Band Bio: FARRIS, the internationally influenced rock band from Salt Lake City, Utah is the product of a world in motion, the inspirations, the wisdom, and the understanding that comes from miles of movement...   Read More »

Band Bio: FARRIS, the internationally influenced rock band from Salt Lake City, Utah is the product of a world in motion, the inspirations, the wisdom, and the understanding that comes from miles of movement. The band came together in 2008 and includes Argentinian-born drummer Santiago Alonso, Pakistani bassist Rehan Jacob, electric guitarist and social worker Chris Cambron, and Singer-songwriter and frontwoman Kathleen Farris whose public health work has allowed her music to touch all corners of the globe. Kathleen Farris arrived in Salt Lake City in 2008 after three years of playing solo in support of her 2005 self-titled debut release. Known for placing equal importance on the music and the lyrics, Kathleen uses her striking voice and poignant themes to touch on many social issues including war, homelessness, politics, and current affairs. After combining Kathleen’s strengths and influences with those of three experienced musicians, a new sound emerged leading to the formation of FARRIS. Musically, FARRIS melds diverging influences of its band members including blues, latin samba, hard rock, and mellow acoustic sounds while maintaining the importance of lyrics and Kathleen’s unique, compelling voice. FARRIS’ debut release, “WE ARE CREATURES” is expected in the Spring of 2010. Four of the twelve songs directly speak about political issues including, “Chased to Heaven” a gospel and reggae inspired song about the Sudanese Lost Boys escaping civil war and “The Dam” a full-on rock song which creates a metaphor between the US and a dam blocking the flow of a river. “Tu Eres mi Vida” is a world music-driven raucous ride with horns and multiple percussion sections blending many languages. Listen carefully to the remaining songs which touch on predestination, buddhism, love, death, and reincarnation including the alternative rock title-track, “We are creatures”, highlighting a philosophy that Kathleen holds dear - that we are all united under one sky.   Read Less »

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