Todd George Fancey is a

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, and solo artist. He is the guitarist for

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-based

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band

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and the bassist for the band

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. Fancey is originally from

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Early life

Fancey was born in

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, Canada.

Solo career

Fancey released his first solo album, ''Fancey'' on March Records in 2004. His second solo album, ''Schmancey,'' was released November 13, 2007 on

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. Fancey released his third solo album ''Love Mirage'' on January 27, 2017. His fourth album release is "County Fair" a collection of cover songs on January 26, 2018. His third and fourth albums were self-released on Stoner Disco Records.

Television

In 2008, Fancey contributed to the episode of ''

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'' entitled " Dinner Party", providing the voice of Hunter (portrayed on-screen by

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), Jan's administrative assistant, for a song Hunter wrote that is implied but never confirmed to be inspired by him losing his virginity to Jan. The song, called 'That One Night," was co-written by Fancey,

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and

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. The episode was nominated for an Emmy Award. In April 2018, Fancey was interviewed by Rolling Stone's Andy Greene for an article about The Office Dinner Party episode. In late 2010, NBC hired Fancey to write a song that was featured on NBC's Prime Time Special. Fancey was also hired to create music for ''

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'', the ''

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'' TV show prequel.

Discography

Solo aka "Fancey" * ''Fancey'' – 2004 * ''Schmancey'' – 2007 * ''Love Mirage'' – 2017 * County Fair - 2018 * Eyes of Fire - 2021 * Star Dreams (featuring Micae) - 2022 With The New Pornographers * ''

Electric Version ''Electric Version'' is the second studio album by Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers. It was released on Matador Records and Mint Records on May 6, 2003. ''Electric Version'' placed at number seven in ''The Village Voice''s Pazz & J ...

'' – 2003 * ''

Twin Cinema ''Twin Cinema'' is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers. It was released on August 23, 2005. The album was shortlisted for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize. As of 2010 it has sold 138,000 copies in US and 20,000 ...

'' – 2005 * '' Challengers'' – 2007 * ''

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'' – 2010 * ''

Brill Bruisers ''Brill Bruisers'' is the sixth studio album by Canadian indie rock band the New Pornographers. It was released on August 26, 2014 and debuted at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In describing the album, A.C. Newman called it "a celebration r ...

'' – 2014 * '' Whiteout Conditions'' – 2017 * '' Continue as a Guest'' - 2023

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Fancey, Todd Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Canadian rock guitarists Canadian rock bass guitarists Canadian rock singers Canadian male singers The New Pornographers members Canadian indie rock musicians Singers from Vancouver Musicians from Halifax, Nova Scotia People from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canadian male bass guitarists Singers from Nova Scotia Limblifter members