Ol' Danny Barnes

Barnes plays on brand new Dave Matthews Band record

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:16:00 +0000

Check out Danny Barnes on the new Dave Matthews Band cd "Big Whiskey and the Groo Grux King." Rolling Stone magazine says it's his best yet... read the review here.

Listen to Barnes Interview on KDUR

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:26:00 +0000

Following the Bad Livers reunion at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Danny Barnes was interviewed (via phone) by Bryant Liggett, the program director at KDUR in Durango, Colorado. Listen to the interview here!

The Danny Barnes Model Banjo from Bishline

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:51:00 +0000

The Danny Barnes model banjo is now available to the public. Barnes and Bishline have been at work on the prototype for two years, and now they've settled in on the math and the components. Listen to Barnes describe the banjo here (click "Banjo Models" and then "Danny Barnes Model").

New "Internet Downloads" Page

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:30:00 +0000

Hi there folks.... Barnes has a new remix of the Infamous Stringdusters' remake of Danny Barnes' "Get It While You Can." We just put it up on a new page that collects these one-offs, so be sure to click Internet Downloads.

Also, the Barnes/Frisell set from the Northwest String Summit is available at Archive.org for your downloading pleasure.... just CLICK HERE.

Barnes Unleashed in the Northwest

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:40:00 +0000

This coming weekend brings the BAD LIVERS reunion at the Oregon Pickathon!!

Barnes put in a stunning weekend at the Northwest String Summit, where he played with Bill Frisell, Yonder Mountain String Band, members of Leftover Salmon, and apparently just about everyone else! Jambase has a 3-page writeup (w/ pics) of the summit... click to read.

Barnes Featured in Jambase Article

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:34:00 +0000

Check out the new feature article at Jambase.com "Diggin' Deep with Danny Barnes." Please give it a read and maybe leave a comment over on the Jambase site. Also check out myjambase, a clever notification service to help make sure you never miss a Barnes show in your area.

Listen to Barnes on Cactus Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Listen to Barnes play some tunes and discuss Folktronics at kut.org's live show archives. This was recorded June 7, 2008 on kut 90.5 - Austin, Texas.

Barnes plays cool show with The Waybacks

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:33:00 +0000

On Friday the 13th, Barnes played a solo set -- sans electronics -- opening for The Waybacks at the Science Museum of Virginia. As luck has it, somebody posted the board tapes and you can hear both sets of music -- including Barnes and the Waybacks ripping through some Dead tunes -- here (Barnes solo) and here (Waybacks set). You are on your own w/ the torrents and transversions. ** Read a review of the show at Tim's Music Journal.

Yonder Mountain String Band covers "Death Trip"

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:19:00 +0000

Yonder Mountain String Band releases Barnes' song Death Trip on Mountain Tracks Vol. 5. click here for CD info.

Barnes picked up by Billions Agency

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:31:00 +0000

Danny Barnes was just picked up by Billions Agency. Danny is very proud to be in such great company. Mary Brabec is the RA.

Relix Sampler

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:43:00 +0000

The Infamous Stringdusters' version of Barnes' "Get It While You Can" is offered for free on the Relix magazine July sampler cd.

Caveman Time

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:26:00 +0000

Barnes just made this track the other day. What the hell, here it is for your listening and downloading enjoyment.

Barnes on new Wayne Horvitz album

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:21:00 +0000

joe hill, 16 action for voices, orchestra, and soloist is now available on New World Records. barnes plays the role of joe hill. composed by wayne horvitz, also featuring robin holcomb, bill frisell, rinde eckert, and the northwest sinfonia, conducted by christian knapp. click to view!

Another Track from Barnes/Frisell/Kang Show is Available for Free Download

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:49:00 +0000

Here is another track from that show in December called "Lonesome"... you can download it here.

Barnes covered by Infamous Stringdusters

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:05:00 +0000

Nashville bluegrass hotshots the Infamous Stringdusters recorded Barnes' Get It While You Can, and will be released in June of this year on the Sugar Hill label.

Bad Livers Play Hardly Strictly:
This is a free show in Golden Gate Park.

Ask Barnes Part IV

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:04:00 +0000

You ask, Barnes answers. Part IV is now online!

Get It While You Can

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:50:00 +0000

We just rotated the tracks from the Barnes/Frisell/Kang show... "You Are My Sunshine" is now available for free download.

We also have just launched a new blog site called "Folktronics". Be sure to visit!

Kitchen Floor Waltz and Benny's Bugle

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:45:00 +0000

We have two new downloads of fresh music available for free download right here. Stick'em in your pod and stick'em in your friends' pods. More surprises coming soon, so stay tuned.

Barnes 2007 Highlights

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:28:00 +0000

This was a great year for Danny Barnes. Click here for a rundown. 2008 is already shaping up and we'll have some new surprises for you soon. Keep checking back!

Listen and Watch.... Barnes Jams with Dave Matthews Band

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:52:00 +0000

MP3's are posted here.... download and pass them around. Also, youtube videos are on the video page.

Danny Barnes Sits In with Dave Matthews Band

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:35:00 +0000

Barnes was invited to perform with the Dave Matthews Band while on tour with Robert Earl Keen this past weekend. On Friday in Houston, he played banjo on "Bartender." The following night in Dallas, he joined DMB for "Corn Bread" and "Lie In Our Graves." More info is available at road.davematthewsband.com. DMB and REK have now parted ways.... Barnes continues with REK for some theater dates in Colorado and Utah this coming week.

Pretty soon he'll be in the San Francisco Bay Area for a solo show (opening for country legend Charlie Louvin) and with REK at Hardly Strictly. Check out the gigs page for a complete rundown.

***** Addendum... Barnes is joining the Dave Matthews Band for 2 shows in L.A. at the Hollywood Bowl on October 1 and 2.

New "Ask Barnes" Installment

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:22:00 +0000

Danny Barnes takes the time to answer your questions! Click here to read the 3rd installment.

Everything's For Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:11:00 +0000

Danny Barnes' "Oft Mended Raiment" is now availabe in universal mp3 format at PayPlay.fm... you can own the entire album at 192kbps for about 7 bucks. click here!

Barnyard Review from Left of the Dial

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Mon, 14 May 2007 21:25:00 +0000

"Somewhere within a vast musician's landscape where the same rock-jam-roots-bluegrass-jazz bands beat a dead horse daily in the studio and nightly on the stage stands a true original. That original is Danny Barnes. The Barnes body of work is a must own for any fan of the DIY approach. Barnyard Electronics finds the musician harvesting sounds from his instruments and mad scientist gadgetry that create a quirky, catchy, interesting and beautiful sound-scape. The envelope has been pushed and the curve ball has been thrown. This will rank as one of the least predictable releases of 2007."

- Bryant Liggett, Program Director for KDUR Radio in Durango, CO

Read all of the reviews for Barnyard Electronics here.

New Barnes T-Shirt Available Now!!

noreply@blogger.com (Jack) — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:51:00 +0000

A brand new Barnes T-shirt designed by Steve Mannion, creator of Brownhole Jones comics and member of one of the finest punk rock bands to ever come out of New Jersey, the Raging Lamos!!