, a cappella, and orchestra. Now, they engage their audiences with high-energy grooves, lush vocals, and funky horn lines, supported by undeniable chemistry of a group of lifelong friends. Their goal is to include audiences in their infectious joy and spread the love of funk and soul music to younger generations.
Taking after the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and Earth, Wind & Fire, The Far Out is stacked with multiple lead singers and songwriters. Their genre is a cohesion of their individual tastes and influences, brought together by a shared aim to entertain and inspire. You’ll often catch the group of multi-instrumentalists switching roles during their shows, passing guitars around or joining the horn section between vocal harmonies.
Since their formation in summer ‘21, TFO has quickly become a notable part of the north shore and Boston music communities. The band is involved with local organizations such as Lungstrong, Ipswich Caring, Team Haverhill, the Pelican Intervention Fund, and Friends of Ipswich Elementary Schools (FRIES). They’ve become a staple of the summer festival and concert series scene, making appearances at the Castle Hill Summer Concert Series, Marblehead Festival of the Arts, YES! Fest, and River Ruckus Festival among others.
The group’s debut EP — self-titled, The Far Out — was named Indie Boulevard’s Best EP of 2023. In 2024, they followed up the award-winning EP with two explosive singles , “See Red (You’re Dead)” and “Packed to Go,” which have been garnering spins on radio stations nationwide. Their latest, "Funkadelic Gas," is a total groove-fest and a celebration of the group’s chemistry and musicianship. The Far Out was also named New England Music Awards "New Act of the Year" for 2024.
Meet the Band
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Ellie Dolan
VOCALS, TRUMPET
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Colin Senechal
SAXOPHONE, GUITAR
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Olivia Lowe
VOCALS, GUITAR, FLUTE
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Henry Zagarella
VOCALS, KEYS, TROMBONE
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Ryan Fremont-Smith
BASS, VOCALS, SAXOPHONE
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Drew Phillips
DRUMS

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