Thank You for stopping by. On this site you will find information about my music, my band, "The 11th Floor," and my art - "John Barney Art."
Thre are several ways to buy my art. Click HERE to go to my new art website. Click JB ART to go to my online gallery on this site. If you prefer to buy prints with your choice of size, mat, surface (fine art paper or canvas), and frame, you may do so by clicking HERE. On EBAY- just search John Barney Original.
Thanks to all for a very successful show at the Bluebird Arthouse Gallery in Whittier! We sold many paintings and had a fabulous time.
John Barney next to his painting "Mystery."
SNEAK PREVIEW of a new TUNE FROM J.B'S 2011 CD - featuring Marshall Davis on Vocals
(Press Play on song # 1 on the music player in the next column)
11th Floor Band - I've had a few versions of this band - but now it's a collective of old and new members who just enjoy playing together. We're having fun, playing some good music, both originals and cover tunes, and are looking to play gigs where the choice of music is really our own. Jeff "Marshall" Davis is featured on bass, guitar and vocals and Lew Kerns on vocals and guitar. Yours truly continues on lead guitar and background vocals. In the near future, we hope to record a new CD, including some songs from my last CD Blood on the Trees.
FREE MUSIC!
Yes, I believe musicans and songwriters should be paid for their work or performance. That said, it's not a battle I'm going to fight right now. I've written and produced three CD's and now invite you to enjoy the music - it's a bad economy and I'm going to offer free downloads of all my songs. Now you have money to buy my art."
"By My Side" lyrics from "Blood on the Trees."
I'm a cowboy in this city of lost and damaged souls
Just looking for a place to rest my head where a sleepy wind still blows
Racing with the steel horses to the finish line of fame
Where it ain’t so important what you do - as how they pronounce your name
It just a little crazy how this dream has changed with time
But I thank the gods of fortune that keep you at my side
I’m a drinker and a worker and a fighter when pushed too far
Every day seems a test of will between my soldiers of hope and fear
It’s just a little crazy how this paradise stays free
But despite the odds, you manage to be with me
Well the headlines shout ‘bout the earth’s getting twisted and all I wanna do is go home
And best of intentions don’t matter much when I know you’re there alone
Well the graveyards are littered with the bodies of lonely men
A checkerboard of broken hearts - names and numbers carved in cement
I wish I could say that I had some faith but it’d just be another lie
So I create my truth and hope you stay by my side
When my river runs dry I hope you rest by my side
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John Barney is proud to announce the release of his new CD "Blood on the Trees." Similar to his previous two CD's, John wrote all the music and lyrics - as well as producing. "What I'm about is original music," states John. "I'm excited about the new tunes - definitely a departure from the last effort. I think of each new project as a chance to explore new musical territory. This one is a bit more experimental in nature - utilizing more keyboards - and, surprise, II do the singing. Thankfully, though, I had former 11th Floor members Eric Barnes and Lew Kerns to help me out with backing vocals. I'm currently putting together a new band with some talented people, so I'm very excited about that. There will be different writers in the band - so stylistically it should be lots of fun in a live setting. I've also got an idea about a stage show in theater format - utilizing the band onstage as a support for a theater production - the play takes place in a bar as the characters try to explore some interesting situations in life through music. It'll give me an outlet for my creative writing - as well as a desire to direct a unique project - but more on that later."
"Best of Days," John Barney and the 11th Floor's previous album is available for download or purchase at most of the usual online stores, including Apple ITUNES. and CDBABY.com
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- Sunday, May 27
7:00 pm
- 11th Floor Band at San Juan Capistrano Coach House
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- My Band, The 11th Floor, will be opening for California Transit Authority (former members of Chicago).
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REVIEWS:
Magazine: THE HERE AND THERE EZINE
John Barney and the 11th Floor - Best of Days (Pacific Songs Music)
"Wow...this is my 200th review here. So is album worthy of high praise?
Hell yeah! John Barney and the 11th Floor rocked my lame ass pretty well. A smooth mix of the late, great Beat Farmers and cult favorite The Pleasure Barons. I was very impressed with this band. It has a beautiful female vocalist in Reina Sanchez - the lady can sing in the best way. Crystal clear production and John Barney's exceptional songwriting really elevates this release to the Best of the Year ranks for me.
"The Worst" really brought home the album. Lew Kerns,whose gruff voice channels Country Dick Montana, and Reina's take on what keeps a couple together despite being so different is pretty damn funny.
Going from that romp to the powerful "Wrap Your Heart" showcases just how deep this band can go - and this album is like this on every song. Keep it coming! Highly Recommended"
QUOTES:
"It sucks getting old."
“Depending on my mood – but usually 3-5 chords are enough for me. I love G, C and D."
"Wow, cholesterol 160 today - that's gotta be a mistake!"
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