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FARIS FAMILY
Bluegrass / Americana / Acoustic

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Greater Kansas City Area, Kansas
United States

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Last Login:  10/31/2009
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   FARIS FAMILY: General Info
Member Since12/11/2006
Band Websitewww.farisband.com
Band MembersBob 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
InfluencesThere 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 LikeIf you like your Bluegrass 'in-your-face' with a bit of rockabilly swagger then welcome home!
Record LabelAurio Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 31 2009 7:00P
Royal Theatre Versailles, Missouri
Nov 13 2009 12:00P
Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival Mountain View, Arkansas
Nov 14 2009 12:00P
Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival Mountain View, Arkansas
Nov 27 2009 7:00P
SPBGMA Thanksgiving Weekend Festival Newton, Iowa
Nov 28 2009 12:00P
SPBGMA Thanksgiving Weekend Festival Newton, Iowa
Nov 29 2009 10:00A
SPBGMA Thanksgiving Weekend Festival Newton, Iowa

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   About FARIS FAMILY
Banner generated at Pimp-My-Profile.com 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.

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Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Nov 11 2009 8:08 PM

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
Elhannan

Elhannan Keller



Oct 27 2009 1:49 AM

So appreciate it you come to my space.
NC Booking

Adam Sweet



Sep 7 2009 9:11 PM

Thanks for adding us. If you want us to review your music, head over to http://northamptoncommunity.ning.com and follow instructions there
Delores

Delores Johnson



Aug 19 2009 11:51 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/3354570.html?b=4&w=46
Celticagent

Adam Sweet



Aug 7 2009 4:16 PM

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!
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 1 2009 3:42 PM




Hello! New pics posted!

and Im putting up some new video today too!
Share love everybody!
-Ruby Jane
The Hold Up

The Hold Up



Jul 9 2009 6:55 PM

Come join us at Seabrook Tavern tomorrow night @ 9:30. Great food, Great friends and Great Music
The Hold Up

The Hold Up



Jun 30 2009 4:24 PM

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
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Jun 22 2009 3:16 PM

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
Canaan’s Crossing

Canaan’s Crossing



Jun 22 2009 2:04 PM

Thanks for the add. We enjoy the music.
The Hold Up

The Hold Up



Jun 5 2009 9:30 PM

Hi guys, what time does your set begin in Dighton on June 6th?
BARBARA WILKINSON- SONGWRITER

BARBARA WILKINSON- SONGWRITER



May 28 2009 11:44 AM

Have a great weekend and stop by to check out "BITTERWEEDS" on my player

Peace

Barbara
songwriter

http://www.soundclick.com/barbarawilkinson
TUFFY

TUFFY



May 13 2009 8:17 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/7386231.html?b=4&w=46
sadeyesue

Susan Spurling



May 10 2009 5:07 PM

WELCOME TO MY SPACE GLAD TO HAVE YOU MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU DEARLEY
Ken

Ken Slone



Apr 10 2009 8:22 PM

Enjoyed the show last Sat. night at Shipman, Ill.
Scud Missile

Scud Missile



Mar 30 2009 7:18 PM

Thanks for being our friend! We'll see you when you're in Iowa!!
Watching For Jesus Soon

peggy ramming
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Mar 10 2009 3:34 AM

Thanks for the add, remember Jesus is Lord and He is coming soon! Peggy Jean
Dimension Music Productions

Dimension Music Productions



Mar 9 2009 7:36 PM

Thank You, For The Friendship Add !!!
sadeyesue

Susan Spurling



Feb 8 2009 10:49 AM

JUST STOP BY TO SAY HELLO. LET YOU KNOW I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU. GOD BLESS MY FRIEND.
Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Jan 26 2009 7:49 PM

We're just droppin' by to say howdy and thanks for being friends with the Urban Monroes.

We hope you have a great day!

~the Urban Monroes
SouthWind Ramblers

SouthWind Ramblers



Jan 9 2009 10:41 PM

Thanks for the add and we really want you all to come Wichita again soon.
*Connie*

*Connie*



Jan 5 2009 9:19 PM

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
Kirk Vernon

Kirk Vernon



Jan 4 2009 4:53 PM

I know it was a public forum, but THANKS for allowing my family to be a part of that "SPECIAL EVENT" last night. The Show was Awesome!!!
*Connie*

*Connie*



Dec 24 2008 1:50 PM

Wishing you and your family the best Christmas ever. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Connie
*Connie*

*Connie*



Dec 20 2008 8:08 PM

Oh wow! What an honor for all of you. Congratulations. Which son?

We have always enjoyed ya'lls music, since they were young. Now all grown and married. Wish they would come down in Texas again.

Connie
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