geoff farina

Biography

"A guitar marvel and a passionate songwriter " - Real Detroit Weekly

"Farina is an existential detective, dusting the surfaces of his life for traces of some deeper meaning, sifting through the ordinary to find some underlying connection." - Boston Phoenix

"Mellifluous jazz guitar, irresistible melodies, and heart-tuggingly understated vocals" - Time Out! London

"...sharp lyrics, a restrained but never faltering voice, and guitar chops that will leave most listeners scratching their heads" - CMJ New Music Weekly

Geoff has spent the last decade working with Gavin McCarthy and Jeff Goddard in Karate , with Jodi Buonanno in the Secret Stars , and with other musicians including drummer Luther Gray (Joe Morris trio, Charlie Kolhase 5), guitarist Chris Brokaw (Codeine, Pullman, Consonant), and guitarist Dan Littleton (Ida, the Hated). When time allows, Geoff composes and records songs under his own name. Reverse Eclipse is Geoff's second full length solo album on SOUTHERN Records. His first album, Usonian Dream Sequence , was released in 1998 and is a collection of songs that were recorded on an old 4-Track. In 1999, Geoff recorded the Steely Dan single, and most recently, Reverse Eclipse with guitarist Josh Larue (Him, the Sorts).   Geoff's done a number of solo tours accompanied by various musicians including Jenny Toomey (Tsunami, Licorice), Dan Littleton, Josh Larue, Jeff Goddard and Martino Repetto. Geoff is currently working on new solo music and will record later this year

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