I chose to stick with my birth name rather than choose a stage name. I am often remembered as the son of Jerry Barry, whos was very popular in his days with the 'Corvettes' Showband and 'Bunclody Ceili Band'. His love for me and music have always been my main inspiration, still to this day.

I play live accross Ireland on a weekly basis.
I play keyboards and sing as a one man band.
I have shared stage with Ireland's top Country acts, Declan Nerney, Jimmy Buckley, Mick Flavin, Johnny Loughrey & Paddy O'Brien to name a few..

I think technology & the internet has it strengths and threats. While we have a wealth of musical resources at our fingertips downloading is killing the CD sales market. Personally I think the positives far outweigh any threats.

I think I would need to know what level of say I'd have in my music. My music serves my identity and I wouldn't sell my identity under any circumstances.

1984: Won a singing competition Under 14's, Age 6
1993: Began Performing Aged 15
1994: Released my first Tape'Heaven with You'
1995: Released my second Tape 'On Request'
'Winner in you' from Tape No.3 in charts.
One Month Music Tour of Poland.
1997: Released my third Tape 'My Slaney Rose'
'My Slaney Rose' made No.2 in charts.
1999: Released fourth Tape 'Thoughts of Ireland'
'Summertime in Ireland' from tape made No.3
in the charts.
2003: Celebrated 10 Years in Music with Party.
Released first CD Compilation to mark
10 Years, limited Edition.
2005: After 6 years battling stomach illness,
had an operation to repair muscle. Now
planning to make up for lost time :)

Also Released new Cd 'Chapter One' In the
Beginning, a celebration of my personal
'best of' from the period 1993-1999

2006: After 7 years out of the studio, at last
2006 sees the release of the single 'Beautiful Angel'

2007: Study year in college means Colm will be quiet on the music scene.

2008:Delays to New Album which was planned.

2009: Married Monika in July.

>>>>>>To Be Continued....

I always loved to listen to my dad play and sing. I remember him everytime I play the old songs. I feel inspired listening to Elvis Presley, the songwriting of Lionel Richie & Tom Jones. I think the the performing ability of these artists is unique.

Home Sweet Home!

Korg PA800 Keyboard, Shure Beta58 mike, Dynacord Powermate Amp, Peavey Speakers and monitors.
For home, I have a set of Roland TD3 drums, which I love playing, and used on Beautiful Angel & I'll Leave this World Loving You.

Please check out my Website:
www.colmbarrymusic.webs.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Colm-Barry/652963439
If you wish to contact me, please email:
colmbarry@gmail.com