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Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band
- Raleigh, NC
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 180 miles
- $200 and up
Overview
Providing classic light rock, pop & Motown favorites from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, Country standouts like George Strait, Toby Keith & Garth Brooks, Great American Songbook standards like Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett, as well as other contemporary favorites like Michael Buble', John Mayer, Ed Sheeran.
Holiday parties are my specialty!
25 Reviews
We have a wonderful experience with Bill. He was an outstanding performance. We enjoyed his music and extraordinary personality. He will be part of our family now and we will request his services many times to come. Bill you ROCK!
Sincerely,
Vasquez
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Dear Yadira,
You and Orestes are such gracious hosts and lovely people! I think I had as much fun as your guests 😀!
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Bill played during our wedding reception recently and was one of the biggest highlights of our special day. He planned with us on a short timeline (via email, phone calls, and text), made sure to keep in touch prior to the event and during the event, and was extremely professional and easy to work with. Bill was reassuring about all plans and was able to accommodate special requests to make our reception perfect for our friends and families. Bill was gracious to 'share the stage' (or be interrupted!) by the youngest in our crowd and provided announcements as needed throughout our reception. We appreciate all Bill did for us and know that our friends and family were touched by the special songs he played to make the evening most memorable! Thank you for sharing your talents, Bill!
Singing Guitarist
We couldn't have chosen a better musician for our wedding. He was absolutely perfect. Professional, arrived early. Learned a new song for us and even downloaded our wedding ceremony song to play. He is so loveable and an all around great guy. Highly recommend!
One Man Band
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
What a joy and privilege it is to share such special moments. My favorite part was when the bride, Joanna, came up and sang with me😊!
Our Annual Client Appreciation event was a true success due to Bill's one-man band! He is so personable and flexible. He announced the winners of our trivia contest, he welcomed guests to the stage who wanted to karaoke and sometimes he performed a duet! What made it extra was that he provided us his playlist and we were able to choose the songs for this event. We will definitely recommend him and will call on him again.
Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Thank you so very much, Kristin! What a fun group to entertain and I especially enjoyed the participation! I look forward to working with you again!
Bill knew exactly what I wanted and I could not have been more pleased. I got numerous comments from those attending how much they enjoyed him!
One Man Band
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Hi Bruce!
Thanks for the wonderful review and the opportunity to share in your thoughtful event!
Bill
Bill recently performed at our block party. He was incredible and fully recommend! Thank you for making our party so special.
Singing Guitarist
Bill was spot on with the music and connected with the crowd. He’s very organized and planned ahead of time. I will definitely use him again. He’s so kind too. Thanks Bill!
Had a lovely afternoon listening to Bill play all types of music from easy listening to classic rock. He was truly a pleasure to work with and listen to. My dog loved his music too. Can’t wait to book Bill again!
Bill did a wonderful job keeping the guest entertained while they enjoyed their evening out on the town.
He has a fabulous voice and wide range of song choices.
One Man Band
Bill was on point and did an amazing job playing for our reception. He provided a huge selection of songs to play and he also took a special request not listed. Our family and friends enjoyed singing along with him to a few classics and everyone enjoyed him.
Guitarist, One Man Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Hi -
Bill was fantastic! Perfect for the event last night for our company.
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Singing Guitarist
Bill played for our small wedding reception. His communication was great during the entire planning stage and during the evening.
Bill played the music we requested and also learnt a few songs just for our night. Everything went smoothly and he would make any event a bit more special.
Thank you Bill.
One Man Band
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Dear Cameron,
Thank you for the wonderful review. Your intimate reception dinner was absolutely perfect and it was my pleasure to play a part in the festivities!
Such a nice guy! Great to work with and very accommodating to our needs.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Thanks Jennifer! You and your team were great to work with! I love look forward to future events.
A big thank you to Bill for helping us put on a great event! Our team & attendees all had a great time and said Bill catered to everyone's music tastes.
Would definitely recommend!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Dear Ashleigh & Associates,
I thoroughly enjoyed playing for your event. Everyone was so nice and accomodating!
Thank you for the kind words!.
Bill
We hired Bill for a small outdoor 40th birthday gathering. We loved the variety of music and everyone enjoyed themselves. Bill was great to work with! We’d definitely hire him again.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Genevieve,
It was an absolute pleasure providing music for Julie's birthday party! Your friends and family are wonderful!
Bill was phenomenal!! Easy to book and was great with communication. Loved his song selection. If you’re looking for a guitarist for your upcoming event, look no further and book him- you will be so pleased! Thanks again Bill!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Dana,
You and Ben were so great to work with; so fun and accommodating. It was one of my favorite events ever!!
Thank you so very much!!
Bill was excellent! He helped make our mother's 70 birthday party a huge success. We would book him again in a heart beat. He is also an absolute pleasure to talk with and have at your party/gathering.
You wont regret booking Bill
Country Singer, One Man Band, Wedding Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Patrick,
Once again, I really appreciate you and Amanda allowing me to help celebrate your mom's special day. Your family was truly wonderful and everyone went out of their way to have fun and join in!
Thanks for the kind words!
There are only five stars but Bill is truly an 11. Perfect gentleman and followed our playlist.
One Man Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Dear Nick,
You were so very kind to make those remarks. I trust the rest of your wedding celebration was spectacular.
Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of your special weekend and providing entertainment for you and your family.
Bill
Bill was a fantastic addition to a small post-wedding dinner. He sang and played an upbeat selection of music and even learned a special song ahead of time to meet a special request! We were so pleased with everything!!!
Thank you, Bill !!!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Kathy, thanks again for the opportunity and the great review!
Bill
It was such a pleasure spending part of our wedding anniversary evening being entertained by Bill Barney. He was considerate, funny, and the music he created for us could not have been any better. I highly recommend his work to enhance any event.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Hi Bill & Helen,
Thank you for the great review and the opportunity to share your special day!
Stay safe & be well!
Bill
HIRE BILL AND KNOW YOU'RE GETTING A PRO. HE WILL NOT DISAPPOINT.
Acoustic Band, Country Singer, Pop Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
You're too kind! Thanks!
Will definitely use bill again for another functions. He was great!!!
Acoustic Band, Country Singer, Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Thanks, Greg! I really appreciate the opportunity!
Bill was excellent! Showed up early to set up and kept the party going to the end. Fantastic!
Acoustic Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
Ashley and Justin were terrific to work with. They made me feel right at home and their guests were lots of fun 🎉!
Bill was a great addition to our parents anniversary party! He was open and encouraged song suggestions, was on time, replied quickly with any questions I had and most of all was a great performer. Would defiantly book Bill again!
Singing Guitarist
Bill was great. On time, flexible about space and played exactly what we wanted/like. We will definitely use Bill again!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Bill Barney - Singer, Guitarist, One Man Band:
This was a fun gig! The hosts and guests were tremendous!
The opportunity is much appreciated!
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $300,000 - Erie Insurance Umbrella Policy-General Liability
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
My expertise is to set the mood for an enjoyable social experience or celebration. Whether you are looking for a warm, cozy ambiance or a more upbeat & fun presence, I can read the room for just the right volume and appropriate song choices.
My presentation ranges from an intimate acoustic guitar & vocals to a full range of popular compilations using professionally produced backing music for a bigger sound, much like a complete band.
For the past 10 years I have continued to perform at a number of Raleigh area venues, including On the Rocks-Wakefield, Vinos Finos-Lafayette Village, Nina's Ristorante, Il Bacio, Maximillian's Grill & Wine Bar & Nina's-Clayton. Feel free to reach out to some of these venues to ask for a reference or, better yet, visit one of my live performances (schedule available on my website).
I also provide music for a great number of weddings and receptions as well as private house parties each year.
About
As soon as I heard the Beatles, I knew exactly what I wanted to do; Blend sweet harmonies with great instrumentals to create a special sound!
Starting with garage bands in the ’60s in the Washington, D.C. area, and continuing with my solo career in restaurants, lounges weddings, and private parties in Maryland, California, Texas, Nebraska & North Carolina, I have enjoyed performing for a wide range of audiences.
My greatest satisfaction is to set a perfect mood for a special event. What better calling in life is there than to help create wonderful memories?
I am sometimes joined by my dear friends vocalist Andrea Figura and her keyboardist husband, Ray!
Additional Booking Notes
I provide state-of-the-art Bose sound equipment for up to 300 people. I can also include a lapel microphone for wedding officiants at no additional cost.
Services Offered
Set List
A Girl Like You
A Song For You
A Summer Song
A Thousand Years
Acapulco
After All
After The Lovin
Ain’t No Woman Like The One I Got
Ain’t That A Kick In The Head
Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
All I Ask Of You
All I Have To Do Is Dream
All My Lovin
All Night Long
All The Way
Almost Like A Song
Almost Like Being In Love
Always And Forever
Always On My Mind
Amarillo By Morning
America
American Pie
Amie
And I Love Her
And I Love You So
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
Annie's Song
Another Saturday Night
Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong
Arrivaderci Roma
As Long As You Love Me
At Last
At This Moment
Aubrey
Autumn Leaves
Baby I Need Your Lovin'
Baby I'm A Want You
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Bad Day
Baker Street
Band On The Run
Beach Boys Medley
Beautiful Morning
Because
Beer Can't Fix
Beer In Mexico
Beer In Mexico
Besame Mucho
Best Of My Love
Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Better Love Next Time
Bewitched
Beyond The Sea
Big Girls Don't Cry
Big Yellow Taxi
Blue Suede Shoes
Boogie Shoes
Boot Scootin Boogie
Brandy
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Broken Halos
Broken Hearted Me
Brooklyn Roads
Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
Brown Eyed Girl
Build Me Up Buttercup
Bus Stop
By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Bye Bye Love
Calendar Girl
California Dreaming
California Girls
Call Me Irresponsible
Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Car Wash Blues
Careless Whisper
Caribbean Queen
Carolina In My Mind
Castaway
Celebration
Chances Are
Change The World
Chantilly Lace
Check Yes Or No
Cherry Cherry
Chicken Fried
Close To You
Colour My World
Come A Little Bit Closer
Come Dance With Me
Come Fly With Me
Come Monday
Cool Night
Copacabana
Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
Country Road
Country Roads
Cracklin' Rosie
Crazy
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Crazy Love
Crocodile Rock
Cupid
Dancin' In The Moonlight
Daniel
Danny's Song
Daybreak
Daydream Believer
December '63
Desperado
Diary
Dixieland Delight
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is
Don't Be Cruel
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Cryin
Don't Rock the Jukebox
Don't Stop Believin'
Don't You Care
Down In The Boondocks
Dreams
Earth Angel
Easy
Easy Lovin'
Endless Love
Escape
Evergreen
Everyday
Everyday With You Girl
Everything
Everything I Own
Feels So Right
Ferry Cross The Mersey
Fire And Rain
Fly Me To The Moon
Fool If You Think It' Over
Fooled Around And Fell In Love
Foolish Heart
Footloose
For Once In My Life
For The Good Times
For What It's Worth
Forever And Ever Amen
Forever In Blue Jeans
Fresh Eyes
Friends In Low Places
From This Moment
Fun Fun Fun
Funny Valentine
Galveston
Games People Play
Get Down Tonight
Get Ready
Gimme A Little Sign
Girl From Ipanema
Girl Watcher
Go Away Little Girl
God Bless The Child
God Bless The USA
God Only Knows
Going Outta My Head
Gone Country
Good as You
Good Hearted Woman
Good Lovin'
Good Vibrations
Goodbye Girl
Goodnight My Love
Great Balls Of Fire
Groovin'
Guitar Man
Handy Man
Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen
Happy Together
Have I Told You Lately
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Haven't Met You Yet
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
Head Over Boots
Heart Of Rock & Roll
Heartlight
Heaven
Heaven
Hello
Hello Again
Hello Mary Lou
Help Me Make It Through The Night
Help Me Make It Through The Night
Her Town Too
Here and Now
Here Comes The Sun
Here, There & Everywhere
Hero
Hey Baby
Hey Girl
Hey Jude
Hiding Inside Myself
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
Home
Hopelessly Devoted to You
Hotel California
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
How Deep Is Your Love
How Do I Live
How Do You Keep The Music Playing
How Do You Keep The Music Playing
How Do You Like Me Now
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
I Am, I Said
I Can See Clearly Now
I Can't Go For That
I Can't Help Falling In Love With
I Can't Help Myself
I Can't Tell You Why
I Could Not Ask For More
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Go To Pieces
I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
I Got You Babe
I Have But One Heart
I Hope You Dance
I Knew I Loved You
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
I Like Dreamin'
I Love This Bar
I Need To Be In Love
I Only Have Eyes For You
I Saw Here Standing There
I Saw The Light
I Second That Emotion
I Should've Known Better
I Swear
I Think We're Alone Now
I Wanna Be Around
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
I Will Always Think About You
I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World
I Write The Songs
I'd Really Love To See You Tonight
If
If I Fell
If I Ruled The World
If Tomorrow Never Comes
If You Could Read My Mind
I'll Always Love You
I'll Be Over You
I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
I'm A Believer
I'm Yours
Imagine
In My Life
Into The Mystic
Islands In The Stream
It Had Better Be Tonight
It Had To Be You
It Might Be You
It Was Almost Like A Song
It's A Miracle
It's All Been Done
It's All In The Game
It's Five O'clock Somewhere
It's Not Unusual
It's Now Or Never
It's Sad To Belong
I've Got A Crush On You
I've Got The World On A String
I've Got You Under My Skin
I've Had The Time Of My Life
Jack & Diane
Jersey Boys Medley
Just A Gigolo
Just Give Me a Reason
Just In Time
Just My Imagination
Just Once
Just The Way You Are
Just The Way You Look Tonight
Just You And I
Keep Your Hands To Yourself
Kentucky Woman
Killing Me Softly
Kind Of A Drag
Kind Of Hush
King Of The Road
Knock Three Times
Knockin' Boots
Kodachrome
Kokomo
La Bamba
Lady
Lady
Laughter In The Rain
Layla
Lean on Me
Leather And Lace
Let It Be
Let It Be Me
Let's Stay Together
Life In The Fast Lane
Light My Fire
Like I'M Gonna Lose You
Listen to the Music
Loco-Motion
Lonely Teardrops
Long Ago And Far Away
Lookin' For Love
Lost In The Fifties Tonight
Lost Up In Loving You
L-O-V-E
Love In The Answer
Love Is All Around
Love Look What You've Done To Me
Love On The Rocks
Love On The Weekend
Love Potion #9
Love The One Your With
Love Will Conquer All
Love Will Keep Us Alive
Love Will Keep Us Together
Lucille
Luck Be A Lady
Luckenbach, Texas
Lucky
Lyin' Eyes
Mack The Knife
Make It With You
Make Love Stay
Man in the Mirror
Mandy
Margaritaville
Me & Julio
Me & Mrs. Jones
Mean To Me
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Mexico
Millionaire
Misty
Mockingbird
Monday Monday
Moon River
Moondance
Moonlight Feels Right
More
More Today Than Yesterday
Mr. Bojangles
Mrs. Robinson
Muskrat Love
My Cherie Amour
My Confession
My Eyes Adored You
My Eyes
My Girl
My Life
My Little Girl
My Way
Nature Boy
Need You Now
Neither One Of Us
Never Let Her Slip Away
Never My Love
New Kid In Town
New York State Of Mind
New York, New York
Next Door To An Angel
Nice And Easy
Night And Day
Night Changes
Nights Are Forever Without You
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
Norwegian Wood
Nowhere Man
Old Flame
Old Time Rock & Roll
On And On
On The Road Again
On The Street Where You Live
On The Wings of Love
One For My Baby
Only One
Only The Good Die Young
Only The Lonely
Only Wanna Be With You
Ooh Baby Baby
Operator
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Penny Lover
Perfect
Perfectly Lonely
Piano Man
Play Me
Pretty Woman
Put Your Head On My Shoulder
Quando, Quando
Raindrops Are Falling on My Head
Red Rubber Ball
Red Solo Cup
Reflections Of My Life
Remember When
Reminiscing
Rhinestone Cowboy
Rhythm Of The Night
Right Time Of The Night
Rock & Roll Heaven
Rocket Man
Rocky Mountain High
Rosalinda's Eyes
Runaway
Running Home To You
Saturday In The Park
Save The Last Dance For Me
Saving All My Love For You
Secret Of Life
September Morn
Shake You Down
She Believes In Me
Should Have Never Let You Go
Shoulda Been a Cowboy
Shower The People
Signed Sealed Delivered
Silly Love Songs
Since I Don't Have You
Slow Dancing
Smokey Mountain Rain
So Far Away
So Nice To Be With You
Solitary Man
Some Kinda Wonderful
Someone To Watch Over Me
Something In The Way She Moves
Something Stupid
Somewhere Out There
Somos Novios
Songs Sung Blue
Southern Nights
Special Angel
Speechless
Spooky
Stand By Me
Stand Tall
Steal Away
Steamroller Blues
Still
Still The One
Stormy
Stranger In My House
Strangers In The Night
Stuck in the Middle With You
Stuck On You
Summer Breeze
Summer Of 69'
Summer Song
Summer Sun
Summer Wind
Summertime Blues
Surfer Girl
Suspicious Minds
Sway
Swearin' To God
Sweet Baby James
Sweet Caroline
Take It Easy
Taking A Chance On Love
Teach Me Tonight
Tears In Heaven
Tell It Like It Is
Tennessee Whisky
Tequila
Tequila Sunrise
Thank The Lord For The Night-Time
Thank You
That's All
That's Life
That's the Way I Like It
That's What Friends are For
The Best Is Yet To Come
The Closer I Get To You
The Dance
The Fireman
The Gambler
The Girl From Ipanema
The Girl is Mine
The Lady Is A Tramp
The Letter
The Look Of Love
The One
The One You Love
The Prayer
The Right Thing To Do
The Shadow Of Your Smile
The Story of My Life
The Weight
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
There Aren't No Getting' Over Me
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Things I'D Like To Say
Thinking Out Loud
This Boy
This Magic Moment
This Masquerade
This Moment In Time
This Night Won't Last Forever
Through The Eyes Of Love
Through The Years
Ticket To Ride
Till There Was You
Time In A Bottle
Time Won't Let Me
Tiny Dancer
To Make You Feel My Love
Toes
Tonight, I Celebrate My Love
Tonight's The Night
Too Hot
Too Much Heaven
Top Of The World
Traces
Traveler
Traveling Man
Try To Remember
Unbreak My Heart
Unchained Melody
Under The Boardwalk
Unforgettable
Up On The Roof
Uptown Funk
Uptown Girl
Venus
Venus
Volcano
Wagon Wheel
Wake Up Lil Suzy
Watcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy
We Can Work It Out
We May Never Pass This Way Again
Welcome To My World
We're All Alone
We're In This Love Together
We've Only Just Begun
What A Wonderful World
What I Did For Love
What The World Needs Now
What's Forever For
What's Your Name
When I Fall In Love
When Sunny Gets Blue
When You're Only Lonely
Where Is The Love
Who Loves You
Who's Your Daddy
Why Don’t We Get Drunk
Wichita Lineman
Wild Night
Wild World
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Witchcraft
With A Little Help From My Friends
With This Ring
Woman
Wonderful Tonight
Wonderful Tonight
Wonderful, Wonderful
Working My Way Back To You Babe
World Without Love
Wouldn't It Be Nice
Write This Down
Y.M.C.A
You And I
You Are
You Are the Woman
You Belong To Me
You Decorated My Life
You Didn't Have To Be So Nice
You Don't Bring Me Flowers
You Don't Know Me
You Don't Mess Around With Jim
You Got It
You Look So Good In Love
You Make Loving Fun
You Make Me Feel Brand New
You Make Me Feel So Young
You May Be Right
You Send Me
You'll Never Find
Your Body Is A Wonderland
Your Kiss
Your Mama Don't Dance
Your Precious Love
Your Smiling Face
Your Song
Your Wildest Dreams
You're Gonna Lose That Girl
You've Got A Friend
You've Lost That Loving Feeling
You've Made Me So Very Happy
Influences & Inspiration
James Taylor, Eagles, Michael Buble', Frank Sinatra, George Strait, Lionel Ritchie, Neil Diamond, Chris Stapleton, Jason Mraz, Garth Brooks ..just to name a few.
Setup Requirements
Reasonable cover/shelter is required for outdoor performances unless otherwise discussed.
Electric available within 100 feet.
I would need to know if I am to perform on a solid surface or grassy area.