Rick BarrFeb 12, 20213 minThe World Of ArtI did a thing. It's a thing I used to do a lot of. It was, in fact, kind of my whole world for a long time. Long before I ever picked...
Rick BarrJan 7, 20213 minA New Year, New PossibilitiesOkay, okay. I haven't been nearly as good about providing updates as I'd promised I would be. That'll change, starting now. First off,...
Rick BarrAug 11, 20201 minAn Odessa UpdateI’ve got just a minute before I need to get back in the booth and record the last few songs on my new album, ODE TO ODESSA; but, in the...
Rick BarrAug 2, 20202 minThe Art of the PandemicI haven't written much lately about Covid-19 and its effects on us freelancers. The "comeback" for us Ohioans began just before Memorial...
Rick BarrJul 31, 20201 minFeature Friday: China GirlIt is always an exciting moment when I start working with a new author on an audiobook, but it is even better when I have the opportunity...
Rick BarrJul 30, 20201 minThe Memory VaultThere's something to be said for time. You never really notice how quickly life shifts until you have the perspective of years. I've...
Rick BarrJul 28, 20201 minWanna Be a VIP?It's been an exhausting, exhilarating week of work on the new Ode to Odessa album; and, I'm thrilled with the results so far. I can't...
Rick BarrJul 26, 20201 minSing Along SundayWhen I'm out at a show, it's always a boost when folks start to sing along. And, there are some songs where you just can't seem to help...
Rick BarrJul 24, 20201 minFringe BenefitsWell, now I've done it. I've opened a can of worms. Ewww! That's disgusting, right? HA! Actually, it's pretty cool (worms aside). See, as...
Rick BarrJul 23, 20201 minThe Great Boot DebacleThese boots! Man, these things have been with me for a while; and, somehow they've come to represent Rick Barr Music. But, their soul,...
Rick BarrJul 21, 20201 minHave You Looked at Your Calendar?Yep, it's the third Tuesday of July, which means I'm hosting my annual celebration where I played my first open MIC, at The Dolphin...
Rick BarrJul 19, 20201 minExciting Changes!There's something new in the Rick Barr universe! And I'm thrilled to show off the updated website for Barr26 Entertainment, which...
Rick BarrJul 13, 20204 minNEW MUSIC! Ode to OdessaMusic promotes community, drives our spirits, and celebrates the nuances of life. It is the “universal language of mankind;” and, it...
Rick BarrApr 17, 20203 minBack to BusinessWe’re getting close. Aren’t we? It’s mid-April, and since the end of March, we’ve been gearing up for the first of May. Does that sound a...
Rick BarrApr 1, 20204 minDisplacementAlong with my work as a voice over actor, I’m also a full-time musician, performing shows and hosting events regularly in and around...
Rick BarrMar 16, 20191 minA Video Game Trailer!I had the opportunity to provide a voice over for my first video game trailer this past week. I've been a gamer since the early 1980s,...
Rick BarrMar 10, 20195 minTwo YearsIt was two years ago today that I quit my job, left my IT career, and became a full-time musician and voice over actor. After 23 years...
Rick BarrFeb 16, 20191 minLivecastsI started doing weekly livecasts on Facebook, for both music and voice overs. I'm alternating one each week. For music, I'm simply...
Rick BarrJan 31, 20194 minAudiobooks: Narrators, Authors and the ProcessRead: The Harmonious Bond Between Authors And Audiobook Narrators This is a really interesting article about the relationship that can...
Rick BarrJan 29, 20191 minFebruary 2019 ShowdatesHere's my schedule for February. As I'd promised myself at the beginning of the year, I am scheduling a tiny bit lighter. I might like to...