Cody Diekhoff (aka Chicago Farmer) grew up in an Illinois farming community in the tiny community of Delevan, and his grandparents were a pivotal part of his upbringing, with his grandfather being a master storyteller as well as a first-class farmer. Young Cody listened to these stories with fascination, and the effect they had on him has stayed with him all his life. Diekhoff has now recorded his debut album with the help of his recent touring band, The Fieldnotes. They are Charlie Harris on bass, Cody Jensen on keyboards and mandolin, Frank Kurtz on drums and Jaik Willis on guitar.
Listening to these songs, there’s a raw immediacy to them with Diekhoff’s vocals being delivered as though it’s his last day on earth.
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