Brian Farmer at Lockn’ 2013- photo by Jay Blakesberg

I’m publishing this in today’s edition of the Lockn’ Times but feel free to take your moment whenever you see it…

Before the Allman Brothers Band set today we encourage everyone to take a personal moment of silence in memory of Brian Farmer. The longtime Warren Haynes’ guitar tech passed away peacefully on August 24 at his home near Nashville. Farmer was a key member of the Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and Warren Haynes Band road crews starting in the 1990s and also worked with Haynes when he toured with other groups such as Phil Lesh and Friends. Prior to taking the job with Haynes, he worked for Johnny Cash. Farmer was a sweetheart, a comedian, a mensch, a pro’s pro and a beloved friend to musicians and music fans alike.