Mike Farris
3-4-2022
Coming off of an incredible GRAMMY win for 2015’s "Shine for All the People" (Best Roots Gospel album), Nashville rocker Mike Farris keeps it earthy and personal on "Silver & Stone," on Compass Records. The title refers to his wife Julie's wedding ring, and the album is a celebration of their 23 years of marriage and her steadfastness in sticking by him through his years struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Now sober for 7 years, Farris has the energy and conviction of a man saved, a stack of anecdotes and life experiences that would make most people’s heads spin, and a soulful vocal delivery reminiscent of Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. Silver & Stone isn’t a “gospel” album by any means, but Farris still takes us to church on these 12 engaging tracks.
"Modern soul at its most potent and nostalgia-free" — The Nashville Scene
"Mike Farris has enough heart, soul, and power to light up a city. He mixes up the elements and turns them into something new, beautiful, and uniquely his own." - Buddy Miller
"Country and gospel music is in dire need of some pure heartfelt soul right now. He's like a secret weapon - he's loaded with soul." — Marty Stuart
"With a supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings ." - Rolling Stone Country
"There aren’t many current male singers who use their voices to soar, float and deliver material with the spiritual commitment of Mike Farris.." - Hal Horowitz, American Songwriter Magazine
AWARDS so far: 2008 Americana Music Association's New / Emerging Artist of the Year Award
2010 GMA Dove Award - Traditional Gospel Album of the Year for SHOUT! Live
2015 GRAMMY Award - Best Roots Gospel Album for Shine For All The People
IMPORTANT: ALL TICKETED SHOWS AT BULL RUN REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION WITH I.D., or PROOF OF NEGATIVE COVID 19 TEST WITHIN 72 HOURS, PLUS A VALID ID.
Coming off of an incredible GRAMMY win for 2015’s "Shine for All the People" (Best Roots Gospel album), Nashville rocker Mike Farris keeps it earthy and personal on "Silver & Stone," on Compass Records. The title refers to his wife Julie's wedding ring, and the album is a celebration of their 23 years of marriage and her steadfastness in sticking by him through his years struggling with addiction and alcoholism. Now sober for 7 years, Farris has the energy and conviction of a man saved, a stack of anecdotes and life experiences that would make most people’s heads spin, and a soulful vocal delivery reminiscent of Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. Silver & Stone isn’t a “gospel” album by any means, but Farris still takes us to church on these 12 engaging tracks.
"Modern soul at its most potent and nostalgia-free" — The Nashville Scene
"Mike Farris has enough heart, soul, and power to light up a city. He mixes up the elements and turns them into something new, beautiful, and uniquely his own." - Buddy Miller
"Country and gospel music is in dire need of some pure heartfelt soul right now. He's like a secret weapon - he's loaded with soul." — Marty Stuart
"With a supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings ." - Rolling Stone Country
"There aren’t many current male singers who use their voices to soar, float and deliver material with the spiritual commitment of Mike Farris.." - Hal Horowitz, American Songwriter Magazine
AWARDS so far: 2008 Americana Music Association's New / Emerging Artist of the Year Award
2010 GMA Dove Award - Traditional Gospel Album of the Year for SHOUT! Live
2015 GRAMMY Award - Best Roots Gospel Album for Shine For All The People
IMPORTANT: ALL TICKETED SHOWS AT BULL RUN REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION WITH I.D., or PROOF OF NEGATIVE COVID 19 TEST WITHIN 72 HOURS, PLUS A VALID ID.