Bob Faris - rhythm guitar, fiddle / Michelle Faris - upright bass / James Faris (24) fiddle, 5 time SPBGMA 'Bass Performer of the Year' / Richard Faris (23) reso guitar, 2 time SPBGMA 'Guitar Performer of the Year / Edward Faris (21) banjo, fiddle, guitar / John Faris (20) mandolin
Influences
There are many influences. The most direct influences and inspiration are derived from the people you know best. Family first then friends. Kansas musical friends you may not know - but shouId - include: Mike Horan, Kory Willis, Paul Schimdt, Leo Posch, Phil Thompson. Kansas City area musicians: Mike Collins, Pat Collins, Rob Collins. Our Missouri & Ozarks musical friends: Lonnie Hoppers, Frank Ray, Jeana, Dale, Janice, Larita & Elvin Martin, Sam, Kent, and Beci Coffey, Roger King, Chuck Brockington, Jason Dean, Walter Shook, Rhonda, Darrin, & Johnny Vincent. Industry influences include: Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Larry Sparks, Hot Rize, Lonesome River Band, Ronnie Bowman. Other roots music influences include: Original Carter Family, Louvin Brothers, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams, and Bob Wills.
Sounds Like
If you like your Bluegrass 'in-your-face' with a bit of rockabilly swagger then welcome home!
We are counting down our final few touring dates. The past 12 years on the road with the family have been a blessing and a blast. We will miss the time spent with one another as familiy and the bond that we have shared with each other and especially with our friends and fans. Our eldest son JimBob (bass, fiddle) is now a para-educator with the Jefferson West Public School District in Meriden, KS. He was elected and serves on the city council in Oskaloosa, KS and will marry a lovely young woman - Jennifer Reynolds - on November 7, 2009. Our second son Ricky (guitar, dobro) married his wife Nicole June 10, 2006 and have bought a home in Topeka, KS. She is pregnant with a son and will deliver him sometime in late March, 2010. We are excited for the new addition to our family! Ricky continues to pursue the luthier craft building fine custom string instruments. He currently has quite a waiting list for his guitars. Look for him to tour with a nationally known bluegrass band beginning in January 2010. Eddie (banjo, fiddle) began touring with Grand Ole Opry member Ricky Skaggs as member of Kentucky Thunder in January 2009. He and his wife Jeana were married September 13, 2008 and now reside in Springfield, TN near Nashville. She bore us our first grandchild - Haden Alexander - October 15, 2009. Ed delivered him with the aid of a midwife at their home. Haden was 6 lbs. 2oz. and 18 1/2" and is a great blessing for all of us! Jeana continues to play her fiddle on tour with her successful family band - The Martin's. John (mandolin) works as a pressman's assistant and graphic artist for the local county wide newspapers. He continues his creative efforts composing orchestral pieces and investigating other creative paths. Michelle (bass) works as a Patient Care Technician in the critical care unit of Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She continues her volunteer efforts with the Ozawkie Fire District 7 as Captain, firefighter, and EMT-I first responder. Bob (guitar) will spend time getting his health in order. He is dealing with diabetes and CTS. We thank you for your support, friendship, and prayers. We love you! If we don't see you on down the road somewhere - we'll see you when the roll is called! God bless you.
Ruby Jane and Mark O'Connor: Virtuosos of the American Fiddle: http://www.poptech.org/blog/mark_oconnor_and_ruby_jane_smith_virtuosos_of_american_fiddle
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
If you have a band and would like to work in western central Massachusetts, I may be able to help book you. I started NC Booking back in '89 when I was booking a few bands from Scotland and Ireland. Now, 20 years later, I'm still booking great roots music acts. To find out more, visit http://northamptoncommunity.ning.com where you can REGISTER. Thanks!
Hey guys, hope all is well. Do you know any bass players in the Topeka area? Zach is headed out west and we're on the search. Let us know of any suggestions! Thank you
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Hope the concert was a blessing for you. Know how you feel. Time to move on, but the lost of Ed will be great. But wish him much blessings and will start looking for him on the Grand Ol' Opry. Be blessed my friend. Connie
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