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Aaron Barrera

...is strong yet weak at the same time

About Me

Aaron moved to Austin, Texas in 1993 as an aspiring lead guitarist and began playing in several bands, some of which included Hush, Ten Percenter and Abra Moore. Hush enjoyed local success and courting from a major label. Ten Percenter was a three-year explosion of aggressive, alternative, indie style, rock that opened for the likes of The Goo Goo Dolls, Candlebox and The Deftones. While playing for Abra Moore, Aaron toured the United States and Canada with The Lilith Fair in 1998. In the summer of 2000 Aaron started writing lyrics and music for his first solo attempt. He recorded demos in a small one-bedroom apartment. With six songs finished and with the help of long time friend Susan Thomas (Plasma Records), he recorded an EP entitled Pilot at the Slaughterhouse Studio (Mark Addison), but at this point, Aaron didn't have a band. He was looking for another guitarist/vocalist who would compliment his musical style and capability. Kelly Smith (formerly of This Side Down), who had coincidentally let Aaron borrow a guitar for the recording, would fit the bill. The two, heavily influenced by Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Soundgarden, and Chris Whitley instantly hit it off and thus with the help from Steve Bernal (bass, cello) and Seth Orell (drums), Active Radio was formed. Active Radio independently released their debut record entitled Frequency in 2004 and enjoyed a hit single for an entire year on Austin’s KROX 101.5 in the form of Daffodil, a powerful rock song featured on Frequency. Aaron spent all of 2005 playing lead guitar for The Dan Dyer Band, on tour in support of his Roxy/Reprise debut album "Of What Lies Beneath" produced by Lenny Kravitz. Currently, Aaron is writing songs and recording with his new band Murder, My Sweet. Look for their record to hit stores very soon! This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!

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Member Since: 10/9/2006
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Murder My Sweet Show at Stubbs!

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Posted by Aaron Barrera on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:20:00 PST

This Thursday night...

Come out to Stubbs this thursday night and check out my band Murder My Sweet @ 9pm. With special guest Electric Touch.
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:22:00 PST

Vote For Murder My Sweet on ME Television!

Check out this link and vote for the Patrice Pike and Murder My Sweet live show! Maybe we'll win a prize :)Thanks,ABhttp://www.metelevision.com/awards/index.php...
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:10:00 PST

New Video Added!

Check out my new video :)
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:13:00 PST

For a friend...

For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?And what is to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God u...
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:32:00 PST

About last night...

I want to thank everyone who made it out to Stubbs last night for Murder, My Sweet. I think it was our best show yet, in part because of everyone who attended. I can only hope for more shows like that...
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:10:00 PST

Murder, My Sweet @ Stubbs

Friday Sept 28th @ 10:30pm with guests. Hope to see you all there!   AB
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:55:00 PST

Murder My Sweet on ME TV

ME Television (Ch. 15) will be airing our live show again on Monday September 10th. So if you missed it the first time, here's your chance to check it out. Look for us at Stubbs again in Oct/Nov. AB...
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:27:00 PST

Murder, My Sweet live on METV tomorow night

Hey kids, Just a reminder to watch METV tomorrow night @ 7pm for the MMS live performance. Check this link and watch the promo video for it. http://metelevision.com/index.php Also, check out Patrice P...
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:47:00 PST

Murder, My Sweet on ME

The Live Murder, My Sweet show at ME TV studios will finally be airing August 16th. I believe it will air a couple times a day for a while, so try to catch it. See you at the next show!    ...
Posted by Aaron Barrera on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:38:00 PST