Farnum Family to Perform Saturday.

Based out of Southwest Missouri, Norm & Trish Farnum have performed in the Branson area and around the country for many years. They will be on stage at the Carthage Acoustic Music Festival this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Their blend of bluegrass, gospel, old-time & western music has delighted audiences everywhere. These days they are joined by their three oldest children: Daniel, Benjamin and Hannah, on upright bass, mandolin, harmonica, and fiddle. Additionally, their younger brother, Nathaniel, is featured on some bluegrass, gospel and specialty songs.

Norm has been entertaining audiences with his 5-string Gibson Banjo since 1977 when he became part of the Saloon Show and ‘Marvel Cave’ band at Silver Dollar City. Through the years, he has played a variety of venues, including the Roy Clark Theatre in the early 80’s.

In the fall of 1986 he met Trish, and discovered that she came with a musical background. The following spring with their talents combined, they began a seven year

run aboard the Lake Queen where they were featured on Breakfast & Supper Cruises. In the winter of 1990 they toured the Midwest performing over 150 school assembly programs. They have since continued their travels sharing their music from Oregon to Vermont.

Now performing with all of their children, the Farnum Family from Galena, Missouri, continues to travel, sharing their lively music in many venues: churches, festivals, assemblies, special occasions... including seven stints at Silver Dollar City (one of their favorite local venues) for their Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, Southern Gospel Picnic and Festival of American Music!