On these recordings we have Cian 'throw some shapes' McCarthy on Hammond B3, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet and Piano - Kyle 'my ass is nicer than yours' LaLone on Guitar - Steve 'behind the beat' Capecci on bass - locked in with Joshua 'unh' Steingard on the drizums. In addition to all these lovely people we have Toft Willingham, Trista Majette, Claire Wadsworth, and Serena Fortier singing background vocals - Justin K, John R and Scott Flynn holdin' down the horns - 2 appearances by Matt 'Marley' Jenson on B3 - Jamey 'sleep is over-rated' Zebrack on ProTools - and R.E. Thugzz Raskin on the faders - and the Master(mind) Howie Weinberg on the sicky ourboard gear. LIVELY!!!
Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Jill Scott, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Joni Mitchell, Ian Anderson, Carol King, Shawn Colvin, The Beatles, Linda Perry, Mike Reid, Jared Salvatore, Pat Pattison, Scarlet Keys, Sting, etc...
She is highly influenced by her peers
I got my background from Backgrounds Archive!
Erin Barra is the definition of a true artist. Misplaced in an industry that is treading water in a sea of mediocrity and image, Barra is bringing it back to the music.
As the musical black sheep in a family of scientists, Erin went from practicing piano in pull-ups to serenading rapt audiences on the main stage as a unique and formidable artist-songwriter. After attending The Berklee College of Music in Boston where she received her Bachelors Degree in Songwriting, Erin has had the opportunity to write and work with industry notables and Grammy award winning artists, engineers and producers such as Kathy Mattea, John Oates, George Massenburg, Elliot Scheiner and Howie Weinberg to name a few.
With the recent release of her debut solo album, Soul Revolutions, Barra hopes to, "empower people to live in the moment, celebrate being alive and fulfill their hopes and dreams." The sound is a distinctive mix that has been described as one part R&B and two parts Pop with splashes of Reggae, Gospel, Funk and Soul. Her infectious melodies will leave you singing along for days, the groove will keep your body moving, and her heavy emphasis on lyric reminds your soul what it feels like to be living in the here and now.
'Waiting', a song Barra co-wrote with legendary songwriter John Oates of Hall & Oates tells the story of a waitress who waits tables while waiting for her dreams to come to fruition. The songstress hopes that, "everyone will find a piece of themselves in my songwriting. I wrote these songs as much for myself as I did for the rest of the world and I want people to feel as empowered listening to them a I did writing them."
Erin Barra and The One Hitters's Friend Space (Top 16)
COME HOME COME HOME COME HOME!! i need some erin lovin'. and some erin music. And some non-stop fun and giggles and drinking extravaganza - bear lake- SLC - MEMORIES god damn it.
Erin. Love the new pics. love the work they did to make the background of your profile. HOT! Hit me up for editing if you ever need it. did you do anything with those graphics?
I remember you reading your music theory in the mornings before breakfast and our copying Lauren Hill beats for that asshat Sarica rap... I'm so proud of you :)
I like your music. I am going to put you in my top 40 friends today so more of my friends in Utah can hear you. John (PS: I am an easterner because I grew up in NH)
thanx for the add n i do appreciate your music very much ...it appears that we have a mutual friend in ms. jane or mary jane, i'm not sure what u kno her as lol but yeah ..i do hope to have the pleasure of meeting u soon
"Soul Revolution to usher in our own evolution" I love your music Erin! Happy new Year! Hope you had an epic cd release party, wish I could have been there. Much Love, Aloha, Mary
Erin Barra! I hear that i missed your concert two night ago and you did an amazing job! I am so sorry that i missed it! Do you perform at all back east?? I may be able to check you out there later this month...
.. and i missed your show. my poor ears didn't get to hear the goodness, instead they got the whining of my wheels spinning in snow, I had to get help to push my car home! eck, I'm sure I missed an amazing show!
