How Farm Life Inspires Great Songs
From the hay rack to the headliner stage, Cody Diekhoff—the man behind Chicago Farmer—proves that the grit of an Illinois farm is the perfect foundation for a life in music. In this episode of ILCorn TV, Shane Gray sits down with Cody to discuss his transition from a Delevan "study hall poet" to a premier Midwest storyteller.
Cody draws striking parallels between the seasonal discipline of a producer and the creative "editing" required to capture a life story in just three minutes. We dive into the inspiration behind his new album, the tragic history of the Peshtigo fire, and how he keeps his…
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