“a supersized voice filled with the electricity of Saturday night and the godly grace of Sunday mornings.” –Rolling Stone Country

An amalgamation of the spiritual and the earthly, of gospel and rock ‘n’ roll, of faith and fire, Grammy winner Mike Farris is an artist’s artist, a musician’s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. Mike is a Grammy, Americana and Dove Music Award winner with multiple solo recordings, including his last full length release; “Silver and Stone.” His iconic personal appearances include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame concert honoring Aretha Franklin.

He was featured on Patty Griffin's Grammy-winning “Downtown Church,” and appeared with Griffin on Austin City Limits. He shared the stage with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Double Trouble on the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame special and made his Grand Ole Opry debut in 2018.

Mike is also the frontman of the mainstream rock group The Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies, who launched onto the scene in the 90's with a major label release. They quickly became darlings of critics and fans alike due in part to the extraordinary and controlled chaos of their lead singer’s live vocal performances and stage charisma.

Mike comes to The Ark with his brand new album, “The Sound of Muscle Shoals” releasing March 7th.