Don Parrish

Banjo and Vocals

The musical route taken by Don Parrish to CityFarm is a varied one.  He began as a self-taught drummer but quickly migrated to the trumpet which he played throughout junior and senior high school. In the late 60’s and early 70’s he often played in “old man” bands that played big band music at country club parties, wedding receptions and the like (it was during this period that developed a taste for malt beverages which were often provided by his elder bandmates).

The most inspiring musician and mentor of his life was his brother, George, who passed away a few years ago after almost 40 years in the music business.  Don often played with George in Danville groups of the 60’s and 70’s, including the Soul Masters and City Council.  In these early years his varied experiences included being a member of the Duke University Symphonic Orchestra and playing in regional back-up bands for touring musicians such as James Brown, Sam & Dave, Arthur Conley and Joe Simon.

Don's early influences included the Motown sound, Otis Redding, Chicago , 3 Dog Night, and R&B. His love for bluegrass began in the early 70's when he would join Fred and Paul at bluegrass festivals.  Years later when they all had moved to the Washington Metropolitan area they would jam together.  The trio needed some diversity in instrumentation so Don bought a banjo and chord book.  For a number of years while living on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands he dabbled in country & western as a member of the Outlaws in Paradise.  Don now concentrates on the bluegrass genre with CityFarm.

Marcus Haynes

Bass and Vocals

Also, hailing from the “Big D”, now fully retired, still living at Lake Jackson in Prince William Co., VA.  Always up for sitting in, filling in, and jumping in.  Have Bass, will travel. Let’s play.

Influences:  Charlie Haden, Barry Bales, Bryon House, Mike Bub, Mark Shatz, Todd Phillips, Roy Huskey, Jr., Bob Moore, Bill Bryson, Marshall Wilborn, Wayne Taylor.

I truly appreciate the CityFarm fans and family. Thanks for the love. Greatest feeling on earth, is sharing music, laughter and good times with the talented guys in this band.

Remember to support the venues that keep live music live, as well as one another.

I like the IBMA, the CBA, Shankstrings, Fishman, and Fretwell Bass.

Ed Corr

Guitar and Vocals

Born in Danville, VA and lived there learning guitar in high school in the ‘70s playing mostly bluegrass and folk songs.  He left for Va Tech, where he majored in architecture in 1982.  During high school and college days, Ed attended many bluegrass festivals in Carolina and southern Virginia area – festivals were a great opportunity to jam with friends and strangers, all coming together around music.  When not listening to bluegrass favorites like Norman Blake, New Grass Revival, Ed favored Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Young, Frank Zappa - mostly singer songwriters.  Lost touch with playing music much of the ‘80s but rekindled his interest in the early ‘90s with a DC metro area band Ed played in called Anxious Hands that played blues, rock and original tunes.  Ed is married with three children and resides in Rockville, MD. 

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For Ed, music has always been inspiring – whether listening or performing.  The power of music is real and touches all people in special ways.  He enjoys playing with City Farm, learning from good friends, playing as a band and just spending time playing the old ones and learning the new ones.  City Farm has brought people, old friends and new friends, together.  There is nothing much better than looking out and seeing the crowd listening, smiling, singing along and all together, enjoying the moment.  Offering a personal original tune is an honor and opportunity to share a personal song, interpreted and grown by the band.