Woodsongs 454: Mike Farris and Ben Sollee
Published on Sep 28, 2007 in Entertainment > Music
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Woodsongs 454: Mike Farris and B...
September 28, 2007
MIKE FARRIS is best known as the founder and dynamic vocalist of the rock band the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies. Since then, Mike has fronted Double ... More
MIKE FARRIS is best known as the founder and dynamic vocalist of the rock band the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies. Since then, Mike has fronted Double Trouble (Stevie Ray Vaughn's band) and released a new CD, “Salvation in Lights.” Think Blind Boys of Alabama meet Springsteen's the Seeger Sessions. Joining Mike on-stage will be the McCrary Sisters, who in addition to performing on Mike's new CD, have worked with the likes of Bob Dylan and Buddy Miller. BENN SOLEE Born and raised in Kentucky, 23-year-old cellist and singer Ben Sollee has spent his young life marinating in traditions of Appalachian, Folk, Rhythm and Blues, and Classical music. Ben is developing a reputation for his fresh approach to the cello accompanying his soulful singing and original songs is his unique, three-finger plucking style. This year Ben spent a month performing in China with the Sparrow Quartet, which included members Abigail Washburn, fiddler Casey Driessen, and banjo master Béla Fleck. Ben has also recorded with Otis Taylor and is heard frequently on WoodSongs as a member of the Folkboy Orchestra. Ben’s first independently released solo album is Turn on the Moon. Less
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