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Jay Farrar. 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.
Recorded during Son Volt’s 2019 Union tour, these live songs include selections from Son Volt’s Trace, Straightaways, Wide Swing Tremolo, Okemah & the Melody of Riot, The Search, Honky Tonk, Notes of Blue, and Union; covers of tracks from Uncle Tupelo and The Rolling Stones; plus a couple of songs from Jay’s side project, Gob Iron. 26 songs and over an hour and 40 minutes of music ...
Learn about the life and career of Jay Farrar, the singer/songwriter and leader of Son Volt, a band that blends folk, country, blues, soul and rock. Find out how he coped with the pandemic, wrote songs about politics and social issues, and released Electro Melodier, his 10th studio album.
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 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 2021. He discusses the pandemic, politics, gratitude and hope in his lyrics and music.
Jul 30, 2021 · Jay Farrar, the frontman of Son Volt, talks about his new album Electro Melodier, his 10th with his band, and his personal life with his wife and their 25th anniversary. He also shares his insights on the pandemic, the birds, and the socio-political climate.
Jul 26, 2021 · 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.
