About Me
“One of the most exciting blues guitarists you’re likely to see north of the border. He puts more heart into it than anyone†- THE EDMONTON SUN BIO_________________________________________________________
____________Barry Campbell began playing guitar at the age of 14. Bitten by the blues bug at an early age, Barry devoured any blues disk he could get a hold of and began developing a style all of his own. Gradually, the blues gave way to soul and reggae music and Barry successfully merged his influences into his sound today, a hard-edged, guitar heavy smorgasbord of music. Barry Campbell has been playing around Edmonton and Alberta for a number of years, as a member several bands such as: Latinoblue, Refinery Row and Big, Bad & Blue. Barry has performed with such artists as Eddie Clearwater, Maurice John Vaughn, Jimmy Burns, Smokin' Joe Kubrick, Eddie Vaan Shaw Jr and many others.
Barry Campbell and the Hardliners formed in early 2004. Ever since, they have been delivering a rare blend of reggae, blues and soul music to hungry music fans all over Alberta. Barry handles the vocal and guitar duties while percussionist Jeff Lisk and Bassist Humbert Mederios round out the Hardliners, furnishing Barry with a rhythm section not to be equalled. Drawing on diverse influences such as: Toots and the Maytalls, Freddy King, Bob Marley, Gov't Mule, Peter Tosh and Magic Sam, the band keeps dance floors packed everywhere they go.
Percussionist Jeff Lisk, a native of the Chicago area, has played with the who's who of the Blues and Jazz world, including, Homesick James, Junior Wells, Texas Johnny Brown, Wayne Bennett and countless others.
Bassist Humbert Mederios has been a staple of the Edmonton roots music scene for many years. He has been virtually the only bass player delivering a reggae pulse in Edmonton, which is why he is such a valued member of the outfit. The boys are in the midst of recording their debut CD which is expected in the Spring of 2007. After having recently gone into the studio to cut a few tracks with renound Chicago Blues artist, Jimmy Burns, they are excited to return to the studio to complete the long overdue project.____________________________________________________
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APPEARANCES_________________________________________________
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Blues on Whyte (The Commercial Hotel- Edmonton)- Oats & Notes Festival (Toefield)- Edmonton Expo Latin Festival- The Vat (Red Deer)- The Barbary Coast (Banff)- The Urban Lounge (Edmonton)- Pete’s (Jasper)- Murrieta’s (Edmonton)- One year as host of the infamous Saturday Jam at Blues on Whyte
