03.13.2020 UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and CA State of Emergency, ALL Mainstay Live bookings and Fred Cichy performances are cancelled until further notice.
HOWEVER, beginning on Friday March 20, I will be performing a streamed event called “Friday’s by the Fire with Freddy.” Get away from the chaos and tune in via Instagram (@the_onemanband) or Facebook (@Frederick Cichy) at 9pm (PST) every Friday until…who knows…?
07.2019 UPDATE: My new booking company, Mainstay Live, is operating in full-force! With less than 6 months of operating, Mainstay Live has booked over 30 gigs in June and over 40 gigs in July! We have artists ranging from solo to full band! We are working with 5 venues throughout LA, and look forward to continue to grow! Contact me for more information on artists and to book your events!
02.2019 UPDATE: This year I present my company, Mainstay Live! Due to the last 20 months of hosting the Venice Whaler’s Open Mic, called “Legends in the Living Room,” and the need for good live music in LA, I have started my very own booking company! Stay tuned for more details on venues and artist!
09.2018 UPDATE: ‘Legends in the Living Room,’ LA’s best Open Mic / Artist Showcase has been running for 1 year strong. Come out to The Venice Whaler to showcase your talents every (9p - 12a). Contact me if you want to be featured!
09.2017 Update: I am now hosting an Open Mic called “Legends in the Living Room” at the Venice Whaler. Come showcase your music, comedy, spoken word, etc. Every Wednesday night from 9p - 12a)!
Summer 2017 UPDATE: I have been featured in the Sami Grasafi music video for the new hit song "All Un-American!" I had never shot a music video so that was an amazing experience. I filmed alongside legendary hip/hop artist and producer Colin Wolfe and my good friend Evan Ryan!
2016 UPDATE: My band Just Gentlemen continues to rock out all over Los Angeles. We had a music showcase at the historic venue The Mint, we performed a worldwide streamed event for the LVRT Sunday Sesh, and we have been monthly regulars at the Santa Monica hot-spot The Basement! Music is good and life is even better :)
11.2015 UPDATE: You cannot miss the Look Up EP Release Party and debut of the full band Just Gentlemen at the Basement Tavern in Santa Monica! See Performances Tab for more details. Be there, or wish you weren't somewhere else...
10.2015 UPDATE: The new 4-track EP titled "Look Up is done! Thank you to Producers/Sound Engineers Joseph Rudd & Dave Pizzimenti, Evan Ryan (Drums/Percussions), Carl Osterlof (Electric Guitar/Ukulele), and Diana Hunt (vocals) for all of your hard work. Look for it now on iTunes and Spotify. Take a quick listen in the 'Tunes' section!
07.2015 UPDATE: Watch my new commercial HERE featuring my music and me alongside JJ Watt & Kevin Durant. Thank you American Family Insurance for helping me #DreamFearlessly!
My Story:
Let's just start from the beginning, shall we? I started playing bass at age 16. After a couple years of punk banding it out, I wanted to focus more on composition. My mom taught me the 'A Minor' and 'C' chords at age 18, and I never looked back. I have now written 50+ original compositions to-date.
I have been blessed to play alongside so many amazing musicians, and honored to have shared the stage with some phenomenal acts throughout my musical journey (John Butler Trio, The Sugar Hill Gang, Tribal Seeds, & The Pharcyde to name a few).Thanks again for visiting!
PERSONAL THOUGHT: The last couple years have been a whirlwind! My music was featured in a major commercial with JJ Watt & Kevin Durant. I released my first ever studio recording EP. I had more performances the last 2 years than in all my previous years combined. And I've worked hard to create an online presence! I already know that the future will bring even more opportunity! Stay positive and determined, and you will be amazed at what you can do!