Barb Barton is a performer who imparts wisdom, heart and courage into her songs and guitar playing, she defies categorization. Her music flows from traditional style to powerful acoustic rock. But it's her individual charm that attracts an audience. Barton juggles the emotions of her audiences with humor in one hand and tenderness in the other. She leaves audiences feeling as though they have been hit by something of the unknown, something that has caused movement within their very soul. Listen to Barb's Music FOR BOOKING INFORMATION:

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

In these trying economic times (amongst other difficult issues facing our lives), house concerts are really a great way to build community. You have a house full of friends old and new, some tasty treats, and live music. Back in the "old days", people used to come together on a Saturday night just to sing. What a beautiful way to spend your evening!

Is this a sales pitch? You bet it is. Why don't you host a house concert this spring or summer? Set the date, create the ambience, and watch and see the magic unfold! You can read a blog entry about a recent house concert experience. It still makes me blush. I can help you with the details; all you have to do is be willing to open your living room or family room to the possibility! Email me or give me a call if this sounds appealing to you - - or if you are just curious! If you host one and want to do more, I can certainly connect you with some wonderful performers. Email me at barb@barbbarton.com today!

EXCERPTS FROM ARTICLES

THE ACUTE, CLAIRVOYANT SENSIBILITY of Barton also has something of the vigilante about it - there is a great sense of being wronged in her music - whether it be herself, or "us". Yet like those who precede her in the genre - Ronnie Gilbert, Holly Near, Kitty Donohoe - she sings beautifully of being wronged.
The Metro Times, Detroit

ONE WOMAN WITH ONE GUITAR and a boundless repertoire of songs about the lessons that life teaches us. Barb finds the common threads we all share and puts them into verse and music...
Ten Percent

WITH CLEAR: VOICE, STRONG GUITAR, compelling and often witty lyrics Barb Barton's songs draw you inside her passion - for nature and family, against injustice far and near.
Debra D'Alesandro Host/Producer; Amazon Country, WXPN 88.5 Philadelphia PA

EXCEPTIONAL GUITAR PLAYING, SOLID VOICE, solid writing, solid performance - solid, solid,solid.
Dave Siglin The Ark, Ann Arbor MI

AWARDS

• Metro Area Artists and Songwriters Association Songwriter of the Year
• Metro Times Music Awards - Best Vocalist in Folk Music
• Resident Artist, Isle Royale National Park