Gerry Barnum is often described as a musician’s musician A seasoned and soulful artist, Gerry’s songs range from tender to foot stomping and his guitar technique and harmonica playing are excellent. He performs solo and with his band. Gerry’s music is self described as Soulful Roots Original.
Musical highlights include sharing the stage with some of the best in the business including Lyle Lovett, John Mayall and John Hammond. Gerry also has done many recording sessions including sessions with Michelle Wright and K.D.Lang and David Gogo.
Here’s what some people have been saying:
“This guy is really good! … just knocked me out!”
John Hammond
“An excellent songwriter with a world class CD”
Jeff Weaver, CBC Radio
“Great Energy”
Valdy
“Warm evocative voice, tasty guitar and even more exciting harmonica. Clever well shaped originals.”
Joseph Blake, Victoria Times Colonist
“A Grande quality as a composer; emotions that resonate with every verse”. *****Our highest rating!”
Blues & Company Magazine, France
Gerry is a seasoned performer with 5 critically acclaimed CDs to his credit:
- Pickin’ Up The Pieces 1998
- Harmony 2003
- Stand By Me 2007
- Live at the Blues Underground 2009
- Step on In.
2011 Gerry also hosts music workshops on Harmonica, Guitar and Song writing, as well as providing music therapies to seniors and individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
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