The Electric Farm
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | Established. Jan 01, 1995
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With influences as diverse as Nick Drake, Neil Young, and The Kinks, Mutis writes both beautifully expressive ballads (the jazz-influenced "Rainfall," which is on the latest disc) and rock-guitar explosions ("Unspoken Love," recently featured on the CBS drama NUMB3RS). - The Morning Call
Mutis' guitar playing was outstanding; his intricate solos and fingerpicking seemed effortless. - The Morning Call
Joey Mutis III has been an exceptional songwriting talent in the Lehigh Valley and beyond since The Electric Farm began...
...the band's sound has been eclectic, ranging from poignant singer-songwriter ballads to spiraling jazz-based tunes that wend their way into the listener's psyche. - The Morning Call
A listener who enters the "Farm" will find a highly developed melodic sense and an ability to create intriguing lyrics.
His relaxed delivery serves up big-league talent. - Richard Cuccaro
Discography
UNGLUED (2019)
THE ELECTRIC FARM (self-titled CD, 2005)
> "Unspoken Love" recently showcased on CBS crime drama NUMB3RS
> "Man of the Town" is a favorite of Philly Folk Icon Gene Shay and was originally chosen from more than 600 submissions for inclusion on the PHILADELPHIA PHAST PHOLKS CD compilation released by Fast Folk Magazine--a NY-based talent antenna who were the first to record such music notables as Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, and John Gorka.
BOOMSCHLANG VIPER STORY (1997)
> Ranked #1 on CMJ charts (WNTI in Hackettstown, NJ)
> "Shabby Girl" used on popular tv show ONE TREE HILL and in 2oth Century Fox movie DRIVE ME CRAZY
> "Thinkin Bout My Friend" used on 2007 DVD release for tv classic series THE FALL GUY
SIX (EP, 1995)
> Among "Top Philly Picks" by WXPN Program Director Bruce Warren
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The Electric Farm is taking soft pop into a folky space rock situation.
Imagine a trail that traverses the atmospheric sounds of Nick Drake, the heartfelt emotion of Neil Young, the quirky storytelling of The Kinks and you'll get an inkling of the irresistible sound of The Electric Farm.
Singer-songwriter Joey Mutis is known as an exceptional songwriting talent with a gift for evoking feelings and moods. With a quiet style reminiscent of British folk rock, his music elicits similarities with indie/folk/Americana songwriters such as Ron Sexsmith, Fleet Foxes, Elliott Smith, Wilco, and others—often with undertones of Brazilian, psychedelic, and jazz sensibilities.
Several original songs are featured in television (NUMB3RS, One Tree Hill, Happy Endings, Drive) and film (Drive Me Crazy). His song “Man of the Town” was called “one of my favorite songs by anybody” by Philly folk legend Gene Shay.
The Electric Farm has released four studio albums: UNGLUED, THE ELECTRIC FARM, BOOMSCHLANG VIPER STORY, and SIX. The most recent, UNGLUED,
Their self-titled third album was the most played CD by a local artist on WDIY, the Lehigh Valley’s community NPR station. BOOMSCHLANG VIPER STORY ranked #1 on the CMJ charts (WNTI in Hackettstown, NJ) and SIX was among “Top Philly Band Picks” by WXPN.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Peter Buck of REM played mandolin on early recordings at John Keane's studio in Athens, Georgia. The band has opened for a diverse group of artists including The Sun Ra Arkestra, Strawbs, Badfinger, Dave Mason, Railroad Earth, John Gorka, and more.
The Electric Farm has performed at East Coast venues including Musikfest, Godfrey Daniels, Sellersville Theatre, World Cafe, Morristown Theater, The Historic Blairstown Theater, Steel City Coffeehouse, 40 Watt Club, Googies Lounge at The Living Room, Milkboy, Chaplin’s, The IceHouse, Johnny Ds, and storied NYC clubs Kenny’s Castaways and CBGB.
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