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Episode #80 - Rick Faris
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- Hometown Bluegrass Show
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- Dec 5, 2025
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- 3382
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Summary
In Episode #80 of The Hometown Bluegrass Show , Tim sits down with one of today’s most exciting voices and instrumentalists in modern bluegrass— Rick Faris . Known for his lightning-fast picking, unmistakable vocal style, and award-winning songwriting, Rick joins us for a lively and heartfelt conversation about music, family, faith, and life on the road. Rick shares stories from his early days playing with his family band, his years touring with Special Consensus, and the creative journey behind his custom guitar building. We dig into his songwriting process, influences, and what continues to inspire him as he pushes the boundaries of traditional and contemporary bluegrass.