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Jay Stuart Farrar (born December 26, 1966) is an American songwriter and musician currently based in St. Louis. A member of two critically acclaimed music groups, Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt, he began his solo music career in 2001. Beyond his established talents as a songwriter, he is a guitarist, pianist, harmonicist, and a vocalist.
Animated by Cameron Petri and Dano Johnson. Produced by Troy Campbell. Son Volt is on the road playing Trace from top to bottom, along with songs from Day of the Doug, and other favorites from over the years. Jay’s daughter, Ava, created this cool video. Check it out – hope to see you on the road!
Learn about Jay Farrar, the founder of Son Volt, a band that blends folk, country, blues, soul and rock. Discover his musical influences, his 25-year marriage, his social protest songs and his latest album Electro Melodier.
Son Volt's leader, Jay Farrar, talks about his band's latest record, 'Electro Melodier', and his lifelong passion for electric guitars, words and melodies. He also reflects on his 30-year career, the pandemic, and the civil rights movement.
Jan 1, 2022 · Jay Farrar, the alt-country/Americana singer-songwriter, talks about his latest album, Electro Melodier, and his career in the pandemic. He also shares his advice for young musicians and his upcoming show at Pappy & Harriet's.
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Jul 30, 2021 · The alt-country singer-songwriter talks about his band's 10th album, his marriage, his birds and his climate-change concerns. Read the interview and listen to the songs from Electro Melodier, named for two vintage amps.
Jul 29, 2021 · Jay Farrar, the founder and frontman of Son Volt, talks about his creative process and the themes of his band's 10th studio album, released in July 2021. He discusses the pandemic, politics, gratitude and hope in his songs, such as \"Reverie\" and \"Livin' in the USA\".