Mike Farley Band, Halfaworldaway (RTT Records 2000) - Midwest rocker Mike Farley showcases his band and songwriting skills on Halfaworldaway. With a polished bar rock sound, Farley shows how it's done in Cleveland. Farley has made a name for himself on the local music scene, playing hundreds of club shows, festivals, and showcases throughout Ohio and beyond. Farley has also been featured on local radio and television. The band consists of Mike Farley on vocals and acoustic guitar, Jeff Nagel on lead guitar and percussion, Jeff Beam on bass, and Joe Rohan on drums, with additional help from Tony Lang on backing vocals and keyboards. The album was produced by Tony Long and recorded at Long Studios and Closer Look Studios in Cleveland. Farley's sound is high energy bar rock - think Huey Lewis & the News. Listen for tracks like "3000 Miles" and "Cindy," in which the band revs it up. Yet Farley also knows how to lay down a more gentle beat on songs like "Someplace Else." For more information about Halfaworldaway, contact: Mike Farley RTT Records P.O. Box 30397 Cleveland, OH 44130 Phone 440/239-8110 www.mikefarley.com E-Mail mfarl@rocketmail.com - Randy Krbechek © 2001 Check CD Shakedown for Weekly Reviews of Music CDs and New Albums