Del Barber

Brief Biography

This new discovery from Winnipeg, Manitoba, draws very favourable comparisons to John Prine and Townes Van Zandt. Del Barber has been winning over audiences across Canada and the United States with his raw talent and ample doses of charm. He 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. Tied together by his polished finger-style guitar work and soaring melodies, Barber's tunes are always accessible and inviting, yet rich and poetic in scope. He may be one of Canada’s best kept secrets, but he’s bound to become a Mariposa favourite.

ARTIST WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/delbarber

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, Barber has released two full length records and toured coast to coast twice, playing well over 200 dates from Halifax to Albuquerque. Tour highlights have included the famed Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Québec, Hugh's Room in Toronto, Ontario, and the 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. 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. He was named Winnipeg's best songwriter by CKUW veteran Darren Day, and is 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.