Dave Barnes

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Dave Barnes

Background information
Birth name David Barnes
Born June 20, 1978
North Carolina, USA
Origin Flag of United States
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
Genre(s) Acoustic
Rock
R&B
Blues
Occupation(s) Singer-Songwriter
Instrument(s) Guitar
Vocals
Drums
Years active 2001Present
Label(s) Ripley
Aware
Associated
acts
Matt Wertz
Website DaveBarnes.com

Dave Barnes (born David Barnes on June 20, 1978) is a rock-r&b singer-songwriter from Kosciusko, Mississippi in the USA. Barnes is known - aside from his music - by his humorous and witty anecdotes. As a recording artist, Barnes is one of few successful artists who has achieved critical and some commercial success as an independent recording artist.

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[edit] Biography

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The oldest of three children, Dave Barnes was born in South Carolina in 1978. He is the son of a Presbyterian (PCA) pastor who relocated his family to Kosciusko, Mississippi, just as Dave turned six years old. After ten years in Mississippi, the Barnes family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee the summer before Dave's junior year in high school. Though Dave was a percussionist in his high school bands, he eventually began writing songs in addition to playing drums. Initially, Barnes was reluctant to sing his songs himself, but his college roommate convinced him to give it a try. Before long, Barnes was gaining attention beyond the campus at Middle Tennessee State University.

After graduating from University, Barnes began touring and in 2002 released his acclaimed 5 song EP Three, Then Four, as purely a guitar and vocals release.

Barnes began to develop a following of fans keen to hear more from the both humorous and insightful songwriter. Barnes toured heavily with the likes of Marc Broussard and Bebo Norman for over a year after that. Through this period, Barnes met Ed Cash, with whom Barnes has co-produced both of his studio releases.

At the suggestion of Cash, it was then time for Barnes to record a full band Studio LP. Barnes released Brother, Bring The Sun in September 2004. This album was critically acclaimed for Barnes' songwriting and overall high quality presentation for an independent release. Also through its release, Barnes gained notability amongst famous singers Amy Grant (who later performed on Barnes' Wedding song "I Have And I Always Will"),[1] Vince Gill and John Mayer.[2]

In 2005, Barnes co-produced the 5 song EP Today & Tomorrow for best friend Matt Wertz. Barnes also contributed his songwriting to one of its songs.

In 2006 Barnes released his second full band studio album Chasing Mississippi to a welcome response. The critical response was good, though some critics seemed a little disappointed, if only by the high standard set on the first album.

In mid to late 2006, Barnes toured with Matt Wertz with songs from both albums and some newly written material also.

[edit] Songwriting

As a prolific songwriter, Barnes has both written and co-written songs for many artists, including:

He also has written a song for Bonnie Raitt in the hope that she would one day sing it.

[edit] Discography

Album Information Featured Songs

Three, Then Four
Released: January 15, 2002[3]
  • "Sticks And Stones"
  • "Grace's Amazing Hands" (Acoustic version)
  • "Nothing Fancy" (Acoustic version)

Brother, Bring The Sun
Released: September 21, 2004[4]
  • Debut Studio Album
  • "Grace's Amazing Hands" (Full Band Version)
  • "Until You"
  • "On A Night Like This"
  • "Crazyboutya"

Chasing Mississippi
Released: March 21, 2006[5]
  • Sophomore Studio Album
  • "Miles To Go"
  • "Someday Sarah"
  • "Everybody But You"
  • "A Lot Like Me"

[edit] Personal life

Barnes was married in 2005. His wife's name is Annie. He dedicated the song "I Have And I Always Will" as their wedding song and also cites "More than a Man" from Chasing Mississippi as being the first song he wrote for her.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Biography information on Barnes
  2. ^ John Mayer sings Barnes' praise
  3. ^ iTunes Three, Then Four page
  4. ^ MP3.com Brother, Bring The Sun page
  5. ^ MP3.com Chasing Mississippi page

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