Glasgow based band focusing on pop rock hooks with an acoustic folk twist ��

Debut EP - "Hope": https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/id999825785

Johnny Barr is a Paisley based singer/songwriter who is currently studying Popular Music at Leeds College of Music, specialising in songwriting. Frequently gigging with his own 6-piece band, Johnny’s unique combination of percussive guitar technique and intricate finger picking makes him an exciting act to watch, especially when this is paired with his effortlessly exhilarating stage presence.

2011 was a superb year for Johnny. He was featured on Radio 1’s BBC Scotland Introducing with DJ Ally Mcrae, and supported a number of upcoming acts such as The Staves, Admiral Fallow, Sucioperro, Aerials up, Alan Mckim and Lynnie Carson. 2011 also saw Johnny headline Glasgow’s King Tuts for the first time, where he also played last January as part of the venue’s New Year’s Revolution festival. Johnny aims to keep up momentum already generated this year through numerous well-received shows with the release of his debut album this summer. Watch this space!



"Ah the loveable rogue that is Johnny Barr. The talent this boy has is incredible; watch his intricate finger picking and guitar percussion to see how good he is. The tunes too are something else and when the full band is playing them this guy is a wall of sound! “(Craig McGee- glasgowmusic.co.uk)

"A solo artist with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a microphone, who like other Scottish artists, had been gifted with creamy distinctive vocals."
(Clash magazine)

"If Jon Gomm, Andy McKee and Paulo Nutini feature amongst your music collection, you’re likely to like this new arrival." (Croon music)

"The songs are well constructed, the musicianship faultless and he carries his stage presence with casual effortlessness.
Johnny Barr and his band reminded me of why I love live music so much.
It's because every once in a while if you are lucky you manage to be in the right place at the right time and find yourself blown away by the talent on display." (Meester Mainy BlogSpot)

Willow Drive was formed in May 2013 by former bandmates Bryan and Stuart. Andrew and Danny were quickly added to complete the lineup. The band immediately began writing a 6-track EP to raise funds for the Willow Foundation and the Beatson Oncology Centre Fund. 

Andrew has close links with both charities and previously began writing a solo EP with the same intention of raising funds. After joining the band, the decision was quickly made to make this a band project. The band name Willow Drive was inspired by the Willow Foundation and the amazing work they have done for Andrew and many other young adults.

For more information on both charities see the links below:
- http://www.willowfoundation.org.uk/Home
- http://www.beatson.scot.nhs.uk/content/default.asp?page=home_Fund

For updates from the Willow Foundation, go to:
- http://www.twitter.com/Willow_Fdn
- http://www.facebook.com/willowfoundation

Scottish Music Songwriter/Producer Artist

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