Fri, November 11, 2022, 7:30 pm
- 10:30 pm
Marc Farre
An established NYC singer-songwriter recently moved to Sebastopol, MARC FARRE brings his new band, THE DESERT FATHERS, to The Lost Church (Santa Rosa) for the first time!
Farre’s music is hard to categorize but easy to love — melodic, arty, earthy, open-hearted, eclectic, juicy. Critics have called his albums “hypnotic and intensely soulful,” and compared his sophisticated style and intimate voice to artists such as Nick Cave, Serge Gainsbourg, Lou Reed, John Cale and Leonard Cohen.
Marc sings in both English and French — a legacy of his European background. He’s released 7 albums and EPs, plus several singles, including pop gem “My Sweet George,” mixed by legendary producer Tchad Blake (Tom Waits, Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello). This evening the band will be celebrating the release of Farre’s 8th album, “Lovesick Melodies.” Come sing along!
“Intense and truly fantastic music. A tender touch of Donovan and Leonard Cohen, impeccably captured.”
– Bob Boilen, NPR (All Songs Considered)
“A throaty voice, expressing highly poetic lyrics. Tasteful, compelling art-house folk-rock.”
– All Music Guide
“The musical equivalent of an art-house film.”
– Gannett Newspapers
“Marc Farre has that certain something… mixing downtown creative spark with classic folk songwriting, adding accomplished jazz guitar to his dark storytelling.”
– The Brooklyn Rail
Recommended if you like Leonard Cohen, George Harrison, Mark Eitzel, Nick Drake, Sufjan Stevens
Mark Otis Johnson
Bounding back into performance mode after a hiatus from music and theatrical presentation, Mark Otis writes songs describing his connection to social mores, popular culture, everyday objects and the undead.
Recommended if you like Roger Miller, Robyn Hitchcock, Neil Young, XTC, Billy Bragg
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The Lost Church Santa Rosa
576 Ross Street
- Santa Rosa
Price: $18.00