Artist description JD Faron has just written and recorded his first solo album, "This Town" released by Gen-u-ine Records in Austin, Texas. With the help of some of Austin's finest players including Herb Steiner, Marvin Dykhaus, Rich Young, Bruce Gardner, LeeAnn Atherton, and MaryAnn Price, "This Town" is a solid collection of songs born of what country music is, has been, and where it is going. "This Town" represents a new beginning for Faron. As a songwriter, Faron 36, pulls from other's stories and his own adventures, carefully creating lyrics that can vividly paint a picture of life in all its hopes, dreams and disappointments. After he finishes the lyrics, he masterfully crafts a tune around those words that give the song a breath of life. You can’t get more country than that. Faron was born in Yuma, Arizona and being the son of an Air Force sergeant, he lived in many places throughout the U.S. and Europe. No matter where he lived country music was sure to be playing on the radio or record player. Faron landed in Los Angeles in 1980 and started playing country music, both as a guitar player in cover bands and as a studio musician. In June 2000, he was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, and very nearly succumbed to the illness. He recovered, but the incident deeply changed him. He realized he had to follow his passion. Never warm to the Nashville pop scene, and tired of playing other people's music, Faron needed to get back to his roots. The Derailers, Wayne Hancock, Dale Watson, and BR549 were playing music in Austin, Texas, and this was the direction he wanted to go. In late 2000, he packed up and moved to Austin, Texas to attend what he refers to as "Honky Tonk School," where he watched and learned the right way to play country music -- raw, real, and "in your face." Just listening to JD Faron's self-penned tunes, one can hear the rhythms that have touched his life. In the title song you can hear the remarkable impression of Merle Haggard, who Faron names as an early influence. You get the 60’s pop feel of Terry Stafford in "Hey Baby, Sweet Baby." The rockabilly force of "It’s Here" echoes the still-popular Elvis. JD Faron demonstrates his keen ability to reinterpret other artist's material in songs such as "Lucky Me." While this song has a humorous side to it, you can feel the pain that the unfortunate subject, is going through. You also hear the influence of early rock and roll in Faron's creations. While never sounding old and rehashed, Faron certainly has got it down. For more information on JD Faron please visit the web site at www.jdfaron.com or call (512) 301-4510.

Music Style Country, alt country

Musical Influences Jim Reeves, Roy Orbison, Marty Robbins, Rick Nelson, Elvis, Buck Owens, Mavericks, Dwight Yokam, Faron Young, George Jones, Don Gibson, Gram Parsons, Ray Price

Similar Artists on, Marty Robbins, Rick Nelson, Elvis, Buck Owens, Mavericks, Dwight Yokam, Faron Young, George Jones, Don Gibson, Gram Parsons, Ray Price

Group Members JD Faron

Instruments Guitar, Steel, Dobro, Drums, Bass, Keyboards

Albums This Town

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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