C. Barnes Project

Artist ID: 14248

Live music for all occasions: The C. Barnes Project was founded in February 1997. The members of the group were carefully selected in order to create the big band sound that the group is known for. The C. Barnes Project extensive repertoire consists of music ranging from the 1950's to the music of the 90's contemporary/current music. The band has a style all of its own, specializing in Rhythm & Blues/Variety.

Band Members: Charles R. Barnes Manager/Valve Trombone Player; 25 years of professional experience. Mark Dooley -Lead Guitarist; 35 years of professional experience. Calvin O' Neal Gorham -Lead Vocalist ; 35 years of professional experience. Wayne Greenidge -Keyboardist; 30 years of professional experience. Arvel "Butch" Howerton -Percussions and Drums; 20 years of professional experience. Kenneth H. Jackson -Co-Manager/Bass Guitarist; 27 years of professional experience. Dwayne Tyree - Drummer; 20 years of professional experience. Gordon Wade - Trumpet Player/Vocalist; 25 years of professional experience Shelia Walker - Vocalist; 20 years of professional experience Marvin Wiggins - Asst. Manager/ Tenor/Alto Saxophone player; 36 years of professional experience.

GENRES FOR THIS ARTIST

R&B, Motown, Oldies, & Beach

SUGGESTED EVENT TYPES

Private Parties
Weddings

REFERENCES

The band was great. Very accomodating, on time, no unreasonable demands , and really good music. Thanks and I would use them for a future event.
Dr. Stafford

SONG LIST

Contemporary and Dance
Beyonce Knowles - Crazy In Love
Brittany Spears - ...Baby One More Time
Frankie Beverly And Maze - Joy And Pain
Funk Empire - Power To The People
Gloria Estefan - Destiny
Johnny Taylor - Slide On
Marcia Griffiths - Electric Slide

International
Bob Marley And The Wailers - I Shot The Sheriff

Modern, Alternative, and Classic Rock
Billy Stewart - Sitting In The Park
Chicago - Does Anybody Really Know
Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
Elvis Presley - I Can't Help - Fallin' In Love With You
Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never
Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
Ides Of March - Vehicle
Rolling Stone - Miss You
Three Dog Night - Feelin' Alright
Tina Turner - Let's Stay Together
Tina Turner - Private Dancer
Tina Turner - Proud Mary
Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It
Tom Jones - It's Not Unusual

Motown, Oldies, and Beach
Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
Aretha Franklin - Dr. Feel Good
Aretha Franklin - Natural Woman
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
Booker T And The Mgs - Hip Hugger
Booker T And The Mgs - Sissy Strut
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Diana Ross And The Supremes - Baby Love
Diana Ross And The Supremes - Endless Love
Eddie Floyd - I've Never Found A Girl
Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood
Four Tops - Standing In The Shadows Of Love
Gladys Night And The Pips - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Gladys Night And The Pips - Neither One Of Us
Jackie Wilson - Baby Work Out
Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Me Around
James Brown - Funky Good Time
James Brown - I Feel Good
James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
James Brown - Please, Please, Please
James Brown - Sex Machine
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - Heat Waves
Nat King Cole - Ballerina
Otis Redding - Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness
Sam & Dave - Hold On I'm Coming
Sam & Dave - Soul Man
Sam Cooke - Can't Help Myself
Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
Sam Cooke - Cupid
Sam Cooke - What A Wonderful World
Sam Cooke - You Send Me
Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
The Isley Brothers - Twist &Shout
The Temptations - Ain't To Proud To Beg
The Temptations - Get Ready
The Temptations - Just My Imagination
The Temptations - My Girl
The Temptations - Papa Was A Rolling Stone
The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
Wilson Pickett - 634-5789
Wilson Pickett - Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
Young Rascals - Groovin'
Young Rascals - Midnight Hour
Young Rascals - Spinning Wheel

R&B, Funk, and Disco
Al Green - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Al Green - Love and Happiness
Angie Stone - No More Rain
Anita Baker - Been So Long
Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
Bar-Kays - Soul Finger
Betty Wright - Backstreet
Betty Wright - Booty Call
Betty Wright - Clean-Up Woman
Betty Wright - Tonight Is The Night
Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good
Cliff Nobles - The Horse
Donna Summer - Bad Girls
Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
Donna Summer - Last Dance
Erykah Badu - On And On
Erykah Badu - Tyrone
Jeffrey Osborne - Back In Love Again
Jeffrey Osborne - Love Ballad
Jill Scott - Gettin' In The Way
Jill Scott - It's Love
Johnny Taylor - Rock Me
Johnny Taylor - Roy .
Leon Huff - I Ain't Jiving I'm Jammin
Loniel Ritchie - Truly
Lynn Collins - Think
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye - What's Goin' On
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrel - If This World Was Mine
Mary J. Blige - Be Happy
Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
Mel Waiters - Hole In The Wall
Mother's Finest - Love Changes
Mother's Finest - Love Changes
Mystikal - Danger
Mystikal - Shake It Fast
Next - Too Close
Patti Labelle - Say My Name
Prince - Purple Rain
Ramsey Lewis - Sun Goddess
Rose Royce - I'm Goin' Down
Rufus Thomas - Break Down
Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
Sister Sledge - We Are Family

Retro 70's and 80's
Atlantic Starr - Always
Atlantic Starr - Blackstreet
Atlantic Starr - No Diggity
KC & The Sunshine Band - That's The Way I Like It
Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited
Sade - By Your Side
Sade - Paradise
Sade - Smooth Operator
Sade - Sweetest Taboo

Standards, Swing, and Jazz
Cannonball Adderly - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Dorothy Moore - Misty Blue
Etta James - At Last
Etta James - Tell Mama
Frank Sinatra - I've Got You Under My Skin
Frank Sinatra - Just The Way You Look Tonight
Frank Sinatra - Lady Luck
Frank Sinatra - New York, New York
Frank Sinatra - The Best Is Yet To Come
Grover Washington - Mr. Magic
Ronnie Laws - Always There
Standards/Specialties - Anniversary Waltz
Standards/Specialties - Beer Barrel Polka
Standards/Specialties - Blue Skies
Standards/Specialties - Daddy's Little Girl
Standards/Specialties - Evergreen
Standards/Specialties - Girl From Ipanema
Standards/Specialties - Havah Nagelah
Standards/Specialties - Hokey-Pokey
Standards/Specialties - I Hope You Dance
Standards/Specialties - Jim Dandy
Standards/Specialties - Jump Jive And Wai
Standards/Specialties - Limbo
Standards/Specialties - Love
Standards/Specialties - Misty
Standards/Specialties - My Funny Valentines
Standards/Specialties - New York, New York
Standards/Specialties - Pa Polka
Standards/Specialties - Rocky Top Tennessee
Standards/Specialties - Satin Doll
Standards/Specialties - Sunny
Standards/Specialties - Sunrise Sunset
Standards/Specialties - Take The A Train
Standards/Specialties - Tennessee Waltz
Standards/Specialties - The Bridal Dance
Standards/Specialties - The Rose
Standards/Specialties - The Way You Look Tonight
Standards/Specialties - What A Wonderful World