Faris Family, The

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THE FARIS FAMILY

  • From Ozawkie, Kansas.
  • Band included Bob and Michelle Faris (banjo, fiddle and bass) and their four sons, James (fiddle and bass), Richard (guitar), Eddie (banjo and fiddle), and John (mandolin).
  • Bob Faris (dad) won the Iowa State Fiddle Championship at age 19. Played in numerous country/bluegrass bands including the Reba McIntyre Band. Retired from full time music career in 1991 to become a full-time dad.
  • They have won numerous SPBGMA awards including “Entertaining Band of the Year.”
  • Performed regularly at their own “Bluegrass Barn Theater” in Ozawkie, Kansas.
  • 2008, Eddie Faris joined Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, replacing Darrin Vincent on arch-top guitar. In 2018, he joined the Larry Stephenson Band, playing bass.
  • 2009, Rick Faris joined Special Consensus, replacing Ashby Frank on mandolin.
  • 2009, the Faris Family officially disbanded (as a performing act).