RVA’s Tim Barry premiers “the James” video on NewNoise

by | Jan 28, 2015 | MUSIC

Somewhere between Johnny Cash and the shallow depth lys the incredible vocal stylings of RVA’s own Tim Barry.


Somewhere between Johnny Cash and the shallow depth lys the incredible vocal stylings of RVA’s own Tim Barry.

Barry, who released Lost & Rootless last November, worked with Good Day RVA to make this video and continue the new RVA trend of having pregnant ladies in music videos.

Barry’s vocals and lyrics conjure up a very real version of Richmond in the listener’s mind. “The roots are pushing up the sidewalk here/ One at a time…” sings Barry, and its easy to imagine yourself walking through a fan alley-way, half drunk on PBR and old crow.

Check out the video below, which popped up yesterday on New Noise Magazine:

Barry’s heading out on a Southeastern tour in the spring – if you know any folks in the towns below, tell em to check him out when he comes through their way.

Apr 16 — Cat’s Cradle (Back Room) — Carrboro, NC
Apr 17 — Purgatory at Masquerade — Atlanta, GA
Apr 18 — The Bottletree Cafe — Birmingham, AL
Apr 19 — Loosey’s — Gainesville, FL
Apr 21 — The Local 662 — St. Petersburg, FL
Apr 22 — The Social — Orlando, FL
Apr 23 — Jack Rabbits — Jacksonville, FL
Apr 24 — The Roof Tavern — Charleston, SC
Apr 25 — The Milestone — Charlotte, NC

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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