James W Barnhart
James W Barnhart
Introducig James W Barnhart. Accoustic guitar player, singer and song/writer. All my music is as original as my personality. If you ever get to know me, you will understand.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I have been singing all my life; in churches and choirs. Started playing guitar at 19 and then played in some church folk type bands. I started playing in praise bands in the mid 90's and started a Christian rock band called "Pneuma". After a major falling out with church stuff, I started playing solo music under the name Wes James in 2001. Changed to J W Barnhart when I was able to get the jwbarnhart.com domain address. After getting tired of using Initials, I started going by Jim Barnhart. Recently, some one searhing for my site on "Myspace" asked if I was the Christian from the east or the Pagan from the west. Yes, there were 2 of us so... I started using the proper name of James W Barnhart (the pagan one). Currently, I play at outdoor markets and coffee houses and just about anything else I can get.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I play and live in the Phoenix AZ area although it is a restriction caused by economics.
Your musical influences
It is had to describe my music and when people are put into a corner and forced to give a style, they call it "Jim's Music". It has ties with 60's folk, blues, light jazz, and just about anything else you can think of. Music style is derived from every influence I have been in contact with over my entire life time.
What equipment do you use?
I play a Martin OM-35 through a Yamaha PA system.
Anything else?
Hmmmm, I will answer this one at a different time.