Guitarist extrordinaire, Barrie Nighswander began his career at an early age as co-founder of Tacoy Ryde. The band has recorded three albums, one of which was released under the name JATO and was nominated in several categories including 'Best Album of the Year' at the West Coast Music Awards. That recording was also nominated for two ARIA awards. Five singles were released from that album, with two of those released as videos.
Versatility and technical prowess in his soulful playing make Nighswander an in-demand guitarist and session player. He has toured Canada extensively with Tacoy Ryde who have shared the stage with well-known Jamaican groups Third World Band and Steel Pulse. He has toured Europe, the U.S., Australia and continues to perform with Big Hank and a Fist Full of Blues, Al Brant and The Broke Ensemble.
Barrie also travels the world with his girlfriend, actor Margo Kane and is often the musical director of her productions.
Having been involved for many years with meditation and a spiritual path , Barrie helps motivate the band to keep up the positive creative process. In other words, he makes sure the band is actively writing and recording.
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