Originating in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, THE Barker BROTHERS are expanding the realm of their traditional roots. All native to a region with a rich musical heritage, their intricate instrumentals will keep you on the edge of your seat, while their pure, resonant harmony will take your breath away.

 

   The group’s high energy 
   live performance
   incorporates an eclectic 
   mix of hard driving
   bluegrass, Americana, and
   folk, as well as, their own
   innovative material.

With dynamic, “on-the-edge” presentation and a musical heritage that can be traced back over five generations, THE Barker BROTHERS are creating a new tradition in American acoustic music.



 

   
 Jeremy, a junior at East Tennessee State University, is 
 skillfully talented on the flattop guitar and delivers vibrant 
 vocals with a masterly technique.  He began playing guitar at
 age ten, and at eleven he participated in the Kentucky Festival
 of Bluegrass.  In 2002, Jeremy had the honor of opening for
 Dr. Ralph Stanley (and the Clinch mountain Boys) during his "O
 Brother Where Art Thou Tour."
    




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  Jonathan, 16 years old, is vivacious on the (three-finger 
   style) banjo and accompanies his brother on vocals. 
   He began playing banjo at eight. Within six months, 
   Jonathan was opening for Dr. Ralph Stanley during his "O 
   Brother Where Art Thou" tour. In 2003, Jonathan 
   had the privilege of receiving the Fan's Choice Award"  at 
   Raymond Fairchild's Maggie Valley Opry. 





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 Westley Harris, a freshman at East Tennessee State University,
 is a classically trained violinist and a prolific fiddler who
 plays with an intensity and drive all his own. Additionally  
 accomplished on the banjo and mandolin, he has been playing
 bluegrass music for over six years. 

 

 

On and off stage, THE Barker BROTHERS are heartily supported by their parents.  Angie plays the upright bass, Scott plays mandolin, and they both contribute to the "family harmony" that resounds throughout their vocals. 

 

 

 

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Music has always played a significant role in THE Barker BROTHERS' family traditions.