Dec 17 2019
Finding the songs for the Vegas Breeze album has been a gas. Searching meticulously through the canon of late 50’s early 60’s Pop has meant hours and hours of enjoyment, discovering lesser known material of the classic showroom era.
It…
Sep 19 2019
I've always had a love/hate relationship with Frank. Although his phrasing, choice of material and superb arrangements are impeccable, the standard bearer of mid century pop artistry, his macho swagger and tuff guy personality has always turned me…
Sep 8 2019
Looking for the way to express the dynamic power of the first single visually would have been a daunting task if I didn’t have such a top notch team!
Creative director Leonardo Del’Anno and I worked hard in…
May 9 2019
Genie, Laura and Carlos on the "Thats Life" Shoot!
When I started talking to award winning director Carlos Coronado about our collaborating on a video I knew I wanted to do something fun and wild. The video's for…
May 5 2019
The Band upstairs at The Jazz Bistro in Toronto
I knew the new album was going to consist mainly of existing songs that I have long wanted to sing but when we first started working cover tunes into the…
Apr 30 2019
Daniel and I grew up playing music together, formed a trio while in high school and hit the club circuit while still teenagers, so when I returned from LA it was exciting to rekindle our musical collaboration. I trust Daniel's…
Apr 27 2019
Its really exciting when you meet a new musical soul mate. It has long been my dream to work with horns and thanks to Master Arranger Don Breithaupt (and his awesome taste!)- Vegas Breeze now features an all…
Apr 24 2019
I have a very special and deep relationship with "The Ladies" who sing with me on the Vegas Breeze album.
I met and vibed with both Miku Graham and Rique Franks long before actually singing with them…
Mar 10 2019
Of course its all about the food!
We were looking for a title for the new show that Thom Allison and I are writing and performing that celebrates the coming together of Black and Jewish cultures musically…
Apr 1 2018
Why have the entertainers that worked the strip during the classic Vegas era held our attention all these years? While working on my new album and creating the new concert evening “Micah Barnes At The Sands” I…
Sep 28 2017
Nothing compares to the thrill and creative energy when an artist is taking new music to the recording studio.
My band, Micheal Shand, Russ Boswell and Al Cross and I have been developing arrangements for a new batch…
Jul 4 2017
Birdland is a famous jazz club in New York City located at 1678 Broadway at 44th Street. Owner Morris Levy rnamed the club Birdland in honor of Charlie “Bird” Parker and it is that club after which this…