Artist description Guitarist Barry Ginsbarg's music appeals to those who appreciate good fingerstyle guitar playing and a melodic compositional style.

Music Style Easy listening acoustic guitar

Musical Influences Tull, Zep, Beatles, Acoustic Alchemy, and others.

Artist History Guitarist Barry Ginsbarg delighted audiences for more than 20 years with his unique fingerstyle playing and melodic compositional style. Whether performing in concert venues, restaurants or special events, Barry continued to garner praise from an ever-increasing number of fans. ..... Performing all original music, Barry appeared as a soloist on bills with artists such as Steve Winwood and Kenny Loggins. Over the years he played electric and acoustic guitars in a variety of bands, duos and solo settings. While his focus was on solo performances, Barry sat in with a variety of talented musicians in the Santa Barbara area, in addition to a smooth jazz duo with wind instrumentalist Ken Bausano and a Latin/pop duo with singer/guitarist Mauro Vizcarra. ..... Barry's emphasis on solo performances is evident on his three instrumental CDs: "Relax!", "Intuition" and "No Regrets." In his live shows, Barry incorporated solo guitar pieces with ensemble numbers, playing with other musicians or the studio-recorded backing tracks from his CDs for accompaniment. ..... His playing was influenced by a wide range of musical artists such as Russ Freeman and The Rippingtons, Acoustic Alchemy, Michael Hedges, Larry Carlton, Neal Schon, Eric Johnson, Laurence Juber and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Early influences included bands and musicians such as Led Zeppelin, Neal Young, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton and Ten Years After. ..... Barry Ginsbarg passed away at the age of 41 as a result of a skiing accident in March, 2001. He is sorely missed, but his music lives on and offers bitter-sweet consolation to those who loved him. His was an adventurous life well-lived, and he expressed his appreciation for his many blessings both in his music and in his relationships with the folks in his life. ..... This site is a memorial and tribute to Barry Ginsbarg in hopes that his music will always be available for new fans to discover and enjoy. ~~~ Jeff Foster, Webmaster, StringDancer Guitar Community ..... http://www.stringdancer.com/

Group Members Barry Ginsbarg, guitars and harmonica; Jeff Foster, guitars, sequencing, production; Jim McCarty, drums, percussion and production: Mauro Vizcarra, guitar and vocals.

Instruments Guitars, harmonica, mandolin

Albums Relax!; Intuition; No Regrets

Press Reviews "This CD (Intuition) qualifies itself for so many duties and possibilities you must own a copy out of mere practicality. Background music for home or business, massage, romantic setting, relaxation and meditation, visualization ... you get the picture." The META NEWS ============================ "It's just fantastic guitar music." KBAK TV-29 ============================ "The guitars are soothing, and the music is subdued and introspective." The Bakersfield Californian ============================ "A very pleasant collection of soothing acoustic guitar performances." The Tehachapi News ============================ "If it's possible to transport one's self to the serene landscapes of Yosemite ... RELAX! provides just the vehicle for an escape to this enchanted place." The Village News ============================ "Barry's music would be at home on 'New Age' radio stations as easily as it is in espresso coffeehouses." The Tehachapi News ============================ "It was a treat listening to your music." The Athenaeum -- Caltech, Pasadena ============================ "Thank you for the magnificent guitar music the night of our annual dinner." Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce ============================ "We can always count on Barry to put on a great show!" Caffe Amante ============================ "It is always a delight to have performances by Barry ... The response from our guests has been enthusiastic and positive." Kathy Langston-Boyce Fund-raising Events Coordinator ============================ "We will never forget how special you made the day for us and the many other people who attended!" Cory and Julia Bennett ============================ "Your music, for this and all the events you do at Seven Oaks Country Club, is both elegant and entertaining." Seven Oaks Country Club ============================ "I liked your CD so much that I chose it from my collection to offer as a gift to my cousin." Francois Mottett Montreal, Quebec Canada

Additional Info An MP3.com CD anthology of Barry's music will be available soon.

Location Santa Barbara, CA - USA

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