New Year = New Music, New Band! I'm very excited to have a new CD out, "Blood on the Trees," as well as a new band. During the next couple months I'll be finishing putting the band together and will be playing live by this summer. It is my honor to invite you to join my mailing list so I can send you new music, live show info, funky news, and other cool stuff. I'm always involved in creating new music and have several projects, including a theater production, that I hope to bring to you in the future. So come along for the ride - it's a bad economy but music doesn't cost much - and we get so much in return!
"By My Side" lyrics (c2009) John Barney, PacificSongs Music) 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
NEWS:
New CD "Blood on the Trees" set for national release late January, 2010
John Barney has just set up Facebook and My Space sites - so be sure to join.
Looking for musicians to form new 11th Floor Band in support of "Blood on the Trees" (contact JB via "Contact" page. Drummer, 2nd guitarist, keys, vocals and ...) Long Beach, CA area.
RADIO FLASH!!
Listen to John Barney on these radio stations:
www.live365.com/stations/allsortsman rock, blues, country
www.live365.com/stations/kdtn KDTN Radio Network, Country, Adult Contemporary
http://www.yellowbeat.com/ (78.9MHz, JOZZ3ABFM, Shonan Beach, Japan)
http://wdyn.net/ 100.1, Rochester, New York Independent Artist Radio
http://www.pcbfm.com/ Rock, Alternative Rock
http://neworleansradio.com/ Blues and Funk radio
http://www.cybroradio.com/ Country and Blues Radio\
KEOL 91.7 fm La Grande, Oregon City of La Grande and Eastern Oregon University
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REVIEWS:
Magazine: THE HERE AND THERE EZINE
John Barney and the 11th Floor - Best of Days (Pacific Songs Music)
Nov 1, 2005
"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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