Boots 'n Hoots


BARRY MICHAEL began his career at the tender age of four singing along side his father during his Saturday morning radio show in Atlanta, GA. Little did Barry’s father know that this musical experience was sparking a passionate flame in his son that would later transform into a professional performance career which included a record deal.

For several years following those young performances Barry performed in numerous musical groups including choirs, bands, and various instrumental ensembles. Being a typical young guy, Barry’s interest in music took a slight halt, and shifted to the comedy scene which landed Barry once again on stage at “The Punchline” in Atlanta, GA. Barry soon realized that this experience was helping him musically in ways he had never imagined. “Telling jokes on a stage was no different than singing on stage. Instead of moving people with my voice, musical lines, and instrumental timbres, I was now doing it through punch lines and inflections on certain words. The two go hand in hand really well”.

The days and nights of singing, joke telling, and acting, soon made Barry a student in the Atlanta Broadcast Institute in which he graduated from in 1997. Shortly after graduation Barry joined Atlanta’s BBS Television Station writing, producing, acting, and singing on his own sports show. “My sports show was a unique and entertaining mixture of sports, comedy, and even music” Barry states.

Before too long Barry’s love for music again brought his complete concentration back to singing. As lead singer with his Christian band “Alteration”, Barry was given the chance to write inspiring music, while at the same time singing and performing his own music. The band produced two CD’s, with the second being a tremendous success. As a result of the success of the second CD, “Alterations” was noticed by the movie producer of “The Forbidden Truth”, a Christian influenced production. One song in particular, “Undeniably You”, in which Barry co-wrote with fellow band member Andy Parker, gained real favor with the movie producer. “Undeniably You” was later chosen for inclusion into the movie.

Rather quickly the word about Barry’s talent as a vocalist began to spread throughout the greater Atlanta area. Richard Chatham, the Executive Producer of Stockbridge Records, heard through the rumor mill one day that Barry had been invited to sing for the Vice President of A & R of Sony Records in New York, New York. Richard asked Barry if he could join him on his journey to the “Apple City” for the audition. “I watched Barry give every bit of passion and energy into the music without any signs of fear or hesitation. Barry’s audition was moving and full of musical brilliance” Richard states. “I knew something was special about Barry.” That particular trip to New York was the beginning of an incredible relationship between Barry and Richard, which resulted in Barry signing with Stockbridge Records upon returning to Atlanta.

Chatham immediately made appointments for Barry to study privately with the ever so popular Jan Smith, at her studio in Atlanta. Since 2007, Barry has been under the careful guidance of Jan Smith and her studio with efforts of perfecting every detail of his vocal repertoire. Finally in January of 2009, Stockbridge Records will release Barry’s debut album titled “Ripped Blue Jeans & ATV’s”. With a high energy sound, inspirational lyrics, and an “easy on the eyes” approach, Barry hopes to entertain fans nationwide.




J. CHRIS NEWBERG'S refreshingly smart and edgy humor, delivered with a streetwise sense of philosophic cool, has propelled the guitarist/songwriter-cum-comedian to the forefront of the National comedy scene.

While critics have been singing his praises in the press, audience members are offering true testimonial to Newberg’s talent, roaring with laughter and clamoring for more of this hip and authentic new personality. Newberg’s standup comedy cleverly combines his hilarious and off-beat observations on life with original, acoustic guitar songs and infectious melodies. Picture Bob Dylan and his six-string with Dennis Miller’s incisive, cerebral wit. Well, not quite Dennis Miller, but definitely the occasional big word. Got it? Good, now you can begin to glimpse the unique, side-splitting talent that is J. Chris Newberg.

Newberg has spent much of adult life on the road. Whether it was performing in a bar just shy of capacity (See: Empty) or to his eventual gathering and collecting members of The Chris Army, his loyal fans. This initially began while he was touring and performing with the likes of the Counting Crows, Oasis , and John Mellencamp, but has since grown much larger through his undeniable Viral Video following. With his friends at comedy.com, J Chris has written and produced several short humorous videos that have received well over 7 million views. See for yourself. Just go to Youtube.com/jchrisnewberg, Break.com, Funnyordie.com, collegehumor.com, myspace.com/jchrisnewberg, jchrisnewberg.com or comedy.com and search his name. Make sure that you have some time, because there is a lot of stuff on there.

Newberg has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, The History Channel, Fox Sports and countless national commercials and voice over spots. Check your local listings because if he’s not in your town this week, I am sure it’s only a matter of time before he will be. He is a graduate of the Second City and alumni of the famed Motor City Improv. He is a Pisces and a firm believer that everything is a word that can usually describe most things. Other words he uses at will: Stuff, Planet, Evolution, Frost, Shoulders, Poison, Rafting, and the list goes on and on. A biography is supposed to give you a glimpse of what J Chris Newberg is all about. Well, I have just told you, so why don’t you make a little effort to laugh on your own at him. Get to the internet and see what everyone is talking about. If you don’t have a computer, than get to satellite radio Sirius or XM, it won’t look the same, but you will still hear the funny. If you don’t know what computers or cable radio are, well then I have a really cool sponge to sell you. - TOM ABERNATHY LONDON HARMONY 2008