Old Rock House Presents:
Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes with ClusterPluck
All Ages
Friday, March 27
Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Join us to celebrate the official launch of the new album from the acclaimed folk storyteller, Chicago Farmer (Cody Diekhoff). Backed by the Fieldnotes, he delivers honest, working-class Americana full of grit and heart. Hear the new tracks performed live for the very first time!
Sharing the stage is the powerhouse St. Louis favorite, ClusterPluck, bringing their inventive and scorching brand of progressive bluegrass to round out the perfect night of roots music.
Get your tickets now for a truly special event showcasing the best of the Midwest music scene.
All ages show – $2 cash surcharge for minors at the door
Chicago Farmer
Chicago Farmer (A.K.A. Cody Diekhoff) fans have asked him to release a live album over the years and he finally gave them what they have been asking for! Deikhoff independently release his first live Chicago Farmer album, Quarter Past Tonight, a two-disc set on Aug. 3. With long time studio engineer Chris Harden (I.V. Labs Studio/Chicago) in tow and armed with just his guitar, harmonica and distilled words and stories of heartache, social injustice, hometown pride, love and loss, Cody Diekhoff played two sold out nights at the Apollo Theater in Peoria, IL and captured it all as it went down during those two nights in December of 2017. Fellow renowned and critically-acclaimed folk singer and songwriter Todd Snider refers to Chicago Farmer as “the genuine heir to Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott.”
Lyrically driven, Chicago Farmer delves into the social and political issues of today’s world, taking it all in and putting it back out through music as a commentary on modern times in the Midwest. With his unfeigned and relatable approach, Chicago Farmer has earned a place in the heart of this generation’s rise of protest songs. He composes music written and sung by and for the working man, the "regular person", bringing to mind modern day folk tales.
Lyrically driven, Chicago Farmer delves into the social and political issues of today’s world, taking it all in and putting it back out through music as a commentary on modern times in the Midwest. With his unfeigned and relatable approach, Chicago Farmer has earned a place in the heart of this generation’s rise of protest songs. He composes music written and sung by and for the working man, the "regular person", bringing to mind modern day folk tales.
ClusterPluck
Americana's wild child, ClusterPluck, mixes bluegrass, folk, rock, and
country into a hearty sonic stew. Throwing tradition aside, they utilize electric guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, dobro, mandolin, banjo, and three part vocal harmony. This three piece band from Southern Illinois produces an up-beat, grassy energy with a little country jam for listeners of all ages to enjoy.
In December 2016, ClusterPluck released a 12 song full length studio album, "Thousand Miles to Go". Currently, a follow up is being tracked and recorded. With their fan base steadily growing, "The Pluck" has, and continues, to tour throughout the country.
They have played various well known venues including: Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side (Denver, CO), Delmar Hall (St. Louis, Mo), The Bottleneck (Lawrence, KS), Georges Majestic (Fayetteville, AR), Rose Music Hall (Columbia, Mo) and The Old Rock House (St. Louis, MO), as well as music festivals including: Wakarusa, Harvest Festival, Summer Camp, and Revival.
This band of hungry songwriters are hitting the road, and are ready to
come to a town near you.
country into a hearty sonic stew. Throwing tradition aside, they utilize electric guitar, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, dobro, mandolin, banjo, and three part vocal harmony. This three piece band from Southern Illinois produces an up-beat, grassy energy with a little country jam for listeners of all ages to enjoy.
In December 2016, ClusterPluck released a 12 song full length studio album, "Thousand Miles to Go". Currently, a follow up is being tracked and recorded. With their fan base steadily growing, "The Pluck" has, and continues, to tour throughout the country.
They have played various well known venues including: Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom & Cervantes' Other Side (Denver, CO), Delmar Hall (St. Louis, Mo), The Bottleneck (Lawrence, KS), Georges Majestic (Fayetteville, AR), Rose Music Hall (Columbia, Mo) and The Old Rock House (St. Louis, MO), as well as music festivals including: Wakarusa, Harvest Festival, Summer Camp, and Revival.
This band of hungry songwriters are hitting the road, and are ready to
come to a town near you.
