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Jim Farkas
Rock / Experimental / Alternative

"Pro Guitarist/Multi-instrumentalist "

New Jersey
United States

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Member Since8/31/2005
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Aug 6 2008 6:30P
Musikfest - Plaza Tropical Stage Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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   About Jim Farkas
Pro musician/multi-instrumentalist, with 20 + years experience on guitar & drums/programming. Also play bass, keys/synth, and sing lead/bkgd.

Been a performer since the age of 10, in every kind of band imaginable, from death metal to jazz, to top 40 cover bands and wedding bands.

Lately, I've been working as a session musician for many major label and indie artists. Some artists and labels are: Joss Stone (EMI/S-Curve), Jonas Brothers (Columbia/Hollywood records), Sarah Hudson (S-Curve), Borialis (Capitol), Baha Men (S-Curve), Beu Sisters (S-Curve), Article A, Lucy Woodward (Universal), plus indie artist like Dennis Desanctis and others....

I have worked on sessions with Josh Freese (Perfect Circle), Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Mary J Blige), Wendy Melvoin (Prince), Steven Tyler, Betty Wright, Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz)...and many others. Plus, producers like Mike Mangini & Steve Greenwell (Joss Stone, David Byrne, Baha Men, etc.), PJ Bianco (Jonas Brothers, Article A), Chiba Antoine (Norah Jones), Joey DeMaio (Bruce Springsteen), Bastone&Burnz (Christina Aquilera), Andrew Slater (Fiona Apple, Third Eye Blind).

You can hear my work on movie soundtracks such as: Catch That Kid (2004, 20th Century Fox) Because of Winn Dixie (2005, 20th Century Fox...Dave Matthews big screen debut) "O" (othello remake w/ Julia Stiles, Lions Gate Films 2001) Disappearing Acts (w/ Wesley Snipes, HBO films 2000) Little Mermaid 20th anniversary edition (2006 Disney), Jungle Book anniversary edition (2007 Disney) DisneyMania 5 CD

Video games: "ATV: Off Road Fury" (PSP, PS2) "Gran Turismo 4" (PS2)

I am Currently looking for session work.


Pro Sampler contains: Joss Stone "Dirty Man" (guitar), Sarah Hudson "Girl on a Verge" (guitars/synths), Borialis "Don't Mean a Thing" (guitars), Dennis Desanctis "The Wrong" (guitars/drums), Sarah Hudson "I know" w/steven tyler (guitars/keys/synth), Beu Sisters "Summer Rain" (guitars), Dennis Desanctis "One More Nite" (guitars/drums)


Check out this work on my friends' pages.
CJ VINSON- "Yours" (recorded by our friends at MAJOR WHO)

TODD ALSUP - "The Good Fight" , "Theory", 'Status Quo', "Down This way" (once again, MAJOR WHO, love James and Sheldon, and u too Jeremy!)

SHAYNA ZAID - "I Remember", "I need an Answer" (Major Who)

ERAN JAMES - "Touched By Love" (Steve Greenwell, Jon Leidersdorf)



   Jim Farkas's Friend Space (Top 20)
Jim Farkas has 467 friends.
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 Rhyme and Reason 


 MajorWho 


 Steve Greenwell 


 Shorefire Recording 


 Lakehouse Music 


 Jonas Brothers 


 TODD ALSUP 


 Alec Gross 


 SHAYNA ZAID 


 The CJ Vinson Band 


 Joss Stone 


 Justin Lotito[BUY A CD!] 


 Four40 Entertainment/JP Rende 


 PJ Bianco 


 joel hoekstra 


 Eran James 


 Threshold Music Studios 


 Meshell Ndegeocello 


 ULTRAVIOLET SOUND (new tour blog up!) 





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Lisa





Aug 26 2008 12:02 AM

Hey you. See you soon.
misstressvamp





Aug 4 2008 12:45 AM

IM ALRIGHT JUST HER KICKING IT.
SO WHATS GOING ON THIS WEEK?
misstressvamp





Aug 2 2008 2:01 AM

hey man whtas up?
Tuck





Jul 18 2008 6:04 AM

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

ATTENTION ALL YOU FUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE:

Bind has an official SHOW announcement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UPDATE
WHEN: August 15, 2008
Where: STONE PONY, Asbury Park NJ
TIME: 7:30pm
PRICE: $10 Advanced - $12 Door (tickets will be available through the Band)
Bands: BIND with special guests (which will be added...)
UPDATE

"Bind's Come Back" Bind will be playing their first show in nearly 4 years! Featuring NEW MATERIAL and Old Material with the original members: Jon (Vocals) Tuck (Guitar) James (Guitar) and Kris (Bass) aka: Ghost De-Masked as well as Bind's new Drummer Mikey (formerly from the band Madjul)!

Click and Listen to some old tunes... PLUS, we have a pre-production montage of some new material we have been working on the last couple of months (NOTE: these preproduction samples do not include vocals... we don't want to spoil you all at once!) Also, an introduction video of our new drummer Mikey.... ENJOY and we will see you fuckers on AUGUST 15 at the STONE PONY!

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Jul 2 2008 2:48 PM

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Jun 26 2008 3:07 PM

It's JIMMMMMYYYY!!!
Man you make the whole thing HOTTT~
CAN'T WAIT to hit with you Saturday!
Woordel!
She-rock
www. myspace. com/urbalt

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SHAYNA ZAID





Jun 8 2008 9:41 PM

hey jim!

if you're not upto anything this wednesday night, it's my birthday and i'm doing a thing at rockwood around 10 - hope you can stop by.

enjoy the rest of this relaxing sunday! :)

much love,
~shayna
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Jun 2 2008 7:21 PM

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Jun 1 2008 3:17 PM

jimmy jam!! dude - i wanted to go out cept sick child makes me say i need to build a couch fort and make her feel better.
how was it?
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May 30 2008 8:06 PM

 
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May 27 2008 3:15 PM

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May 18 2008 6:45 PM

have an awesome day !!

may all your goals come true !



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May 18 2008 4:12 PM

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May 13 2008 5:02 AM

thank you thank you!
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May 12 2008 7:28 PM

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Apr 25 2008 2:10 AM

jimmy!

thought about you today, sending you all my happy thoughts and best wishes!

hope you're doing lovely and well! :)

cheers!

~Shayna
†Rosie†





Apr 22 2008 1:15 AM

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Apr 16 2008 11:48 PM

Come spend Earth Day with us! This year it falls during a full moon on 4/20! We're starting the day off with a 2pm pillow fight at Love Park and ending the evening at the Trocadero to see the Heavy Pets!



Let us know if you wanna come have fun with us so we can keep an eye for out for ya! This Sunday is gonna rock!!!

For details go to - www. funtownproductions. com

Love,
Your friends from Funtown
Paige Wood





Apr 9 2008 6:50 PM

Hey there! Great to hear from you!
Jennylei





Mar 23 2008 8:17 PM

YOUR MUSIC ROCKS HAPPY EASTER!!!
Jaclyn Shaw





Mar 23 2008 7:18 PM

Jennylei





Mar 21 2008 3:04 PM

happyeaster
james





Mar 22 2008 8:23 PM

Happy Easter
I was listening to joss's first album yesterday,and man she's amazing...
Brunette Bombshell Films





Mar 19 2008 12:37 PM

Hey, thanks for the request! Your m 601 friend LOL! See you at cue and brew... thanks for the support!
Jennylei





Mar 18 2008 5:13 PM

rock and roll
ROCK ON DUDE!
james





Mar 17 2008 9:45 PM


imikimi - Customize Your World

you rock dude!!!!!!
Jennylei





Mar 17 2008 4:13 PM

Happy St. Patricks Day
†Rosie†





Mar 17 2008 4:39 AM