Good Times & Better Company: Tyler Rich & James Barker Band

Drusky Entertainment Presents

 

Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Doors: 5:30PM / Show: 7:00PM

Crafthouse (Pittsburgh, PA)

All Ages

 

James Barker Band is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. Made up of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Connor Stephen (drums), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals) and Bobby Martin (bass), their big break came in 2015 at the Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, where their raw talent and undeniable charm earned them the top prize. That victory was a launchpad, leading to a record deal with Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, and the release of their breakout single, “Lawn Chair Lazy,” in 2017. The laid-back anthem quickly gained traction and earned Platinum certification, but it was just the beginning. Their subsequent singles have also earned vast achievements and acclaim. 

 

Tyler Rich has spent most of his life surrounded by music. While the Yuba City native grew up listening
to country with his mother in their small farming community in Northern California, his uncle instilled a
passion for music. At every family party, Tyler’s Uncle Tim brought a guitar and played alongside his
college friends.
The country singer-songwriter’s dream from a young age was to learn guitar and play with his uncle. By
the time Tyler was 15, that dream came true, and he was “fully jamming with them” and began writing
songs. After college, Tyler moved to Los Angeles and connected with songwriter-producer Darrell Brown
(Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes) and production and songwriting team The Monsters & Strangerz. For three
months, he wrote songs, and The Monsters & Strangerz critiqued them.