Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band Singer Guitarist from Raleigh, NC

Providing 'modern vintage' light rock, pop & Motown favorites from the '60s, '70s, '80s, Country standouts like George Strait, Toby Keith & Garth Brooks, Great American Songbook standards like Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett, as well as other contemporary favorites like Michael Buble', John Mayer, Ed Sheeran. Starting with garage bands in the ’60s in the Washington, D.C. area, and continuing with my solo career in restaurants, lounges weddings, and private parties in Maryland, California, Texas, Nebraska & North Carolina, I have enjoyed performing for a wide range of audiences. My greatest satisfaction is setting the perfect mood for a special event. What better calling in life is there than to help create wonderful memories? I am sometimes joined by my dear friends vocalist Andrea Figura and her keyboardist husband, Ray! My expertise is to set the mood for an enjoyable social experience or celebration. Whether you are looking for a warm, cozy ambiance or a more upbeat & fun presence, I can read the room for just the right volume and appropriate song choices. My presentation ranges from an intimate acoustic guitar & vocals to a full range of popular compilations using professionally produced backing music for a bigger sound, much like a complete band. For the past 20 years, I have performed for a number of Raleigh area venues, including On the Rocks-Wakefield, Vinos Finos-Lafayette Village, Nina's Ristorante, Il Bacio, Maximillian's Grill & Wine Bar & Nina's-Clayton. Feel free to reach out to some of these venues to ask for a reference or, better yet, visit one of my live performances (schedule available on my website). I also provide music for a great number of weddings/receptions, private house parties & corporate events. I provide state-of-the-art Bose sound equipment for up to 300 people. I can also include a lapel microphone for wedding officiants at no additional cost.