Darcy Wilkin - guitar / vocal, Sarah Fuerst - bass / vocal, Ira Cohen - banjo / vocal, Phil Barry - guitar / vocal, John Campos - mandolin / vocal, Michael Fuerst - violin / vocal
Influences
Red Clay Ramblers, Allison Krauss, The Carter Family, Doc Watson, Gillian Welch, Merle Travis, New Lost City Ramblers, Lonesome Moonlight Trio, Red Sea Pedestrians, The Brothers Kalamazov, Hank Williams Sr., Johhny Cash, Maggi Pierce and EJ, Robin and Linda Williams, Emmy Lou Harris, Nickel Creek,Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, The Sons of the Pioneers, BR549, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Ian Gorman, Sweetcorn, Rimfire Ramblers, Patsy Cline, George Jones, Robbie Fulks, The Duhks, Tim and Mollie O'Brien, Leon Redbone, The Wilders, Niel Young, Bob Dylan, The Beatles
The Corn Fed Girls can best be described with a simple statement: Heartwarming acoustic music with enduring themes that capture the imagination and fill the soul. They possess a unique ability to inject their live show with humor while performing original songs that simultaneously challenge and comfort the listener. Their instrumental line up can be considered traditional however their musical arrangements most certainly span the gap between old and new, and sharing the lead vocal duties between all six members of the band definitely puts them in a league all their own. Darcy Wilkin plays rhythm guitar while Sarah Fuerst keeps time on the upright bass. Ira Cohen’s banjo style blends perfectly with Phil Barry’s innovative lead guitar work. Rounding out the group are John Campos on mandolin and Mike Fuerst on fiddle. Their personal ties span decades and they have common bonds of family and musical influence. While Kalamazoo Michigan is usually called home, they have been known to hang their hats in many places, actively touring the Midwest. The Corn Fed Girls weave a musical cloth that is durable and comfortable; familiar yet mysterious. Their first album cornstar is now available at shows and online at CDBaby.com
Have a great week The Corn Fed Girls, and keep your dreams alive! Tell your friends to add me, and stop by anytime.... Brian Michael www.myspace.com/eyesabovewater
I brought home a bunch of albums from the Harvest Gathering but you folks were the cream of the corn! I've been listening to Cornstar religiously! Hope we can do some shows together over the winter! Cheers! ~Jen
Thanks for being a friend of Pickin' on Cystic Fibrosis and helping spread the word about our great show on April 4th, 2009 at the Dogwood Center , Fremont, Michigan!
