Much of the Farber and Friends contribution to Lovin’ Life comes from one of the most dynamic bands in the Southeast region, “In The Pocket”. Among the many selling points of “In The Pocket” was their superb lead vocals, backed by close-knit harmonies. The band featured two of the most dynamic lead vocalists in the Carolinas, Robyn Springer and Brandon Stevens. Sony recording artist, Robyn Springer, has had the pleasure of sharing the international stage with such artists as George Benson, Herbie Hancock and Kirk Whalen.
Robyn is a frequent headliner at Middle CJazz Club in Charlotte, NC. Robyn’s most recent song releases of “If I Can’t Have You” and “Crazy Bout You” sit atop of The Official Indie R&B Chart while other songs like “December” and “Anywhere You Wanna Go” continue to receive regular airplay on Sirius XM radio. Brandon Stevens has been thrilling audiences across the Southeast and abroad with his smooth tenor voice. As a former member of legendary Detroit Soul group “Chairmen of the Board,” Brandon completed two critically acclaimed UK tours. The Chairmen’s 2017 album, “Words Left Unsaid”, featured songs written by Melvin and Mervin Steals, the twin songwriting brothers who penned The Spinners’ classic “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love”. Brandon shines on the lead vocals for “All I Need Is You Tonight” and “Each Morning I Wake Up’. Shelley Ruffin, a dynamic vocalist and recording artist, will be joining Robyn and Brandon on lead vocals for the Lovin’ Life festival. Shelley’s most recent release to radio through Sony distribution, a remake of the Smokey Robinson hit “More Love”, received radio airplay internationally reaching the top tier of The Official Indie R&B Chart and continues to spin worldwide. In addition, Shelley released a remake of “This Christmas” in late 2023 accumulating thousands of streams during the holiday season. You can also catch Shelley headlining at Middle C Jazz and throughout the Southeast region. Other members of “In The Pocket” will also make up Farber and Friends for Lovin’ Life. Notably, Grammy nominated producer and songwriter, Rodney Shelton, who co-wrote and produced Robyn Springer’s current Sony hit, “Crazy Bout You”, as well as Keith Washington’s platinum record, “Kissing You”, which after 20 years is still rocking the airwaves! Rodney will be joined by Larry Farber on keyboards, Greg Cagle on guitar, Joe Lindsay on guitar, John Dillard on Bass, and Bryan Houze on drums, among others.