Music Release

FEATURED RELEASE

RICK FARIS

Uncommon Sky

RECORD LABEL:
Dark Shadow Recordings

RELEASE DATE:
06/09/23

UPC:
899090883101

GENRE:
Bluegrass

LOCATION:
Topeka, Kansas

DESCRIPTION:

“You Can’t Slow The River Down” is an uplifting tale of hope, encouraging folks to value every piece of their human experience. You can’t slow the river down or turn back the tide, or shift the wind’s direction, no matter how you try. Life happens while you live it. Live it up until you die. The song is the fourth release off of Uncommon Sky, his third album as a solo artist.

KEY SELLING POINTS

  • Started out picking bluegrass in his family band, the Faris Family, at 7. His father, Bob Faris, a professional touring musician, played alongside Reba McEntire on many stages, including the Grand Ole Opry.
  • Performed for 10+ years with the GRAMMY-nominated "Special Consensus" as lead singer, guitar and mandolin player; Continues to gain industry recognition as a player, songwriter, and performer.
  • IBMA "New Artist of the Year" in 2022; With Special Consensus, Faris contributed to recent IBMA award-wins for Performance of the Year and Album of the Year.

TRACK LISTING

  1. Don't Hold Back
  2. The One That Got Away
  3. The Power of Love
  4. Please Don't Say Goodbye
  5. Too Lonely, Way Too Long
  6. Love, Sweet Love
  7. Hellfire Club
  8. Misery-Go-Around
  9. Kansas Cornfields
  10. You Can't Slow the River Down
  11. Topeka Twister
  12. I'm Not Waiting 'Round

FEATURED PLAYLIST