Featured musicians on 'Sleeping at the Station' album:
Charlie Barker:
Vocals/ Guitar & Cello
Chris Thornton-Smith:
D-Tuned Guitar & Mandolin
Sam Sweeney:
Drums, Fiddle & Low Whistle
Influences
Nanci Griffith, Janis Ian, Alison Krauss, Dixie Chicks, Jane Wiedlin, Nickel Creek, Steve Wariner, Jo Dee Messina, Martina McBride, Mundy-Turner, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Richard Hawley, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Eva Cassidy, Dougie MacLean, Kathy Mattea & Alanis Morrisette.
Sounds Like
"Fabulous voice & haunting vocal style"
- Ely Folk Festival
"The next household name on the folk scene? Charlie Barker, no doubt about that!"
- Anthony John Clarke, Musician
"Charlie's voice is possessed with a depth and sensitivity that takes you straight to the heart of even the most subtle emotions in all she sings."
- Folking.com
"Soothing vocals coming from the voice of an angel."
- BBC Radio Sheffield Online
"Humorous and informative. A breath of fresh air."
- GetReadyToRock.com
"Her instrinsic purity of tone and expression betrays shades of Alison Krauss & Nanci Griffith. Charlie's treatment of the ubiquitous Fields Of Gold gives Eva Cassidy a run for her money."
- David Kidman, Stirrings
Thanks for visiting Charlie Barker's new look MySpace site. Here you can find all the latest news, gig dates and photos.
It has been a busy few years for Charlie who made her TV debut on BBC1's 'The Next Big Thing', was a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards semi finalist and has already recorded her first album 'Sleeping at the Station'.
Charlie plays festivals and venues throughout the UK, making appearances at Henley Festival, Cambridge Rock Festival, Buxton Fringe, Ely Folk Festival and City of York Folk Festival to name a few.
She has had the opportunity to support some of the biggest names on the acoustic scene, including Dougie MacLean, The Strawbs, John Parr, Chris While & Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe and shared a stage with country/ rock band Smokie on their 2008 UK tour date at the Metrodome Arena.
New pics, new videos and new LIVE tunes going up today! Let me know what you think! Sending some ATX (that's Austin Texas) love out to everyone. Ruby Jane
Hi Charlie... Our weekend has been awesome! Thanks so much for taking time to write us. Glad to have your friendship. We stay pretty busy, but always make an effort to keep up with our friends here on myspace. Have a wonderful Summer and keep in touch... Your friends, Marty & Linda Smith
If you fancy the residential recording experience check us out. We're in Spain but very reasonably priced. Solo artists can always share the costs with a few friends who just want a break.
Hey hows it going. Hope is well. I was wondering if you would like to have a free album? You can get it at http://www.megaupload.com/?f=3NNQTYF1 I would love to know what you think
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Thankyou for adding Sonic World Festival, 4/5th September 2009. Tickets are available from www.sonicworldfestival.co.uk and www.myspace.com/harveybainbridgemusic as well as our own myspace site. £30 for the whole weekend, indoor toilets, free showers, free camping, bars, bar meals and restaurant, indoor venue. Please check out our blog about Imposter Site.
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Hello and thanks for being friends!
