Biography

Alan Barnosky, (734)277-4788
alanbarnosky@gmail.com

~~ MIGHT BE A CALL - 1st single off Lonesome Road EP ~~

"Might Be A Call" single release date: 11/22/2019
Lonesome Road EP release date: 1/17/2020

Praise for "Might Be A Call":

"A riveting composition of Appalachia and heartfelt folk. Barnosky delivers a kindred mix of Ralph Stanley and David Rawlings, an earthy joy where pioneering meets the modern." Glide Magazine

"His lonesome bluegrass-tinged folk sound is perfect for these haunting times. The subtle harmonies on the chorus seep through to your soul." EarToTheGround Music

Barnosky on "Might Be A Call":

"This song highlights the experience of grief, the feelings of confusion and uncertainty that come from loss. After someone has gone it can still feel as if they are incredibly close, and this song explores that idea. It focuses on emotion rather than a specific storyline, and that has allowed me to relate to and find comfort in the lyrics for differing situations. Like the grieving process, the song progresses from despair toward acceptance through each verse."

Song info:

Songwriter: Alan Barnosky, BMI
Guitar and vocals: Alan Barnosky
Mandolin and Vocals: Robert Thornhill
Fiddle and vocals: Jack Devereux
Bass: David Kinton

Recording engineer: Jeff Crawford
Mastering engineer: Jeff Carroll
Photo: Mick Schulte
Graphic Design: Eric Patrick Kelly

~~ BIOGRAPHY ~~

Durham, NC (by way of Michigan) flatpicking guitarist and songwriter Alan Barnosky expertly crafts Americana songs that detail the life of a modern troubadour. His critically acclaimed debut Old Freight, which was noted as being “a fantastic album, full of clever guitar work, excellent vocal performances, and punchy arrangements“ put him on the map as an artist to watch. Since its release he’s been a festival and showcase regular, appearing at the 2018 IBMA Songwriter Showcase, receiving an honorable mention at the Telluride Troubadour Contest, showcasing at the Southeast Regional Folk Alliance conference, and opening for genre mainstays The Steel Wheels, Robbie Fulks, and Charley Crockett. In addition to his work as a solo artist, he has performed with bands at the IBMA World of Bluegrass, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots.

2020 sees Barnosky poised to build on this momentum with the release of his sophomore work, as he returns with Lonesome Road on January 17th, an EP that spotlights instrumental prowess while remaining true to the honest songwriting, authentic delivery, and no-nonsense production for which he has become recognized.