The Memory Vault
There's something to be said for time. You never really notice how quickly life shifts until you have the perspective of years. I've...
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Rick Barr
Jul 28, 20201 min read
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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...
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Rick Barr
Jul 21, 20201 min read
Have 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...
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Rick Barr
Apr 10, 20161 min read
Busier Than Ever
As we've moved into spring, I find there's rarely a weekend that I'm not playing a show. It's great to be busy, but aside from the solo...
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Rick Barr
Apr 26, 20151 min read
Taking a Break?
March 26, 2015 - Rick and Nick performing The Doors "Touch Me" at the Sports Cantina in Hillard, Ohio. That doesn't sound like me at all,...
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Rick Barr
Apr 12, 20151 min read
Too Busy for Pain
February 8, 2015 - Performing a new original tune, "Gifted," at the Sonwriter's Showcase presented by the Columbus Songwriter's...
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Rick Barr
Jun 16, 20141 min read
Ending Spring with a Bang
May 16, 2014 - Rick and Nick rock out "My Generation" at O'Toole's Irish Bar & Grille It's been incredibly busy the last couple weeks...
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Rick Barr
May 18, 20141 min read
A Trio of Gigs
This has been one of the busiest stretches I've had playing live music. Wednesday, I played in both the Gatsby's and O'Toole's open...
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Rick Barr
Apr 5, 20141 min read
Playing at O'Toole's
I played my first gig at O'Toole's Irish Bar & Grille on April 4, and it was a blast. My set list had close to 50 songs, but I ended up...
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Rick Barr
Feb 18, 20141 min read
More New Venues
I've continued to try out new places to play. This past Sunday, I stopped by The Beachcomber at Buckeye Lake. My friend Joe Spino hosts...
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Rick Barr
Feb 7, 20141 min read
Double Set at Java Central
I played the open stage at Java Central tonight. I had signed up second, but nobody signed up first, so I was asked to play both sets. I...
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Rick Barr
Jan 17, 20141 min read
Playing with Dad
Tonight, I performed with my dad, the first Rick Barr, at Java Central. It was only the second time we've done this. We played two...
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Rick Barr
Jan 15, 20141 min read
Performing With Both Kids!
What a night! I played the open stage at Gatsby's with both Katie and Nick. Katie handled trumpet and vocals, Nick rocked on bass. I'd...
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Rick Barr
Jan 8, 20141 min read
First Time At The Woodlands
I got this year started off right, playing an open stage at a new venue, The Woodlands. I'd never been there before, though I have an...
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