Mike Barnet - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Thought provoking and socially aware, Mike Barnet's lyrics contain a spirit that is missing in most songs written today. Blending elements of folk, groove and protest, Mike creates music to think and vibe to. Armed with his acoustic guitar, Mike Barnet has the rare ability to create songs memorable enough to shake world views to the foundation. And if given the chance, he will capture the minds of anyone with in earshot. Migrating from the Seattle Washington to Fullerton California, Mike's musical journey has been a few years in the making. Playing all over the west coast, he continually gains the respect of audiences and critics alike. In the vignette vein of artists as varied as Nick Drake, Nina Simone, Richie Havens, Johnny Cash, Ani DiFranco, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, Barnet's music has a unique flavor, filled with soul-bearing honesty and hard hitting reality. The common thread woven through each of his masterful stories is a message of self-examination and hope.
album

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/22/2005
Band Website: mikebarnetmusic.com
Band Members: .. Mike Barnet on vocals, guitar and beats
Influences: Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Richie Havens, Nina Simone, Bad Brains, The Roots, Mos Def, Ani DiFranco, Nick Drake, TV on the Radio, True American Record Boys = Tyrone Wells, Jaycob Van Aucken, Danny Vasquez
Sounds Like: a movement.

Record Label: nu americas
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Nu Americas

Greetings,It's been awhile so I figured it's time to catch you up on a few things. Besides touring a ton, I've also taken the necessary steps to make Nu Americas a legal venture. So now that we are ...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:38:00 PST

Open Mic TV and Mike Barnet featured in OC Weekly

So the good people at OC Weekly (namely Joel Beers) recently did a feature story on Open Mic TV and the creator of the show (me). The article is in this week's addition of OC weekly (vol # 21 Jan 26-...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:45:00 PST

Mike Barnets music on TV.

Thats right yo. The song Keep Your Ear to the Ground from my EP the Bourgeois Backlash will played on the ABC Family show Beautiful People. Please watch it and TiVo for me because I dont ...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:47:00 PST

Mike Barnet is a Hood Star

Has mike gone hip-hop or is he just front'n? You decide. Check out his interview with Hood Stars magazine. Go to www.hoodstars.net and read his interview about his new ep t...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Fri, 06 Jan 2006 04:13:00 PST

Help celebrate a life recently lost.

Some of you may have noticed Johnny hanging out in front of Back Alley down in Fullerton. Although he was homeless he was a staple in Fullerton for many years. Unfortunately, he pa...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:32:00 PST

Mike plays live on KUCI 88.9fm

Mike will be the featured guest on Keepin it Right at KUCI 88.9fm. He will be interviewed and play songs live on air. Mikes appearance on Keepin it Right will be Thursday, October 27th at 12am. So...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:24:00 PST

Get mike on the radio.

Call Indie 103.1FM to request MIKE BARNET. Indie 103.1 FM is spinning tunes from Mike Barnet's new record, the BOURGEOIS BACKLASH. Call to Request (877) 900-1031. Please demand: "Rescue Dogs", "Love's...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Sun, 16 Oct 2005 02:46:00 PST

I'm touring again yo.

It's true. I will be touring up the west coast again the first two weeks of Nov 2005. please check back in a week and I will have the dates posted. Tell your friends in the other towns, cities and ...
Posted by Mike Barnet on Sun, 16 Oct 2005 02:42:00 PST