Kyle is an instrumental rock guitarist with an eclectic range of influences. Whether the music is modern progressive or a 70s pop cover, Kyle is always chasing the melody first. Raised on gospel, and 70s and 80s pop/rock, Kyle found his true musical love when he discovered 80s guitar heavy-weights, Joe and Steve and Yngwie. Underneath it all is a complex symphonic style that emphasizes dissonance while always coming back to a resolution. It's hooky.
“My wife keeps waiting for me to grow up. I’ve asked myself a few times (but not too many) why I keep playing into middle age, and the answer is simple… I’m compelled. Music is a never-solved mystery that informs my peace of mind. Music is essential.”
– Kyle Barton
"Without lyrics, the music must communicate with melody, phrasing, tone and rhythm. What is it conveying? Why would you write it? And most importantly, what do you feel when you hear it?"
-Kyle Barton
Kyle is currently touring locally in the North Texas area while preparing his first solo rock guitar instrumental EP The First One.
