From The Nylons to a Celebrated Solo Career
Born in Vienna and raised in Canada, Micah Barnes cut his teeth in the cabarets and jazz clubs of Toronto in his teen years before joining The Nylons in 1989. Recording and touring as a member of the internationally celebrated a cappella group placed Micah firmly within the global music scene. Through a busy schedule of concerts and television appearances, his rich and soulful baritone was introduced to music fans around the world.
Since his days with The Nylons, Micah has launched an active solo career that included touring the United States with his international club hit Welcome to My Head, which reached #1 on the Billboard charts. His solo work also marked a long-awaited return to the jazz genre of his early years, resulting in a series of critically acclaimed recordings, including New York Stories (eOne Music). Micah has shared the stage with internationally renowned artists including Molly Johnson and Jackie Richardson.
Micah’s latest release, 2020’s Vegas Breeze, entered the jazz charts at #1. Featuring singles When in Rome and End of a Love Affair, the album transports listeners back to the days of the legendary Vegas showrooms with music first recorded by jazz luminaries Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Mel Tormé, and Peggy Lee.
At his home base in Toronto, Micah is also a busy vocal, performance, and career strategy coach. His international clients include GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter J.P. Saxe and Emmy Award-winning actor Tatiana Maslany.
