Barry and the Fountains

Barry J. Fontenot is a Louisiana-born, Chicago-based soul musician with a love of pushing boundaries and a flair for the dramatic. Raised in the “Deep Soul” and “Delta Blues” musical traditions, Barry’s vocal style brings to mind the strong, rich tenor notes of legendary singers such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. In his original compositions, however, Barry reveals the eclectic influences that have followed him throughout his musical journey—he strives, in his own words, to “write em’ like Jazz songs, play em’ like Rock songs, and sing em’ like Soul songs.”
Upon moving to Chicago, Barry met The Fountains members, together they created a solid bond, smoothly complementing Barry’s voice and songs. All the recorded music is produced by The Fountains' keyboardist Amir Khay Nir.

Lyrics, music and vocals - Barry Jean Fontenot

Produced, recorded and edited by Amir Khay Nir

The Fountains:

Jake Cavalier - Electric guitar, 6 and 12 strings Acoustic Guitars
Julian Daniell - Drums, Percussion
Dylan Harris - Bass
Amir Khay Nir - Acoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond C-3

Guest musician:
Izzy G - Saxophone
Alex Santili - Percussion on "It Ain't So Easy", "Come On Down", and "The Flow"
David Thrift - 12 strings Acoustic Guitar on "By The Edge Of The Sea"; Acoustic Guitar on "Kleo"

Mixed by Benjamin Esterlis
Mastering - Stuart Hawkes, Metropolis studios, London.
Art - Mr. Graphilip