Gulf Coast Records Announces the Signing of Chris BadNews Barnes and Will Release His Label Debut, BadNews Travels Fast, Produced by Multi-Grammy Winner Tom Hambridge, on April 26th
Watch the Chris Barnes Sizzle Reel Video Here: https://youtu.be/uDRe7r8NyLI
NEDERLAND, TEXAS – Gulf Coast Records announces the signing of Nashville-based blues/rock singer Chris BadNews Barnes and the April 26th release date for his label debut album, BadNews Travels Fast. The new album is available for pre-order starting today at https://www.chrisbarnesnyc.com/. Gulf Coast Records will release the title track as the first single and digital pre-order on March 15.
BadNews Travels Fast was produced by multi-Grammy winner Tom Hambridge, who also played drums on the sessions and co-wrote all of the songs on the new disc with Barnes. Joining in the recording fun was an “A-List” of Nashville musicians, along with such special guests as singers Jimmy Hall and Sugaray Rayford and guitarist Walter Trout.
“I have been a fan of Chris Barnes for years,” said Gulf Coast label head Mike Zito in announcing the signing. “He is obviously very well known for his comedic acting and writing from ‘SNL’ to ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ appearances. I took real notice of Chris a few years back when we played together at The Big Blues Bender. Chris is a sincere singer/songwriter with a style all his own. His stage presence is nothing short of exuberant. Gulf Coast Records is proud to have Chris Barnes join our family in 2024!”
“I’m honored to have found a home for my original songs with fellow artists who are also true friends,” stated Chris BadNews Barnes. “Gulf Coast has built a Castle for today’s cutting-edge Blues Artist and I’m grateful to be inside The Gates. Mike and Gulf Coast…I Offer You My Sword, Now let’s Go Slay Some Dragons!
“This is my fifth album and the second produced by Grammy Award-Winning Tom Hambridge,” added Barnes. “Walter Trout, Jimmy Hall, and Sugaray Rayford have all lent their talents for this impassioned and personal Contemporary Blues Album. “
BadNews Travels Fast Track Listing and Credits
Chris BadNews Barnes – Lead Vocals
Tom Hambridge- Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals
Kenny Greenberg – Guitars
Tommy MacDonald – Bass
Mike Rojas – Keyboards
Max Abrams – Saxophone
Steve Patrick – Trumpet
Tabitha Fair – Background Vocals
Featured Artists
Jimmy Hall – Harmonica (tracks 1 & 4)
Sugaray Rayford – Vocals (track 3)
Walter Trout – Guitar (track 2)
Produced by Tom Hambridge
Recorded at Soundstage Studios, Nashville TN
Amber Sound, Nashville TN
Engineered by Zach Allen
Additional recording at The Switchyard Studio, Nashville TN by Michael Saint-Leon
Mixed and mastered by Tom Hambridge & Michael Saint-Leon at The Switchyard Studio Nashville TN
- BadNews Travels Fast – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge
- True Blues – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge
- You Right Baby – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge, Richard Fleming
- A Bluesman Can’t Cry – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge
- The Juice Ain’t Worth The Squeeze – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge
- BluesBaller Baby – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge
- His Majesty The Baby – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge, Richard Fleming
- Skin To Skin – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge, Richard Fleming
- Ambushed By The Blues – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge, Richard Fleming
- Do The Houdini – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge
- Mushrooms Make Me a Fun Guy – Chris Barnes, Tom Hambridge
About Chris BadNews Barnes
Recent Nashville transplant Chris BadNews Barnes is a humorist, both by design and circumstance, and an astonishingly accomplished music artist. This dynamic, high-energy performer has spent the better part of his life marrying his love of blues and humor, developing a truly unique sound. “Skillful musicianship, well-written lyrics, sense of humor and captivating stage presence. Barnes’ ability to connect with the crowd and create a memorable experience for fans was truly extraordinary.” (Whit Hubner/Nashville Blues and Roots)
In 2017 Barnes – under the moniker CHRIS ‘BADNEWS’ BARNES and backed by musicians featured on “Saturday Night Live” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” -released his full-length 14 track album, Hokum Blues. Two years later in 2019, Barnes collaborated with Grammy winning producer Tony Braunagel on his album LIVE which landed at #8 on the Billboard charts & #5 on Amazon. In 2021, Barnes released BadNews Rising produced by Nashville’s Tom Hambridge.
“This guy is not just a comic with a challenging sense of humor, he’s also one helluva singer/songwriter with an at times decidedly jaundiced eye on the skewed social and political world of modern America.” – (Iain Patience, Elmore Magazine)
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Hi-res photo: http://www.markpuccimedia.com/Chris-Barnes-Hi-Res-Photo-by-Marilyn-Stringer.jpg
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