Lee Barber is a 52 year old singer songwriter who has just released his solo debut record. How’s that for late bloomer? Actually Lee was a member of the band The Barbers. He’s an Austinite who was born in New Orleans. Hhow’s that for a musical heritage? Enough with the questions already!
The new record is called Thief and Rescue and was produced by Brian Beattie. Will Sheff from Okervil River and Matt Sever of Matt The Electrician fame both guest on the record. “Mosquito” is the first track and one that is adapted from a poem by Peter Everwine. It’s a dark tale that is sung with such straightforwardness that it is offputting.
In true DIY fashion Lee has done the painting for the cover art (above). Buy it here.