Faith and the Muse would like to express their deepest gratitude to the promoters J. Angel, and his crew: Alex, Alfredo, Luz, Fernando and Santiago, who finally brought Faith and the Muse to Mexico after 10 years of trying to get there! Faith and the Muse flew to Mexico City November 30th, along with The Deadfly Ensemble, also from Los Angeles, featuring Lucas from Cinema Strange. The two bands had an instant rapport and became fast friends. F&TM was also accompanied by their long-time friend, artist/designer Crispin Bixler. Left, Show Poster.

December 1st , 2005: The first evening featured an autograph session at Salon Los Angeles, with both bands present to sign CD booklets, posters, photos, and even shirts. The Mexican fans were absolutely wonderful, and every one expressed their elation that F&TM had finally come to perform. Some brought personal notes and gifts, which were heartfelt and meant a great deal to the band.

Photo by Crispin

December 2nd, 2005: Salon Los Angeles: The crowd was electric and so welcoming. Opening the show was local band, Immum Coeli, who performed a spirited set of classic Darkwave. The Deadfly Ensemble then brought their fantastic Avante Garde cabaret to the stage to the delight of the fans. And as this was the very first time performing in Mexico, F&TM chose a set featuring songs from every album and for their fans who came to this event: Romeo's Distress! Angel surprised the band with two large Deco Cross banners for the show, adding a very special atmosphere to the stage. Alongside William and Monica, F&TM featured Jeremy George on drums and percussion, Cynthia Coulter on bass and percussion, and Douglas Hirai on guitar. Michel Ebers also flew in from Germany to do sound.

The F&TM Mexico set:
Scars Flown Proud
The Silver Circle
Shattered In Aspect
Bait & Switch
Sredni Vashtar
Relic Song
All Lovers Lost
Arianrhod
The Burning Season
Mercyground
The Trauma Coil
Romeo's Distress
Fade and Remain
Sparks
Cantus
Soul In Isolation
Annwyn Beneath the Waves

Photo by Erzengel