SEÁN BARNA

PRESS

“Although the musical focus will see a shift from that aforementioned Kill Rock Stars debut’s glam-rock stylings toward a more bluegrass feel, Barna’s lyrical focus remains firmly planted on celebrating queer spaces and mourning the violence that they’ve historically attracted.”
-FLOOD Magazine (2024)

“This is raucous, messy, and emotionally rich music, as any art about queer nightlife ought to be.”
-Pitchfork (2023)

“Seán Barna isn’t just among the current wave of queer artists ensuring the future of rock music has space for LGBTQ+ voices—he’s also making sure we’re all aware of the historical context that helped birth the current queer arts scenes.”
-FLOOD Magazine (2023)

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BIO

In May 2023, SEÁN BARNA released his LP, An Evening at Macri Park, on the iconic indie label, Kill Rock Stars, to widespread critical acclaim from outlets such as NPR, Pitchfork, FLOOD Magazine, and Billboard. In their review of the LP, Pitchfork offered comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Harry Nilsson, and Rufus Wainwright, writing, "this is raucous, messy, and emotionally rich music, as any art about queer nightlife ought to be." His newest EP, Internal Trembling, features indie music icon, Mirah, as well as members of Punch Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Hawktail.

The visceral, intense performances Seán has become known for are animated by the evocative honesty of his songwriting and rooted in a vulnerable, intimate relationship with the audience. In the summer of 2021, Seán opened Counting Crows on their 22-date national tour and appeared in the recent HBO Max documentary on the band.

Seán’s previous releases include, Pictures of an Exhibitionist (2014, LP), Margaret Thatcher of the Lower East Side (2020, EP), CISSY. (2018, EP), Cutter Street (2012, EP), and the single, “Straight Motherfuckers and Their Famous Friends.” His most recent single is a refreshing cover of the song, “Mr. Jones” — a surprise birthday present to Counting Crows frontman, Adam Duritz.

Seán is currently recording a new LP.  

SELECT PERFORMANCE HISTORY

2024 AUTUMN TOUR (with MIRAH)

Brooklyn, NY: Sleepwalk
Washington, DC: DC9
Richmond, VA: Gallery 5
Baltimore, MD: Black Cherry Puppet Theatre
Philadelphia, PA: Ortlieb’s
Austin, TX: Cheer Up Charlies

SXSW OFFICIAL ARTIST

2019, 2022, 2023

AN EVENING AT MACRI PARK TOUR (2023)

Rochester, NY: Radio Social
Brooklyn, NY: Baby’s Alright
Philadelphia, PA: Ortlieb's
Washington, DC: DC9
Erftstadt, DE
Hamburg, DE
Lübeck, DE
Kühlungsborn, DE
Prague, CZ
Krakow, PL
Vienna, AT
Hildesheim, DE
Rendsburg, DE
Chicago, IL: The Hideout
Detroit, MI: Lager House
Columbus, OH: Secret Studios
Madison, WI: Bur Oak
Omaha, NE: Pageturners Lounge
Denver, CO: Enigma Bazaar
Paonia, CO: Louie's Pizza
Vashon Island: Glass Bottle Creamery
Los Angeles, CA: Hotel Cafe
Phoenix, AZ: Fiddler's Dream
Austin, TX: Friends Bar
Austin, TX: Swan Dive (Hot Summer Nights Festival)
Lafayette, LA: Bluemoon Saloon
Baton Rouge, LA: YesWeCannibal
New Orleans, BJ’s Lounge

COUNTING CROWS TOUR (2021):

Atlantic City, NJ: Hard Rock Atlantic City
Boston, MA: Leader Bank Pavilion
Franklin, TN: FirstBank Amphitheater
Cincinnati, OH: PNC Pavilion, Riverbend Music Center
Detroit, MI: Meadowbrook
Indianapolis, IN: TCU Amphitheater, White River State Park
St. Louis, MO: Saint Louis Music Park
Denver, CO: Fillmore Auditorium
Salt Lake City, UT: Red Butte Garden
Spokane, WA: Pavilion at Riverfront
Redmond, WA: Marymoor Amphitheater
Troutdale, OR: Edgefield
Berkeley, CA: The Greek Theatre
Paso Robles, CA: Vina Robles Amphitheater
Murphys, CA: Ironstone Amphitheater
San Diego, CA: Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Federal Theatre
Austin, TX: Moody Amphitheater, Waterloo Greenway
Irving, TX: The Pavilion, Toyota Music Factory
Rogers, AR: Walmart Amp
New Orleans, LA: Saenger Theatre
Jacksonville, FL: Daily's Place
Atlanta, GA: Chastain Park Ampitheater