S3E11 Rick Faris!

We enjoy a free-wheeling and broad ranging conversation with the Bluegrass Man for All Seasons, Rick Faris - singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band leader and … luthier! Rick shares his views on everything from the dynamics of a family band, to the right tone for guitar wood, to getting his voice heard on radio and recordings. In a new segment - Heart and Mind Music - Mike explores ways to overcome the mental and emotional challenges facing the older music student. Enjoy! Mentions in this Episode: Rick Faris Music / @rick.faris.guitar Rick Faris Guitar Co. Dark Shadow Recording / @darkshadowrecording ‘The Practice of Practice’ by Johathan Harnum Fiddle Hell – November 13 – 16 in Westford MA Darin & Brooke Aldridge @ Westchester Bluegrass Club – Thursday, October 23 Roots Radio on The Sonic Planet Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jam in Brooklyn Bluegrass Jams Near Me Music in this Episode (in order of Appearance): All music in this episode is from Rick’s new album, “Life’s Parade” “The Rabbit Hole” “The Sound of Lonely” “On the Right Track” “The Story of my Life” “Bend, Don’t Break” Episode Index: Interview with Rick Faris – 3’43” Heart and Mind Music – 25’18” Concluding Comments – 33’27” Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA Listen to us on Roots Radio – Saturday and Sunday 9AM Eastern – starting 11-8-25 © Copyright 2025 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved

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