Gerry Barnum: Often described as a musician's musician, Gerry is a seasoned and soulful artist. His songs range from tender to footstomping and his guitar technique and harmonica playing is excellent.  Musical highlights include sharing the stage  with some of the best in the business including Lyle Lovett. John Mayall and John Hammond.  Gerry also has done many recording sessions including sessions with Michelle Wright and K.D.Lang.  www.gerrybarnum.com   www.facebook.com/GerryBarnum
Sarah M. Wood: Classically trained and influenced by everything from Sondheim to Satie,  Sarah has written over 250 pieces of music with styles ranging from classical to jazz and theatrical to sacred.  Mary Ann Moore of More Living Magazine wrote of Sarah's award-winning CD Ocean Tapestry - "Her compositions are a hint of Broadway meeting Pacific-Northwest ocean and rainforest, with a connection to the divine." 
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Tickets $15 at Char’s Landing, Gayle’s Fashions & Rollin Arts (cash/cheque) out-of-towners email [email protected]
Char’s 19+ Lounge opens M-F 4pm, S-S 1pm FMI (250) 730-1636 Char’s Landing, 4815 Argyle @5th. Port Alberni
BIO Gerry Barnum.
Singer/ Songwriter, Bluesman:
 
Often described as a musician's musician, Gerry is a seasoned and soulful artist. His songs range from tender to footstomping and his guitar technique and harmonica playing is excellent.
 
Musical highlights include sharing the stage  with some of the best in the business including Lyle Lovett. John Mayall and John Hammond.Gerry also has done many recording sessions including sessions with Michelle Wright and K.D.Lang.
 
Here's what some people have been saying:
 
"This guy is really good! ... just knocked me out!"
John Hammond
 
"An excellent songwriter with a world class CD"
Jeff Weaver, CBC Radio
 
"Great Energy"
Valdy
 
"Warm evocative voice, tasty guitar and even more exciting harmonica.Clever well shaped originals."
Joseph Blake, Victoria Times Colonist
 
"A grande quality as a composer..emotions that resonate with every verse. Our highest rating!"
Blues & Company Magazine, France
 
Gerry is a seasoned performer with 5 critically aclaimed CDs to his credit. Gerry also hosts  music workshops on Harmonica, Guitar and Songwriting as well as music therapies to seniors and people with physical and mental disabilities..
 
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