The band on the new record is: Kieran Adams (drums, precusssion); Paul Mathew (bass); Dean Drouillard (guitar); Jesse O'Brien (piano, organ); Matthew Barber (vocals, guitar, piano); plus special guests...
Influences
The Beatles, The Band, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Jill Barber, Joel Plaskett, Peter Elkas, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, Wilco, Pavement, Brendan Benson, Jeff Buckley, The Rolling Stones, George Jones, Doug Paisley, Chuck Erlichman, Matt Mays, Leonard Cohen, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Waits, Al Tuck, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, T.Rex, David Bowie, CCR
Ghost Notes is the title of a stunning new record by acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Matthew Barber, his first since 2005's Sweet Nothing. Produced by Barber and engineered by Ken Friesen, Ghost Notes departs from Barber's most recent efforts in that it emphasizes the moodier, more stripped-down side of his songwriting. Recorded in six gray November days at the famed Bathouse studio near Kingston, Ontario, Ghost Notes is the culmination of almost two years of writing and demoing, and stands as Barber's most mature record to date. It will be released on the Outside Music label in Canada on March 4, 2008. Accordingly, Matthew will be teaming up with his sister Jill Barber for the much anticipated SIBLING REVELRY TOUR across Canada, which kicks off Feb.28th at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec. Complete tour dates will be announced shortly.
Hi Matthew.Really great meeting and chatting with you yesterday. Enjoy the next two shows, you did a great job! Look forward to seeing you in Toronto...
i ditto joel's comment below... "beer? sometime this week?" :-) which pub will it be?? you're not THAT far away :-)
thanks for the "add", more importantly, thanks for your music... keep being true to that amazing gift you have and you will continue to make this world a better place.
Hey there!! Totally stoked on tomorrow night :D Brooklyn and I will both be there!! (if you remember us fromgranville green last summer) Haha! Anyway I'm really pumped!
Hey matthew Sorry i couldn't make it to your april 2nd show with your sister at the starlight in waterloo.But i was wondering if ou ever found out who originally did that song you covered in your first sunday show at the jane bond in waterloo *you said it was your homework* just checking to see if you found out..haha your awesome Melissa
heya Matt, just wanted to drop in and say your new record is fantastic. "easily bruised" is a masterpiece of warmth that makes me yearn to hear it on vinyl. slick move having Mr. Drouillard play on your record, too. the man is an ace. hope to catch you when you're out this way.
I can't believe that I missed you two at Hermann's on Saturday!!! I was sick in bed with the flu. Was really looking forward to it. Next time...I'll be in TO in June as my sis is having a baby so maybe we can catch up then! Safe and happy travels Matt! : )
Great production on your new album. Killer songs also. I like the album cover. A simple node to the inside sleeve of Nebraska. Well done. I wish you the best of success.
