Justin Barts is an award-winning singer/songwriter and recording artist in the Twin cities area.  Justin started playing the guitar as a teenager and soon was writing his own material influenced by blues, rock, jazz and country and has been recording and performing music for over a decade.  Justin earned his degree at The Institution of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, MN and has operated his own recording studio since 2005.  From an intimate acoustic show to a 6-piece band with a full horn section and violin, his versatility and revolving door of top-notch players make him a must-see act.  Justin performs for weddings, bars, clubs, festivals, private events and benefits & charities.   He plays in many bands around the area and was the guitarist and vocalist that won the 2016 Famous Dave’s Blues Battle, although you can often see him fronting his band, “Justin Barts & The Way Out” on guitar and lead vocals throughout the Twin Cities area and beyond.  Playing all genres of music and the hits we all know and love, Justin’s melodic and soulful performance never disappoints.