Jerry Barlow

Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar

JERRY BARLOW—Celtic Guitar

Jerry Barlow is a master of Celtic fingerstyle guitar as well as a warm accessible performer and storyteller. His repertoire of lively jigs, spirited reels and hauntingly beautiful airs features favorite traditional pieces and his own compositions.

In concert, Jerry brings traditional Celtic tunes alive by sharing the history, humor and legends behind the music. Songs from his first CD, KEEPSAKE have been played on National Public Radio and were included in a PBS documentary Song of Our Children. The title song from his CD, BRING DOWN THE STORM, has won the prestigious Indie award for Best Songs of 2006. Jerry has been featured in Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. He has performed for the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music in the Gates Auditorium. Other performances include Swallow Hill Music Association in Denver, the Performing Arts Festival at the Denver Center for Performing Arts, and the Main Stage at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.

His expressive arrangements have been described as music to soothe the soul, warm the heart and lift the spirit.

For bookings or lessons call Jerry Barlow Productions at 303/756-4418. www.jerrybarlow.com

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What others are saying:

"Jerry Barlow's performances reveal a performer skilled, funny and riveting. Out of the many musicians performing today the vast majority are skilled in either performing on their instrument or in entertaining an audience. It's very rare and extremely enjoyable to see a musician at the very top of his craft in both areas. A consummate performer and all around great guy whether you are in the audience or behind the curtain."

Scott Beach, Entertainment Director of www.ColoradoCelticEntertainment.com

Thank you so much for taking the time to come down to the El Morro area to share your wonderful music with us! Yours was one to the most entertaining concerts we’ve ever had, and many who attended think it was the best. We feel honored to have you as a guest performer. I hope we can arrange to have you back sometime.

Paula Tripodi and the El Morro Area Arts Council

“Jerry Barlow is not only highly admired for his musical talent, but his rapport with his audience (both young & old) is overwhelming...We are certain to invite him back every season to the Cañon Rose Acoustic Society for a concert.”

The Cañon Rose Acoustic Society Board

“One of the most enjoyable concerts we've presented in the past five years. Our audience alternated between rapt silence during the guitar pieces and practically rolling-in-the-aisles laughter at Jerry's stories in between. We heartily recommend Jerry.”

Bill Hudson, Whistle Pig Concert Series

“Jerry Barlow’s adaptations of Celtic and mountain music are haunting and peaceful, stirring and thought-provoking. His performance can brighten even the depths of winter. He is a consummate artist whose wit, humor and interaction with the audience made our fund-raiser a huge success.”

Sue Lathop, Library Director, John Tomay Memorial Library

The wit, as well as the music, was delightful and unique. Thank you all.

Dorothy Connors, President, Gilpin County Arts Association

“He has a wonderful tone and a great range in his music that is emotionally deep without calling attention to itself.”

John Tweedy, Landlocked Films

“Jerry Barlow is one of Colorado's A-list musicians.”

The Swallow Hill Quarterly

“Barlow captured the audience with his talent and original interpretations of Celtic melodies on fingerstyle guitar. His interaction, sense of humor, and lively stories left the audience with spirits lifted.”

Lisa and Dennis Phillips, Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts

“The Jerry Barlow concert fundraiser in November was a huge success… His entertaining and
humorous interaction with the crowd was a big hit and would have stolen the show if it wasn’t already his!”

The Tomay Tattler, Georgetown, Colorado