Marcus Haynes

Acoustic Upright Bass and Vocals

Also, from the “Big D” (Danville, VA), now living with my wife Holly at Lake Jackson in Prince William Co., VA.  Prior to forming CityFarm last year, I played bass, sang and fronted the bluegrass band “Cedar Run” for a couple of years as they appeared around Northern VA.  Please support our sponsors, our venues and their owners.

Gear:
Czech Bass (from Michael Shank at SHANKSTRINGS, in Elizabethtown, PA
Fishman BP-100 pick-up
Applied Research and Technology Tube MP – Studio V3™ preamp
Fender  Rumble 60 amplifier
Pop's Bass Rosin on a German style bow.

Influences: 
Ray Brown, Berry Oakley, Bryon House, Mark Shatz, Todd Phillips, Phil Lesh, Junior Huskey, Mykle Lyons and Brian Bromberg.
Current Listening Favorites: 
The Waybacks, The Keels, Blue Highway, Nothin' Fancy, Sam Bush Band, Stewed Mulligan, AudioSlave

Favorite Links: GreenpeaceNORML and IBMA  

On CityFarm: 
"getting into the feeling that we're gaining a 'family' of fans”

Greatest Pleasures: 
“seeing the audience smiling and enjoying the shows; anticipating and musically supporting my talented friends"

On playing with Holly:
 "Hey, we each hold our own. Plus, we're loving experiencing all this together."