#jefbarbara

Jef Barbara’s debut album, Soft Touch is all about sexual innuendos and fabulous wordplay that is almost comedic at times but still remains an album of musical substance weaved together with clever lines. The album is very unpredictable, between the harmonies that connect then disconnect, impressive bass lines, and shimmering guitar riffs. It’s hard not to like this modern day glam rock. He lives up to the core of glam rock with his outrageous persona, which has nothing to do with his androgynous appearance and of course his strongly influenced glam rock musical aesthetics. He’s not quite Dave Bowie or Iggy Pop but Jef Barbara has undeniable talent with a layered instrumentation to back up a powerful guise. He’s mellow but so much fun, you just have to listen closely to appreciate all the curves he throws. Jef Barbara has 3 SXSW shows and all are FREE and unofficial; how fortunate for us.