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FARIS FAMILY

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  • Genre: Acoustic / Americana / Bluegrass

    Location Greater Kansas City Area, Kansas, US

    Profile Views: 40392

    Last Login: 3/15/2011

    Member Since 12/11/2006

    Website www.farisband.com

    Record Label Aurio Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ...... 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. .. ............Myspace Layouts.. - ..Myspace Editor.. - ..Image Hosting.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..........View Faris Family's EPK..

  • Members

    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!

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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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View Faris Family's EPK
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Member Since:

December 11, 2006

Members:

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!

Record Label:

Aurio Records

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