Richard Barone is an acclaimed recording artist, performer, producer and author. Since pioneering the indie rock scene in Hoboken, NJ, as frontman of The Bongos, and helping to launch the chamber pop movement with his solo debut "cool blue halo," Barone has produced numerous studio recordings, collaborates with artists in every musical genre, and produces all-star concert events at venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. His latest book, Music + Revolution, a historical narrative of the 1960s music scene in Greenwich Village, NYC, was recently presented as a star-studded concert at Carnegie Hall. 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.musicares.org.

 
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