BARRY CONRAD

On the promo trail for K-Ci & JoJo’s Love Life tour I’m opening for next month, I performed & was interviewed on the Good Morning show in Wellington yesterday.

Massive thanks to the whole team over there for having me & to the man, Brendon Pongia, for the chat.  Hadn’t seen each other in a couple years, so this was pretty much a real catch-up, just on TV!  Click the screen cap to check the interview:

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A quick what’s up…

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Go on & give it a try, you just never know…

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New interview with Leigh Hatcher for faith-based Open House, chatting about music, The BCS Movement & more.  Thanks Leigh, I enjoyed it sir!

Is it just me or do I talk way too fast?  Haha slow down man!

Have a listen guys…

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Sending a big ShoutOut to NYC celebrity/lifestyle blog, Cotten Kandi, for featuring me.  Being compared to someone like Bruno Mars is really an honor, such kind words…  I appreciate it!

Click the pic to read guys.

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Article in today’s Hills Shire Times.  I have a small, singing role in the movie, they’re just talking me up :p…

Thanks so much for the support guys, means heaps.

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OK this is just certifiable craziness now.  Since July, I’ve been blessed to support three of my favorite R&B artists ever on tour: Brian McKnight, Joe & Eric Benet.  I can finally share with you guys (had to keep it a secret for weeks man!) I’ve been invited to open for K-Ci & JoJo on there Australia/New Zealand tour!

True story…  When I first moved to Sydney from NZ with the group I was in, Jireh, a couple of us would get all dressed up & go up to people in Pitt Street Mall, asking if they wanted a song in exchange for a donation.  Was like one-on-one busking!  It’s funny, our two most popular songs were Back At One (Brian McKnight) & All My Life (K-Ci & JoJo).  It’s so surreal that at the end of this year I would’ve opened for both those artists.  Thank you, Able Touring!

Tour dates:

December 8 – Chasers (Melbourne)

December 9 – Enmore Theatre (Sydney)

December 14 – St James Theatre (Wellington)

December 15 – Logan Campbell (Auckland)

* Tickets go on sale Monday Nov 7th @ www.ticketek.com.au & www.ticketek.co.nz.

Twenty11 is officially going down as one of the most defining, special & memorable years for me man.  Super grateful.

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The stars of Australia’s film industry gathered on Sunday, October 16 to celebrate the release of Joel Edgerton’s latest flick, Warrior.

Joel Edgerton, Nash Edgerton, Ronan Keating,Emma Ralph,Barry Southgate and Damien Walshe Howling arrived looking dolled up and glam for an event that was a celebration of Edgerton’s rise in the american film industry and back home.  Also starring in The Thing (out now) Edgerton is working on a host of films, including Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby.

* Photography by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

NinetoFive’s James Gorman caught up with Edgerton and fellow guest Ronan Keating on the red carpet.

The film is about two estranged brothers who are pitted against one another in a Mixed Martial Arts fighting ring.

Ex-Marine Tommy Riodan (Tom Hardy) returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh to see his father (Nick Nolte), a recovering alcoholic and former coach. Tommy enlists his father to help him train for an MMA tournament with a huge prize jackpot.

Tommy’s brother, Brendan (Joel Edgerton) a former MMA fighter is finding it impossible to make ends meet as a school teacher, so he returns to ring to help provide for his family.

Brendan’s rise as an underdog fighter sets him up to fight with Tommy. The pair finally confront the issues that tore them apart in an all out battle where the winner takes all.

So far, box office stats show the film is popular with audiences, grossing more than $5 million in its first week.

It’s a good sign for Edgerton: the better the box office, the better roles on offer.

Source:  NineToFive Magazine

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Was mentioned in the Liverpool Champion (a local Sydney newspaper) earlier this week, alongside my friends Stan Walker & Justice Crew, for wearing an Exodus jacket.

You guys may remember, I rocked an Exodus jacket during the Brian McKnight tour a few months ago, that I had customized with studs, my initials & a cross on the back.  Click this pic to check out the full photo album:

And here’s the article:

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Hollywood celebrity/entertainment blog, I Need My Fix, have just featured me.  Thanks so much, Anne, I appreciate it :).  You know, everytime someone decides to do a feature on me, it’s such an honor…  For real!

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Got a question?

Head on over to my new official Fan Bridge page, where you can ask me anything, whether you leave your name or choose to stay anonymous.  Too easy.  While you’re there, might as well sign up for my mailing list too!

Click the ? below to ask your question ;)…

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Huge props to US R&B/Pop-flavored blog, Toya’s World, for featuring for me for a third time now.  They also feature a throwback track of mine that alot of you may not have heard before.  I appreciate the support, Toya!

Click to see/hear…

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The first review is in for the Eric Benet show last week, courtesy of The [AU] Review.  ShoutOut to Kristie Nicolas for the kind words, I appreciate it!

Click the pic to read…

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Sending out big thanks to Hip Hop RNB World for featuring me.  I really appreciate it more than you know ;).

To check it out folks, just click on this…

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So a lot of you have been messaging me saying The Fall is your favorite track from my new EP.  Well, I have a surprise for you guys…

During the Epitome sessions, I asked my bro & amazing drummer, Mike “Big Mike” Clemons, to add his own spin to the song, for a special bonus version.

For those who don’t know, Mike’s an industry vet, having worked with some of R&B’s best, including Usher, Mary J. Blige & SWV.  Basically, the dude’s got chops!  He’s also husband of SWV’s lead singer, Coko, & we’re both part of Israel Houghton’s New Breed.  So for all the Israel & New Breed fans, this is a shout-out to you guys too (haha…)!

This almost has a “live jam” feel to it, real Gospel/R&B vibes!  Hope you guys like it…

And for more on Mike, including booking info, please click on this pic…

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Massive shout-out to Vic & Bobby over in NYC for featuring me on their blog, Play It On Repeat.  Appreciate it guys!

Click the pic to check it out…

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Big thanks to US music blog, World According To Monte, for this feature.  Really appreciate it.  Honored to even be remotely mentioned in the company of Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz & Usher..!

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