Album Notes

While there are lot of artist “rediscovering” their roots, Richie Owens and the Farm Bureau isn’t jumping on that cart. They’ve never forgotten where they started. As the latest artist to emerge from the Knoxville/Nashville music scene, they join a lineage that includes Don Gibson, Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, and Dolly Parton.

The strong musical pull of Appalachia is unmistakable in songs such as “Pigeon River Flood” and “Time Walked Away.” But they know how to rock, too, and their pop sensibilities are evident. “I Can’t Stay” could be straight off a Everly Brothers or early Beatles record, “Goodnight” wouldn’t be out of place on a Tom Petty album. Their music has an emotional directness that connects with the audience and captures the depth, energy, and passion of their Southern roots. Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist - Richie Owens, vocalist- Rebecca Seaver, lead guitarst/multiinstrumentalist/harmonies – Bob Ocker,
bass guitar – Randy Hunt, Drums/percussion – Kathy Burkly,
harmonica, autoharp, percussion – Jason Fletcher

The bands album “Farmhands Unite” is readied for early fall release and shines with such tracks as rockabilly-edged “She Over Runs My Heart” acoustic charmer “Ain’t Going Back Again” and upright-bass-slapping “Used To Have A Lot”