BOB BARRY
Condensed Biography
Born - January 1, 1952
Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree - Bloomsburg University

Bob Barry - Award winning pianist, composer and producer has been performing professionally for over 35 years. He plays and records entirely by ear - a discovered gift at age 12 while training as a percussionist inspired by the melodies of the Beatles, Moody Blues and Steely Dan. He is also a high demand piano technician who has worked for and or with over 35 major recording artists including Billy Joel, Ray Charles, George Winston, Aerosmith, Hall and Oates, B B King, Chicago, and Bonnie Rait.

Over the years Bob has recorded over 150 original compositions and has performed all across the USA including a solo performance at Carnegie Hall, two summer tours in Hawaii, a Grand Canyon rim concert, and opened for George Winston private concerts in 2002 and 2003. He also performs throughout the Caribbean Islands and Mexico. Festivals, private and corporate events, benefits, and special appearances round out support for his music. A European tour is also planned for 2005. A millennium tour venue list is on the events page, here.

Bob co-produced the opening tour date for Yanni's symphony tour in 1993. In 1994 he formed Piano One Records and has since released 5 solo albums of his own contemporary instrumental new age and smooth jazz music. They include CAVERNS OF THE MIND, WINDOWS AND BRIDGES, PROVISIONS FOR THE SOUL, CONCERT AT ITALIAN LAKE (Limited edition), and SOME OF THE BEST OF. Fall 2004 will offer a new release - DREAM PASSAGES. A much-requested Christmas CD is also in development.

His composing and recording efforts have gained him awards from Billboard, The John Lennon Song Society and the Mid-Atlantic Songwriters Association as well as best selling regional artist award from Media Play.

Beginning fall of 2004, Bob will offer a lecture series targeted primarily toward middle school age students entitled "Finding Your Niche." The series will focus on the endless possibilities that can result from exploration of inner gifts, strengths and likes. The piano has been the vehicle by which Bob has created an extraordinary career. That instrument can support his lifestyle in any of over a dozen different ways every day.

Bob also owns the Piano One Gallery specializing in pre-owned quality pianos of all makes as well as arranging insured piano transport. His studios are located in Susquehanna Township, Harrisburg, PA.

Like the orchestra that appears in the desert in the movie
"Blazing Saddles", a Bob Barry concert could be anywhere!