Janis Huff

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Janis Huff is from Franklin County, Missouri where she and her husband operate Home Folks Acoustic Music House in Parkway Village, Missouri; now in its 15th year.  Their popular and unique gathering place is frequented by local musicians and is home to friendly Thursday night jam sessions and occasional special concerts.  Janis gives private hammered dulcimer lessons at the music house as well as group lessons.  

In addition to a local musical influence, Janis travels to many venues for special concerts, teaches at music festivals, church gatherings, and private events.

Her passion for the instrument took her to the Southern Regional Hammered Dulcimer Competition and she won first place in April of 2008.

She carries a bucket full of dulcimer enthusiasm with her wherever she goes, has a friendly teaching style, and is known for sharing licorice during late night jams.

The couple has been making beautiful music together for quite some time.  They have a pretty convenient arrangement – Spike plays rhythm guitar for Janis when she performs on her dulcimer, and Janis plays rhythm guitar when Spike is playing lead on his instrument of choice for any particular tune.

Together they have produced two CDs. Their first, “Just Like Old Times”, is a collection of old time music woven together with the strings of the hammered dulcimer, fiddle, mountain dulcimer, guitar, and bass. Each instrument adds its own flavor to the foot tapping tunes as well as the sweet and gentle arrangements.   Included on this album is Janis’ original hammered dulcimer piece, “Back of the Moon”.  

“Merrily on High” is their latest album, full of Christmas favorites that will bring the warmth and joy of the season a little closer to your home.  The CD has some great music to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Most recently, Janis and Spike have completed training as Certified HealthCare Musicians, and the couple brings their unique music to many facilities.