Stewart Barton

Born in Canberra, Stewart grew up surrounded by music and was determined to become a guitarist. Initially self-taught, he developed his skills through programs for emerging Indigenous artists in the ACT region and studying the Keith Urban online guitar program “30 songs in 30 days”. Completing these with the strong support of his family and his community, he gained enough confidence to start performing at local talent shows.

​Stewart has drawn from many Country and Rock influences such as Keith Urban, INXS, Brooks & Dunn, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Adams & Luke Combs.

​Stewart’s abilities were already very apparent when he performed at an Open Mic event in Queanbeyan, NSW, run by Michael Bond from Country Rocks. Michael was blown away by the raw talent Stewart displayed, despite finding out he was only 15 years old. Shortly after, Stewart was offered a development opportunity under the Country Rocks Spot Light program. This program has helped Stewart develop his craft and given him the opportunity to work with, and appear on stage with, many Australian Country Music names, such as Drew McAlister, Bill Chambers, Brewn, and the great Tommy Emmanuel.

Read more at www.stewartbarton.com.au
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