PAUL BARRETT
Percussionist and cartoonist Paul Barrett has been very
experimental in the last 25 years of his percussive and
performance career. Among his many achievements, Paul has
founded no less than 6 percussion bands: Azuma, Batula
Drummers, Photo Percussion, One Pulse and the famous 'Curry
Boyz' and from 2003 Co-ordinator and Musical Director of
the'SAMBA-BLISSTAS', based in the Byron Shire, Northern
NSW.
TESTIMONIALS
I've had the pleasure of being asked to perform on "lead snare
drum" for the "Samba-Blissta’s" on three occasions. Each one
of these processions was in community events; International
Peace Day (Byron Peace Carnival), Surfing the Cold stream
Arts/Fringe Festival in Yamba and the Lismore Lantern Parade.
Marching with this vibrant, colourful group, led by "drum major"
Paul Barrett, I could see the joy & excitement that the Blisstas
create. First hand, Paul is an exceptional Bandleader, conducting
with precision and humour! This band has a big sound, big
costumes, and a big heart. I recommend this group for any
occasion, be it Community Parades, Arts Festivals, Weddings,
Parties anything!!!
Greg Sheehan (the Rolf Harris of percussion... A real Legend)
______________________
We've danced with the Samba-Blisstas at the exciting charity
party "Latino NIght" at the Ewingsdale hall. It was so much fun
to dance with your unique Australian-style Samba (especially
when i saw the wobble board, it cracked me up). The energy
coming out from the band was enourmous that gave us the joy
to Dance. We've never had such a exciting show like this that
made us all happy. We are looking forward to dance with the
SAMBA-BLISSTA'S again.
Keep spreading your inspiration and energy!
Mari Takashima/ Monica Lunardon
www.brazilianblitzaustralia.com
________________________
Surfing The Coldstream was the first ever large-scale outdoor
arts/fringe festival in the Clarence Valley. The highlight of this 2-
day inaugural event was a theatrical procession aimed at
breaking the audience “parade” habit of simply staring and
waving by allowing them to become involved as participants.
This could not have happened as successfully as it did without
the participation of Paul Barrett’s Samba-Blisstas.
They were highly professional in their approach yet easy to work
with, all wonderfully costumed and best of all they managed to
intermix a wild sense of musical abandon with a high degree of
awareness of crowd control and public safety. I cannot
recommend them enough. There are drummers and there are
drummers, but Paul Barrett’s Samba-Blisstas & Carnaval
Drumming are guaranteed to take any event to the next level.
Dom Ferry, Director - "Surfing The Coldstream" Arts/Fringe
Festival. Yamba, NSW, Australia.
Chairman - Clarence Coast Cultural Committee
www.surfingthecoldstream.com.au/www.dom.zip.com.au
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Samba Blisstas have been a major part of the award winning
Lismore Lantern Parade since they arrived on the Northern
Rivers in 2003. They are brilliant, professional and wonderful to
work with. The dynamic energy of Samba Blisstas adds magic to
an event, taking it from great to fantastic. We love 'em!
Jyllie Jackson, Artistic Director
Light n Up Australia - Lismore Lantern Parade
www.lismorelanternparade.com.au
___________________________
Percussionist and cartoonist Paul Barrett has been very
experimental in the last 25 years of his percussive and
performance career. Among his many achievements, Paul has
founded no less than 6 percussion bands: Azuma, Batula
Drummers, Photo Percussion, One Pulse and the famous 'Curry
Boyz' and from 2003 Co-ordinator and Musical Director of
the'SAMBA-BLISSTAS', based in the Byron Shire, Northern
NSW.
TESTIMONIALS
I've had the pleasure of being asked to perform on "lead snare
drum" for the "Samba-Blissta’s" on three occasions. Each one
of these processions was in community events; International
Peace Day (Byron Peace Carnival), Surfing the Cold stream
Arts/Fringe Festival in Yamba and the Lismore Lantern Parade.
Marching with this vibrant, colourful group, led by "drum major"
Paul Barrett, I could see the joy & excitement that the Blisstas
create. First hand, Paul is an exceptional Bandleader, conducting
with precision and humour! This band has a big sound, big
costumes, and a big heart. I recommend this group for any
occasion, be it Community Parades, Arts Festivals, Weddings,
Parties anything!!!
Greg Sheehan (the Rolf Harris of percussion... A real Legend)
______________________
We've danced with the Samba-Blisstas at the exciting charity
party "Latino NIght" at the Ewingsdale hall. It was so much fun
to dance with your unique Australian-style Samba (especially
when i saw the wobble board, it cracked me up). The energy
coming out from the band was enourmous that gave us the joy
to Dance. We've never had such a exciting show like this that
made us all happy. We are looking forward to dance with the
SAMBA-BLISSTA'S again.
Keep spreading your inspiration and energy!
Mari Takashima/ Monica Lunardon
www.brazilianblitzaustralia.com
________________________
Surfing The Coldstream was the first ever large-scale outdoor
arts/fringe festival in the Clarence Valley. The highlight of this 2-
day inaugural event was a theatrical procession aimed at
breaking the audience “parade” habit of simply staring and
waving by allowing them to become involved as participants.
This could not have happened as successfully as it did without
the participation of Paul Barrett’s Samba-Blisstas.
They were highly professional in their approach yet easy to work
with, all wonderfully costumed and best of all they managed to
intermix a wild sense of musical abandon with a high degree of
awareness of crowd control and public safety. I cannot
recommend them enough. There are drummers and there are
drummers, but Paul Barrett’s Samba-Blisstas & Carnaval
Drumming are guaranteed to take any event to the next level.
Dom Ferry, Director - "Surfing The Coldstream" Arts/Fringe
Festival. Yamba, NSW, Australia.
Chairman - Clarence Coast Cultural Committee
www.surfingthecoldstream.com.au/www.dom.zip.com.au
_______________________
Samba Blisstas have been a major part of the award winning
Lismore Lantern Parade since they arrived on the Northern
Rivers in 2003. They are brilliant, professional and wonderful to
work with. The dynamic energy of Samba Blisstas adds magic to
an event, taking it from great to fantastic. We love 'em!
Jyllie Jackson, Artistic Director
Light n Up Australia - Lismore Lantern Parade
www.lismorelanternparade.com.au
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| Testimonials and Paul Barrett Bio |
| Paul Barrett & Greg Sheehan at "Surfing the Coldstream" Yamba NSW (October 2005) |
| Brisbane Samba Girls, "Latino NIght" at the Ewingsdale Hall |
| Dom Ferry, Director Surfing the Coldstream |
| Jyllie Jackson (Lantern Queen) & Paul Barrett 2006 |
"The best team building exercise I've ever done!
Never been involved in a team exercise where
Sharon Frazer, Purchasing Officer
"What a great team building exercise! It was so
much fun learning skills we never thought we
had. I still cannot believe that the 40 of us were
all in time."
Naomi Egan, Accounts Payable Officer
"EVERYBODY loved this activity - it was the
highlight of our Conference! Thanks for a
fantastic afternoon - how will we ever top it?!"
Kirsten Parker, Executive Assistant
"I've been to a lot of conference events in my
career, but this is the best activity I've ever
participated in!! The whole team was 'buzzing'
at the end of the session."
David Nash, Chief Financial Officer Australia
Comments from Collins Food Group
employees, 2006 Gold Coast, Qld.
Never been involved in a team exercise where
Sharon Frazer, Purchasing Officer
"What a great team building exercise! It was so
much fun learning skills we never thought we
had. I still cannot believe that the 40 of us were
all in time."
Naomi Egan, Accounts Payable Officer
"EVERYBODY loved this activity - it was the
highlight of our Conference! Thanks for a
fantastic afternoon - how will we ever top it?!"
Kirsten Parker, Executive Assistant
"I've been to a lot of conference events in my
career, but this is the best activity I've ever
participated in!! The whole team was 'buzzing'
at the end of the session."
David Nash, Chief Financial Officer Australia
Comments from Collins Food Group
employees, 2006 Gold Coast, Qld.
| Pageant, Skyworks, Perth Royal Show, Coordinator Rally Australia, Rottnest Island Festival and World Swimming Championships. Paul Barrett has been associated with most of the major events of Western Australia over the last ten years. In particular he has worked directly for me on the last two consecutive Christmas Pageants and the Perth Royal Show. He also performed in the opening of the 10th API Rally Australia, an international event, and is contracted to perform at the forthcoming Rottnest Island Festival. As producer and/or coordinator of these events I have found Paul to be extremely adaptable to work with, particularly in areas where I require high energy performances full of sound and colour. Paul has numerous talents outside his musical attributes, including mime and cartooning which he also does well. I take this opportunity to thank Paul for his efforts over the past years and highly recommend his talents. I'm sure he will not disappoint anyone who contracts his services. Yours sincerely Russell Lanyon The Events Man |
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