Introduction and playing of the Mary Gauthier penned “Mercy Now” tune was magical…
Introduction and playing of the Mary Gauthier penned “Mercy Now” tune was magical…
One song after another Mike Farris and The Roseland Rhythm Revue belted it out.
Former Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies frontman Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue had a great mix of their own material with inspired covers.
Clearly, Mike Farris and his The Roseland Rhythm Revue tore it up on the Watson Stage that had the feel of an all inclusive tent revival “for all the people.’
Wearing the purple “retired” coat that he wore to win his Grammy Award it was a fitting piece of clothing to resurrect now for the Mike Farris and James Nash tribute to Prince by the Roseland Rhythm Revue.
The twilight set by Mike Farris and The Roseland Rhythm Review was the talk of Merlefest the next day.
James Nash helped kickstart the legendary set by the Mike Farris and The Roseland Rhythm Review at the Watson Stage at twilight on Friday night.
James Nash introduced Mike Farris to Merlefest several years ago at the Classic Album Hour and now returned as a guest on Mike Farris’ triumphant return on the Watson Stage.
Kenny and Amanda Smith were incredible blending classic bluegrass with their own singer-songwriter roots that was very refreshing.
Great stories of times with Doc Watson and his tunes hosted by Mitch Greenhill who was Doc and Merle Watson’s manager, record producer and sidekick.