It would be the gift of music – record albums, 45s, and the like, that would forever excite, inspire and transform an eight-year-old, Virginia born, North Carolinianly reared, middle child, Aubrey Barnes, into the virtuoso vocalist he innately expresses himself to be.  His surprising gift, from his beloved Mother, was a variety of musical albums spanning diverse and distinct genres of music, including Spirituals, Gospel, Soul, Motown, R&B, Jazz, Pop, Cabaret, Choral, Arias, Orchestral and Symphonic music.

“Aubrey Barnes is a stunning vocalist and a deeply powerful performer. He will make you want to live more fully, love, laugh and cry. Hearing Aubrey sing is nothing short of receiving a spiritual transmission. He sings from such an intensely personal place that it immediately becomes universal; the audience is included, embraced and uplifted. … Aubrey always delivers from a place of heartfelt connection and profound authenticity. Through his songs, Aubrey is…the perfect choice for change-making events. This beautiful resonance of his, connects listeners with themselves and with each other, thus, creating community. He is both an excellent entertainer and a compassionate sonic healer. His energy and talents enrich a wide range of…events. ABM Vocals brings the magic — inspiring audiences in this hurting, yet still precious world.” Hilary James, Hilary James Music

Mr. Barnes admits that the key element, in his band of instrumentalists, for his debut CD project, entitled, “Owens & Aubrey: Embraceable You,” is his pianist. And to Barnes’ own delight and reverence, his pianist is none other than the legendary veteran pianist, to the stars, the late Mr. Frank Owens, of Washington, D.C.

“To see Aubrey Barnes performing is breathtaking and unnervingly sensual.  Not only is his tone sublime but his phrasing is acutely personal and captivating…  He is one of the most authentic and musically articulate vocalists that I have ever recorded.  The most prized gems are the rarest…and Mr. Barnes, definitely, belongs in that category…”  Ellen Christi, Recording Engineer and Music Programmer