The Far City Boys have been together for 14 years now. These guys started when Kevin was 15yrs old in 1995 by 1997 they were invited to compete in North Carolinas Folk festival competition at the Asheville Civic center and won. Then they began playing about 100 gigs a year people started asking for a recording so in 2000 they started working recorded their 1st album Going That Way,with a original track Best Friend wrote by Kevin Street. 2004 they began recording again and released That Far Far City album that is also a song Kevin Street wrote. Then in 2004 Son Sound invited them to record a project with them for a summer 2005 release the title track is also a original song wrote by Kevin Street called A Cross for a Crown that will be their first nation wide release. They would be very thankful for your prayers. I am sure you will enjoy any show or service that The Far City boys have a part of . May God Bless You. ~William Sisk
The Far City Boys have just released their fourth CD. This CD is on Lamon Records out of Nashville T.N. The Boys think this is the most inspirational recording they have ever released. The Boys are sure this CD will bless you beyond compare. This CD is Titled " I have been Blessed" a song that is getting a huge response. This song was wrote by Michael Compton, a for sure annointed Writer. This song has opened the eyes of folks young and old. This Cd also has a Inspirations song on it titled " When I wake up to Sleep No More" An up beat quartet number. The Boys are only interested in playing and singing the good news of Jesus Christ to as many folks as they can. Mike Riddle of the Primitive Quartet says " Great singing, great selection of songs, and most of all the sweet Holy Spirit shines through on every song, ESPECIALLY "I have been Blessed" and I am sure whoever hears it will agree" The Far City Boys hope to see you soon.
God Bless~William Sisk
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Kevin Street - The youngest member of the group, Kevin has been playing the guitar seriously for
about 15 years. During that time he has developed an unbelievable ability to drive the music of the "Far City
Boys". With a great deal of hard work on his part and instruction and encouragement from his dad and
grand-dad, Kevin has already become a first class bluegrass/gospel singer and guitar picker. Kevin has made
numerous appearances with the Bass Mountain Boys and played for several months with Valerie Smith and
Liberty Pike. Kevin got saved in late 2000 and has been loving every minute of it. Kevin grew up in Forest City N.C. He now makes his home in Taylorsville NC.
Kevin says to always remember Jesus Christ can still move just like he did in the Bible and what ever it is you are facing Jesus Christ is greater. For Prayer call 828-244-9563
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Mike Street - Because he toured and recorded with the "Bass Mountain Boys" for seven years and
recently played with Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen, Mike Street is the most recognizable member of
the "Far City Boys". When Mike was only 14, he and his dad began playing with "Larry Campbell and the Country
Playboys". Since that time, Mike has developed his God given talents to become one of the finest bass pickers
and singers in bluegrass music today. With his unique sense of humor and ability to connect with an audience,
Mike insures that you will enjoy any show that the "Far City Boys" have any part of.
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Phillip Jenkins - A member of the Far City Boys from nearly the beginning, Phillip brings many
unique gifts to the group. In addition to singing tenor parts and doing some great guitar work, Philip is an
accomplished banjo player and scrub board percussionist. He is from a long line of famous bluegrass musicians
which includes: his great uncle "Snuffy" Jenkins, his uncle Hoke Jenkins, and his dad Oren Jenkins. Phillip has
an absolutely outstanding sense of humor, is a great story teller, and makes any performance of the Far City
Boys great fun!
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Barron has played in several bands down through the years. I, Kevin met Barron when I was about 19 years old in Ashville at Shindig on the green. He was hanging around and playing the mandolin with a friend of his and mine named Brandon Henson. I have known Barron now for 10 years. Barron is an outstanding individual who is saved and loves the Lord. Barron does sing, We will be adding his voice to the lineup of The Far City Boys. Barron has been with us now since August 9th 2009. Barron plays a Sim Daley Mandolin.
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Chris Ward- just started the new year with The Far City Boys at Edgewood Freewill Baptist Church in Bessemer City NC. Chris is a fine banjo player from Winston Salem NC. He is 24 years old. Chris got saved just recently and is a fine fellow. He is married and has his first child on the way!!!! Chris has played with the Donna Hughes band. We look foward to a long stint with this young man!! we are enjoying having him on board and I know you will enjoy his picking!!!!!!!!!!
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