LIVE VIDEO
Tony Barker Original Song
"And They Dance"

This was filmed during South By South West in Austin during a party called "Pigeon's Posse".

This was the first time my name was on a poster with Walt Wilkins and Gurf Morlix,
two of the greatest songwriters that ever picked up a pen in the middle of the night.
This was entirely due to the good people at Arriba! Salsa,
and I can't thank them enough for their support of Live Texas Music in general, and Yours Truly in particular.

I'm on Radio Free Texas!!!
I have made the roster of one of the top Internet Radio Stations in Texas!

This is a HUGE deal, because THEY REPORT TO THE TEXAS MUSIC CHARTS!
This could mean Statewide exposure, if you're willing to help by requesting my music.
They are nearly 100% driven by requests, so you're the only chance I have of getting played.

There's a short sign-up process, then you can search and request any of the songs off of "All In".
I hate to put that much pressure on you, but this is one of those times
when my success is out of my hands, and in your mouse.

By way of compensation, I'll tell you that it's an easy station to listen to.
There's a LOT more than Country (obviously, if they'll put me on!), and
their quality standards are tough (Thank you again, Big Note Studio!).

I do appreciate your help, much more than you know.
When I talk to venues in Dallas or Houston, their first question
is about how many people I can bring in, and this is a HUGE opportunity for
my music to be introduced to THOUSANDS of dedicated and active
listeners of new, ORIGINAL music. I can't thank you enough for your help!

Big News -

The Abilene Reporter-News is starting a new feature about local Songwriters.
It's called "Abilene Unplugged", and the first featured performer is Yours Truly!

Abilene Unplugged: Tony Barker
"When I Needed It"

I can't thank the Abilene Reporter News enough for creating this piece. As this feature grows, one of my dearest dreams will come true - that Abilene will become aware of, and take pride in, the enormous depth of outstanding talent that we have here. As the co-host of two Open Mics, I am constantly amazed by the songwriters that I hear, and have always known that if more people could hear them, more people would become fans of this unique art form.

I am honored to have been called first, but I assure you that the musicians that follow will amaze and excite you. The videos that have been featured will be archived for future reference, so please invite some friends to visit any time!

Listen to "Texas Needs Water " from CD Baby.com

Speaking of CD Baby, I'd take it as a great personal favor if you'd
click here and post a review of "All In"

I've had the CD available there since it came out, but only posted the "Buy it" link to TexasMusicOnline.com because of my loyalty to Lucky and Jinelle Boyd, who run the site, helped secure my nomination as Singer/Songwriter of The Year by the Academy Of Texas Music , and whom I know to be extremely cool people. Business, however, is business, and I hope they won't mind me adding these links.

Tony's "Electronic Tip Jar"

A musician friend of mine suggested that I put one of these up - it's a secure PayPal "donation" button.
I didn't do it for many years, regarding it as a rather pathetic attempt at begging, but I heard from again recently, and he made the case that there are people who would like to help, and that have the means to make a difference, and would appreciate a way to do so.
If this describes you (and thank you VERY much!), please feel free to use my "Electronic Tip Jar"
(I'm trying to keep my poor, ailing van together long enough to record the second CD, "All Out")
If, like me, you'd like to help everybody, but your budget is tight, please accept my heartfelt "thanks" just for being on this page!
It's truly a blessing to have you here.

Electronic Tip Jar
(Powered by PayPal)

Here's another one, for the hip, digital crowd..
Apple iTunes

Yep, consider this your official iPod fillin' station...

(This picture was "Photoshopped" by Tony Barker with help from Ric Rogers without permission from Apple, Inc., and is not intended to imply endorsement of iPod by Tony, or TonyBarkerMusic.com by iPod, Steve Jobs, Mobilgas, or anybody else, for that matter. I just thought it was cool.