Bluegrass and Roots Music
bluegrass / old-time/acoustic country / Americana

A Toronto and Ottawa region-based 5-piece bluegrass powerhouse featuring rich vocal harmonies, killer picking, and a fun-loving, down-to-earth stage presence, The Barrel Boys are a unique staple of Canadian roots music. Informed by the deep traditions of bluegrass, country, old-time, and Americana, The Boys have crafted their own unmistakable sound into an exuberant and deeply soulful musical experience.

The Barrel Boys are:

Nathan Smith: fiddle, vocals
Kyle Kirkpatrick: dobro, vocals
Rob McLaren: banjo, vocals
Ben Wright: guitar, vocals
Tim O’Reilly: bass, vocals