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Bob Fahnestock

About Me

Traditionally a band musician and backup singer, Bob's CD "Open My Eyes" contains twelve of his own songs and four traditional bluegrass gospel and spiritual standards. His music is honest, open, and clear in it's message.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 01/12/2006
Band Website: http://cdbaby.com/cd/fahnestock
Band Members: guitar, vocals - Bob Fahnestock; backup vocals - Sarah Williams; keyboards - Chris Acosta, Guy Arrustuto, Linda Webb-Khakaba; bass - Bob Fahnestock; drums - Terry Domingue; guitar - Ron Atchison; acoustic bass - Bill Mooney; fiddle - Andy Lentz
Influences: Mississippi John Hurt, Merle Travis, Ralph Stanley, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Bill Monroe, Don Reno, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson, Hank Thompson, Don Williams, Emmy Lou Harris, Gordon Lightfoot, Tony Rice, Jerry Garcia, Willie Nelson, Waylan Jennings, Don Henley, Billie Smith, my Dad, my brother, Jim, and a host of blue grass musicians and singers.
Sounds Like: Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett
Record Label: Calm Wind
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

musical roots

I really got interested in music at about age 8 or 9. My Dad acquired a large, blond, arch-top guitar and told me if I learned to play it, he would give it to me. I learned very quickly and, true to h...
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