The Johnnie Barker Project

The Johnnie Barker Project|Sunday  Nov. 22,  7 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets: $25 members; $30 not-yet-members; $15 students (13+) 

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Johnnie Barker quickly immersed himself in performance, honing his skills across multiple instruments in local music ensembles and high school band programs before formalizing his expertise at Berklee College of Music. 

His extensive professional career includes performance and recording work across multiple genres, spanning the U.S. He has served in the backing band for major Gospel artists such as Wes Morgan, Le’Andria Johnson, Beverly Crawford, Todd Dulaney, and collaborated with figures like Charles Taylor, Johnny Rawls, and Michael Allman. He performed with notable bands and ensembles, including Come Back Alice, Ari & the Alibis, NexX Level, James Varnado Funk Band, Dirty Byrd, Juicy Purple, and the Soul Sensations. 

Johnnie has had the distinction of opening for music legends including Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Heart, and Gregg Rolie. 

THE JOHNNIE BARKER PROJECT

More than a band, The Barker Project is a fluid musical collective where genres dissolve and creativity takes center stage. Their sound is a “musical gumbo” that blends Jazz, Funk, and Rock with the soulful grit of Blues and the transcendent spirit of Gospel. The result is a sonic adventure where every performance is a thrilling ride, reinterpreting classic melodies with a fresh, new life.