Barringer and Baker: Vocal and Instrumental Duo playing 4-6:30pm

Mark Barringer: Vocals/Guitar – Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Mark has played with many talented musicians. His musical landscape is eclectic, spanning rock, rhythm and blues, folk, and bluegrass. Strong vocals and guitar are his trademarks, along with a love for creating personal arrangements. Mark currently resides in the beautiful town of Bend, Oregon.

Bob Baker: Violin – Bob grew up as a classically trained violinist, but his musical heart shifted toward rock, pop, blues, and Americana. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Violin from Whitman College, and after graduating, returned to Portland, OR, to perform and create music in the Pacific Northwest. His roots are grounded in the music of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s, blending the precision of classical music with the soulfulness of rhythm and blues, all underscored by the distinct sounds of the “fiddle” singing in the background.

Barringer and Baker formed seven years after Bob wandered into a wine bar where Mark was playing in Bend, Oregon. They met, they jammed, but it wasn’t until seven years later, when Bob had a home in Sisters, OR, that they reconnected. The synergy and energy from that original meeting forged the bond and music of Barringer and Baker. Their repertoire includes the music of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, The Decemberists, John Mellencamp, and Van Morrison, to name a few.