Barak Hill plays with a revolving group of musicians that, at times, includes:
Dave Anderson, Melissa Anderson, Shawn McCamish, Donovan Bankhead, Joel Lamm, Scott Eastman, whoever else shows up.
The Winter EP features:
Barak Hill - vocals and acoustic guitar
Scott Eastman - electric guitar and harmony vocals
Influences
There was always music playing around the house, whether it was Dad playing CCR or America or Mom playing James Taylor or Steely Dan. I loved it all.
As a teenager I was big into old British stuff. I learned to play guitar to The Who and The Beatles. I still love that stuff, but by the time I started writing songs, I'd really gotten into bands like Son Volt, The Jayhawks, Joe Henry, Wilco and Steve Earle.
Dad had a friend that owned a coffeeshop. He had a pretty good group of guys from the folk circuit that would stop in and play on Friday or Saturday nights. We'd go and then hang out after the shows. Get to sit around and trade songs with guys like Buddy Mondlock and Chuck Pyle. Stuff like that has a big influence on a young guy as he's learning to play and write. As much as I want to crank an amp up and rock sometimes, I've still got a lot of folk in me.
Sounds Like
Ryan Adams, Son Volt, The Jayhawks, Rhett Miller, Evan Dando, Josh Rouse
Barak Hill is a singer/songwriter from Southwest Missouri. He plays alt.
country, acoustic rock, folk rock (it's all the same, call it what you
want).
Barak started playing and writing at 14. More than a decade later, at
25, his lyrics are tight and polished, melodies are musical, and story
lines end up twisting a nerve with just about everyone in the audience
before the night is over
Live Barak plays a strong mix of originals and some well chosen covers
by his favorite artists. People like The Jayhawks, Wilco, Steve Earle
and others. He has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Big Smith
and international recording artists Proto Kaw.
Barak's latest CD, a collection of six original songs titled "The
Winter EP" was released in January 2004. He recorded and produced
the album in his home studio, enlisting the help of friend Scott Eastman
for some electric guitar work. It's a straightforward album with very
sparse production - vocals and a couple of guitars for the most part.
Barak wanted to let the songs stand on their own, without a lot of bells
and whistles getting in the way. They're presented just like you might
hear them in a little coffeehouse or bar in some Southwest Missouri town.
I will be playing with "the Clip-Ons" this saturday night at the Front Porch. It's in downtown Springfield next to Ernie Biggs. The weather will be GOOD, the music will be GREAT and the show will be FREE! What more could you ask for on a saturday night?! The show will end around 10ish..after that..we're all going dancing! Katie
Here lately it wouldn't matter for me. With FIs and class and stuff for foster care I'm never home. Toad actually misses me. I can remember him saying before, "Do we have a babysitter today? I really want a babysitter today?" So what's the marathon? I didn't know you were doing one.
Toad and I just watched em. Loved it. You need more! How's it going? I never ever talk to you!!! I'm almost done with FIs! I bitched about being too bored through the first half of them and now the last two shifts I've gotten pee and blood on me....... careful what you wish for. Still better than sitting though!
Thanks for the add. Yes, let's do a show together. I think it'd be a good fit. Check out my solo stuff if you haven't yet. http://www.myspace.com/chrisaytesmusic. Cheers.
so i just stumbled apon your music yesterday and im so glad i did. you have an amazing sound and you really reach out beyond this sterotypical music scene thats over taking these days. i love love love your music.
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