Richard Barone is an acclaimed recording artist, performer, producer and author. Since pioneering the indie rock scene in Hoboken, NJ as frontman for The Bongos and helping to launch the chamber pop movement with his solo debut "cool blue halo", Barone has produced countless recordings and worked with artists in every musical genre. His latest album, "Sorrows & Promises", is a celebration of the early 1960's music scene in Greenwich Village NYC, where Barone lives. See more at www.RichardBarone.com 

A portion of profits from the sale of Richard Barone's strings go to MusiCares: MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. See more at www.grammy.org/musicares