Julia Barry is a singer-songwriter, performing musician, and recording artist. Her live sets have been described as "mesmerizing" and "provocative," and her songs earn acclaim for substantive lyrics and powerhouse piano-playing. Her agile, intimate vocals are simultaneously melancholy and sweet, a fusion of gritty (think Tori Amos), wistful (Beth Gibbons of Portishead), sultry (Diana Krall), and luminous (Joni Mitchell). Barry's debut album, Arrivals (copyright "Julia Rose"), was released independently in June 2002; her second album is forthcoming. Recording and current performance information can be found on http://www.JuliaBarry.com.