In this episode of Sharp’s Island Podcast, we sit down with Tim Barry, legendary Richmond musician and former frontman of Avail, to talk about punk rock roots, storytelling, fatherhood, and what keeps him grounded by the James River.

From his days touring the world in sweaty punk clubs to his stripped-down solo sets at hometown favorites like The Camel, Tim opens up about connection, fear, performance, and raising daughters who now sing beside him on stage. We also talk about the history of the river, creative endurance, and how Richmond’s spirit keeps pulling him back home.

📍Recorded on Sharp’s Island, a real island in the middle of the James River — this is more than a podcast. It’s a threshold between city and nature, noise and silence, past and present.

🎶 Topics in this episode:

- Growing up in Richmond’s 90s punk scene

- Life after Avail and the evolution of his songwriting

- Recording a new album with Spacebomb Studios

- Balancing touring, fatherhood, and creativity

- The power of live shows and small-room connection

- Stories from the river and the roots of Richmond’s music history

Website: https://timbarryrva.com

Instagram: @timbarryrva

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