I know that Jay Farrar teaming up with Ben Gibbard and Jack Kerouac for the One Fast Move Or I’m Gone album is all the rage these days. I get that. I do. But I’m going to throw you a Farrar curve ball on this wonderful Friday and go back to The Slaughter Rule soundtrack. … Read more
Well, this has to be the best new video I’ve seen in a while. The info on YouTube says that it’s courtesy of a fan, and at the end of the video it is credited to a “Shuck Owens.” Well, Shuck, you’re one damn talented fan. The song is “Dent County,” off Jay Farrar’s 2003 … Read more
Tonight, the fourth annual Open Highway Music Festival kicks off at Off Broadway in St. Louis with a set by Austin’s Bob Schneider. Sam Gregg will open the show. Speakers in Code is proud to once again be an official supporter for the fourth consecutive year. Tickets are on sale for each night of the … Read more
Photo courtesy of Bloodshot Records You don’t get more beginning of the roots rock scene, the alt country genre, than this demo from SiC favorite the Bottle Rockets featuring Jeff Tweedy and Jay Farrar. It was released in combination with re-releases of long out of print first two records The Bottle Rockets and The Brooklyn … Read more
Son Volt and St. Louis go hand in hand. After all, this is Jay Farrar’s current hometown, and he is indeed loved. How could you not be when you’re the one responsible for writing this song: And yes, Farrar and Son Volt are back at The Pageant on Saturday, June 1st. Their latest album is … Read more