Clark Barrios

[gatherer47]

Anyone have any thoughts on Clark Barrios performing at the town squares so often?He appears more than anybody and is in several bands.There is Clark Barrios and Pulse,The Clark Barrios Duo,he is in the Paul Vesco Band,A Slice of Lime and for all I know may be in more.With all the good entertainment down here,I wonder why so much Clark Barrios?I'm not saying he isn't talented,but we're being overdosed.

[Debfrommaine]

Think he's great, go to all of his shows.:BigApplause:

[samhass]

I think Clark Barrios is terrific and am particularly fond of Impulse. Play on!!

[784caroline]

If I am not mistaken Vesco Entertainment is part of the Villages...and they employ their people. Whats wrong with that!!

Clark Barrios is very talented and I enjoy his performances especially compared to one or two piece DJs w/ singer.

[aln]

I think Clark Barrios is terrific and am particularly fond of Impulse. Play on!!

:BigApplause: :BigApplause: :BigApplause:

He does a great job and works hard at it!

[ljones190]

We think he is one of the best that entertain in TV. We like that he does more recent cover songs.

[ilovetv]

We think he is one of the best that entertain in TV. We like that he does more recent cover songs.

Ditto!

[gatherer47]

Hey Caroline784-If you want to see Clark Barrios seven days a week ,that's fine.It's your opinion and I have no problem with that.But am I not entitled to my opinion that I feel he's overexposed?You say "what's wrong with that?"Well I'll say again,I feel he's talented but I'd rather see a more varied lineup.Is that okay with you? Can I have my opinion too?

[784caroline]

gatherer47

I think you should sit down and take a deep breath. No one is saying you cant express your opinion....everybody has one...so speak up. I was simply agreeing with most of the other posters that Clark Barrios is very good, and offers a good selection of music. I also was making the point that he is employed by Paul Vesco who is connected with Village Entertainment and they are keeping their own employed first...nothing wrong with that. I dont necesarily want to see him or his group(s) 7 days a week but I also dont mind it when he is there!

[tainsley]

Wow! Somebody is cranky!:22yikes: I enjoy going to the Squares from time to time to relax, enjoy music and meet people.:smiley: Some groups are better then others...but I have enjoyed the entertainment so far. I just love this place!:smiley:

[Pookirgirl]

He can sing and he aint bad to look at either!!!! He's a cutie patootie!

[784caroline]

IMPLUSE was at LSL last night and the range of music was from Nat King Cole to Lady GAGA, to the Cuban Shufffle. Something for all types and ages... and there was a nice crowd enjoying it all and staying right up until 9pm.

[IAMDMRAE]

anyone have any thoughts on clark barrios performing at the town squares so often?he appears more than anybody and is in several bands.there is clark barrios and pulse,the clark barrios duo,he is in the paul vesco band,a slice of lime and for all i know may be in more.with all the good entertainment down here,i wonder why so much clark barrios?i'm not saying he isn't talented,but we're being overdosed.
yes, i did notice that. I wonder what the story is there. No doubt he knows somebody.it's probably pretty tough to find people with any talent at all. After all they sometimes get so desparate that they have to use those disc jockeys. But you are right when you have to use the same character over and over so many times something is wrong. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but once a week is plenty for him. He might be ok but not that ok to justify that.perhaps he is related to the developer or the entertainment director. Who knows. I was surprised to see so many clark barrios groupies out there. Its bad enough to be a groupie at any age but you'd think they could pick a bigger name musician to group around. Of course the other possibility is those people who were so upset that anyone would question your concern are actually a couple of his friends or relatives. well i would rather see more 50s & 60s performers than these milk toasty groups you mentioned.

[JohnN]

I like Barrios, better 'n the DJ's or none at all.

[IAMDMRAE]

yes, i did notice that. I wonder what the story is there. No doubt he knows somebody.it's probably pretty tough to find people with any talent at all. After all they sometimes get so desparate that they have to use those disc jockeys. But you are right when you have to use the same character over and over so many times something is wrong. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but once a week is plenty for him. He might be ok but not that ok to justify that.perhaps he is related to the developer or the entertainment director. Who knows. I was surprised to see so many clark barrios groupies out there. Its bad enough to be a groupie at any age but you'd think they could pick a bigger name musician to group around. Of course the other possibility is those people who were so upset that anyone would question your concern are actually a couple of his friends or relatives. Well i would rather see more 50s & 60s performers than these milk toasty groups you mentioned.
wow i just read some of the other quotes on this thread. I did not realize that so many people in the villages have such horrible taste in music.no wonder somebody hired that incompetent programming director at the radio station. It used to be that the villages radio station stood for something. I thought when i came here it's programming was the music of the 50s & early 60s because it was about a carefree period just like life in the villages is supposed to be about. Now the station plays a mish mash of crap so that it sounds like just about any old radio station in the country. This new programming director mr george rudolph i think has destroyed it. It stands for nothing now.wise up and go back to the old 50s &60s format. We can get what we are hearing now just about any where on the dial.he needs to change his ways or be replaced. i find myself switching to an fm station when they play some of those awful 70s 80s crap. everyone knows that there probably were less than 20 good songs in the 70s. i really don't think there where any after that. what i shame that generations of kids grow up with no decent music like we had in 50s and 60s. no wonder they are turning out so lousy.

[skyc6]

Whoa! I don't think so many people here in TV have horrible taste in music! Again, taste in music is an opinion, and there is enough good and not so good music to go around to allow for many different opinions.
All that negative energy can't be healthy!chilout

[IAMDMRAE]

Two wrongs do not make a right. You are wrong about the bad taste in music and you are also wrong about the negative energy.it really invigorates me in my never ending batlle against the lack of common sense in this world

[cynkr67]

Just spent a week in TV with some girlfriends and I'm looking forward to getting back in Sept. Hubby and I will be living there full-time! I have to say that Clark Barrios and his various groups are always entertaining and one of our favorite groups. We always try to go to the squares when they are performing, and there are several other groups we also enjoy. I think it's good that the music is getting a bit more diverse. Growing up in the 60s, I feel we had the best music, but I also enjoyed the music of other decades. Since some younger retirees are moving into TV, they naturally will want to hear the music they grew up with also. As long as we keep getting wonderful music & entertainment at the squares, no matter the decade, I will keep loving it! :thumbup:

[Number 6]

"Everyone knows rock attained perfection in 1974. It's a scientific fact." - Homer Simpson

[rgersh38]

I think Clark has a great voice. We just saw him last night with the Villages Philharmonic, Tops of the Pops. He sang "Bring Him Home" and it was TERRIFIC. In my opinion there was too much Oscar and not enough Clark at the performance.

[billethkid]

he is in the Vesco band and Vesco and his wife own the entertainment business here in TV.....it helps to have connections....eh?

btk

[wlou]

Variety is the spice of life! With the age groups getting a lil younger ( has to happen, law of physics, sorry guys! LOL) the entertainment dept has to keep up with the times. Just like a 75 yr old may not want to hear an 80's band, a 60 year old may love it! In my opinion, with 3 squares, the entertainment dept should strive hard to find something for everybody. The great thing is, if you don't like the entertainment at one square, you have two others to choose from! But I will say that if you look at the crowds, the actual bands ( not one person with a sound machine, which is honestly just karaoke ) tend to draw more crowds...

[perrjojo]

QUOTE=wlou;630775]Variety is the spice of life! With the age groups getting a lil younger ( has to happen, law of physics, sorry guys! LOL) the entertainment dept has to keep up with the times. Just like a 75 yr old may not want to hear an 80's band, a 60 year old may love it! In my opinion, with 3 squares, the entertainment dept should strive hard to find something for everybody. The great thing is, if you don't like the entertainment at one square, you have two others to choose from! But I will say that if you look at the crowds, the actual bands ( not one person with a sound machine, which is honestly just karaoke ) tend to draw more crowds...[/QUOTE]

:agree::BigApplause: I agree. The ages here are VERY diverse. I grew up with the music of the 50's and 60's but love hearing some music from each decade and yes, even Lady GaGa. Let's not get stuck in a time warp! I love Clark's various groups and it could be that finding reasonably priced groups in this part of central Florida might not be an easy task. And do you think many groups looking to be "Discovered" will want to play in a retirement community? We are the wrong demographic. If you know of some group that you would liked to hear, I'm sure your suggestions would be welcomed.

[ilovetv]

wow i just read some of the other quotes on this thread. I did not realize that so many people in the villages have such horrible taste in music.no wonder somebody hired that incompetent programming director at the radio station. It used to be that the villages radio station stood for something. I thought when i came here it's programming was the music of the 50s & early 60s because it was about a carefree period just like life in the villages is supposed to be about. Now the station plays a mish mash of crap so that it sounds like just about any old radio station in the country. This new programming director mr george rudolph i think has destroyed it. It stands for nothing now.wise up and go back to the old 50s &60s format. We can get what we are hearing now just about any where on the dial.he needs to change his ways or be replaced. i find myself switching to an fm station when they play some of those awful 70s 80s crap. everyone knows that there probably were less than 20 good songs in the 70s. i really don't think there where any after that. what i shame that generations of kids grow up with no decent music like we had in 50s and 60s. no wonder they are turning out so lousy.

Please. The radio station, along with all other media/broadcasters anywhere, have a target audience of advertisers' BUYERS. The Villages sells homes, new and used, and even after the new construction ends in a couple of years, TV will still have the bulk of pre-owned home sales, that they advertise by radio and the other media they own here.

The music on the radio station has increasingly played a little more 1970's and other styles. Let's face it.....people who retired in the 1950's aren't looking for a home to buy here, especially if they're dead.

But people who acquired their taste for pop music in the 1970's ARE here buying homes and loving life and listening to the radio as they look for their dream home away from the horrible winter going on right now in other places in the USA.

[JoeC1947]

Isn't he that Gong Show dude?

[DAWN MARIE]

The Clark Barrios Band played on Tuesday night at LSL. We, the line dancers, thought they were better than usual. I told Clark how well they sounded and he said they are really coming together as a group after playing together and working it out. I dare say they are the one of the best bands out there. For Country I really like the Dan Story Band and can see them drawing in a crowd as they get better known. I'm looking forward to seeing them next week at SS.

[perrjojo]

Isn't he that Gong Show dude?



That's sooooo funny because that is who I think of everytime I hear his name. I do get a little confused sometimes cuz I used to think Ru Paul ( the female impersonator ) was running for President but later discovered it was Ron Paul.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

We think he is one of the best that entertain in TV. We like that he does more recent cover songs.

I agree

[coffeebean]

I haven't heard all the bands that TV has in the town squares but I'm wondering if there is any band who plays Beach Boys songs. The Beach Boys rose to fame in the 60's so I would think that music would be popular with TV demographic.

[LndLocked]

I have it on good authority that not only does he not pick up after his dog, he never ever stops at stop signs while ridding his bike, changes lanes like a manic in the roundabouts and (crime of crimes) has been known to save massive amounts of chairs at the squares. ;-)

[gatherer47]

As the person who originated this thread a LONG time ago,I've come to appreciate Clark and his various bands.In fact I've told him several times in person how talented I think he is.My original point was that I like steak too but didn't want it every night.Now after time has passed I'll take Clark anytime.Some groups here are very bland but can never say that about Clark.By the way,Norman Lee never seems to play the Squares anymore.Wonder why?

[Fanfaron2014]

I just heard Mr. Barrios about a week or so ago... can't get that "hallelujah" song (don't know the name of it), and I cannot get it out of my head! I think he is awesome!

P.S. If anyone out there has the lyrics to that song, please email me! Thanks.

[eweissenbach]

I just heard Mr. Barrios about a week or so ago... can't get that "hallelujah" song (don't know the name of it), and I cannot get it out of my head! I think he is awesome!

P.S. If anyone out there has the lyrics to that song, please email me! Thanks.

Here you go......My favorite song, by the incomparable Leonard Cohen

Jeff Buckley Hallelujah Lyrics - YouTube

[obxgal]

"Hallelujah"

I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty in the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Baby I have been here before
I know this room, I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you.
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

There was a time when you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And remember when I moved in you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Maybe there’s a God above
But all I’ve ever learned from love
Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you
It’s not a cry you can hear at night
It’s not somebody who has seen the light
It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name
But if I did, well, really, what's it to you?
There's a blaze of light in every word
It doesn't matter which you heard
The holy or the broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah

I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah

[buggyone]

Norman Lee doesn't play at the squares anymore. He does a show at Katie Belle's once in a while. He is very busy with his church and that takes his time and energy. The church services are worth the short drive to hear Norman, the choir, and get a great spiritual message.

[HHMAN]

Clark is fine and enjoyable. I also think that both WVLG and most bands play music to which I paid little attention. I do believe that a lot of us grew in the late 50's - early 60's and seldom like to hear most of the 70's or later music. I'm 74 and still want to hear the oldies. Guess the new buyers count more??