Every now and again a band emerges that grows so quickly that every time you press refresh on their web page, something new seems to be happening.
Just one year out of college, Barefoot Truth looks to take on that role. In the blink of an eye the acoustic folk rockers have transitioned from a few shows per month to a full-time, full-fledged touring act.
The venues are changing too. BFT kicked off 2008 headlining the Pearl Street Ballroom (Northampton, MA) on New Years Eve. Over the year they played notable venues such as The Paradise Rock Club (Boston), Bowery Ballroom (New York), World Café (Philadelphia) and even sold out the Higher Ground Lounge in Burlington, VT.
BFT’s ever-changing live show features a wide array of instruments, including upright bass, Weissenborn lap guitar, lead harmonica and didgeridoo, plus a drummer who sings lead vocals. Their studio albums have grown from stripped down optimistic sing-a-longs to the full band environmentally themed songs on their most recent release, “Walk Softly”.
“All Good Reasons”, Barefoot Truth’s new single, captures the feeling of change that engulfs the band and with election-day just ahead, much of the country. Close to 5,000 people downloaded the song in the first four weeks of its release. With their music spreading rapidly, the group was asked to play the Obama campaign pre-debate rally near Hofstra University in New York. The band was even further honored as their set was sandwiched, on the same stage, between performances by Bruce Hornsby and folk legends Crosby & Nash.
2009 will see a new studio album from Barefoot Truth as well as their biggest tour thus far, promising to hit many new markets. In the meantime, download free music from the ever-evolving band at www.freebft.com - and keep pressing refresh.
you guys rocked summerfest wit pete francis! one hella good show i was the drunk guy in the front row wearing the pink shirt! lol it was awesome meeting you guys!
Hey guys, we played along side of you guys at the Tabor academy springfest. I think one of you guys grabbed one of our cd's. Let us know what you think, and hope you enjopy! -22
hey guys~ wicked good set at showcase live!! i saw mics, cant wait to download that show! and hey give it up for mike powell huh, that boy can sang! looking forward to the next show in a couple of weeks! : )
Hey Barefoot Truth! Just want to stop by to say thanks for being friends! Keep me in mind if you need any mastering done. All of the info is on my page and feel free to email me anytime. Only $25 per song and $100 for an EP, mix-tape, or full CD! Thanks!! Jim Wavelength MD
Dropping by to wish you the best day ever and tomorrow do the same. If you have the means please give a couple of dollars to charity. Be it to fight Diabetes, Asthma, Cancer, Hunger, AIDS, or any other cause that touches your heart. I know of no better feeling than what you feel when you make another person’s day a little better. Bill
As I'd like to repeat in a more sincere state of mine, thank you again, so much, for coming last night. You guys are way past amazing and you put on a great show. Best of luck tonight, even though I'm sure you won't need it. I hope to catch you again either May 7th, or when you come to Rhode Island. I promise to not invite myself on stage next time, ahah.
Great show at Lasall College! I really just love your music so much and its fun to see other people become fans too! See you in Worcester soon... Oh and Will, love the new jam!! : )
I saw you guys at the UNH Solarfest on Sunday and just like the other shows I've seen you guys at you all fucking killed it. It also looks like your keyboard player is part of the full line up, he's an amazing addition to the band. Hopefully you guys come up to UNH again. Peace
heyy... you guys are so good... saw you guys at bay path college over the weekend, i was the one to have all of you sign a dollar... yeah, but you guys are amazing.