Dave Barton Duo ARTIST ID: 13655
DAVID BARTON got his start playing bars at 16 on a fake ID and his journey to becoming a full-time performer has been chocked full of many great adventures to say the least. Like the time he opened solo for The Beach Boys - and who was backstage checking him out - the guys from America just happened to be hanging out. Talk about jitters!To have performed full-time for over 13 years is a feat matched by only the best entertainers in Virginia. DAVID BARTON has performed for presidential candidates, corporate groups, anywhere great acoustic music is welcome. As a current member of BS&M (he's the "B"), DAVID BARTON has performed from New York to Puerto Rico to France and played well over a 1,200 gigs. He's opened for The Beach Boys, Dave Matthews, Paula Cole, Bill Monroe, Edwin McCain, Everything, Fighting Gravity, Pat McGee, 38 Special, Peter Frampton, Joan Jett, Kansas, Marshall Tucker Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Foghat, Billy Pilgram, David Wilcox, and many others! He is also a former full-time performer with Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA. and music major (cum laude) from VCU in Richmond, VA.
Variety is the key. DAVID BARTON takes requests, does impersonations, and plays everything from Jimmy Buffett to Dave Matthews with ease. He carries a state of the art sound system and maintains an ever growing mailing list. You'll notice a strong commitment to detail from beginning to end and a flair for spontaneity. "People must have a great time. The ticket is variety, entertainment, and a smile." says Dave.
GENRES FOR THIS ARTIST:
- Acoustic, Folk, & Blues
- Modern Rock, Alternative, & Top 40
SUGGESTED EVENT TYPES:
- Private Parties
- Corporate Events
- Special Events
- Special Events







