Congregation Of The Street
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change. The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Congregation of the Streets is just what it says.
Lafayette Originals
Rock ‘n Roll music label based in San Fransisco, CA. Lafayette Originals is dedicated to providing a unique singer/songwriter sound for all to enjoy. Founded by Benjamin Barnes a.k.a. Bencasso Basquiat in 2021.
Street Preacher Benji
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Sadist
S.A.D.I.S.T. is a reality show. The acronym stands for Strategies: Against Disorders, Injuries, & Struggles, Therapy. These are my real time chronicles, diaries of difficulties I face every day.
Crooner At Large
Crooner at Large project features vocals in the styles of Frank Sinatra and Chet Baker, as well as violin solos heavily influenced by Baker’s inspiring and romantic trumpet playing.
Kind
Of
Bleu
Barnes is a seasoned fiddler who for many years studied the music of great fiddlers like Kenny Baker, Stephan Grappelli, Mark O’Connor, Eddie South, Stuff Smith and others.
Hard Rock Bach
Hard Rock Bach got its name from a sarcastic colleague who disapproved of Barnes’ interpretation of J.S. Bach using amps, effect pedals, and a LOT of wah wah pedal a la Hendrix.
Year Of
The Dog
Benjamin the Dog writes and produces music for videos, used as beats for hip hop recording artists and singers, podcasts, video games, soundtracks and dance venues etc.
Brothers Barnes
Brothers Barnes is a duo that plays arrangements of Classical, Bluegrass, Rock’n’Roll, and children’s music.
Olde Tyme and Bluegrass Revue
Olde Tyme & Bluegrass Revue is a community of old-time and bluegrass musicians dedicated to keeping the bluegrass tradition relevant in this age.
Stuff South of Grappelli
Stuff South of Grappelli is a Gypsy Jazz and Western Swing combo. Original pieces played in the style of Stuff Smith, Eddie South, and Stephan Grappelli, three of the historically important innovators of the Gypsy Jazz violin.
Hardcore Bluegrass Revues
While meandering amongst them, The Strolling Violinist serenades his audience with the songs and melodies of their pleasure. Be it classical, jazz, rock, country or contemporary music — there is no limit to his vast library of material in every musical genre!