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BARBe a papa

Is music a doorway to something deeper? Blending folk/bluegrass with synth bass, Barbe A Papa crafts spacey, bass-heavy soundscapes with existential lyrics. A decade on the road, sharing stages with greats—his journey began with a single guitar and a question: What if reality isn’t what it seems?

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Slinging some tunes tonight at @sakurasushinelson from 6-8pm
Come on down for a mix of acoustic folk, blues, and jazz as well as some Barbe A Papa originals

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I am excited to announce that I have a few acoustic shows coming up in the next month.
Come on down this Saturday to @sakurasushinelson from 6-8pm and eat some amazing sushi and listen to me ramble on stage while fumbling around a guitar. It will be

Open mic tomorrow night at @dancingbearinn in Nelson BC 7-10 pm

Be like Bob Barker and Come on Down for an evening of music with your truly.

As always, there will be a guitar, banjo, and various percussion provided but bringing your own instrument

I had such a beautiful family vacation soaking up the sun, catching some fat waves, and all around chillin. Things got a little more stressful on the way home; first we missed a flight, then the kootenay pass was closed for avalanche work, and final

Soaking up the last of these amazing Nicaraguan sunsets. Dreaming of more days in the sun listening to beach tunes and planning the future.

Stay tuned!

We did a thing!!

Shout out to every so talented @mr.dr.brotherman for braving the rain and to @greg.rogers.photography for capturing the evening!

I plan on hosting many more events like this so stay tuned for more!

That being said, open mic at

There's just something about this place that will always hold a special place.
Can't wait to ride more pow and play some music tomorrow night in the T-bar! Music starts at 9

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With all this snow in the forecast, I have my fingers crossed that this upcoming #minitour is going to be epic!
Playing at @castlemountainresort FRI FEB 16 9-12pm

And at @honkerspubandeatery open mic SAT FEB 17 5-9pm

Coming with some new materi

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The EP is coming!!

Time has been elusive over the past few years but has allowed me refine my original songs. I am in the process of getting them polished for the debut. Any support is greatly appreciated!

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