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Chicago Farmer w/ Izzy & the Scarecrow
Cranky Pat's Live Music Presents:
Chicago Farmer w/ Izzy & the Scarecrow
5/6/16 9:00pm
$8
21 & Over
http://www.chicagofarmer.com/
https://www.reverbnation.com/izzyandthescarecrow
https://www.facebook.com/events/1679483682309345/
CHICAGO FARMER:
Chicago Farmer sings on the title track of Backenforth, IL, out January 22, 2013. Its the centerpiece of his sixth collection of Guthrie-inspired populist songs, as well as autobiographical. The son of a small town farming community, Cody Diekhoff logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name Chicago Farmer before settling in the city in 2003. Profoundly inspired by fellow mid-westerner John Prine, hes a working-class folk musician to his core. His small town roots, tilled with city streets mentality, are turning heads North and South of I-80.
Backenforth, IL is also about finding your place in life that sweet spot where we all belong. I love the energy, music, and creativity of Chicago, but at the same time, the roots and hard work of my small town, he shares. Growing up in Delavan, IL with a population less than 2,000, Diekhoffs grandparents were farmers, and their values have always provided the baseline of his songs.
He writes music for the kind of people that come to my shows. Whether in Chicago or Delavan, everyone has a story, and everyone puts in a long day and works hard the same way, he says. My generation may have been labeled as slackers, but I dont know anyone who doesnt work hard many people I know put in 50-60 hours a week and 12 hour days. Thats what keeps me playing. I dont like anyone to be left out; my music is for everyone in big and very small towns.
He listened to punk rock and grunge as a kid before discovering a friends dad playing Hank Williams, and it was a revelation. Prine and Guthrie quickly followed. The name Chicago Farmer was originally for a band, but the utilitarian life of driving alone from bar to bar, city to city to make a direct connection to his audience and listener, took a deeper hold.
Songs like Workin On It, are the kind of sing-a-longs hes known for; its become common to see whole rooms full of strangers erupt and sing to the choruses of his songs on first listen. While The Twenty Dollar Bill is more sentimental, reminding everyone of that time their own Grandma surreptitiously passed along a little cash to hang onto.
Cody co-produced the album with Chris Harden in Chicago at the I.V. Labs Studios. While the inspiration has never changed, previous albums have been with Nashville session players or just himself with guitar and harmonica.
For Backenforth, IL, he brought in friends for a loose and live vibe, accompanied by The Hired Hands, Darren Garvey on percussion and Mike Davidov on bass. Cody and The Hired Hands were recorded live and on analog tape to capture the feel and authenticity of each performance. Later, some of Chicagos finest musicians chimed in on pedal steel, resonator, electric and acoustic guitar, organ, dobro, and vocals.
Chicago Farmer plans to continue touring relentlessly to support the new album.
With Backenforth IL, he solidifies that wherever he is, thats where he belongs, thats where the songs will be written and sung, and thats where the music will be played.
IZZY & THE SCARECROW:
This duo plays classic rock, country, roots, folk and blues. Featuring a unique blend of acoustic and electric guitars
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LocationCranky Pat's (View)
905 South Commercial Street
Neenah, WI 54956
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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