Barbara Joy's vocals and performance style are full of energy and heart. She has just released her full-length CD this Fall 2011 - "A King Has Come" .  This CD is a Christmas/Winter Collection of her own writings.  She recorded it at Family Life Network Studios, with  Executive Producer her cousin, Marshall Zacharias (Avante Records) and Producer/Engineer/Musician Jordan Jackiew (Resosound Productions).  The CD Release Party was held at the La Salle Community Fellowship Church - October 30, 2011.  The CD is available at several locations in Winnipeg - Tredwells Music, Hull's Family Bookstore, McNally (Grant Park) and iTunes.

Adam Kroeker of ChristianWeek writes this of her new release - A King Has Come -" Indeed the album's force lies in its portrayal of the world through childlike eyes...At times, Joy's soft vocal inflection seems to intentionally mimic that of a singing child."

Rob Williams of the Winnipeg Free Press reviewed "A King Has Come" Thursday December 22, 2011.-" Manitoba singer-songwriter Barbara Joy releases her debut album, an eight -song Christmas/winter collection of original piano-based tunes that probably won't be covered by choirs but makes for a pleasant diversion from the overplayed standards and is as joyful as her name.

All of the songs were written by Joy, who touches on the birth of Jesus on the title track: sings of the simple pleasures of the season on Celebrating Christmas; puts herself in the place of a young hockey player dreaming of a medal on Playing for Gold: and delves into winter imagery on Snowflakes and Mr. Snowman. "  Thanks to the Winnipeg Free Press and ChristianWeek Magazine.

It was a highlight to have Barb participate in Manyfest and also to be a part of Culture Days Manitoba again this fall.  Barbara Joy is a singer/songwriter/musician with classical voice and piano background. Barbara has been part of the music scene in Manitoba beginning at a very young age by singing and playing piano, and later teaching, conducting, and accompanying. She is writing and performing her own songs and with her vocals and piano, she has found herself performing at coffee shops, private parties/concerts, and a variety of venues in the city, and Southern Manitoba. Barbara has accompanied several award-winning groups at the Meridian Arts Festival competitions and has helped them achieve high standings. She heads up a band at her church and is a voice and piano teacher, developing young artists. 

(Photography of Barbara Joy - by Jennifer Klassen Photography)

Upcoming Christmas/Winter Gigs to promote my new album "A King Has Come"

Monday Nov. 28th - In-House Concert-Winnipeg

Tuesday Nov. 29th - Christmas Banquet -Rosenort Fellowship Chapel -private function

Wednesday Nov. 30 - In-House Concert - Winnipeg

Thursday Dec. 1 - Private Christmas Event -Winnipeg

Saturday Dec. 3rd -Featured Artist In-Store Concert l:00 p.m. Winnipeg Christian Book Store

Thursday Dec. 8th - In-House Concert - Winnipeg -private event

December Dec. 28th - In House Concert - Winnipeg -Private function

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January 24 ,2012 - In House Concert - Winnipeg -  Private event

February 16, 2012 - In House Concert - Winnipeg - Private event

February 26 . 2012 - Seniors Event - Winnipeg

March 14, 2012  - Seniors Event - Winnipeg private

March 21, 2012 - In House Concert - Winnipeg- private

April 19, 2012 - Adult Banquet - Winnipeg , by invite only

April 29, 2012 - Open Mic Night

Saturday May 5, 2012 - Sam's Place - 12:00 noon - Kids/Family Entertainment

Sunday May 6, 2012 - Manitoba Prairie Palette/Artists - Entertainment - 12:00-5:00

Friday May 11, 2012 - Mother's Day Tea - private event

Saturday June 9 - Kids/ Famly Event TBA

Wednesday June 20, 2012 - Birthday Party - private , by invite

Saturday June 30 , 2012- Canada Day Show - private event