Contents 1 Biography 2 Additional Information 3 Discography 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Biography

Niki Barr is an American musician from Denton, Maryland. Niki began writing, performing, and recording at age 15 and soon after, began working with Mike Marucci of Marucci Artist Management. He introduced Niki to producer, Jim Ebert (Butch Walker, Meredith Brooks, Cowboy Mouth). Jim and Niki worked together on a few records: 'The Other Side of Me' (EP), 'Lush', and 'Go' (EP). 'Lush' was Niki's first full-length record. The record included co-written songs with Butch Walker, The Matrix (record production team), Wizardz of Oz, Mathew Gerrard, and Stephen Lironi. The single 'Wasted Time' became the #1 single on Sky Radio in the UK for over 6 weeks. Soon after, 'Go' was released as an EP and it managed to sit atop Sky Radio for over 8 weeks in the UK.

Through her manager and friends, Niki joined forces with guitarist Island Styles, bassist Scott Ensign, and drummer BJ Kerwin to form the Niki Barr Band. Together, the band wrote, recorded, and produced their latest EP 'Bloom'. In support of the records, the band has shared stages with acts like Joan Jett, Paramore, The Offspring, The Cult, Papa Roach, Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Third Eye Blind, and Red Jumpsuit Aparatus. The band is also no stranger to rigorous touring. They've recently completed their 11th international tour with the Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for the US Troops in the Middle East, Japan, UK, and many other countries throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. The tours brought the band support from Billboard Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and NPR Radio's “Border Crossings with Larry London".

[edit] Additional Information

She has toured overseas locations through Armed Forces Entertainment, operated by the U.S. military (distinct from the USO which is independent of the military). Her first overseas tour went to Japan, Diego Garcia, and Singapore in 2003. Her most extensive tour was in late 2005, which involved seven countries. Countries that she's performed in include Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Saudi-Arabia, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. In March - April 2007, the band returned to the same theater to do their most recent AFE sponsored tour.

She also worked locally with the United Service Organization of Metropolitan Washington, D.C..

On April 30, 2009, the Niki Barr Band won DC101's "Last Band Standing" competition and will open up the radio stations Chili Cook Off at RFK Stadium on May 16, 2009. They will open up for Third Eye Blind, Papa Roach and The Offspring.

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[edit] Discography

• Bloom (2008) EP
  • Produced and Mixed by Niki Barr Band at Obscura Sound
  1. Undivided
  2. Alone
  3. So Cruel
  4. Burn
  5. Drowsy
• Go (2006) EP
  • Produced and Mixed by Jim Ebert
  1. Go
  2. Cigarette Lighter Love Song
  3. Stick It
  4. If
  5. Wrong Way
• Lush (2004) LP
  • Produced and Mixed by Jim Ebert
  1. Wasted Time
  2. Nothing At All
  3. Holiday
  4. Leave It Alone
  5. Used To Be
  6. Memories of Last Year
  7. Sooner Or Later
  8. So Far Away
  9. Getaway
  10. Such A Fool
  11. Inside Looking Out
  12. My Breathing Heart
• The Other Side of Me (2002) EP
  • Produced by Jim Ebert
  • Engineered by Rick Isaac
  • All songs Mixed and Mastered by Jim Ebert
  1. Just Like You
  2. Today
  3. Bottom Row
  4. Run To Me
  5. Sugar Coated
  6. Until I See You Again
  7. Faulty
• No Frills (2001) Acoustic LP
  1. Sugar Coated
  2. One So Fine
  3. Intoxicated
  4. With You
  5. Speak
  6. Bottom Row
  7. Incognito
  8. Human Eye
  9. Second Time Around
  10. Give Enough

[edit] References

• Linskey, Annie (2005-05-26). "Niki Barr". The Baltimore Sun. http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-live-meettheband0526,1,7066707.story?coll=bal-entertainment-storyutil&ctrack=1&cset=true. Retrieved 2006-06-04. 
• "Niki Barr's year-end visit to an army hospital". The Star Democrat (Bethesda, Maryland). 2004-12-28. http://www.stardem.com/article.asp?article=966&paper=1&cat=142. Retrieved 2006-06-04. 
• "Young rocker Niki Barr to light up the holidays for troops in Middle East", Armed Forces Entertainment, December 12, 2005. (press release)
• LaForte, Nathan K., "Bringing a 'piece of America' to servicemembers overseas: Niki Barr Band rocks Okinawa", U.S. Marines - MCB Camp Butler, April 9, 2003.
• Sellers, Ben, "Niki raises the Barr", The Free Lance-Star, November 10, 2005.
• Oxley, Michelle, "Niki Barr Band heads to Easton with no complaints", The Beachcomber, July 2, 2009.
• Jurgensen, John, "Rock in a Hard Place", The Wall Street Journal, March 24, 2007.

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Niki Barr

• Official site of Niki Barr - Includes Press reviews.
• Profile of Niki Barr by A & R Online
• Task Force Eagle - Photo gallery for performance on December 31, 2003.
• "Niki Barr: Your new rock princess?", RadioMojo.com, October 6, 2005 — Interview and review.
• Von Stiers, Bruce, "Don't Leave Niki Alone", BVS Reviews.