What I forgot to mention in my previous post re: Barry was how good RUFFTRAX 
is.  I just reviewed it last night for AMPLIFIER and was very impressed with 
the songwriting, playing and especially Barry's voice.  The whole deal sounds a 
lot like a cross between Orbison and Bobby Fuller, but not really retro at 
all.

Barry's also one of the nicest guys on the L.A. pop scene, as well.

JB
np: the new Ringles record