Micah Barnes is a former member of The Nylons and currently an Alma Records/ Universal Music Canada as a solo recording artist. Born in Austria to Canadian parents (Classical composer Milton Barnes & Mr Dressup writer Lilly Barnes), Micah cut his teeth in the clubs and cabarets of Toronto before joining the internationally celebrated A Capella group. Micah’s songwriting style lives “as a throwback” to classic Jazz & Blues, along with the intensely personal perspective of a singer-songwriter (best described as Leonard Cohen meets Tony Bennett). His albums “New York Stories” & “Vegas Breeze topped the Jazz charts in Canada and found listeners around the globe.
Micah served as Vocal Coach & Music Advisor on Canada’s Got Talent. As one of Canada’s top coaches, Micah is passionate about working with “up and coming” artists on both sides of the border. His clients have included Grammy-nominated J.P. Saxe (Arista Records), Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black / She Hulk) and Juno award-winners Monowhale, among many chart toppers.
Name:
Micah Barnes
Genre:
Jazz
Founded:
45 years ago!
# of Albums:
3
Latest Album:
Vegas Breeze
Latest Single:
Welcome To The Club
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Billie Holiday
Favourite musician now:
Ray Charles
Guilty pleasure song:
A Porter’s Love Song To A Chamber Maid
Live show ritual:
I warm up vocally and physically, BUT the most important thing is the “spoiling myself moments” like a bubble bath!
Favourite local musician:
Queer As Funk & Rebecca Sichon
EP or LP?
LP, I always love the bigger statement!
Early bird or night owl?
I’m a Night Owl Honey, but don’t tell my Mommy!
Road or studio?
Both have their charms. The Studio allows for spontaneity and control, whereas The Road is mostly about creating and surviving chaos!
Where can we follow you?
Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
In Vancouver Cafe Medina (because it’s incredibly delicious, not because my cousin Robbie owns it!)
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
In Toronto, it’s Augusta in Kensington Market. Messy. Noisy. Fun.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Trinity Bellwoods. It can’t be beat for the beauty of nature in the midst of downtown traffic. I moved into the neighbourhood when it was still dangerous at night.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
I still love The Rivoli, where I surprised the audience by kissing my boyfriend from the stage on New Year’s!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Rotate This. It’s still funky and nerdy the way a record store should be.
