Artist
Sunpie Barnes
- From New Orleans, LA
- Type Solo artist
- Members Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes
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Bio
Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes (born 1963, Benton, Arkansas) is a New Orleans-based accordionist, harmonica player and vocalist who leads Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots. A former NFL player and longtime National Park Service ranger, he learned zydeco accordion from pioneers like John Delafose and blends zydeco, blues, gospel, Caribbean and African rhythms into a style he calls "Afro-Louisiana." He has appeared on HBO's Treme and toured as a member of Paul Simon's band
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