Alan Barrington
Ken Bryan – Bass/guitar/vocals.
Ken is a North Carolina native, and currently lives in Charlotte N.C. Most of Ken's musical life has been focused on the bass guitar, performing in east coast bands and doing studio work. Ken released his first CD as a solo artist, First Descent, in December 2003. One song from the CD, River Flow, was selected for inclusion on the Dennis Wilson Tribute CD included the spring 2004 issue of Endless Summer Quarterly, the top Brian Wilson and Beach Boys fan magazine in the US.
Greg Lilley - Drums/vocals - Greg has performed many styles of music, from R&B, Rock, Blues, Americana, Country, Swing, and Beach/Oldies, to Broadway musicals, theater productions and Orchestra (tympani, percussion). Adding to the diversity, Greg has also played with the Columbia, SC based "Phil Urban & the Associates - Tribute to Elvis" show. Greg says: "As I got older and sang and wrote more music, I stopped trying to become a better drummer and started concentrating on becoming a better musician. The plan had a flaw. The result was that I became a better drummer"- Lilley
----- Eric Berthold - Lead guitar -
Eric started playing at age 8, taking private lessons from Charlie Woods, a jazz guitarist in Greenville, SC. During High School he studied guitar and music theory at the Fine Arts Center under Steve Watson, an LA session guitarist. Eric continued his music education at Winthrop University in South Carolina.
Influences
My father Murrell Barrington, Hank Williams, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinsons, Joni Mitchell, Dan Fofelberg, Michael Franks, JT, David Wilcox, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Keb Mo, Shawn Colvin, Miles Davis(it's always good to bend the ear), John Hiatt, Bruce Hornsby, and the list goes on..
Alan Barrington’s Looking for a Novel, is his second effort since the 1998 release of Good Wood his debut CD. Barrington’s time has been well spent with four tracks from this album receiving critical praise from the Suwannee SpringFest (Live Oak, FL), Minnesota Folk Festival, MOVA Arts Festival (Guntersville, AL), and Song Door International Songwriting Competition. He also is a regular at the Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Series. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Looking for a Novel is a blend of inspirational songs with lulling melodies “Bluebird Café; cheeky lyrical gems with bluesy swaggers “Kitchen Technician”; and touching, heartfelt pieces with disciplined instrumentation “No Father, No Mother.” Barrington has the ability to sing a tune and write a song that paints such a specific moment in time. This artist is sure to make his mark as a triple threat- songwriter, singer and storyteller. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Barrington first came on the scene in the 1980's with the single, Old Age. That compilation LP was released by Maranatha Records. It featured Richie Furay of the group Poco, Leon Patillo of Santana, and Bob Bennett. Barrington’s single, Old Age, received extensive radio airplay throughout the US and Canada. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finalist 2007 Song Door International Songwriting Competition,
Honorable Mention 2007 Song Door International Songwriting Competition,
Finalist 2006 Song Door International Songwriting Competition,
Honorable Mention 2006 Song Door International Songwriting Competition,
National Finalist 2005 Alabama MOVA Arts Festival,
National Finalist 2004 Minnesota Folk Festival,
National Finalist 2004 Suwannee Spring Festivals at Live Oak Florida,
National Finalist 2003 Suwannee Spring Festivals at Live Oak Florida,
NSAI–Charlotte 2003 NC Songwriting Competition 3rd place. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more on Alan Barrington, visit www.AlanBarrington.com.
Hey Alan, Just stopping by to say hi! Love the pic! Going to do a gig in bishop Ca for the 4th...wish you were on the gig! Have a GREAT weekend my friend! Steven
sure miss ya! hope you are well! I am a radio Dj on a moring show here in Wenatchee and even though we don't play your kind of music my co host loves it! tell your lovely hello!
I happen to think that all of your photos are great. You appear to have beauty inside and out. By the way, thanks for tagging roger in your most recent photo, or else I would have never have stumbled on your page and found out about your great music! It's always really awesome to meet people that know the people you admire. I can't wait to make the trek to see you play live. :D
Hey Alan...slowly getting to them...work seems busy the last couple of weeks and i took a long trip to iowa... i'll try to call you and see the next time you're rehearsing or just want to get together. -peter.
That pic is great...that's where he says "Ain't you got a mommy and daddy to tend to it? thanks for stopping by...love and blessings to you and Julie!!!
Hey Alan, I don't know if you got my e-mail, but thanks again for the visit!!! I had a wonderful time, hope to do it again soon...you rock my friend! Love, Steven
Sorry I'm gonna miss your Coal Yard gig tomorrow....I signed on last week to sing with Scott Hinkle, Steve Simpson, and Phyllis Tannerfrye at the Muse....which is also tomorrow night...
Dang....the Coal Yard is only a few miles from my house....
Hey Alan, Thanks for stoppin' by to say hi. Now go put on a cowboy hat and get over to those Nashville Star auditions on Wednesday! I need someone to cheer for with all my "extra" time now! BJ..
good morning Uncle Alan and Julie! hope your Wednesday is great...meeting up with mom and dad tonight with Dave (my husband) and the our kiddos! you guys should come and visit soon..miss you!
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