Traditional spirituals, turn-of-the-century New Orleans Gospel, and a slice of influence from Johnny Cash describes the musical portrait from INO Records’ artist Mike Farris, whose musical background stems from founding the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies to touring with the likes of Blues Traveler, Sheryl Crow and the Allman Brothers Band. Farris’ INO debut, Salvation in Lights, is set to release June 26th.

Mike Farris’ music and soulful voice is capturing the media’s attention:

“Mike Farris has the soul of a true blues musician… on the whole, Salvation in Lights, while rooted in the blues, feels more like a sunny day.”
Aspiring Retail

“Expect a variety of musical styles centered around a soulful vocalist. One can’t help but want to hear Farris’ band live, freed from the constraints of production.”
CCM Magazine

Farris shares the excitement and anticipation on the upcoming release, “These are the best days of my life!! A year ago at this time I was recording the basic tracks for what was to become the album Salvation In Lights. I have every reason to be anxious, worried, scared and full of fear, but today, as I write, yours truly is worry free. We have incredible things happening that I would have never dreamed would happen. All in all I have been blessed in so many ways and given so many things that I honestly thought was beyond reach! I have to remind myself that it wasn’t that long ago that wondered if I would ever get to play music again, and now here I am, having the chance to play my favorite music in the world with the best musicians and singers in the world, enjoying what is truly, the best days of my life.”

To find out more about Farris and his music, visit his YMZ artist page. This Friday, Farris will also be featured on HearItFirst.ca together with another debut artist Ruth.