Manitoba Music

Del Barber

Alt. Country, Country, Folk, Indie, Roots, Singer/songwriter

Born and raised on the prairies, Del Barber has found a new home on stage, winning audiences across Canada and the United States with raw talent and ample doses of charm. With ambition and work ethic second to none, in two short years Barber has released two full length records and found the time to tour coast to coast twice, playing well over 200 dates everywhere from Halifax to Albuquerque. Tour highlights have included the famed Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, QC, Hugh's Room in Toronto, ON and the legendary Winnipeg Folk Festival.

In the spirit of legends like Townes Van Zandt, Greg Brown, and John Prine, Barber dreams new life into old forms with a cutting sense of humour, a hint of cynicism, and songs that span the gulf between the sacred and the profane. Stemming from a keen understanding of phrasing, narrative and metaphor, Barber easily weaves experiences and characters into songs that span the gulf between the sacred and the profane. Tied together by Barber's polished finger-style guitar work and soaring melodies, Barber's tunes are always accessible and inviting while remaining rich and poetic in scope.

One of Canada's best kept secrets, Del Barber has just begun to walk into the public eye. Named as Winnipeg's best songwriter by CKUW veteran Darren Day and cited as having Woody Guthrie's wanderlust by legendary Mitch Podolack. Barber's latest release is yet another triumph from the musical breeding grounds of Winnipeg. Recently, Barber's Love Songs For The Last Twenty was given 4 out of 5 stars in the Winnipeg Free Press.