Ol' Danny Barnes

New Barnes CD comes out on ATO Records on October 13, 2009

2009-07-07T14:58:00.000-07:00

All new studio stuff from Barnes. Produced by John Alagia (DMB, Ben Folds, John Mayer). Guests include Dave Matthews (DMB), Matt Chamberlain (Pearl Jam, David Bowie, Bruce Hornsby, countless others), and Rashawn Ross (DMB). US tour to follow! Watch this site for more info or visit ATOrecords.com.

Barnes plays on brand new Dave Matthews Band record

2009-06-11T11:16:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-26T09:51:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-13T09:30:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-30T20:40:00.000-07:00

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

2008-07-17T19:34:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-18T14:33:00.001-07:00

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"

2008-06-16T08:19:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-03T17:31:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-08T06:43:00.000-07:00

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

Caveman Time

2008-04-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-13T14:21:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

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

Barnes covered by Infamous Stringdusters

2008-03-02T10:05:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-16T12:04:00.000-08:00

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

Get It While You Can

2008-02-07T09:50:00.000-08:00

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

2008-01-28T20:45:00.000-08:00

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

2008-01-24T08:28:00.000-08:00

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

2007-09-26T07:52:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-23T08:35:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-06T15:22:00.000-07:00

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

Everything's For Sale

2007-06-28T17:11:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-14T14:25:00.000-07:00

"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.