Pig Farmer

  Pig Farmer Records is proud to announce the release of Mountain Oysters , the new compilation from Americana artists, Pig Farmer. A roots music cooperative, Pig Farmer has performed together for over a decade. This Internationally-acclaimed Rockabilly ensemble epitomizes pure Midwestern flavor with all its down-home feel. Pig Farmer's third Nashville recorded CD, 'Hambone'(2002), has drawn attention from every corner of the globe and has been featured on radio programs throughout the U.S., Europe and Australia. Jimmy and the band are currently on tour with Mountain Oysters(2006), the fourth installment in the swine-themed Pig Farmer discography.

This one-of-a-kind group takes the musical approach less-traveled with a sound they call Punk-a-billy. Their blend of original and stylized cover songs can be described as a fusion of twisted country with a touch of rock (Americana, Alternative Country). As one of Americana premier Alt. Country acts, Pig Farmer performances are complete with tasteful improvisations, rich harmonies and intense jamming. ÃÆ'‚  Mountain Oysters contains 11 tunes all performed by the band. Integrated into the album sound are electric, classical, steel string acoustic and slide guitars, electric bass, piano, mandolin and banjo backed by a driving drum kit. The album features 10 original compositions from Pig Farmer founder, James Jimmy P. Hellerich a musical devotee of Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and Jerry Lee Lewis and features a cover of the classic Diamond hit, I Am, I Said. For more information on Pig Farmer, see:

Artist Overview - Americana Artist, Pig Farmer, based out of St. Joseph, MO, travels in support of their album projects. The current show offers original compositions along side a large repertoire of classic country and rock. Performing as an electric quartet and with special guest artists, Pig Farmer proves again and again why they are a unique, respected and appreciated artist.

• I Found True Love - Pig Farmer
• Flip Flop Fly - Jerry Lee Lewis
• When We Touch - Pig Farmer
• Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
• Blue Eyes to Beautiful - Pig Farmer
• Highway Patrol - Junior Brown
• Ex-Par'te - Pig Farmer
• Dang Me - Roger Miller
• My Best Friend - Pig farmer
• Tempted - Marty Stweart
• Pool Man Blues - Pig Farmer
• Folsum Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
• Hello Little Darlin - Pig Farmer
• Wine, Wine, Wine - Jerry Lee Lewis
• Five For Johnny - Pig Farmer
• Cotten Fields - C.C.R
• Boop - Pig Farmer
• Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash
• This Old Farm - Pig Farmer
• Blue Moon of Kentucky - Elvis
• Angie - Pig Farmer
• Stranger In My House - Ronny Milsap
• Throw me a bone - Pig Farmer
• Solitary Man - Neil Diamond
• Sixteen Tons - Earnie Ford
• Now My Baby's Feelin Blue - Pig Farmer
• I Fall to Peaces - Patcy Cline
• You By My side - Pig Farmer
• Big John - Jimmy Dean
• Rumors - Pig Farmer
• Battle of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
• Young Boy - Pig Farmer
• Rockin My Life Away - Jerry Lee Lewis
• I Hate School - Pig Farmer
• I Am I Said - Neil Diamond
• Make Believe - Pig Farmer
• Hanky Panky - Neil Diamond
• Happyness is in My Backyard - Pig Farmer
• King Of The Road - Roger Miller
• Catfish - Pig Farmer
• Raw Hide - ?
• Country Boy - Pig Farmer
• Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland
• Fishin - Pig Farmer
• Green River - C.C.R
• Clampits - Pig Farmer
• What I Say - Jerry Lee Lewis
• Pig Farmer - Pig Farmer
• Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
• Bad Moon - C.C.R
• Cadilac - Clash
• Bad Boy - Beatles

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• Jim and the rest of the band were great. They are funny, talented and very friendly. We had a weak turnout because of the weather but they played as if the place was packed. Quite a few of us are groupies now and are going to see them at there next gig in Boone. -- Pat G, Perry, IA, 3/3/2007