Rick Barry Sophomore LP Out Today, Shares 'Seasons' Video

Known for his uncensored melancholia, Asbury Park-based singer/guitarist Rick Barry returns to explore the terrain of failed love affairs, paralyzing self-doubt and mortality in his sophomore LP, Curses, Maledictions & Harsh Reiterations. Produced by New York Guitar Festival Founder and Artistic Director David Spelman, Barry collaborated with an extremely talented group of musician including multi-instrumentalist and 3-time Grammy winner Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan, Levon Helm,) lush backing vocals from both Nicole Atkins and Allie Moss; eclectic jazz cellist Erik Friedlander (Alanis Morissette); upright bassist Chris Kuffner (Ingrid Michaelson) and trumpeter C.J. Camerieri (Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens.) The album is out today and is the perfect harmony to the changing seasons!

There is a bittersweet cheer in "So Soft, So Sweet" that, along with the fragile vocal harmonies, open the dialogue of Curses, Maledictions and Harsh Reiterations with an appropriate gentleness. "Hummingbird Song" floats along; nostalgically ruminating on giving yourself to someone without regret despite the inherent risk. "A Perfect Portrait" paints us the grittier, bluesier side of Rick Barry with slide guitar and an attitude that grins darkly and croons earnestly. "Moon River" concludes the album by returning to the sweetness with which is began, flowing and swaying with entwining vocal and pedal steel melodies.

Today, we're pleased to share the premiere of "Where Do The Seasons Get Their Names" with The Bluegrass Situation! Head on over to check out the incredible lyric video companion.

Rick's debut acoustic record, Declaration Of Codependence features several award winning songs, two of which ("Graphic Narrative" and "Courage For A Rainy Day") simultaneously received the Grand Prize and second place in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. And while his resume boasts numerous other awards and accolades, he dwells not in the past, but is constantly looking to the future of what his music will become.

10/22: Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Hall (Record Release Show)
11/10: Reading, PA @ Mike's Tavern
11/11: Charlotte, NC @ House Concert
11/12: Nashville, TN @ 12th & Porter
11/19: New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 3)
11/27: San Diego, CA @ The Holding Company
11/28: Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe
12/2: San Francisco, CA @ Doc's Lab
12/3: San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar Music Hall