I play guitar, dulcimer and harmonium. I mainly sing English traditional song, the only kind of music that never gets old.
Si Barron is doing for the 2020s what Nic Jones did for the 1970s by taking the traditional English song repertoire and tying it to crisp, flawless guitar parts that are, in themselves, masterclasses in how to simultaneously play fingerstyle chord and melody lines.
FATEA Magazine
'a true aficionado of the genre'
The Living Tradition Magazine
His enunciation of the lyrics is crystal-clear ... his presentation also manages to evoke unexpectedly empathetic reactions without him ever resorting to melodrama... Si runs the emotional gamut of tale-telling via traditional songs without ever jarring the listener. He also has the knack of never overrunning the time it takes to tell each story, and never over-embellishing them... extraordinary flowing guitar work, which binds all these tracks together for a smooth listening experience. (Jan Foley)
The Living Tradition Magazine
If you're looking for the perfect synergy of repertoire, voice and accompaniment, look no further than Si Barron. It's always a treat to hear Si perform solo. His choice of repertoire makes him an outstanding interpreter of the English traditional song; his voice is perfectly suited to his choice of material, and his highly accomplished and technically superb guitar work completes this trifecta of consummate musicianship. Although slightly struggling with the aftermath of a cold he still produced an evening of absorbing music, his easy vocal delivery and intricate accompaniment creating a web of musical delight that captured an attentive and appreciative audience and held them for the whole performance. Let's hope it's not too long before we have a return visit from this gifted musician.Â