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Jerry Barlow
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Jerry
talks with a fan after a concert at Swallow Hill.
Bach
gave us God's word. Mozart gave us God's laughter. Beethoven gave us
God's fire. God gave us music that we might pray without words.
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April
2008
“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
Whenever I listen
to or play Celtic music I am amazed at its power to transport us
to another place and time. I might be playing a tune like Scotland
the Brave and suddenly I see the mist rising over an ancient
battlefield, and in the distance I can hear the primal drones of
bagpipes on the wind. Or I might envision a cozy scene where fiddlers
are gathered round a warm hearth in an Irish Pub located in a rustic
fishing village, and I can feel the camaraderie as we all join in
on a set of traditional tunes. And then there are old well-worn
melodies like Garry Owen and The Girl I Left Behind
Me that became the official marching songs for Custer’s
Seventh Cavalry. As I play these Irish anthems, I try to imagine
what it would have been like to be a soldier hearing the regimental
band play these familiar refrains for the last time as we march
out of Fort Lincoln headed for the Little Big Horn. In my concerts
I love playing these exquisite melodies, and by sharing the history
behind them, I invite my audience to travel with me on a marvelous
journey across time and space.
I recently completed
a tour of libraries on the Western slope followed by a concert for
Grand Lake Arts. I had warm and receptive audiences at each appearance.
I find it gratifying to perform for these attentive groups that
appreciate both my storytelling and my music. This month I am doing
a special house concert at Highland Exotic Rugs in North Denver
which will include a few songs performed with Mick and Jean Bolger
of Colcannon. Other concerts coming up this spring are at the Hazlerig
Music House in Crestone, the Elation Center for the Arts in Pagosa
Springs, and Solid Grounds in Albuquerque. Please visit my web site
for my schedule.
I enjoy playing
Old English Christmas carols at this special time of year. They
have a timeless quality that is similar to the Celtic airs that
I love. And playing this music connects me to Christmases of long
ago. Some of our favorite carols and traditions have Celtic origins.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, for example, written in a minor mode
typical of some Celtic music has a wonderful old flavor.
Did you know
that the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe originates from
the Celts? Coming from the Druid practice of nature worship, mistletoe
was not allowed early on in the Christian Church, but over time,
it came to be hung over altars as a token of good will toward all.
All this said, I do hope my music helps you experience some Celtic
magic this holiday season.
Some of the
highlights of this year have been winning the prestigious Independent
Music Award which opened other doors such as regional concert tours
in Kansas and Nebraska as well as two in New Mexico. I also received
a glowing review in the Celtic Connection for my latest CD Bring
Down the Storm. During the Holiday, I’m looking forward to
several appearances at various libraries throughout Colorado, some
private parties, and my old favorite, the Georgetown Christmas Market.
In January, February and March I will be performing at the Rock
‘N’ Soul Café in Boulder, the Winter Concert
Series in Grand Lake and at libraries in Grand Junction, Rifle,
Brighton, Englewood and Littleton. Please check my website for my
schedule.
In the spirit
of the season, I would like to thank all of you for the tremendous
support I’ve received this past year for my music.
Keepsake
and Bring Down the Storm are now available at the Denver
Folklore Center, Twist & Shout, Amazon.com or at any of my performances.
For more information about my schedule see my website www.jerrybarlow.com.
For bookings call 303/756-4418.
Have a Wonderful Holiday!
May
2007
I am pleased
and proud to announce the title song from my latest CD, Bring
Down the Storm, has won an Independent Music Award. This prestigious
honor, more commonly called an Indie, is bestowed on twenty-five
composers whose songs are considered the most outstanding of 2006.
This is an international competition to which thousands of musical
works are submitted. The songs are handpicked by a panel of well-known
music industry professionals such as Peter Gabriel, Wynonna, Cindi
Lauper, David Grisman, and Patti Loveless. This year’s winners
include such world class songwriters as Kris Kristoferson, John
Gorka, Sam Bush, and Gregg Brown. I am honored to be in such company
and have my song “Bring Down the Storm” selected as
one of the twenty-five “Songs of Note” for 2006.
I recently completed
an engagement as the featured musician for Imagination Makers Theater
Company. Performing at two elementary schools a day, Monday through
Friday, for a period of three months, we presented a children’s
play about an Irish family coming to America. Between my students,
my regular appearances and the play, I was very busy. I’ve
also done some solo performing for children in the Denver Schools.
In these appearances, I present a great deal of historical as well
as musical information and often spend as much time answering questions
as playing music. I’m glad to see schools presenting a variety
of music and culture to children who otherwise would have very limited
exposure. Later this month, I’ll be going out of state on
a tour of northern New Mexico. As with all road trips, I look forward
to new adventures and making new friends.
Keepsake
and Bring Down the Storm are now available at the
Denver Folklore Center, Twist & Shout, Amazon.com or at any
of my performances. For more information about my schedule, see
my website www.jerrybarlow.com. For
information about bookings, lessons, or ordering CDs call 303/756-4418.
November
2006
Are you looking
for great music and a warm approachable performance style for your
community concert series, a fresh and entertaining musical program
for your organization’s next fund-raiser, an intimate performance
of wonderful music, humor, and stories for a special group or gathering
of friends? Would you appreciate unique musical renditions, anecdotes
of the history behind the music and someone with a wonderful sense
of humor?
If the answer
is yes, Jerry would be a perfect fit for your next event or special
occasion.
”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.”
Scott
Beach, Entertainment Director, Colorado Celtic Entertainment
In the spirit
of the season, I would like to thank all of you for the tremendous
support I’ve received this past year for my music. I have
had the privilege of playing for so many of my friends and fans
all over Colorado. To name just a few: I was invited back to Gunnison
for the third time to play a concert for the Gunnison Arts Council
in the wonderful theater they’ve created there. Members of
the High Five Plains Foundation in Bennett came to hear my music
for the fifth time – in a blizzard! I was welcomed in LaVeta
twice this year. My first concert was for the La Veta Center for
the Performing Arts. Later, nationally known art quilter Ricky Timms
invited me to perform in his Art Quilt Gallery. In September, I
was once again a part of the Estes Park Riverside Rhythms Concert
Series. Such a beautiful setting! And, of course, I spent two evenings
a week all summer playing at the Historic Crags Lodge there. Recently,
The Cañon Rose Acoustic Society in Cañon City warmly
greeted me. They were a very involved audience – a performer’s
dream. Also, many friends in Del Norte and at the Salida Café
turned out to hear me again. I could go on and on…the Sunday
Salon Concert Series for the Ouray Performing Arts Guild, the Loveland
Museum, the Tri-Lakes Art Center, the Greeley Fine Arts Festival,
the Sterling Irish Festival, Buena Vista Gold Rush Days, the Colorado
Irish Festival and my new friends at the Hazlerig Music House in
Crestone. For all your business and support, I am grateful.
Have a Wonderful
Holiday Season!
November,
2005
WHEW! Summer
has flown by and autumn as well. And I've been performing non-stop
at a pace I didn't even know I could sustain!
Seriously, it
has been a fantastic several months. My concert venues hit full
stride. Wonderful friends at the Whistle Pig House Concerts welcomed
me back to Pagosa Springs for two nights. I had the opportunity
to play in beautiful Woodland Park for the Mountain Acoustic Music
Association, in aspen-gold Ouray for the Ouray County Performing
Arts Guild, and in Cañon City, with its small town charm,
for the Cañon Rose Acoustic Society. Great audiences and
a good time had by all!
Estes Park became
a favorite weekly stop for me this summer and fall as I had the
pleasure of playing at the rustic View Restaurant at the Crags Lodge.
I also returned to Estes for my fourth year at the Riverwalk Festival.
Aaah, the festivals...one
of my favorites is the Colorado Irish Festival. It features nationally
and internationally known artists as well as regional talent. I
am always honored when asked to perform there, which I've done for
the last five years. The Buena Vista Gold Rush Days were fun --
a beautiful setting with a rich and colorful history. (I'll be back
there next August also.) The Silver Plume Irish Festival provided
a rustic, historical backdrop for my music -- probably played by
many of those Cornish and Welsh miners on their harps and fiddles
a century and a half ago.
And now, winter
is upon us, and all the excitement of the Holiday Season. While
I am busy re-learning holiday music, I want to take a moment to
wish you and yours a joyful season and to invite you to take some
time away from your hustle and bustle to come and relax with my
music. (Please see my website for times
and locations.) Happy Holidays!
March,
2005
When a guitar
player walks into the Denver Folklore Center and expresses an interest
in learning Celtic fingerstyle guitar, the store’s owner,
Harry Tuft, sends them to me. And so begins a relationship that
may last for years. I start by finding out where the student wants
to go and then figure out what we need to do to get there. This
process of helping someone move in the direction of his or her dreams
has been more gratifying than I ever could have imagined. It continues
to surprise me how much I learn when I teach. A student may bring
in a song I’ve never heard before by an artist unfamiliar
to me, and as we work through the piece, my window on the world
becomes a little larger. I also enjoy figuring out how my students
learn. Are they visual, auditory, or kinesthetic in the way they
process information? Each individual is a little different, and
I vary my approach accordingly. As I share my expertise with my
students, they also enrich my life on many levels.
The New Year started out with concerts for the Grand Lake Area Arts
Council, the Lafayette Public Library, and in March, the United
Center in Idaho Springs. The intimate give and take with the audience
and those standing ovations sure make my concerts enjoyable and
rewarding. Other performances include a film preview party at the
Starz Theaters, the High Five Plains Foundation’s Awards Dinner,
the Grand Opening of the Georgetown Coffee Company, and a St. Patrick’s
Day evening at the Mount Vernon Country Club. Dear to my heart are
occasional appearances at the Hospice of St. John.
In April, I
will be a guest on The Joyce Graham Show, AM station 1650 KNUS2.
Coming up in May are concerts at the Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown
and the Mountain Acoustic Society in Woodland Park. (Please see
my website schedule for specifics.)
If you know
of anyone interested in sponsoring a house concert for friends or
a special group or of a group looking for an entertainment program
for a fundraising event, please let me know. And, I am looking for
new students interested in learning Celtic fingerstyle guitar. Many
of my classes are given at the Denver Folklore Center, and individual
arrangements are also possible.
November,
2004
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 into a huge
success.
Sue
Lathop, Library Director, John Tomay Memorial Library
I
enjoy playing concert venues for several reasons. There is often
a magical and spontaneous connection with the audience that happens.
I find that if I keep my antennae up, unexpected distractions such
as dancing children and equipment failure can be turned into shared,
intimate moments with my listeners. In the pristine quiet of a concert
hall, the subtlety and nuance of music and rapport can touch an
emotional chord in the listener and become far more effective. There
is a heightened response to the musical dynamics and to my understated
humor often lost in a noisier environment, which for me as a performer
is very gratifying.
The summer season ended with appearances at some of my favorite
venues, the Golden Fine Arts Fair and Estes Park’s Riverside
Rhythms. In October, I enjoyed a warm reception at my concert in
Crested Butte, and earlier this month, I played for a sold out house
at the Gunnison Arts Center. I also performed at Porter Hospital’s
Heart of Hearts Gala. In December, you can join me for a concert
in the Community Center during Historic Georgetown’s annual
Christmas Market.
My fundraising
concert for the Georgetown Library was a huge success. It felt good
to know that my work could raise money for a good cause. I would
be interested in doing more concerts of this type. Also, I continue
to book house concerts, so let me know if you know a person or group
who would like to sponsor one.
And I am looking
for new students interested in learning Celtic fingerstyle guitar.
Many of my classes are given at the Denver Folklore Center, and
individual arrangements are also possible.
Treat yourself
to a break from the hustle and bustle of your holidays and let my
Christmas music with a Celtic flair soothe you as you reflect on
this joyous season!
January
2004
One of the things
I really enjoy about my concert work is playing in the unique array
of theatres around Colorado. For example, I recently performed before
a sold out house at the Gunnison Center for the Arts. This charming
theatre, still under renovation, is wonderfully simple. My backdrop
was a beautiful 100-year-old brocade and silk hand-made quilt and
a table with a vase of red snapdragons. At the other end of the
spectrum is the Butte Opera House in Cripple Creek. Great care is
given to every detail concerning this ornate, historic theatre;
the lighting, the sound system, the beautifully painted backdrop
of Cripple Creek as it was 125 years ago. I felt privileged to be
on a stage with such a long and rich history.
Summer and fall
were busy with the concerts in Gunnison and Cripple Creek and at
Swallow Hill in Denver, along with an appearance at the Colorado
Performing Arts Festival at the Denver Center for the Performing
Arts. Recently, I played at the Grant Street Art Studios for an
art preview benefiting Cathedral Hospice. In December were appearances
for the Kenya Women’s Project to raise money for aids prevention
and for an art show at the Tears Mc Farlane House benefiting The
Center for the People of Capitol Hill. Other performances in December
included a concert in the Georgetown Community Center during Christmas
Market, and at the Botanic Gardens for the Blossoms of Light celebration.
If you belong
to or know of a group interested in sponsoring a house concert,
please let me know. I enjoy this format because it gives me a chance
to not only play for but to interact with the audience in an intimate,
informative and often humorous way. I am also scheduling more time
for teaching and am looking for new students interested in learning
Celtic fingerstyle guitar. Many of my classes are given at the Denver
Folklore Center, and individual arrangements are also possible.
August
2003
I
specialize in a genre of music known as Celtic fingerstyle guitar.
This musical style developed over thirty years ago in the British
Isles as musicians began transposing Celtic melodies traditionally
played on the harp, pennywhistle and fiddle to the guitar. Alternate
tunings (that is, tunings other than standard guitar tunings) were
developed to assist the guitarist in capturing the magic of the 200-year-old
music. The term “fingerstyle” refers to the playing of
the strings with the fingers of the right hand, as opposed to the
flat pick. This approach enables the guitarist to play bass, melody
and chords at the same time. Due to the intricacies and attention
to detail required by this guitar style, there are fewer practitioners
of Celtic fingerstyle than there are of other more mainstream styles
such as rock, jazz, or blues, and I am proud to be among the small
group of guitarists proficient in this style.
In April, I
played for a Scotch tasting, and in May I provided music for a slide
program about Scotland, both for Historic Georgetown. Also in May,
I enjoyed performing in Longmont at Callahan House’s Sunday
in the Park. My most recent performances were at the Colorado Irish
Festival, the Ice Cream Social at the Astor House Museum in Golden
celebrating Buffalo Bill Days and at the Denver Botanic Gardens
for the Glass Artists Show. Upcoming appearances include August
concerts in Del Norte, Salida, and Gunnison and at Swallow Hill
in October. Also in August, I will be appearing at the Golden Fine
Arts Festival, and September brings performances at Riverside Rhythms
in Estes Park and the Colorado Performing Arts Festival at the Denver
Center for the Performing Arts.
I have certainly
been gratified by the response at my last two house concerts. I
enjoy the chance to not only play for but to interact with my audience
in an informative and often humorous way. If you belong to or know
of a group interested in sponsoring a house concert, please let
me know. I am also scheduling more time for teaching and am looking
for new students interested in learning Celtic fingerstyle guitar.
Many of my classes are given at the Denver Folklore Center, and
individual arrangements are also possible.
I
will be playing regularly at Raven Hill Restaurant, Stella’s
Coffee House, and Sisters’ Espresso. Keepsake is now available
at the Denver Folklore Center, Twist & Shout, Barnes & Noble
(Wadsworth & Bowles,) Amazon.com, or at any of my performances.
For more information about my schedule see my website www.jerrybarlow.com.
To arrange for me to play at your special occasion call 303/756-4418.
April
2003
Recently,
I have been immersed in the rich history of the Celtic people whose
music I play. Knowing the legends and events behind the songs with
which I am so familiar adds another dimension to some of my concerts
especially those in an educational setting. Although my music ranges
from light and lively jigs and reels to beautiful airs, two of my
favorite songs, March of the King of Laoise and Return from Fingal,
are directly related to both this somber quote that conveys the mortal
fear that the Irish lived in of Viking invasions in the early 11th
century and to the beloved Irish king, Brian Boru, whose armies drove
the Vikings back to the sea and united the island.
Since
tonight the wind is high
And the sea's white mane a fury,
I need not fear the hordes of Hell
Coursing the Irish Channel.
Anonymous
In December, I played a Holiday concert for Historic Georgetown during
the annual Christmas Mart. More recently, I performed for the Art
Fair at Sheridan Green Elementary School, and I did an assembly in
honor of Canada Day for Grant Ranch Elementary School. Another performance
I enjoyed was playing for a wine tasting at the Tears-McFarlane House.
This event was a fundraiser for The Center for the People of Capitol
Hill. Upcoming appearances include a concert in Bennett, Colorado
for the High Five Plains Foundation, and I will be providing music
for a slide program about Scotland presented by the Friends of the
Library for Historic Georgetown. I'm putting a new emphasis on doing
house concerts for various groups and organizations. This gives me
a chance to not only play for but to interact with my audience in
an informative and often humorous way which I greatly enjoy. If you
belong to or know of a group interested in sponsoring a house concert,
please let me know. My next scheduled house concert will be in May.
I will be playing regularly at Raven Hill Restaurant, Stellas, and
Sisters Espresso. Keepsake is now available at the Denver Folklore
Center, Twist & Shout, Barnes & Noble (Wadsworth & Bowles,) Amazon.com,
or at any of my performances. For more information about my schedule
see my website www.jerrybarlow.com. To arrange for me to play at your
special occasion call 303/756-4418.
November,
2002
The
play is over--Whew! From the end of February through the middle of
May, I was privileged to be the musician and vocalist for a children's
play, A New Country, produced by Imagination Makers of Boulder.
It is the story of an Irish family's immigration to turn-of-the-century
New York City. It was my first experience with live theatre, and I
found it challenging, exciting, and, after seventy shows, exhausting!
It
was a busy summer and fall as well. Some of my recent performances
have included the annual Shakespeare Festival at the Decker Library,
the ice cream social at Golden's Astor House Museum for Buffalo Bill
Days, the Colorado Irish Festival, the Lyrical Listening Series at
Central Denver Public Library, Riverside Rhythms in Riverside Plaza,
Estes Park, and A Taste of Colorado.
The
Holidays will be underway very soon, and my repertoire will change
to reflect the Season --I call it Christmas music with a Celtic flair.
I am pleased to be making special Christmas performances at Bemis
Library on December 18, and Meyer Hardware on December 23. Please
check my current schedule for more details and other appearances.
I will be playing regularly over the Holidays at area restaurants
and coffee houses. I hope you will take time from your busy schedule
to relax over a warm cup of coffee or a candlelight dinner and let
my Celtic music soothe your soul!
Best
Wishes for a Heartfelt Holiday Season!
April,
2002
Sometimes
I get inquiries about how I go about writing my original songs. After
nearly twenty-five years of writing, I must confess that I still don't
know. For a portion of my career, I had the privilege of writing for
three different publishing houses in Nashville. That environment was
very much like a musical assembly line. Now that I no longer have
to turn out a certain amount of material on schedule, I have the luxury
of waiting for visitations from the Muse. It is when I relax and allow
the Muse its way into my psyche that I find my best work. For example,
I was warming up for a performance at Tumbling River Ranch one evening
when a melody came to me with great clarity. The challenge then was
to remember the melody throughout the performance until I had time
to work with it again. That melody ultimately became the main theme
of "Heather Run" which will be included on my next CD. On another
occasion, I was sitting in the park in front of my home in Golden,
playing my guitar and looking up at the mesas. Although the main influence
of my work is Celtic in nature, the melody that was given me that
day was decidedly southwestern and deeply evoked my connection with
the landscape. "Maiden of the Mesa" has become an elegant staple of
my repertoire. Then there is the dilemma of naming a song, but that
is a subject for another newsletter.
Something
different for me this spring is being the musician in an Irish play
presented by Imagination Makers, a theater company that does grant-funded
plays for elementary schools. I will have about ten performances each
week from March through the second week in May. Other recent performances
include the Bonfils Stanton Lecture Series at the Denver Botanic Gardens,
the Hyatt Regency in Blackhawk, and a concert for the Grand Lake Arts
Council, all with Ted Cole. In March, Ted and I will return to Bennett,
Colorado for our third consecutive year in a concert sponsored by
the High Five Plains Foundation, and we'll also be the opening performers
for the Casey Neill Trio at Swallow Hill. In April, we'll play at
the Broomfield Library Auditorium for the Community Concert Series.
Then the season of weddings and summer parties will be almost upon
us.
I'd
like to remind you that I play regularly at Raven Hill Restaurant
in Georgetown, Stella's Coffee House in Denver, and the Little Bear
and the Bistro in Evergreen. Keepsake is now available at the Denver
Folklore Center, Twist & Shout, Barnes & Noble (Wadsworth & Bowles,)
Amazon.com, or at any of my performances.
November,
2001
Top
five reasons people hire me to play during the holidays:
- Alll proceeds
go to Santa's home for wayward elves.
- I delight in
showing partygoers how to make decorative hood ornaments out of
unwanted fruitcake.
- Upon request,
I can do a thirty minute slide presentation on the history of tinsel.
- I am an expert
in unusual and effective mistletoe placement.
- I always bring
a covered dish.
Some of my recent
performances include the American Diabetes Association benefit concert
at Swallow Hill, the Lyrical Listening Series at the Central Denver
Public Library, and Tom Kump's photography show at Mackey Auditorium
on the CU Campus in Boulder, all with Ted Cole. In December I'll be
appearing at the Castlewood Library, the Celtic Christmas Art Fair
at Full Moon Books, and Ted and I have two performances at the Botanic
Gardens; one for the Glass Artists' Foundation and one for the Blossoms
of Light celebration. We will also be at the Art Students League.
This performance is open to the public, and everyone is invited to
bring a sketchpad. In addition, we will be playing Christmas music
with a Celtic flair at Meyer Hardware in Golden during Olde Golden
Christmas. I'm proud to announce that my CD Keepsake
is now available on Amazon.com.
I'd like to remind
you that I play regularly at Raven Hill Restaurant in Georgetown,
Stella's Coffee House in Denver, and the Little Bear and the Bistro
in Evergreen. Keepsake is now available at the Denver Folklore Center,
Twist & Shout, Barnes & Noble (Wadsworth & Bowles,) or at any of my
performances. I hope you can take some time from your busy holiday
activities to relax over a warm cup of coffee or candlelight dinner
and let my Celtic music soothe your soul.
August,
2001
Ladies
and gentlemen start your search engines! For those of you who
prefer to get your information via the Internet, I am pleased to announce
I now have my very own web page. My website will post my monthly schedule
along with write-ups and reviews from newspapers and trade magazines
(provided they are favorable!) Information about my upcoming CD will
also be included. I hope this will make it easy for you to know the
most up-to-the-minute news from Jerry Barlow Productions. Please take
a moment and come visit me at www.jerrybarlow.com.
Some of my recent
performances include the Shakespeare Festival at the Decker Library
and appearances with Ted Cole at the grand opening of the Aurora Chambers
Plaza Library and the historic Astor House Museum for Golden's Buffalo
Bill Days. In September, Ted and I will be doing a special benefit
concert at Swallow Hill for the American Diabetes Association, and
in October, we will be performing at the Central Denver Public Library
for the Lyrical Library Listening series. NPR affiliate KUNC has added
my CD to its playlist.
I'd like to remind
you that I play regularly at Raven Hill Restaurant in Georgetown,
Stella's Coffee House in Denver, and the Little Bear and the Bistro
in Evergreen. My CD "Keepsake" is
now available at the Denver Folklore Center, Twist & Shout, Barnes
& Noble (Wadsworth & Bowles,) www.wealthycuss.com, or at any of my
performances.
For more information
about my schedule, or to arrange for me to play at your special occasion
call 303/756-4418.
March,
2001
Bach
gave us God's word. Mozart gave us God's laughter. Beethoven gave
us God's fire. God gave us music that we might pray without words.
Author
unknown
Sometimes Barlow
& Cole do grant funded concerts for schools and communities where
we are asked to educate as well as entertain. Consequently, we are
delving more deeply into the history of the music we play. This research
continues to bring me to new levels of appreciation and understanding
of the songs that comprise a large part of our repertoire.
Whether the subject
matter involves Celtic mythology, a socio-political issue, or a personal
relationship, I find having some knowledge of the cultural situation
in which a song has been written and performed is a big help in evoking
the true spirit of the piece.
Some of my recent
performances include concerts with Ted Cole at the Decker Library,
the Aurora History Museum, and the Butte Opera House in Cripple Creek.
We also play some Saturday afternoons at the Little Bear in Evergreen.
In April we will
perform at the Bemis Library, and in June will play a concert at My
Brother’s Bar in Denver. I'd like to remind you that I play regularly
at Raven Hill Restaurant in Georgetown, Stella's Coffee House in Denver,
and the Bistro in Evergreen, and that in addition to my solo appearances,
I frequently perform with Ted Cole.
My CD
"Keepsake" is now available at the Denver Folklore Center,
Twist & Shout, Barnes & Noble (Wadsworth & Bowles,) www.wealthycuss.com,
or at any of my performances.
For more information
about my schedule, or to arrange for me to play at your special occasion
call 303-756-4418.
Jerry Barlow Celtic
Guitar
2382 S. Fillmore Street
Denver, CO 80210
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