I'm Doctor Baz!
Barry Ferrier is an Australian musician based in Byron Bay - a multi-instrumentalist, singer & award winning song-writer/composer who has enjoyed a fascinating career in the performing arts & in multimedia design. Look around and discover the many facets of his music, theatre and media production experience. Doctor Baz has entertained all over Australia, and in Europe & the UK and lives a life dedicated to creativity. [Click right arrow to for more!]Musician.
Born in Sydney Australia, Barry gained early recognition in music theatre, appearing in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in Sydney, & Melbourne, then in 'Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' at the Seymour Centre, Sydney. He was composer for the world famous Lindsay Kemp Mime Company, performing in their productions of 'Flowers' in Melbourne, & composing the music for Kemp's production of Oscar Wilde's 'Salome', a sell out for 18 months at London's Roundhouse . He has worked with many of the leading names in Australian music including the 80s chart-toppers 'The Ferrets', has opened for guitar maestro Ry Cooder & toured as band leader for the legendary diva Eartha Kitt. [Click right arrow to read more!]Entertainer.
Described as 'the Charles Bronson of swamp blues' by someone who ought to know better, Barry has fascinating music industry credits to his name, and has most recently appeared in the lead role of his self-penned theatre show on the life of Johnny Cash: "I Hear That Train a-Comin' "- a sell-out success in clubs & theatres across Australia. [Click right arrow to read more!]Designer
He's "the doctor" because he's earnt a PhD in multimedia design. With a rich, deep voice (reminiscent of Nick Cave, Johnny Cash & Leonard Cohen) Barry is an accomplished electric & acoustic guitarist with exciting flamenco skills. He also turns his hand to boogie & swing style piano. He's available for weddings, parties, entertainment at music venues & corporate functions - or maybe some design work - use our "Contact" link above to get in touch! [Click right arrow to read more!]Byron Bay legend.
As a long-time resident of the Byron Bay region he established himself as a pioneer of the local music scene in the early 80s, becoming a consistent and popular entertainer at all the leading local venues and on the Gold Coast & in Brisbane for over three decades. He performs regularly as a soloist and in an interesting variety of musical combinations which are profiled on this website, & has had great success as an entertainer for many beautiful Byron Bay weddings. [Click right arrow to read more!]
"Introducing Barry Ferrier aka Doctor Baz, a Byron Bay based award winning Australian musician, singer/songwriter, composer, actor and writer. "
Current Projects
Barry performs at pubs, clubs & weddings as a solo entertainer on vocals, guitar, piano & stompbox; he also performs with a dynamic music duo as Pete C. & Dr. Baz; and he stars as Johnny Cash in his self-penned music theatre show "I Hear That Train a-Comin : the Johnny Cash Story".
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