Alan Barrington

Alan Barrington’s Looking for a Novel, is his second effort since the 1998 release of Good Wood his debut CD. Barrington’s time has been well spent with four tracks from this album receiving critical praise from the Suwannee SpringFest (Live Oak, FL), Minnesota Folk Festival, MOVA Arts Festival (Guntersville, AL), and Song Door International Songwriting Competition. He also is a regular at the Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Series. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------Looking for a Novel is a blend of inspirational songs with lulling melodies “Bluebird Café; cheeky lyrical gems with bluesy swaggers “Kitchen Technician”; and touching, heartfelt pieces with disciplined instrumentation “No Father, No Mother.” Barrington has the ability to sing a tune and write a song that paints such a specific moment in time. This artist is sure to make his mark as a triple threat- songwriter, singer and storyteller. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ------- Barrington first came on the scene in the 1980's with the single, Old Age. That compilation LP was released by Maranatha Records. It featured Richie Furay of the group Poco, Leon Patillo of Santana, and Bob Bennett. Barrington’s single, Old Age, received extensive radio airplay throughout the US and Canada. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------Finalist 2007 Song Door International Songwriting Competition, Honorable Mention 2007 Song Door International Songwriting Competition, Finalist 2006 Song Door International Songwriting Competition, Honorable Mention 2006 Song Door International Songwriting Competition, National Finalist 2005 Alabama MOVA Arts Festival, National Finalist 2004 Minnesota Folk Festival, National Finalist 2004 Suwannee Spring Festivals at Live Oak Florida, National Finalist 2003 Suwannee Spring Festivals at Live Oak Florida, NSAI–Charlotte 2003 NC Songwriting Competition 3rd place. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------For more on Alan Barrington, visit www.AlanBarrington.com.