String Bone (aka Barry James Payne) is a Stratford, Ontario songwriter.

Payne creates stories and statements with his songs. Sometimes about himself, sometimes about others, sometimes about his observations of the world around him. Typical stuff, until you hear how he puts his lyrics together with melody.

He has been described as "soulful & dynamic" and his lyrics have been described as "painting vivid portraits" of the world around him and "powerful".

He is on the brink of his second release - the full-length titled "nadir", produced by the one and only "Shannon Lyon", which includes Blue Rodeo peddle steel player, Bob Egan on several tracks and a host of other well known local talent/artists - Romney Getty, Mike Alviano, Chris Giesbrecht, and others.

String Bone's tunes are diverse in approach and style, often changing from traditional country to intimate folk to bluesy to rock. Some call it roots, some call it Americana/Canadiana - we just simply call it good songwriting.