fingers and toes. Live Band: His Deepest Apologies, has consisted of many members over the years. More recently collaborators include Rebecca Dennison on vocals, Mike Cosper on guitar, Doug Elmore on bass and Jason Tiemann on drums.
Influences
Low, Rivulets, Nick Cave and the Badseeds, Iron & Wine, Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen, 16 Horsepower, David Eugene Edwards, Diamanda Galas, Elliott Smith, Will Oldham, Jim White, Mojave 3, Tom Waits, Tindersticks, Loudon Wainwright III, Gillian Welch, Great Lake Swimmers, Mark Kozelek, Sparklehorse, Stars of the Lid, Steve Reich. One pole to the other - starting at Gospel Swan Songs and ending at Murder Ballads.
Sounds Like
"..one of the most unique contemporary voices out there today" - Mats Gustafson of "the broken face" (sweden) and terrascope.uk
"Barnes' warm, softly yearning voice is instantly calming, an instrument in its own right that suggests lazy hours on a porch during a warm spring evening." - All Music Guide
"Barnes is "honey," homespun" - The Big TakeOver
"There is a star being born here. Jamie's voice is effecting, hearfelt" - Static Signals
Signed with Silber Records in 2003 and then with Sonablast in 2007. Has recorded 3 full-length albums, 1 EP and has numerous compilation appearances. His third full length album is scheduled to be re-released in the spring of 2007 on SonaBlast! Records. Barnes has shared the stage with acts like Over the Rhine, LoveDrug, Erin McKeown, Head Automatica, Rivulets, Half-Handed Cloud, Gregor Samsa and Mark Geary. You can check out his complete discography and more at www.jamiebarnes.net
Also - Feel Free to say hello. I encourage correspondance.
AIM = fallenacrobat
Hey Hey what's up? I just wanted to let you know that Burn to Shine will be playing at Phoenix Hill on Friday May 8th! We'd really appreciate your support!
Hey Jamie, thank you so much for the friend add. I really like your stuff. If you haven't already, I'd love for you to hear some of my music. Thanks & keep it up!
Hey I can't remember if I already told you-- my new theatre thing is going to do a weekend in Louisville. March 6 and 7th at the Alley Theatre. Would love for you to check it out and maybe pass it along to anyone you think may be interested. Be well. Kevin
