The Barrel Boys

Well, 2020 sure was a terrible year, but we had a whole bunch of special moments in there nonetheless. Thanks for being with us for our album release, our virtual performances, and just in general. We hope you all have a safe and happy new year, and that 2021 brings us a little closer together again.

Well folks, it's almost 2021, and on Monday, we'll be putting "The Barrel Boys Christmas Special" away until next year. If you haven't caught it yet (or you want to watch again it one last time), here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPykf7gDDuA Thanks to everyone who watched it, to everyone who contributed so generously, and to everyone who warmed our hearts with comments like these: "This is the best thing to happen in 2020! I've watched it three times already."... - A.B. "We laughed so much. Please do one every year." - T.L. "It's going to become a yearly tradition. So much fun!" - E.R. "That was incredible! We watched it with the whole family on Christmas Day!" - T.C. "I can't get over the production value of this Xmas Special. This is amazing." - B.P. "Great job, you are some serious beacons of light this holiday season!" - A.S. We're so excited to be making a big donation to Sistering 24 Hour Drop In thanks to everyone's generous contributions!

Thank you to Darcy Whiteside of CKUA for including Mainline in his top 20 albums of 2020! We really appreciate it!

What’s your favourite scene from The Barrel Boys Christmas Special? Here’s the link in case you havent caught it: https://youtu.be/yPykf7gDDuA A reminder that 50% of the proceeds from this pay-what-you-can show are going to Sistering 24 Hour Drop In in Toronto to serve our unhoused neighbours. Thanks to everyone who’s been so generous! . . .... #christmas #special #bluegrass #motionpicture #folk #music #fiddle #guitar #bass #banjo #dobro #torontomusic #hamiltonmusic #charliebrown #loveactually #bingandbowie #grinch See more

Thanks to everyone who was able to join us for the premiere of The Barrel Boys Christmas Special! This will be available for you, your friends, and families to watch throughout the holiday season. Please share with anyone you think would enjoy it this 30-minute special! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/barrelboysmusic It's a Pay-What-You-Can-style situation, with 50% of the proceeds going to Sistering 24 Hour Drop In, a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and trans people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed.

This comes out tomorrow at 8! We're so thrilled to be sharing "The Barrel Boys Christmas Special" with you folks. If you have even half as much fun during these 30 minutes as we had putting it together, then it will be time well spent! Huge thanks to our beloved bass player Tim O'Reilly of SoundStill Production, who spent hours behind the camera and in front of the computer to bring this to life! Access this video through our website: thebarrelboys.com/christmas-special - there'll be a PayPal Button there for you to Pay What You Can. 50% of proceeds will be going to Sistering 24 Hour Drop In, multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and trans people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed. Share with a music-loving friend! We'd appreciate it!

Thank you to Paul Corby at Radio Regent for including "Spadina Gal" and "Upgraded Love" on Friday's episode of "Corby's Orbit!" Paul is great supporter and disseminator of music of all kinds, and we're honoured to be played on his show! Check out the full playlist here: https://djpaulcorby.blogspot.com//playlist-for-corbys-orbi If you like these tunes, please head to our website thebarrelboys.com and order a physical or digital copy of the whole record!

The Barrel Boys perform "The Lakeview Dance," from their 2020 release "Mainline." Music and Lyrics by Nathan Smith. Filmed and recorded live off the floor of "The Mule Spinner" in Hamilton, ON. Lighting and Cinematography by Thom Varey... Recorded and Mixed by Tim O'Reilly www.thebarrelboys.com

Have you had enough of the singles? Do you need the whole thing?? Are you ready?!? ‘Mainline’ - the whole album - is available tomorrow wherever you stream your music. Heck, by the time you read this, it may well be available now! This has been an amazing journey, and we’re so grateful for the incredible team that worked with us to bring our vision to life. Photo by Jen Squires... #folk #bluegrass #acoustic #albumrelease #oldtimemusic #canadiana #stringband #banjo #guitar #fiddle #bass #dobro #record #studio #newmusic #mainline #getyours #song #harmony #songwriter #singingsongs #bassfishing #uprightbass #scruggs #flatpicking #tunes #pickin

The Barrel Boys mix modern and traditional, like a perfect blend of spices. I can't wait for the release of "Mainline". Thanks to folkconnection.com for the kind words and the great feature on our new single! http://folkconnection.com//the-barrel-boys-release-second-