Band Info
We are a Vancouver Wa. based Classic Rock/Blues band.
Band Members
Jeff Yohe (Guitar ,Vocals),
Kaz (Drums, Vocals)
Glenn Veltkamp (Bass, Vocals)
Roger Campbell (Keyboard, Vocals)
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Band History
Farcrye started with Jeff Yohe (Guitars), Mike Iman (Drums)
and Jim Sharples (Bass). Forming the group in a little home studio
Jim Sharples built in his back yard in Carson Wa. They recorded
many tracks and released their first album in 1989 "Farcrye"
with the tracks "April Fool", "Rock the Nation" and "The begining of the End".
The band performed for audiences up and down the Columbia Gorge.
The album received airplay on KGON's sunday night local artists forum
with host Inessa York, The band received good reviews from local papers,
However the band split up shortly after in 1990 to do new projects of their own.
The band was reformed in 1999. The line up included Jeff Yohe,
Former bassist for the JC Crow band Glenn Veltkamp and drummer Gary Campbell.
All taking turns at vocals. The Farcrye trio played in the Portland/vancouver
area for about 2 years. Gary Campbell went on to pursue his own album "Borrowed Time"
and the band was reformed again with Jeff Yohe, Glenn Veltkamp and new member
Kaz on drums. The power trio toured for a while before expanding to a four
piece with Roger Campbell on keyboards. The fifth member Lon Labrache on rhythym guitar
and vocals has always been in the Farcrye line up and rounds out the band.
This five piece line up rocked the local scene performing their
own brand of "Arena Rock" leaving audiences begging for more!
This band performs with such feeling and fire that is truly inspiring to watch!
We regret that Roger Campbell passed away August 2nd 2008
after a battle with Lukemia. He brought a smile to all of those that knew him.
Roger had a great sense of humor and was one hell of a piano player!
He will be missed!
The latest addition to the Farcrye line up is Jack Codron on keybords and vocals.
Jack is multi talented music veteran with 35+ years of stage and studio experience
who adds his own flare to the Farcrye sound!
Bio's
Jeff Yohe - GUITAR
Ever since Jeff Yohe picked up his first guitar in
1971 he was a natural! He started his career
playing guitar in the school stage band, playing
40's swing and jazz in nightclubs at the age of 15.
He learned his licks listening to Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore,
Steve Howe, Carlos Santana and Dwane Allman to name a few.
forging his own melodic rock/blues style of playing.
Kaz - DRUMS
Kaz has been a rhythmist for over 35 years! You can see this
in his perfomance! He adds his own fire to the farcrye sound!
with his hot drum beats! and bold stage presence he makes a great
compliment to the band!
Glenn Veltkamp - BASS
Glenn grew up to the sounds of rock-n-roll, blues and country!
playing bass all over his home state of montana till he moved to Stevenson WA,
where he met Jeff in 1980, from then on they've been rockin' and rollin' their
audiences in the northwest ever since!
Jack Codron - Keyboards
Jack is multi talented playing keyboards and guitar and has performed on many a stage.
He is also a studio musician and adds his own flare to all his works!
Club Dates
2009
New years Eve Blow Out at the Carson Legion Hall!
Carson Washington 9:00 PM to close!
January
MoJo's Restaurant & Lounge
1819 Main St, Vanc, WA
30th & 31st, 9:00PM to 1:30AM
Febuary
Manilla Express
Tigard, OR
6th, 9:00PM to 1:30AM
MoJo's Restaurant & Lounge
1819 Main St, Vanc, WA
27th & 28th, 9:00PM to 1:30AM
March
Manilla Express
Tigard, OR
14th, 9:00PM to 1:30AM
MoJo's Restaurant & Lounge
1819 Main St, Vanc, WA
22nd, 9:00PM to 1:30AM
April
MoJo's Restaurant & Lounge
1819 Main St, Vanc, WA
10th & 11th, 9:00PM to 1:30AM
Manilla Express
Tigard, OR
18th, 9:00PM to 1:30AM
May
TBA
June
TBA
July
TBA
August
TBA
September
TBA
October
TBA
November
TBA
December
TBA
Press Releases
As a result of some very enthusiastic reviews from GarageBand.com members,
"On a Roll" will be "TRACK OF THE DAY" at GarageBand.com.
For 24 hours on Saturday, the 11th of December, 2004 (PST)
"On a Roll" will be featured on GarageBand.com's Blues Rock front page.
Vancouver, WA. USA, September 16 2002-HUB Studio Productions
announced today the signing of classic and original rock & roll band FARCRYE
to an exclusive recording and artist development agreement
The band is scheduled to enter the HUB Recording Studio along with
independent producer Michael "FLASH" Dalton this fall to begin recording.
Flash has been working with the band in anticipation of the agreement.
According to FLASH, "..FARCRYE ceates on stage what classic rock n' roll
fans thrive on.....excitment and great music the audience can immediately
respond to..... these guys truly rock...and its a pleasure to work with them.
When we go into the studio this fall our goal is to create hits that every fan
of american rock n' roll can own a piece of emotionally..."
FARCRYE plays original and classic rock n' roll thoughout the northwest,
with an ever incresing booking schedule. The four piece power quad includes lead
singer and guitarist Jeff Yohe, drummer Dennis Kaz, and bassist Glenn Vetlkamp
and keybordist Roger Campbell.
The band has rocked a wide veriety of clubs in the northwest including among
others, Vacouver's Mojo's lounge, the Spot Tavern, Greshams PUB 181,
Portlands Woodshed, as well as clubs in the Columbia River Gorge and the
New Phoenix Casino in La Center Washington.
HUB Studio Productions, and The HUB Recording Studio are part of the
HUB Entertainment Group which was formed in spring of this year (2002)
to work with artists from Seattle to Boise and Northern California, providing
recording, production and development opprotunities.
Positively Entertainment
FARCRYE @ CLUB 99
By EZ
One always knows that it is going to be an exciting musical
night when the dance floor fills early during the first song.
Farcrye is the basic power trio, with Jeff Yohe on guitars;
Glenn Veltkamp on five-string bass; and Kaz on drums.
They describe themselves as a classic rock/blues band,
but that description is insufficient.
They take classic rock and the blues and put their own brilliant
spin on things. Their energy works at multiple levels.
As the band says on stage,
"If it's too loud, you're too old."
Most of their songs are recognizable,
but it is clear that one is not listening to a copy of the album.
These are all talented musicians that put their individual hearts
and souls into the music, making the familiar brand new and exciting.
In addition, Farcrye adds a few original tunes to the mix.
Yohe says that they are writing more originals and are working on
a CD of all original material. Between the three of them,
they bring over 90 years of experience to the show.
Yohe picked up his first guitar in 1971, playing first
in his school stage band, then swing and jazz in nightclubs at
a very early age. Along the way, he paid close attention to the masters
such as Jimmy Page, Duane Allman, Carlos Santana and many others.
Those influences blend together into a seamless web of guitar magic,
incorporating single-pick notes, intricate finger picking,
and bottleneck slide styles. His attitude on stage is serious,
always intent upon making everything perfect for the audience.
On top of his guitar virtuosity, Yohe handles most of the vocal duties,
both directly into the mike and also through a voice-tube that
modifies his guitar sounds. (Just think of Peter Frampton.)
Veltkamp began his musical career in his home state of Montana,
then moved to Vancouver in 1978, where he first met Yohe.
Veltkamp makes full use of his five-string bass,
giving punch to the songs and keeping the bottom end solid.
Veltkamp's stage demeanor is relaxed, calm, and laid-back,
even during intense material. Veltkamp is also a vocalist,
pushing his vocal chords to the limit to put high-energy growl into the songs.
Kaz is the one pouring out the most sweat, more even than the
people on the crowded dance floor. He is a fiery drummer,
with an intense stage presence and continual smiles as he
looks like he is trying to destroy the drum heads.
He moves easily from straight rock 'n' roll beats,
to intricate polyrhythms on jazz-flavored interpretations of the blues.
It is obvious listening to these guys that they love their music
and being in front of an audience. The audience responds by
dancing and cheering, loving every minute that the band is playing.
As a significant demonstration of Farcrye's love of the music,
It is clear that they have practiced long and carefully to get
the musical breaks right, including new false stops and syncopations
added where the audience doesn't expect them.
This keeps things much more interesting than hearing the songs just
like on the record. Of the familiar bands that Farcrye covers,
typical are George Thorogood, Lynyrd Skynrd, Stevie Ray Vaughan,
Eagles, Doors, ZZ Top. This is far from a complete listing.
An especially lively song, grabbing everyone's attention,
is Mitch Ryder's Mustang Sally, where Yohe stretches the guitar
style to move away from straight rock 'n' roll to blues lightning
sounding like Buddy Guy. In response, the audience eagerly participates by
singing along on the chorus.
This style-mixing is typical of the originality
Farcrye brings to familiar cover tunes. Farcrye is based in Vancouver, Wash.,
but plays from time to time in Portland and elsewhere.
For the next few months, they are booked frequently at Club 99
and The Spot Tavern, both in Vancouver (See Music on Tap) and at the
New Phoenix Casino in La Center, Wash. For details of their upcoming schedule,
go to www.farcrye.ORG. The website also has some songs in Real Player format.
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Guitars
1984 Vantage double cut away,
custom acoustic,
1975 St. George 12 string electric.
mandolin, A beautiful 1960 Guild Starfire (Sweet tone!!),
Memphis Short scale single pick-up,
and a Custom 335 style double cut away hollow body,
They all play pretty sweet!
Studio Shots
Here I am in my studio singing some vocal tracks
At this very moment were working on our newest album!
here I am recording the guitar track for
"A Song For You"
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