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Sylvia Barnes
Folk

"The wait has been well worth it -Sheena Wellington"

Dollar, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Member Since11/2/2006
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Record LabelGreentrax Records
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Sep 1 2008 8:00P
Glenfarg Village Folk Club (with Sandy Stanage) Perthshire, Scotland

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   About Sylvia Barnes
Sylvia Barnes: The Colour of Amber - new album out now and available on Greentrax Records CDTRAX314. The album features a range of songs from traditional ballads such as "Prince Heathen" and "Fair Annie" to a brace of Violet Jacob poems: "Baltic Street" and "The End o't", set to music by Carole Prior and Sandy Stanage respectively. "The Colour of Amber" was recorded at Ian McCalman's Kevock Studios and produced by Sandy Stanage. It features Sandy on guitar along with Jennifer Wrigley (fiddle), Hazel Wrigley (piano, guitar) and Frank McLaughlin (pipes, whistle, guitar). It is released on 1st September on Greentrax Records CDTRAX314 and is available from all good record outlets. "You need great skill, wide knowledge and a deep love of your art to do this really well. Sylvia Barnes does it brilliantly!" - Sheena Wellington. "Sylvia Barnes has a superb scots singing style" - Norman Chalmers, Scotland on Sunday. Sylvia’s pedigree in Traditional music is a long and distinguished one. Together with her late husband Jim, she formed the vocal nucleus of the influential Glasgow band Kentigern, and was one of an elite group of female vocalists to sing the with the Battlefield Band, before moving to England in the 80’s. She fronted several bands during this time and continued to perform as a duo with Jim, becoming firm favourites with folk club and festival audiences throughout the country and abroad, and releasing a number of well received recordings. She continues to be in demand as a solo singer, being a frequent guest at singing festivals in this country and in Ireland and was recognised as "Scots Singer of the Year" for 2006, an award sponsored by the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland. Among the very top flight of Scots singers, she is a dramatic performer with a wonderful voice. She can render passion, humour and gentle sentiment with equal ease and has been described as one of the finest ballad singers of her generation. Her deep commitment to her songs and her involvement in them bring them to life in a way few other singers can achieve.

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Fan-of-Martin-Furey





Jun 14 2008 5:37 PM

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Sylvia - We Thank You ever so kindly for the Add ~Marsha & T~
Jo Philby





Jun 3 2008 9:15 AM

Hi Sylvia!
At last we are back in touch! Lovely to meet you here & see you doing so well. Congratulations on your award & album.
We hope you are well & happy?
We love Orkney & have lived here 6 yrs now. As you can see I am doing more with my singing.Many of the photo's on myspace are from around our place.Orkney is v. beautiful..

Keep in touch & hope to see & hear you again some day soon...
Love xJox
Toein’ in the Dark





Jun 2 2008 6:25 AM

Hello Sylvia,

Thanks for adding us to your friends.

Your music is just beautiful.

Best Wishes
Jenny
Toein' in the Dark
Ken - Folk Page





Apr 27 2008 6:27 AM

Hi Sylvia.

Just dropped by for another run through of your songs.

Always a pleasure.

Stay well, Ken.
Wen





Apr 15 2008 8:09 AM

Thanks for the add!

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Mar 17 2008 10:09 AM

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Peace
Two Bits String Band





Mar 14 2008 7:30 AM

Thank you, Sylvia, for adding our little duo here. Great songs!2 Bits entertaining travelers at Albany International airport
Rallion





Feb 18 2008 1:16 AM

Hi Sylvia
Thanks a lot for your friendship and all the best for your music this year.
Rallion
WalkaboutsVerse


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Feb 5 2008 11:24 AM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -

2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN

Once drove an old sedan, up north,
From a place in Sydney to Cairns;
Then to Kuranda I went forth,
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market,
With fresh fruits of tropical kind;
Walked to the creek through lush thicket -
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe;
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen,
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey,
You go walkabout with your pen.”

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago,
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
Lillebjørn Nilsen





Jan 1 2008 2:45 AM

Sylvia, du synger så fint!

Wee Bear in Norway
Paul McKenna Band





Dec 4 2007 7:54 AM

Just got the Colour of Amber, its fantastic! Havent had it off for a couple of days now
cheers
Paul
Torhild Ostad





Dec 3 2007 5:05 PM

Hi Sylvia.

It was so nice sitting next to you and sharing songs. Glad I baught your cd. These days we are listening to you and Maeve. Two different but great voices.

Glasgow was fantastic. We will be back.

Torhild :-)
Mick West





Nov 30 2007 1:38 PM

It was great to hear you sing on Sunday and it looked as if it was fun!
My festival highlight by a mile!
Thanks!!!Mick.
Maeve Mackinnon





Nov 25 2007 12:42 PM

Hi Sylvia,
Didn't get a chance to say I really enjoyed your set today. See you Saturday at the Awards! Love Maeve x
Not That Sean Smith, the Other One


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Sep 28 2007 5:57 AM

Thanks for the add, Sylvia. Talk about happy coincidence: I was playing the Kentigern album the other day for a friend, and lo and behold I come across you on Myspace. Your new album sounds wonderful -- best of luck in all your musical enterprises.
Torhild Ostad





Sep 13 2007 9:38 AM

Hello Sylvia.

I see you have released a new album.
The songs sound great.
Congratulations!

Torhild :-)
The Wild Sarachs





Aug 21 2007 11:14 AM

Hi Sylvia, really enjoyed your contribution to the Dalriada Connections Concert at Campbeltown Heritage Centre. Great to hear Rantin' Rovin' Robin again but Prince Heathen was awesome - definitely a festival highlight!
Lori/Trad Music Cottage





May 30 2007 10:27 AM

Hello Sylvia, I love your singing, it's so lovely! I didn't know about your page here until Mick West directed me to have a listen, so glad I did! Thanks for adding me to your friends. All the best, Lori
Ken Campbell





Mar 21 2007 2:03 PM

Sylvia, great to hear you again at Celtic Connections. So so good as always. When is the new album ? Great to have you back in Scotland, see you soon I hope. Regards, KC
Cesare





Jan 23 2007 1:07 PM

Thanks for the add, Sylvia!
I do agree with Mick West: you really deserved to be awarded 'Singer of the Year'. It was just high time!
I know your your wonderful singing since the B.B.'s times and 'Scotch Measure' is one of my fav albums ever.

All the best,
Cesare
The Wild Sarachs





Jan 11 2007 2:09 AM

Hi Sylvia. Thanks for the add. Saw you at the Gigha Festival last year and your set was just stunning. Hope there's an album in the pipeline in the not too distant! Hope to see you at MOK Fest in August. All the best for 2007, The Wild Sarachs, Campbeltown
Jason Bennett





Jan 9 2007 8:47 PM

Beautiful voice! Love the sound.

Jason Bennett
Dave Gibb





Dec 14 2006 4:34 AM

Hi Sylvia.....delighted and honoured to be here.

You're sounding superb - and I expected no less I have to say - a joy to listen to.

Have fun and take care.

Dave
Torhild Ostad





Dec 13 2006 7:02 PM

Sylvia.
There are not many singers like you on this planet.
Be just like way you are.
Love from Torhild, Norway.
Cain Da Breth





Dec 11 2006 5:20 AM

Hello Sylvia! Many thanks for your kind add. I really love your voice, it is amazing, enchanting!!!! All the best with your wonderful music! Damonica
Mick West





Dec 4 2006 9:41 AM

If anybody deserved an award for singing,it,s you missus!!Thouroughly well deserved Scots Singer of the year!!
Cheers.Mick+Irene.
Maeve Mackinnon





Nov 22 2006 7:12 AM

Lovely to meet you too!
Great about your award nomination. Catch you next weekend at the festival. X
Mr Greenfinger





Nov 21 2006 8:20 AM

Hi Sylvia,
Your tunes are great you have a good voice remember us when your rich and famous.
Weve been writing tunes with a new band see what you think http://www.myspace.com/rootsystemska
Were glad your happy with your garden.
Ronnie and Kevin
Mick West





Nov 21 2006 4:19 AM

Singing like a very formidable lintie on Sunday! Lovely ! Also congratulations for being nominated as Trad Singer of the year.
Aw the best.Mick
Maeve Mackinnon





Nov 15 2006 4:23 PM

Thanks for the add Sylvia,
Your tracks sound great. Mick is always talking about your amazing voice. Cheers for now, Maeve x
Mick West





Nov 9 2006 7:27 AM

At last!!! Great tae see ye and your soundin'fab as usual!
Aw the best, Mick.
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