Fausto/Faustito was formed in 2018 by Mike Molnar (guitar), Andrew Pacheco (bass) and Chris Sensat (drums). The three had been touring extensively as the backing band for Whitney Rose; Mike and Chris had previously rounded out the beloved “Workingman’s” Bellfuries lineup. The all-instrumental F/F is an ongoing workshop for their rock and roll, jazz, and C+W ideas (hence the debut release “Country and Western”).

Since Andrew Pacheco’s relocation to his native Toronto, F/F regularly collaborate with such Austin, TX bass greats as Michael Archer, Josh Williams and Phil Spencer. Performances are characterized by rollicking rhythm-section choogle, and a near-mania for guitar improvisation.


“A Tele ace in a town full of Tele aces, Mike Molnar has found his niche as the uncommon twanger with the Bellfuries and other artists. Sure, he has buckets of chicken-pickin’ chops, but he’s also a modernist who combines new harmonies with bold compositions.”