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Posted on March 24th, 2008 in Music

The gospel according to Mike Farris

By Brent Thompson

Best known as frontman of the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, Mike Farris knows aboutimages1.jpg redemption and salvation. Having battled alcohol and drug dependency for most of his life, Farris now embraces Christianity and sobriety. But shunning the excessive lifestyle and finding God have not softened Farris’ music. As his recent release Salvation In Lights proves, Farris sounds rejuvenated and impassioned as he interprets Christian standards alongside his own compositions. Salvation In Lights plays like a joyous revival drenched in the sounds of Memphis soul, Delta blues and traditional country.
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On Wednesday, March 26, Farris will perform at Workplay. Matthew Mayfield and Marc Harris will open the 8 p.m. show. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.workplay.com or by calling 380-4082.

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