Americana - Bluegrass - Roots - Old Time
The Farmer and the Crow bring together Ma Crow, Dale Farmer, Wendy Muncy, and Justine Cefalu for a lively blend of traditional old-time music, bluegrass, and original songs. Rooted in Appalachian storytelling and rich harmonies, their sound reflects a shared love of the music and the stories behind it. Known for their easy stage presence and genuine connection with the crowd, the band creates a warm, engaging atmosphere that draws audiences right into the experience.
Formed by Ma Crow and Dale Farmer after years of musical collaboration, the band grew out of their shared work promoting Farmer’s film The Mountain Minor and their deep connection to Appalachian heritage. Ma Crow’s expressive vocals and rhythmic drive pair naturally with Farmer’s songwriting and storytelling, creating a strong foundation that Wendy Muncy’s harmonies and Justine Cefalu’s fiddle build upon. Together, they focus on engaging the audience with lively tunes, authentic energy, and a sense of fun that makes every performance feel personal and alive.
Ma Crow
Dale Farmer
Dale Farmer
A seasoned Bluegrass artist, Ma Crow is beloved for her sweet singing voice and soulful guitar rhythms. Ma has been a music icon in the Cincinnati area for many years, fronting several bluegrass bands and lending support to others, including Katie Laur's All Girl Bluegrass Band. She's a former recipient of the Cincinnati CAMMY award and
A seasoned Bluegrass artist, Ma Crow is beloved for her sweet singing voice and soulful guitar rhythms. Ma has been a music icon in the Cincinnati area for many years, fronting several bluegrass bands and lending support to others, including Katie Laur's All Girl Bluegrass Band. She's a former recipient of the Cincinnati CAMMY award and many other honors. Ma also fronts the popular Bluegrass Band, Ma Crow and Company.
Dale Farmer
Dale Farmer
Dale Farmer
Dale began playing the banjo in his teenage years and attended college in Nashville, where he traveled for 5 years with various bluegrass and bluegrass gospel bands. For several years Dale has performed as a multi-instrumentalist with his two bands, The Back Porch Hounds and the Jericho Old-time Band. Dale is also a published songwriter;
Dale began playing the banjo in his teenage years and attended college in Nashville, where he traveled for 5 years with various bluegrass and bluegrass gospel bands. For several years Dale has performed as a multi-instrumentalist with his two bands, The Back Porch Hounds and the Jericho Old-time Band. Dale is also a published songwriter; he has written and composed all of the band's original songs. In 2017 he wrote and directed the independent film, The Mountain Minor, inspired by his family’s Appalachian music and migration experience. The film co-starred Ma Crow and won 11 Film Festival awards.
wendy Muncy
Justine Cefalu
Justine Cefalu
Wendy brings a dynamic dimension to the group with her playing, vocals, and stage presence. Although she is relatively new on the performance scene, Wendy has been playing music for years. She sings and plays for her church, as well as in a Bluegrass band with husband John, along side legendary musicians, fiddler Marvin Davis and banjo pl
Wendy brings a dynamic dimension to the group with her playing, vocals, and stage presence. Although she is relatively new on the performance scene, Wendy has been playing music for years. She sings and plays for her church, as well as in a Bluegrass band with husband John, along side legendary musicians, fiddler Marvin Davis and banjo player Sherrill Jennings. Wendy and John play music, run an auction company, and have raised a family together on their small farm in Farmersville, Ohio.
Justine Cefalu
Justine Cefalu
Justine Cefalu
Fiddler Justine Cefalu brings energy and soul to every performance with a style rooted in old-time, bluegrass, Celtic, and Appalachian traditions. Influenced by Celtic and French Canadian fiddle music, her playing blends strong rhythmic drive with expressive melodies and a lively stage presence.
The newest member of The Farmer and the Crow
Fiddler Justine Cefalu brings energy and soul to every performance with a style rooted in old-time, bluegrass, Celtic, and Appalachian traditions. Influenced by Celtic and French Canadian fiddle music, her playing blends strong rhythmic drive with expressive melodies and a lively stage presence.
The newest member of The Farmer and the Crow, Justine adds dynamic fiddle playing along with lead and harmony vocals that bring warmth and character to the band’s sound.
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