FarFetched Information

FarFetched started as an idea. It’s an experiment. It’s a group of musicians coming together and realizing their collective efforts to help each other succeed faster than working solo. This small, but mighty group of artists formed the nucleus for the molecular cloud that became FarFetched. Managing and directing talents to be the best they can be. Founded by Damon Davis in 2011, FarFetched is becoming the premier art imprint and artist management service in the MidWest as a result of the activity in the system. Beginning with the founder, all of FarFetched operates at a high level. Davis is an Emmy award winner, well-known producer (LooseScrewz/Damon Davis), visual artist and emcee (Scripts n’ Screwz) that has been in the media through channels like TED, Fader, PBS and MTV U for many years. Most recently, he co-directed the documentary Whose Streets? that was released nationwide through Magnolia Pictures (Freakonomics, Food, Inc., I Am Not Your Negro) August 11, 2017. Director of Operations Darian Wigfall is a former Washington University scientist, formerly the Event Coordinator at community radio station 88.1 KDHX and is an avid activist in St. Louis, mentoring youth and authoring books about the lives of black youth. Wigfall recently received a proclamations as Super Hero for youth advocacy from State Representative Bruce Franks (D-78) for his work. Both Davis and Wigfall were featured in Fortune magazine for their business acumen and activism in 2016. The third head of the triumverate is Charles Purnell. He has received recognition from Social Media Club of St. Louis for his innovative and effective ideas for the use of social media in business and is the digital marketing guru behind all of the FarFetched social media. The future of FarFetched is certain. These artists are destined to dwell among the stars and the nucleus will eventually create a solid industry platform for St. Louis artists in general, as well as us - the wayward weirdos of the under