Born and raised in Kinston, NC (hometown of Maceo Parker, Jamie Pressley, Jerry Stackhouse, and Patrick Frankfort), John Barwick began playing music as a young child. In high school and college, John was the co-founder and main songwriter for groups such as One Dead Language, Leisure Suit, and Family Function. He co-writes and records with NYC’s/NC’s own, Patrick Frankfort. John's recording credits include the "If We Only Had a Brain" compilation (song - Hate by Design 1995), "The Shame EP" 2005, and "A Difficult Spring" 2007.