Mike Farris

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Critic Consensus

Based on 8 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Mike Farris is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Mike Farris concert reviews describe live shows and performances as soulful and genuine.

ON TOUR

Bospop Festival, Weert, Netherlands (July 12);

FESTIVALS IN 2024

Bospop 2024

July 12 - 14, 2024

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Latest Release

Honeysuckle Blue (July 28, 2023)

Artist Info

Genre

blues

Origin

-1968 (1968)

Bio

Mike Farris is an American musician. He was the founder and lead singer of the Nashville group Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies.

Has Performed With

Critic Concert Reviews

The Bay Bridged (USA)

July 17, 2018

I don’t listen to a lot of gospel music and I wasn’t familiar with Mike Farris until last week, despite his recent Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album.

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No Depression (USA)

May 1, 2016

After spending nearly thirteen years hosting thousands of musicians at his weekly Barndance, Ronnie Mack was the guest of honor on this night.

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Jam Magazine (USA)

March 12, 2016

For more than two decades, he has recorded exceptional music that has crossed several genres including rock, blues, soul, and gospel, and has somehow remained one of the most humble and genuine artists in the industry.

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Houston Music Review (USA)

August 21, 2015

Dosey Doe Music Cafe, Conroe, USA

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The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

April 2, 2014

He moved in with his father in Nashville, Tennessee, gradually freeing himself from his addictions, and began playing guitar and writing songs.

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Elmore Magazine (USA)

September 27, 2013

The neo-gospel/soul revivalist had two soulful backup singers replacing the McCrary Sisters, who often played with Farris in the past.

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Jam Magazine (USA)

March 15, 2012

After experiencing moderate success with his old band, the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, Farris discovered himself hopelessly addicted to drugs and alcohol.

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