Danny Barnes Works Harder

Seminal ex-Austinite talks banjo, minimalism, and experimentation

"...which is a nice place to catch me,” chuckles Danny Barnes, pausing a recording session to field a call..."

May 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Complete Freedom

A profile of Bad Livers banjo player Danny Barnes

"...just the music. A way of life. An identity. Danny Barnes...."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Against the Grain

A profile of Bad Livers bassist Mark Rubin

"...would be the other half of the Bad Livers, Danny Barnes, the group's principal songwriter, arranger, and spiritual leader...."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

How the West Was Sung

The Newton Boys Soundtrack: An Oral History

"...Danny Barnes: Bad Livers, The Newton Boys score composer..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Phantom Power & Spiritual Benefits

The Return of the Bad Livers

"...L-R: Mark Rubin, Ralph White, Danny Barnes, and Bob Grantphotograph by George Brainard Check the..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Music Feature

Hill Country Breakdown

"...as a bluegrass band, a title Rubin and bandmate Danny Barnes -- a banjo player and guitarist of extraordinary..."

June 4, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...waltz written by Benson during the pandemic. – Doug Freeman Danny Barnes Vinyl Reissues..."

June 4, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Interviews

Danny Barnes: Old Weird America by the slice

"...Danny Barnes6pm, Antone's (Also: Wed., 12:30am, Beauty Bar/Palm Door)..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Broken Spoke is broken into and thieves ride away with owner James White's family heirloom: a saddle, mister.

"...Barnes Storming..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Danny Barnes

Record review

"...Danny Barnes..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Music Review by David Lynch

Danny Barnes

Texas Platters

"...Danny Barnes..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Danny Barnes

"...Danny BarnesDirt on the Angel (Terminus) Danny Barnes is a..."

March 5, 2004 Music Review by David Lynch

Danny Barnes

"...Danny BarnesRocket (ATO) The Other EuropeansSplendor (Kikiyon)..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Danny Barnes

"...Danny BarnesPizza Box (ATO)..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Danny Barnes, Robyn Ludwick

"...Danny Barnes, Robyn Ludwick..."

July 28, 2006 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Bad Livers Blood and Mood (Sugar Hill)Danny Barnes...And His Oft Mended Raiment (Minner Bucket)

SXSW Records

"...Bad LiversBlood and Mood (Sugar Hill)Danny Barnes...And His Oft Mended Raiment (Minner Bucket) Electric punk..."

March 3, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Danny Barnes Minor Dings (Cavity Search)

"...Danny BarnesMinor Dings (Cavity Search) This latest solo effort by..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Bad Livers Dust on the Bible (Quarterstick)Barnes, Hokkanen & RubinAka the Mad Cat Trio (Lumpydisc)

"...Bad Livers Dust on the Bible (Quarterstick)Barnes, Hokkanen & RubinAka the Mad Cat Trio (Lumpydisc) As..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Pickathon, Texas

Austin talent looms large at Oregon fest

"...featuring Wimberley's Sarah Jarosz. Nine if you tally expat Danny Barnes...."

Aug. 10, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

10 Minutes with Robbie Fulks

Chicagoan could almost be local given his Austin collaborations

"...I drove around through little towns. Musically, Robbie Gjersoe, Danny Barnes, and Jenny encouraged me the most. Their openness..."

June 1, 2016 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

These Things I've Come to Know

What times are we living in? South Austin's James McMurtry spells it out.

"...right, contributed banjo, as did journeymen Dustin Welch and Danny Barnes. Benmont Tench of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers played keyboards,..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...DANNY BARNES: As lead singer and banjer-playin' fool behind many..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...runs October 16-23. Joining previously announced Marquee Screenings of Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut Synecdoche, New..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Return of ... the Cassette

The Walkman revolutionized portable music. Can their fodder – cassettes – jump the shark?

"...Danny Barnes, revered punk rock banjo player for Nineties locals..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...True Sounds of Liberty formed? Though original drummer Todd Barnes died in 1999, original guitarist Ron Emory and bassist..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...SUPERGRASS: Guitarist/singer Gaz Coombes, bassist Mickey Quinn, and drummer Danny Goffey burst onto the British charts in the mid-Nineties..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Closer Than You Think

"...of the Bad Livers, right? There's Mark Rubin, there's Danny Barnes, and then there's, uh......"

Jan. 17, 1997 Music Column

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Stays the Course on Mask Precautions

Steady on safety guidelines, Austin promoters and club owners juggle an unclear concert calendar

"...Austin-affiliated nominees included Ruthie Foster and Bad Livers plucker Danny Barnes...."

March 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Sanctifying Saliyah

The electronic producer focuses inward on a striking sophomore EP

"...Live at the Paramount. Other local affiliates include banjoist Danny Barnes and Wimberley native Sarah Jarosz...."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

2015 Old Settler’s Music Festival: Saturday

"...Jeff Austin Band welcomes banjo great and former local Danny Barnes...."

April 20, 2015 Photo Gallery

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