Richard Barone
Birth Place: New York City
Latest News on Richard Barone:
Tom Ropelewski Launches Kickstarter for Jill Sobule Documentary (Dec 9, 2025)
Listen: Jill Sobule’s F*CK7THGRADE Original Cast Recording Now Available (Jun 6, 2025)
'Jillith Fair’ Tribute Shows to Honor Jill Sobule’s Legacy (May 22, 2025)
Tom Ropelewski Launches Kickstarter for Jill Sobule Documentary (Dec 9, 2025)
Listen: Jill Sobule’s F*CK7THGRADE Original Cast Recording Now Available (Jun 6, 2025)
'Jillith Fair’ Tribute Shows to Honor Jill Sobule’s Legacy (May 22, 2025)
BIO
Richard Barone is a recording artist, performer, producer, and author. Since pioneering the indie rock scene in Hoboken, NJ as frontman of The Bongos and helping to launch the chamber pop movement with his solo debut “cool blue halo”, Barone has produced numerous studio recordings and worked with artists in every musical genre. His list of collaborators includes producer Tony Visconti, Donovan, Lou Reed, and folk legend Pete Seeger. He has scored shows and staged all-star concert events at such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and SummerStage in Central Park. His memoir Frontman: Surviving The Rock Star Myth was published by Backbeat Books. His album Sorrows & Promises and his latest book, Music + Revolution (Bloomsbury), are celebrations of the 1960s music scene in Greenwich Village NYC, where Barone lives. He teaches the course “Music + Revolution” at The New School’s School of Jazz & Contemporary Music, has served on the Board of Governors of The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), serves on the Advisory Board of Anthology Film Archives, and hosts Folk Radio on WBAI New York.
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Appears in Tiny Tim: King for a Day (2020), Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2025), You Don't Know Ivan Julian (2020), The Jersey Sound (2024), Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel (and Other Rock & Roll Stories (2023)
News
Tom Ropelewski Launches Kickstarter for Jill Sobule Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025
Filmmaker Tom Ropelewski has unveiled Jill Sobule: She’s Gonna Sing! You’re Gonna Listen! (working title), a new musical documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025
Filmmaker Tom Ropelewski has unveiled Jill Sobule: She’s Gonna Sing! You’re Gonna Listen! (working title), a new musical documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the late singer-songwriter Jill Sobule.
Listen: Jill Sobule’s F*CK7THGRADE Original Cast Recording Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025
The Original Cast Recording of Jill Sobule’s Drama Desk-nominated autobiographical musical memoir F*ck 7th Grade is now available. The performance piece debuted at a drive-in during the pandemic in Pittsburgh, before experiencing an acclaimed three-year run off-Broadway at The Wild Project. Listen to it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025
The Original Cast Recording of Jill Sobule’s Drama Desk-nominated autobiographical musical memoir F*ck 7th Grade is now available. The performance piece debuted at a drive-in during the pandemic in Pittsburgh, before experiencing an acclaimed three-year run off-Broadway at The Wild Project. Listen to it now.
'Jillith Fair’ Tribute Shows to Honor Jill Sobule’s Legacy
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
To celebrate the life and songbook of Jill Sobule, Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule tribute shows will be taking place across the U.S. throughout the rest of 2025, benefiting the It Was A Good Life Foundation.
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
To celebrate the life and songbook of Jill Sobule, Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule tribute shows will be taking place across the U.S. throughout the rest of 2025, benefiting the It Was A Good Life Foundation.
Photos: Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
One dozen performances rocked the halls of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) which held a jam-packed two-day 20th anniversary holiday celebration party this past weekend at the organization’s Stony Brook Village museum location (at 97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY). See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024
One dozen performances rocked the halls of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) which held a jam-packed two-day 20th anniversary holiday celebration party this past weekend at the organization’s Stony Brook Village museum location (at 97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY). See photos from the event.
VIDEO: Michael Cerveris Premieres New Version of the First Loose Cattle Quarantine Show
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021
Today at noon EST, Michael Cerveris is premiering a new, enhanced multi camera version, remixed and edited for rebroadcast of the first Loose Cattle Quarantine show, a time capsule of the final days as NYC began to lockdown.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021
Today at noon EST, Michael Cerveris is premiering a new, enhanced multi camera version, remixed and edited for rebroadcast of the first Loose Cattle Quarantine show, a time capsule of the final days as NYC began to lockdown.
Fest For Beatles Fans Hosts Virtual 80th Birthday Celebration For John Lennon - October 9
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2020
October 9 marks what would have been John Lennon's 80th birthday. The Fest For Beatles Fans will commemorate this occasion with a special virtual event featuring musical tributes and personal anecdotes from those who knew John well over the course of his life.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2020
October 9 marks what would have been John Lennon's 80th birthday. The Fest For Beatles Fans will commemorate this occasion with a special virtual event featuring musical tributes and personal anecdotes from those who knew John well over the course of his life.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! Celebrates Pride Week with Max Vernon, Isaac Oliver and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share multiple events with audiences worldwide each week.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share multiple events with audiences worldwide each week.
Joe's Pub Celebrates Juneteenth With Nnenna Ogwo and Continues Pride Celebrations with Lea DeLaria & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share multiple events with audiences worldwide each week.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share multiple events with audiences worldwide each week.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! Features Mira Awad with Guy Mintus & The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! Kicks Off Pride 2020 With Isaac Oliver, Max Vernon and Kim David Smith This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! to be Headlined by Kiah Victoria, María Terremoto, and More This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM.
JOE'S PUB LIVE! to Feature Gian-Carla Tisera & Richard Padrón, Sarah Stiles and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its series of live-streamed and archived performances from their stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM Eastern.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its series of live-streamed and archived performances from their stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM Eastern.
Joe's Pub Announces Pride 2020 Line-Up Featuring Lea DeLaria, Isaac Oliver and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020
The indomitable spirit of New York City Pride can never be dampened, and Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. Joe's Pub invites its fans from all over the world to come together and celebrate Pride inside with JOE'S PUB LIVE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2020
The indomitable spirit of New York City Pride can never be dampened, and Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. Joe's Pub invites its fans from all over the world to come together and celebrate Pride inside with JOE'S PUB LIVE!
Joe's Pub Live! Features Samora Pinderhughes, The Hot Sardines, and Stephanie Chou's 'Comfort Girl' This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM Eastern.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM Eastern.
Martha Redbone, Samora Pinderhughes & More Announced in JOE'S PUB LIVE! Upcoming Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2020
Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, continues JOE'S PUB LIVE!, its free series of live-streamed and archived performances from their iconic stage in New York City. Designed to facilitate social connection during this time of physical distancing, Joe's Pub will share events with audiences worldwide each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8PM
THE INCOHERENTS Out On DVD & VOD, April 28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2020
THE INCOHERENTS will be releasing on DVD and VOD later this month on Tuesday, April 28th.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2020
THE INCOHERENTS will be releasing on DVD and VOD later this month on Tuesday, April 28th.
LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2020 Shifts To Asbury Park For Final Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020
With rousing shows triumphantly staged this past week in New York City, Philadelphia, Montclair, and Rockland County, NY, Asbury Park becomes the focus as fans from around the world will start flocking to this fabled Jersey Shore rock resort tonight for the final long weekend of LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2020: THE 20th ANNIVERSARY. Indeed, the stretch drive has arrived to push the two-decade total past $6 million in money raised through the awesome power of music in order to defeat Parkinson's Disease and the Parkinsonisms, ALS and PSP, in our lifetime.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2020
With rousing shows triumphantly staged this past week in New York City, Philadelphia, Montclair, and Rockland County, NY, Asbury Park becomes the focus as fans from around the world will start flocking to this fabled Jersey Shore rock resort tonight for the final long weekend of LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST 2020: THE 20th ANNIVERSARY. Indeed, the stretch drive has arrived to push the two-decade total past $6 million in money raised through the awesome power of music in order to defeat Parkinson's Disease and the Parkinsonisms, ALS and PSP, in our lifetime.
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