Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Legendary Hearts Front Man Locally Launches New Solo CD at Horizon Stage

Barney Bentall tours to Spruce Grove on Friday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m.
 
Barney Bentall was born in Toronto, grew up in Calgary, and moved to Vancouver in 1978 to follow his musical dream. In 1988 he formed the rock/pop band Barney Bentall and The Legendary Hearts, whose self-titled debut album won a Juno, sold over 100,000 copies, and spawned three hit singles. Subsequent albums by the band also reached gold or platinum status. Barney released his first solo album in 2007 and, during the past decade, he has transformed both personally and musically to emerge as one of Canada’s most prolific country/folk/roots singer-songwriters. Now, local audiences have the opportunity to enjoy both classic and brand-new Barney Bentall compositions at the intimate 318-seat Horizon Stage on Friday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Bentall doesn't tour as extensively as he once did but he keeps fans happy with select engagements. His last concert at Horizon Stage was almost exactly ten years ago (October 2002) but he was in Edmonton this past summer at the Rock Music Festival.  In concert Barney performs both his solo material and the Legendary Hearts hits. Fans will enjoy humming along to old favourites like “Something to Live For”, “Do Ya” and “Crime Against Love”. Music from his first solo album, Gift Horse, has been described as “reflective and pensive soft rock influenced by western and mountain folk traditions and covert country flavours”. Songs from his 2009 release, Inside Passage, are a combination of roots, country, rock, and folk with a ballad thrown in for good-measure. No matter what musical source he is tapping, Barney Bentall is a charming performer whose catchy lyrics resonate with audiences.

Barney will be introducing his audience on November 16 to music from his latest CD, Flesh & Bone, which is being released on November 13, just 3 days before his Spruce Grove concert.  Recorded at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, Flesh & Bone is a collection of eleven songs produced by Bentall himself. Influenced by an array of genres from folk to roots, blues-­rock to pop, and even a hint of Celtic, the album reflects Canada from coast to coast. Flesh & Bone is haunting yet beautiful with pure, truthful and emotional vocals, lyrics, and melodies that marry well together and are woven with a storytelling quality that transcends generations. Fans will be able to pick up their own copy of Flesh & Bone, hot off the presses, at the Horizon Stage product sales table!  

Tickets to see the legendary Barney Bentall, Up Close & Personal at Horizon Stage on Friday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. are $30 for adults, $25 for students and seniors, and $5 for high school students through the eyeGO program. Tickets can be purchased at the City Hall Ticket Centre (315 Jespersen Ave), by phone at 780-962-8995, or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.

“Legendary Canadian singer songwriter Barney Bentall’s passion and unmatched talent really shine on The Inside Passage… If you're a fan of artists like Bruce Springsteen, Fred Eaglesmith, Bruce Cockburn and Steve Dawson this is a must have in your collection.”
Andre Skinner – IndieCan

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