Mike Farris become the first artist to receive a Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album, for his Shine for All the People. Farris was presented the award by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences at the 57Th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center.
The Pines Lufkin Presents Mike Farris Farris is bringing his powerful soul-gospel to Texas for a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance at The Pines Lufkin.
"Mike Farris is an incredible vocalist, and he can do American music, from Motown to Memphis to Muscle Shoals, like nobody else," said Tara Watson-Watkins, executive director of the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau and artistic director for The Pines. "He's been on a roll, with his last album winning a Grammy, but his live show is where he really shines. If you love American music, you have to see him perform live."
Farris began his musical career as founder and lead singer of the Nashville, Tennessee group Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, and has also performed as front man for the late Stevie Ray Vaughan's backing band, Double Trouble. A solo act since 2001, Farris received the 2008 Americana Music Award for new and emerging artist and the 2010 GMA Dove Award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year.
Farris' performance begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 13. Tickets are $35 for floor seats and $30 for balcony seats. Call 936-633-0349 click the link to purchase tickets. Best Roots Gospel Album is a new Grammy Award category that recognizes ?roots? gospel albums, the heritage of this music, and the growing interest and support of these genres. Farris has made history as the first recipient for this prestigious award in addition to it being the first Grammy win for the artist.
Thursday Aug 13, 2015
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Thursday, August 13/7 p.m.
The Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin, Texas 75902
Tickets are $35 for floor seats and $30 for balcony seats.
Tara Watson-Watkins, Executive Director, Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau
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