The Jane Barnes Band got its start as a family project when lockdown began in 2020 and the Barnes’ wanted to reach out to people who were struggling with isolation and let them know they were not alone.
Rather than do the songs Jimmy wrote or sang every night, they concentrated on doing songs they felt might touch people in a different way.
The ensemble grew and grew as time went on and some nights there would be special guest musicians and family members involved. Before they knew it, The Jane Barnes Band had taken flight.
With all those bedroom, loungeroom and verandah shows under her belt, Jane has decided it’s time for the band to take the show on the road and has announced some dates in May and June in New South Wales to get themselves match fit for the inevitable arena and stadium show supports that will be booked in for the summer months.
Kicking off on 12 May at The Art House in Wyong, The Jane Barnes Band will play shows in Milton (Milton Theatre), Bowral (Bowral Bowling Club), Newcastle (Lizotte’s Restaurant) and finishing up in Gundaroo in the Canberra Region (Tallagandra Hill Winery) on 10 and 11 June.
The Jane Barnes Band repertoire is varied and soulful. They cover everything from Otis Redding to Doris Day and Dolly Parton, Cold Chisel to John Denver and Glen Campbell and Leonard Cohen to The Beatles.
Jane’s song choices have touched people far and wide – each song bringing memories of childhood and growing up streaming back at you. Many a joyful tear was shed throughout these sessions and we’re sure many more will fall as the band performs these East Coast shows, not far from home.
Asked for an insight into the show, Jane said “I haven’t got a big band, but my singers are very expensive”.
The Jane Barnes Band is about sharing the love of music. No big productions here, but there’s a good chance you can catch a glimpse of the hope and love she feels for her family. She shares it every night with anyone who needs a lift.
Tickets to all these limited capacity shows are on sale now and tickets will sell fast!
The Jane Barnes Band
With Special Guest
Friday, 12 May 2023 – The Art House, Wyong NSW
Tickets on sale now from The Art House
Saturday, 20 May 2023 – Milton Theatre, Milton NSW
Tickets on sale now from Sticky Tickets
Sunday, 21 May 2023 – Milton Theatre, Milton NSW
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Sunday, 28 May 2023 – Bowral Bowling Club, Bowral NSW
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix
Monday, 29 May 2023 – Bowral Bowling Club, Bowral NSW
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix
Thursday, 1 June 2023 – Lizotte’s Restaurant: Live & Cooking Newcastle NSW
Tickets on sale now from Lizotte’s Restaurant
Friday, 2 June 2023 – Lizotte’s Restaurant: Live & Cooking Newcastle NSW
Tickets on sale now from Lizotte’s Restaurant
Saturday, 10 June 2023 – Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo NSW
Tickets on sale now from Eventbrite
Sunday, 11 June 2023 – Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo NSW
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Sunday 18 June 2023 – Joan Theatre, Penrith NSW
Tickets on sale now from The Joan Theatre