The Sensationl Barnes Brothers

The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a musical blend of old and new, a real gem in the gospel/soul scene. As PopMatters states, “The brothers run through a spectrum of moods and modes in their gospel soul, often bridging the gap between, say, the Soul Stirrers and Stax, all the while keeping a local flavor.” The brothers can dive deep into their roots, creating a sound that reflects the music of their history, all the while drawing in a modern-day audience.

The Sensational Barnes Brothers are featured on vocalist Don Bryant’s Grammy-nominated album "Don't Give Up on Love," and you can also hear them on several tracks from the album XOPA by Latin Grammy-nominated Making Movies. The band has also recorded with the lead singer of The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach.

These talented brothers made their mark with their first album - Nobody’s Fault But My Own.  Inspired by their shared past, fueled by harmonies that resonate with both their blood and their kindred souls, The Sensational Barnes Brothers are here to stay, singing, playing, and dancing for a long, long time. Their new album of all originals will be released in fall 2024.

The brothers have not made their presence known on the East Coast yet.  However, they've taken the West by storm.  This will be there second appearance on the main stage of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (along with Larry and Joe who are playing at the Chapel here July 24th and Watermelon alumnae: Sierra Hull, AJ Lee, and Molly Tuttle, ).  This is a chance to see them before they are too big for Watermelon Wednesdays.