Calling Cosmic Possums is a place where I encourage you to share your thoughts on life in your world, whether you define that as your community, your family or the entire great Gaia herself.
rev.r.e."machinegun"barrow - Friday, April 1st, 2011
just thinkin'about them possums(cosmik&otherwise)&then found this forum.the radio deal did'nt work out(news from possum's bottom,ky)so i've been herding cats &chasin'raccoons since.next time yr in richmond,or nearby,give us a shout out.(i promise not to rub a potroast all over my chest,but then,i'm just an excitable boy,after all...)susan sez "hey".holla,if ya git a minnit.let's go campin'.ok?say hello to those mountains in co for me.
Nichole - Friday, November 12th, 2010
I just wanna holla atcha. I really love your song, I believe. It reminds me of my family's. We do homeschool, and live out in the country of Shelby County, Ky. I have watched from afar your journey, since my days at EKU, in the mid-90's. Phone 3, and all dem places. Even that little joint where all the bikers use ta drink. I loved those days. Freedom! Be well, and keep on singing and playing. Storytelling is such a lost art. www.wisdomkeeper.wordpress.com
Gary Furlow - Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Met Mitch at the Americana Music Camp and watched him perform 3 times at the Sister's Folk Festival. Terrific guy and wonderful performer. All the best, Mitch.
gf
Dawn Kelly-Bryers - Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
As I was reading thru and listening to the music I thought of what a truly beautiful person you are and always were,inside and out.
Love and Peace Mitch.
Dawn
pam westrick - Friday, August 20th, 2010
I live in a beautiful spot in the world, that is, until my county decided we needed to straighten out the highway so we can "attract more business and industry". They are blasting through on Hwy 52 and have made a giant mess reminiscent of Avatar. I've taken a stand and contacted the EPA so now it's really stirred up. Thanks Mitch, for writing Drop in the Bucket. It's become my theme song as I fight for the former beauty of my now spoiled creek. Is this song on the Zoe Speaks release, or have you released it again recently? I saw your set at Floydfest and it was great. Thanks...Pam
amy mcfarland - Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
It was great to meet you, at Sully's in Somerset, this past weekend. My sister and I enjoyed your music and we were so happy to be placed in the right place at just the right time. Thank you also for taking the time to seek us out and say goodbye. It is the small things, just like that, that mean the most and resonate with people. Hope to see you again soon.
Briony - Sunday, July 25th, 2010
I heard you play at the Barea Craft Festival. It's been a couple of weeks since and I can't seem to get enough of the music on the CD that I bought â€" 'Heart and Soul'. I was visiting from Houston Texas. Is there any possibility of you touring these parts? Anything I could do to help you get gigs here? There are some good venues for folk musicians in Houston. So to sum it up, thank you for the making the music that makes me feel good! Does this make me a cosmic possum?
SBIGGY - Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Hey guys,
Heath Eric - Sunday, July 11th, 2010
A pleasure to hear you in Berea - as always - you rock it brother - One of a kind killer stuff - have a GREAT day!
REGGIE BARRETT - Monday, June 28th, 2010
you rock! check out my stuff @ www.myspace.com/spencerandthegreentrees
KEEP ON ROCKIN.
Robert Catalano - Friday, June 18th, 2010
Hey Mitch, thnaks for your performance with Keith and Dayan at the Bird House. I enjoyed talking with you and hearing your stories. Hope the placenta's OK.
Brother Bill - Sunday, June 13th, 2010
We were just surfing cyberspace exploring all of the Possum Themes out there in this big Possum world, when we stumbled upon your nice web site. We invite everyone interested in visiting our web site as well at www.northcarolinapossumdaychapter.com Hope to see you all there, have a Happy Possum Day !!!!!!
Cole Ripy - Saturday, June 12th, 2010
You, my friend, embody the true spirit of American folk music, and I feel that your music represents the ideal mindset of the enlightened naturalist and philanthropist. If i could pick any musician in the world to jam with, itd be you man.
Reggie Barrett - Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Mitch, you're the best! You have inspired me to write more than before. Thanks for the strength in your songs! You got it, Man! People love you.
Are you traveling with Keith Greeninger? He is fabulous too! I met him at song school, Lyons one year. short and funny story that goes with it. Maybe tell you later.
I will send you a poem soon. Reg
MtnMysticGypsyTherese - Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
...BEE-U=2-ful
when we embody & embrace unity & harmony...MUSIC happens.
Heart smile to U Mitch,for the joy you inspired among the birdhouse...
Therese (NC attendee)
Nemenhah Sage Medicine Woman
Amber - Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
You were awesome, and i don't use that word lightly, in Wolfe County yesterday... keep up the good work!
Brittany Probst - Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
I am the girl at Wolfe County High school that didn't have a computer. I am using the school's. I don't know if you remember me but you have changed my life. I've listened to your song about being a teenage parent and it gave me hope. My son is eight months old and I a 17. Even thogh you don't know me,I want to thank you so much for caring about me. So thank you.
monique gilardi - Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
I wrote to you on facebook, and not sure if thats cool?...
anyway, it was so great to hear you play with Keith and Dayan at the bird house. Thank you for sharing your unique music and songwring with all of us. I hope you come to chico again...my husband and son missed the show. All the best to you, monique gilardi new fan!!
Emma - Monday, May 10th, 2010
Hey Mitch,
Really enjoyed hearing you play this weekend! It was amazing! My daughter, Audie, was so proud that you let her sing with you. I now know that she has no stage fright and I can further encourage her interest in music! Thanks for singing Three Little Birds with my 5 year old! =)
Peace and Much Love,
Audie's Mom (Emma)
name - Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
best for you,
Madison Williams - Friday, April 9th, 2010
Hey this is a student from Sublimity Elementary ! You should add Shady Grove , and the one about the paper and scissors ! Bye !
Anne - Monday, March 15th, 2010
Do you perform at private events outside of the Kentucky area?
Thanks,
Anne
KEN AND MELANIE MORGAN - Saturday, April 25th, 2009
MITCH,
WE ENJOY YOUR MUSIC. WE LIVE JUST OUTSIDE OF LEXINGTON,KY. WILL YOU BE PLAYING ANYWHERE NEAR HERE THIS SUMMER?
THANKS,
KEN AND MELANIE
cheapcarsauctions - Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Hello to all ! Great site. I am new here greetings to all from Poland.
Annie - Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Life is not a journey to the grave
with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming- (in song of course-)
"Wow - What a ride"
Hope to see you soon.
Christina - Thursday, March 12th, 2009
Mitch, your music has been something that has strengthened the ties of my "odd" little family since the beginning. We attend the festival every year as a family...unfortunately we have hit some rough patches. However it'll all come out in the wash, it always does. The most important thing I wanted to say is thank you for some wonderful memories and some of the best lessons in life with your music as the soundtrack.
Ian Barrett - Sunday, February 15th, 2009
Hope you're doing well Mitch. I've been trying to do some research on my Barrett lineage and a lot of it runs through Madison and Clay county Kentucky. It works out pretty well that there's a Mitch Barrett who's an expert on Appalacian storytelling! How can I buy a copy of your storytelling CD? Have a great weekend!
Kimberly Harbison - Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
I wrote this special poem to celebrate Mother Earth.
This seems to be a nice place to share it.
Here goes:
In the circle the wind rises,
centrifugal,
this is the dance of reason,
air locked in the vacuum of a chambered nautilus,
nature ordering reason,
a thousand flapping wings,
gravitational,
magnetic,
you, the heavens, dream silence,
as if, the wind were your soul.
this is the heart polarized.
Magical Hawk, all-seer,
the snow-cave is where you rest.
sleeps the tender Mother-
blanketing earth crimson.
The leaves speak of you as blood and wishes, circular, voiced and real.
copyright 2009 Kimberly Harbison
Thank You, for creating this Calling Cosimic Possums space.
Sheldon Lee Compton - Monday, January 12th, 2009
Just listened to your album "Pearl" and enjoyed it a great deal. Good sound. Keep on.
Matthew McClintock - Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Going to your house on xmas and listeing to you play was some of the most fun i've had in a long while. I feel like you brought our whole family closer. Thanks for your time and company!!!
sherri - Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
was great to see you at the paddy wagon. Hope you be performing around here soon. Love to see ya. The work your doing for the drug courts is truly inspiring. Keep it up. Merry Christmas baby.
Mariah Jade Hemphill - Friday, November 28th, 2008
Hey Mitch, I wanted to say thanks for the CDs you gave Dad. We listened to them all the way home and they're amazing. I had a great time at Moose and Donna's on Thanksgiving. I tried to add you on myspace, but I don't know the stuff to get it to accept the request. Maybe you could go to Dad's page and add me? Thanks again. Peace. Mariah Jade
Ernest T. - Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Oh mighty cossmo, what would your old Appalachian Pappy think about this new President? It's pretty exciting times if you ask this old opossum, might be the end of time.Hey, how come you ain't famous? Why don't you quit playing for kids and recovering addicts and stuff (you can't save the world).Go to Nashville and get rich and famous!You might be a cosmic possum, but you ain't no smart possum. Thank Ye!
Danny and Erin - Monday, October 6th, 2008
Mitch, it was great seeing you Friday night! You sound great (as always) We miss hearin' you live! I'm sure you could tell D was enamored...and hammered! But then again, who wasn't? I've never had a better B-day! Thanks!
Eric - Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Hey Mitch, Put the BOO BASH and BAZAAR on your calender! SMILE I cant wait to hear ya LIVE, but until then Soft Lies, Heart& Soul will be playing on my CD player.
Donna Trabue - Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Hi Mitch: I was checking to see if you are singing in Louisville anytime soon and saw that someone wished you happy birthday today, so if it is your birthday, hope it's a great one. Dan and I always appreciate getting to hear you and Owen and wish you all the best today and always (subliminal message: come back to Louisville soon). :) Peace!
Alan Babb - Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
have camera, will travel! need a roadie? good to see the site and what is going on. drop me a line. we need to get together.
Truman Wilson, from Tennessee - Monday, August 18th, 2008
Hey Mitch,
Got your message about a couple weeks ago concerning the "drop in the bucket" cd. Yes we got both of them and the wait was well worth it, got to see you at the Berea festival back in July and also got to purchase your new cd, as expected we loved it and listened to it all the way back home.
We, my wife and I hated to here about you and Carla. I understand you need closure on that part of your life and I hope and pray that it comes very soon. I do a lot of deer hunting and hiking and while I'm out there by myself I keep a journal faithfully. After 15 years of the journal, a divorce, a remarriage and a wonderful son now at the age of 9 I've come to realize that we have no control over things that happen weather it be good or bad. Life is an adaptation to environment and I know the adaptation comes hard to swallow at times, but with the help of prayer, friends, family and your innerself time does help heal. We hope you the best for its well deserving to you. Take care and keep up the good music we love it and hope to get to see and listen to you soon somewhere. PEACE BE WITH YOU!!! THE WILSON'S
Dawn Kelly - Friday, August 15th, 2008
Wondering when you will do a show in Richmond again?
P.S.Do you still sing Lady Poverty? Gosh, I miss the Mandela days LOL!!
Jan in Lex KY - Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Just read thru your comments--heck! I missed you at Berea AND Midway?!!! I love your stories and songs and how you involve your audience in your shows. Hope to see you soon! Jan
Theresa Parsons Clayton - Saturday, July 26th, 2008
I just read down and saw some of the comments. Dang! Looks like we missed you in May. You must come back!!!
Theresa Parsons Clayton - Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Hi Mitch,
I thought I remembered that you were coming back to Virginia Beach at some point. Don't want to miss you if you do. It was so great seeing and hearing you after so many years.
Do you have another date booked out this way?
Theresa
Dennis Spurgeon - Friday, July 25th, 2008
Mitch,
"Drop in the Bucket" was well worth the wait. I look forward to hearing your new solo CD. If Peggy and I drive up to one of your KY. shows will you promise to play Elvis and the Indians"? I love that song. Also, what would you charge to do a private concert in the Tri-Cities Tennessee area?
Dennis
Heath Eric - Monday, July 14th, 2008
Hey Mitch! - Thank you so much for the Storytelling CD for my little boy Jaxon - You made his day - we listened and laughed all the way home. Jaxon is a big fan (I am too) and quite a little singer - I look forward to your festival - Are you having a songwriter contest?
Thanks again - Nice to hear you -
Heath
Tonya - Monday, July 14th, 2008
Hi. I met you at the Berea Craft Festival, I was there with Jack Smith. I really like your cd cover design so I thought I would check out your website, nice also.
aletha anderson - Saturday, July 5th, 2008
Hi Mitch,
Sorry to invade your site with a personal question. But did you grow up in the Berea area? Are you any relation to Flossie McHone who married a Barrett? My mother who would have been Flossie's neice lost her mother Viola Jane when she was four. She was taken away from her family so she was wondering if you might be a cousin? And if you could give her any news of the family?
Thank you,
When will you come to CA?
Joe Werne - Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
brother karl (the famous karl werne) sang your 'sacred yard' at a friend's wedding. i'd not heard it before. the selection was perfect. so perfect in fact that i thought you must have written the song for the groom. wonderful song. thanks for writing it. now i'm going to look up more of your music to see what i've been missing.
Dennis S. - Friday, June 20th, 2008
Mitch,
Got "Drop in the Bucket" this week and it is awesome. Looking forward to owning "Heart and Soul". Born to Waste is as good a song as I have heard in years.
Peggy and I will trevel your way soon to see a show if you will promise to sing "Elvis and the Indians"
Your friend...Dennis S.
sally s.s. - Friday, June 20th, 2008
My cosmic wanderings have transported me to sundrenched beaches, oceans and mountains . . . when will you come entertain us on the West Coast?!
"KIRBY" - Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
My favorites...Mitch Barrett and Billy Gibbons,...... strange combo?....that's just me. I'm looking foward to hearing you this Sunday in Midway.
I use to follow you around Constitution Square Festiful in Danville listening to your music when I was suppose to be helping my wife at her gift shop. L8TR, Kirby
Marie Wilson - Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
I miss your music and need a fix. When and where are you playing next ?????
Roberta Schultz - Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Lordy, Mitch,
You should never put the words "cosmic" and "possums" in the same phrase! Who knows what weird-os you'll attract? Since I personally own an old truck license plate that says "Possum" and think that "Ossum Possum" would be a good band name, I think I'm making my own case here.
Anyway, your site looks great! Enjoyed your show at Appalachian Fest in Cincy.
Roberta
Tidewater Friends of Folk Music - Monday, May 26th, 2008
Hey Mitch,
Thank you again for another great show. It's amazing the folks that come out to one of your shows, people that have never been to our venue before. Some kind of magic happens when they hear your music and they tell a friend and they tell a friend and so on.
Till next time, and there will be a next time...Thank,
TFFM
ZeKe Barrett - Monday, May 12th, 2008
This shore is a snazzy web-site , that Mitch Barrett must be a purty talented man ,music and web building!
Glenna - Monday, May 12th, 2008
I think you're swell and that the weather is BEAUTIFUL!!!
aligohado - Monday, May 5th, 2008
Good, comfortable site. Healthily
Amy Roberts - Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Mitch, Love your music and story telling
terri johnston - Thursday, February 14th, 2008
i loved it just like i do all your songs i feel in love with them in london at Art Heals Program Keep em coming
Kaity Carta - Friday, January 11th, 2008
You came to my school trimble county high school. Your song sacred yard is my favorite song!!
Lookincow - Sunday, December 30th, 2007
very good , useful site www.mitchbarrettmusic.com
Sandy Farnsworth - Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
Mitch, really enjoyed your show at Rock and Soul and Lyons Folks Fest. You mentioned your Festival in Ky in October, and I am trying to get more information about it. Is there a website where I can get this data? Are they accepting submissions from Songwriters? Is there onsite camping? (and other questions =) Thanks, Sandy
suzanne (SLC) - Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Hi, my friend T. showed me your music... it is beautiful! Please put more of it on iTunes! Snowbird is also a sacred place to me - Thanks for your music!
Tony - Monday, April 2nd, 2007
I was blown away by Mitch in Frankfort last Friday night. I wanted to hear more, even though I went there to see Darrell Scott. The encore was amazing too...those two harmonize so well together...both simply amazing artists.
Kathleen Monahan - Friday, March 30th, 2007
Wonderful!
Karen Day - Sunday, February 11th, 2007
Glad to see you are keeping up with the great song writing and singing. Cant wait to hear your new cd. Take care and best of luck
Bettina Dickson - Monday, February 5th, 2007
Hey Mitch, Love your new website! Hoping to come to see you this Friday at Madison Gardens in Richmond. Also glad to see you are not booked yet on October 13th, 2007 ! Peace, Bettina
Ashley Conney - Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
i listen to your storytellin' CD all the time. i have played it for some of my friends and they like the story about wicked john the best. There is a boy in my class a lot like wicked john. His name is Johntae and he is 7. he acts like the little devils to.
Tidewater Friends of Folk Music - Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
Thanks again for another outstanding performance. There was still a buzz weeks after the show so needless to say we'll see you in 2008.
Katie - Wednesday, January 17th, 2007
Hey, my name is katie and I saw you here recently when you came to Glasgow High School. You were absolutely amazing and I was thrilled to see Glasgow get such a talented performer. You actually sang this song to us and I must say, its very entertaining and definitely a 'feel good' song.
Sincerely,
Katie
just thinkin'about them possums(cosmik&otherwise)&then found this forum.the radio deal did'nt work out(news from possum's bottom,ky)so i've been herding cats &chasin'raccoons since.next time yr in richmond,or nearby,give us a shout out.(i promise not to rub a potroast all over my chest,but then,i'm just an excitable boy,after all...)susan sez "hey".holla,if ya git a minnit.let's go campin'.ok?say hello to those mountains in co for me.
Nichole - Friday, November 12th, 2010
I just wanna holla atcha. I really love your song, I believe. It reminds me of my family's. We do homeschool, and live out in the country of Shelby County, Ky. I have watched from afar your journey, since my days at EKU, in the mid-90's. Phone 3, and all dem places. Even that little joint where all the bikers use ta drink. I loved those days. Freedom! Be well, and keep on singing and playing. Storytelling is such a lost art. www.wisdomkeeper.wordpress.com
Gary Furlow - Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Met Mitch at the Americana Music Camp and watched him perform 3 times at the Sister's Folk Festival. Terrific guy and wonderful performer. All the best, Mitch.
gf
Dawn Kelly-Bryers - Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
As I was reading thru and listening to the music I thought of what a truly beautiful person you are and always were,inside and out.
Love and Peace Mitch.
Dawn
pam westrick - Friday, August 20th, 2010
I live in a beautiful spot in the world, that is, until my county decided we needed to straighten out the highway so we can "attract more business and industry". They are blasting through on Hwy 52 and have made a giant mess reminiscent of Avatar. I've taken a stand and contacted the EPA so now it's really stirred up. Thanks Mitch, for writing Drop in the Bucket. It's become my theme song as I fight for the former beauty of my now spoiled creek. Is this song on the Zoe Speaks release, or have you released it again recently? I saw your set at Floydfest and it was great. Thanks...Pam
amy mcfarland - Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
It was great to meet you, at Sully's in Somerset, this past weekend. My sister and I enjoyed your music and we were so happy to be placed in the right place at just the right time. Thank you also for taking the time to seek us out and say goodbye. It is the small things, just like that, that mean the most and resonate with people. Hope to see you again soon.
Briony - Sunday, July 25th, 2010
I heard you play at the Barea Craft Festival. It's been a couple of weeks since and I can't seem to get enough of the music on the CD that I bought â€" 'Heart and Soul'. I was visiting from Houston Texas. Is there any possibility of you touring these parts? Anything I could do to help you get gigs here? There are some good venues for folk musicians in Houston. So to sum it up, thank you for the making the music that makes me feel good! Does this make me a cosmic possum?
SBIGGY - Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Hey guys,
Heath Eric - Sunday, July 11th, 2010
A pleasure to hear you in Berea - as always - you rock it brother - One of a kind killer stuff - have a GREAT day!
REGGIE BARRETT - Monday, June 28th, 2010
you rock! check out my stuff @ www.myspace.com/spencerandthegreentrees
KEEP ON ROCKIN.
Robert Catalano - Friday, June 18th, 2010
Hey Mitch, thnaks for your performance with Keith and Dayan at the Bird House. I enjoyed talking with you and hearing your stories. Hope the placenta's OK.
Brother Bill - Sunday, June 13th, 2010
We were just surfing cyberspace exploring all of the Possum Themes out there in this big Possum world, when we stumbled upon your nice web site. We invite everyone interested in visiting our web site as well at www.northcarolinapossumdaychapter.com Hope to see you all there, have a Happy Possum Day !!!!!!
Cole Ripy - Saturday, June 12th, 2010
You, my friend, embody the true spirit of American folk music, and I feel that your music represents the ideal mindset of the enlightened naturalist and philanthropist. If i could pick any musician in the world to jam with, itd be you man.
Reggie Barrett - Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Mitch, you're the best! You have inspired me to write more than before. Thanks for the strength in your songs! You got it, Man! People love you.
Are you traveling with Keith Greeninger? He is fabulous too! I met him at song school, Lyons one year. short and funny story that goes with it. Maybe tell you later.
I will send you a poem soon. Reg
MtnMysticGypsyTherese - Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
...BEE-U=2-ful
when we embody & embrace unity & harmony...MUSIC happens.
Heart smile to U Mitch,for the joy you inspired among the birdhouse...
Therese (NC attendee)
Nemenhah Sage Medicine Woman
Amber - Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
You were awesome, and i don't use that word lightly, in Wolfe County yesterday... keep up the good work!
Brittany Probst - Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
I am the girl at Wolfe County High school that didn't have a computer. I am using the school's. I don't know if you remember me but you have changed my life. I've listened to your song about being a teenage parent and it gave me hope. My son is eight months old and I a 17. Even thogh you don't know me,I want to thank you so much for caring about me. So thank you.
monique gilardi - Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
I wrote to you on facebook, and not sure if thats cool?...
anyway, it was so great to hear you play with Keith and Dayan at the bird house. Thank you for sharing your unique music and songwring with all of us. I hope you come to chico again...my husband and son missed the show. All the best to you, monique gilardi new fan!!
Emma - Monday, May 10th, 2010
Hey Mitch,
Really enjoyed hearing you play this weekend! It was amazing! My daughter, Audie, was so proud that you let her sing with you. I now know that she has no stage fright and I can further encourage her interest in music! Thanks for singing Three Little Birds with my 5 year old! =)
Peace and Much Love,
Audie's Mom (Emma)
name - Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
best for you,
Madison Williams - Friday, April 9th, 2010
Hey this is a student from Sublimity Elementary ! You should add Shady Grove , and the one about the paper and scissors ! Bye !
Anne - Monday, March 15th, 2010
Do you perform at private events outside of the Kentucky area?
Thanks,
Anne
KEN AND MELANIE MORGAN - Saturday, April 25th, 2009
MITCH,
WE ENJOY YOUR MUSIC. WE LIVE JUST OUTSIDE OF LEXINGTON,KY. WILL YOU BE PLAYING ANYWHERE NEAR HERE THIS SUMMER?
THANKS,
KEN AND MELANIE
cheapcarsauctions - Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Hello to all ! Great site. I am new here greetings to all from Poland.
Annie - Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Life is not a journey to the grave
with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body,
but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,
totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming- (in song of course-)
"Wow - What a ride"
Hope to see you soon.
Christina - Thursday, March 12th, 2009
Mitch, your music has been something that has strengthened the ties of my "odd" little family since the beginning. We attend the festival every year as a family...unfortunately we have hit some rough patches. However it'll all come out in the wash, it always does. The most important thing I wanted to say is thank you for some wonderful memories and some of the best lessons in life with your music as the soundtrack.
Ian Barrett - Sunday, February 15th, 2009
Hope you're doing well Mitch. I've been trying to do some research on my Barrett lineage and a lot of it runs through Madison and Clay county Kentucky. It works out pretty well that there's a Mitch Barrett who's an expert on Appalacian storytelling! How can I buy a copy of your storytelling CD? Have a great weekend!
Kimberly Harbison - Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
I wrote this special poem to celebrate Mother Earth.
This seems to be a nice place to share it.
Here goes:
In the circle the wind rises,
centrifugal,
this is the dance of reason,
air locked in the vacuum of a chambered nautilus,
nature ordering reason,
a thousand flapping wings,
gravitational,
magnetic,
you, the heavens, dream silence,
as if, the wind were your soul.
this is the heart polarized.
Magical Hawk, all-seer,
the snow-cave is where you rest.
sleeps the tender Mother-
blanketing earth crimson.
The leaves speak of you as blood and wishes, circular, voiced and real.
copyright 2009 Kimberly Harbison
Thank You, for creating this Calling Cosimic Possums space.
Sheldon Lee Compton - Monday, January 12th, 2009
Just listened to your album "Pearl" and enjoyed it a great deal. Good sound. Keep on.
Matthew McClintock - Saturday, December 27th, 2008
Going to your house on xmas and listeing to you play was some of the most fun i've had in a long while. I feel like you brought our whole family closer. Thanks for your time and company!!!
sherri - Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
was great to see you at the paddy wagon. Hope you be performing around here soon. Love to see ya. The work your doing for the drug courts is truly inspiring. Keep it up. Merry Christmas baby.
Mariah Jade Hemphill - Friday, November 28th, 2008
Hey Mitch, I wanted to say thanks for the CDs you gave Dad. We listened to them all the way home and they're amazing. I had a great time at Moose and Donna's on Thanksgiving. I tried to add you on myspace, but I don't know the stuff to get it to accept the request. Maybe you could go to Dad's page and add me? Thanks again. Peace. Mariah Jade
Ernest T. - Saturday, November 8th, 2008
Oh mighty cossmo, what would your old Appalachian Pappy think about this new President? It's pretty exciting times if you ask this old opossum, might be the end of time.Hey, how come you ain't famous? Why don't you quit playing for kids and recovering addicts and stuff (you can't save the world).Go to Nashville and get rich and famous!You might be a cosmic possum, but you ain't no smart possum. Thank Ye!
Danny and Erin - Monday, October 6th, 2008
Mitch, it was great seeing you Friday night! You sound great (as always) We miss hearin' you live! I'm sure you could tell D was enamored...and hammered! But then again, who wasn't? I've never had a better B-day! Thanks!
Eric - Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Hey Mitch, Put the BOO BASH and BAZAAR on your calender! SMILE I cant wait to hear ya LIVE, but until then Soft Lies, Heart& Soul will be playing on my CD player.
Donna Trabue - Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Hi Mitch: I was checking to see if you are singing in Louisville anytime soon and saw that someone wished you happy birthday today, so if it is your birthday, hope it's a great one. Dan and I always appreciate getting to hear you and Owen and wish you all the best today and always (subliminal message: come back to Louisville soon). :) Peace!
Alan Babb - Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
have camera, will travel! need a roadie? good to see the site and what is going on. drop me a line. we need to get together.
Truman Wilson, from Tennessee - Monday, August 18th, 2008
Hey Mitch,
Got your message about a couple weeks ago concerning the "drop in the bucket" cd. Yes we got both of them and the wait was well worth it, got to see you at the Berea festival back in July and also got to purchase your new cd, as expected we loved it and listened to it all the way back home.
We, my wife and I hated to here about you and Carla. I understand you need closure on that part of your life and I hope and pray that it comes very soon. I do a lot of deer hunting and hiking and while I'm out there by myself I keep a journal faithfully. After 15 years of the journal, a divorce, a remarriage and a wonderful son now at the age of 9 I've come to realize that we have no control over things that happen weather it be good or bad. Life is an adaptation to environment and I know the adaptation comes hard to swallow at times, but with the help of prayer, friends, family and your innerself time does help heal. We hope you the best for its well deserving to you. Take care and keep up the good music we love it and hope to get to see and listen to you soon somewhere. PEACE BE WITH YOU!!! THE WILSON'S
Dawn Kelly - Friday, August 15th, 2008
Wondering when you will do a show in Richmond again?
P.S.Do you still sing Lady Poverty? Gosh, I miss the Mandela days LOL!!
Jan in Lex KY - Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Just read thru your comments--heck! I missed you at Berea AND Midway?!!! I love your stories and songs and how you involve your audience in your shows. Hope to see you soon! Jan
Theresa Parsons Clayton - Saturday, July 26th, 2008
I just read down and saw some of the comments. Dang! Looks like we missed you in May. You must come back!!!
Theresa Parsons Clayton - Saturday, July 26th, 2008
Hi Mitch,
I thought I remembered that you were coming back to Virginia Beach at some point. Don't want to miss you if you do. It was so great seeing and hearing you after so many years.
Do you have another date booked out this way?
Theresa
Dennis Spurgeon - Friday, July 25th, 2008
Mitch,
"Drop in the Bucket" was well worth the wait. I look forward to hearing your new solo CD. If Peggy and I drive up to one of your KY. shows will you promise to play Elvis and the Indians"? I love that song. Also, what would you charge to do a private concert in the Tri-Cities Tennessee area?
Dennis
Heath Eric - Monday, July 14th, 2008
Hey Mitch! - Thank you so much for the Storytelling CD for my little boy Jaxon - You made his day - we listened and laughed all the way home. Jaxon is a big fan (I am too) and quite a little singer - I look forward to your festival - Are you having a songwriter contest?
Thanks again - Nice to hear you -
Heath
Tonya - Monday, July 14th, 2008
Hi. I met you at the Berea Craft Festival, I was there with Jack Smith. I really like your cd cover design so I thought I would check out your website, nice also.
aletha anderson - Saturday, July 5th, 2008
Hi Mitch,
Sorry to invade your site with a personal question. But did you grow up in the Berea area? Are you any relation to Flossie McHone who married a Barrett? My mother who would have been Flossie's neice lost her mother Viola Jane when she was four. She was taken away from her family so she was wondering if you might be a cousin? And if you could give her any news of the family?
Thank you,
When will you come to CA?
Joe Werne - Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
brother karl (the famous karl werne) sang your 'sacred yard' at a friend's wedding. i'd not heard it before. the selection was perfect. so perfect in fact that i thought you must have written the song for the groom. wonderful song. thanks for writing it. now i'm going to look up more of your music to see what i've been missing.
Dennis S. - Friday, June 20th, 2008
Mitch,
Got "Drop in the Bucket" this week and it is awesome. Looking forward to owning "Heart and Soul". Born to Waste is as good a song as I have heard in years.
Peggy and I will trevel your way soon to see a show if you will promise to sing "Elvis and the Indians"
Your friend...Dennis S.
sally s.s. - Friday, June 20th, 2008
My cosmic wanderings have transported me to sundrenched beaches, oceans and mountains . . . when will you come entertain us on the West Coast?!
"KIRBY" - Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
My favorites...Mitch Barrett and Billy Gibbons,...... strange combo?....that's just me. I'm looking foward to hearing you this Sunday in Midway.
I use to follow you around Constitution Square Festiful in Danville listening to your music when I was suppose to be helping my wife at her gift shop. L8TR, Kirby
Marie Wilson - Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
I miss your music and need a fix. When and where are you playing next ?????
Roberta Schultz - Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Lordy, Mitch,
You should never put the words "cosmic" and "possums" in the same phrase! Who knows what weird-os you'll attract? Since I personally own an old truck license plate that says "Possum" and think that "Ossum Possum" would be a good band name, I think I'm making my own case here.
Anyway, your site looks great! Enjoyed your show at Appalachian Fest in Cincy.
Roberta
Tidewater Friends of Folk Music - Monday, May 26th, 2008
Hey Mitch,
Thank you again for another great show. It's amazing the folks that come out to one of your shows, people that have never been to our venue before. Some kind of magic happens when they hear your music and they tell a friend and they tell a friend and so on.
Till next time, and there will be a next time...Thank,
TFFM
ZeKe Barrett - Monday, May 12th, 2008
This shore is a snazzy web-site , that Mitch Barrett must be a purty talented man ,music and web building!
Glenna - Monday, May 12th, 2008
I think you're swell and that the weather is BEAUTIFUL!!!
aligohado - Monday, May 5th, 2008
Good, comfortable site. Healthily
Amy Roberts - Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Mitch, Love your music and story telling
terri johnston - Thursday, February 14th, 2008
i loved it just like i do all your songs i feel in love with them in london at Art Heals Program Keep em coming
Kaity Carta - Friday, January 11th, 2008
You came to my school trimble county high school. Your song sacred yard is my favorite song!!
Lookincow - Sunday, December 30th, 2007
very good , useful site www.mitchbarrettmusic.com
Sandy Farnsworth - Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
Mitch, really enjoyed your show at Rock and Soul and Lyons Folks Fest. You mentioned your Festival in Ky in October, and I am trying to get more information about it. Is there a website where I can get this data? Are they accepting submissions from Songwriters? Is there onsite camping? (and other questions =) Thanks, Sandy
suzanne (SLC) - Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Hi, my friend T. showed me your music... it is beautiful! Please put more of it on iTunes! Snowbird is also a sacred place to me - Thanks for your music!
Tony - Monday, April 2nd, 2007
I was blown away by Mitch in Frankfort last Friday night. I wanted to hear more, even though I went there to see Darrell Scott. The encore was amazing too...those two harmonize so well together...both simply amazing artists.
Kathleen Monahan - Friday, March 30th, 2007
Wonderful!
Karen Day - Sunday, February 11th, 2007
Glad to see you are keeping up with the great song writing and singing. Cant wait to hear your new cd. Take care and best of luck
Bettina Dickson - Monday, February 5th, 2007
Hey Mitch, Love your new website! Hoping to come to see you this Friday at Madison Gardens in Richmond. Also glad to see you are not booked yet on October 13th, 2007 ! Peace, Bettina
Ashley Conney - Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
i listen to your storytellin' CD all the time. i have played it for some of my friends and they like the story about wicked john the best. There is a boy in my class a lot like wicked john. His name is Johntae and he is 7. he acts like the little devils to.
Tidewater Friends of Folk Music - Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007
Thanks again for another outstanding performance. There was still a buzz weeks after the show so needless to say we'll see you in 2008.
Katie - Wednesday, January 17th, 2007
Hey, my name is katie and I saw you here recently when you came to Glasgow High School. You were absolutely amazing and I was thrilled to see Glasgow get such a talented performer. You actually sang this song to us and I must say, its very entertaining and definitely a 'feel good' song.
Sincerely,
Katie
