Five is too hard. Bev has six: Hard Times in Babylon (Eliza Gilkyson), Charity of Night (Bruce Cockburn), Broken Things (Julie Miller), Ingenue (KD Lang), One Heart (JD Martin), 1000 Kisses (Patty Griffin)
Greg thought it was stupid to have to just pick five. He seldom plays by the rules. Greg's picks: Blue (Joni Mitchell), Late for the Sky (Jackson Browne), Eat a Peach (Allman Brothers), Who Knows Where the Time goes (Judy Collins), Confessing to the Moon (Will Ackerman), The Fantastiks (Original Cast Recording), Suite Bergamasque (Claude Debussey), Album 1700 (Peter Paul & Mary), Poison Love (Buddy Miller), What's New (Linda Rondstadt), Someone to Lay Down Beside Me (Karla Bonoff), Standing in My Shoes (Leo Kottke), Farther Along (The Byrds), Good Feelin' to know (Poco), Ingenue (KD Lang), Broken Things (Julie Miller), All Beatles
Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon have a musical, life and spirit connection that feeds a vocal blend likened to sibling harmony. This couple creates modern folk/Americana music that blends fiery guitar work with soulful harmonies, producing a sophisticated, contemporary acoustic sound that gets up and walks.
In live performance — as a duo or with their band — Bev and Greg speak from their hearts to the heart of the audience. The connection they have with each other seems contagious and soon the audience is sharing in tears and laughter seen through the eyes of a very real relationship.
"Fantastic live performance. Its amazing that so much warmth can come from just two guitars and two voices."
-- Eric Behlmer, Barn Concerts
With a gift for delivering the essence of a song, Barnett’s voice has been called angelic - but with the ability to turn down the sheets. Sometimes you hear the honeyed tones of Mary Chapin Carpenter, and sometimes you hear hints of Sade.
Newlon's guitar encircles the song as he finds his way between the notes with delicacy and strength. His fluid, full guitar and vocal arrangements are the result of a long and varied musical journey from his beginnings in the late 60s rock scene of Chicago combined with his background in musical theatre and barbershop, to the country rock sound of Aspen in the late 1970s and more recently through blues, country and modern folk. All of these influences have shaped his unique, contemporary acoustic style.
“In a world of fast food and empty calories, Bev and Greg are real food.
Their songs speak their truth - and do it well. Tuneful and talented.”
- Cosy Sheridan
Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon "effortlessly channel the intimate, casual atmospheres of cozy living rooms and warm hearths. Simple themes of goodwill, everyday miracles, love and self-acceptance weave their way through the duo's 2007 disc Any Doorway Will Do."
- Good Times Santa Cruz
About Any Doorway Will Do
The duo’s latest TrueWind Music release, Any Doorway Will Do is a collection of songs about life, love and the pursuit of something real. The listener joins these two songwriters on a journey through doorways of words and music as they chronicle lives filled with joy, marked with sorrow and illuminated by hope.
Music Connection Magazine calls Any Doorway Will Do "a luminous collection of songs that shine with a soulful spirit."
"Skillful, crystalline guitar, superb songwriting and soulful, harmonious vocals characterize this acoustic masterpiece. Greg Newlon & Bev Barnett have touched all the bases here. Bev has a voice that soars to great heights with outstanding range and command, while Greg has a sturdy, powerful voice that connects with everyone who listens. Together they create beautiful harmonies with more than a touch of sweetness."
-- David Stafford, KKUP 91.5 FM
Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon are troubadours on a new frontier, baby boomers who grew up on great music and now create it to share with a growing audience of similar souls; the generation with a wealth of life experience whose search continues.
Acoustic, contemporary, meaningful and uplifting - and with as many questions as answers - Any Doorway Will Do offers shelter and solace to seekers and skeptics alike.
It was great connecting with you at FAR-West this past weekend. We're so glad we had the chance to see you perform. Looking forward to having you join us for Acoustic LA - LIVE! Thanks too Bev and Greg for all of your endless hours of volunteer work so that all of us can have an awesome conference!
Bev and Greg, Long live love! Keep spreading the positive feeling around, its working! Thank you for being a part of our community and for having us in yours. The Levins
Hello Bev & Greg! Happy Valentine's Day! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your Myspace world. Cheers to your continued musical success:) ~peace~ xox Julia
