Barri

Barri is a vastly experienced British drummer best known for performing with the function bands The Funatics and That 80’s Band. Barri divides his time between two distinct live projects, delivering high-energy music tailored for weddings, corporate events, and public pub/club circuits.

The Funatics

Formed in 2009 by bassist “JJ The American”, The Funatics are a Surrey-based 4-piece classic pop-rock covers band.

• The Music: The band plays an all-encompassing, cross-generation repertoire spanning from the 1950’s to modern-day chart-toppers.
• The Setlist: Audiences can expect high-energy tracks including guitar-driven classics from Gary Moore, The Beatles/Stones, and Bryan Adams, mixed with modern crowd-pleasers like Stereophonics – “Dakota” and “I Predict A Riot” by the Kaiser Chiefs.

He has a long track record of touring and performing gigs across the country, covering a repertoire that spans from the 1950s to modern pop. However, his core musical passion lies in the 1980s pop era.

Gear & Musical Style

• Acoustic setup: He regularly performs behind a classic special Yamaha drum kit.

• Electronic setups: To faithfully recreate authentic, decade-accurate 1980s sounds, Barri sculpts electronic tones using vintage gear and emulations like LinnDrums, TR-808s, and the DMX drum machine for recording and live..