Arts & Entertainment
Who's Who in Benicia: Barry Craig
Benicia musician has been making music for four decades.
Where did you grow up? Connecticut
How did you end up in Benicia? I bought a house here.
How long have you lived here? For nine years but I've been in California for over 40 years.
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What do you do? I drive a truck. I work for a crane company, but I am really a musician.
How long have you been playing music? For about 40 years. I have been playing in front of the Union for almost four years on Thursday nights
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Do you play at other places? Yes, I play at Armando's in Martinez. I play the blues, I'm in a blues band. I am looking for a new venue for my Wednesday nights.
Who inspires you musically? There's a lot — Eric Clapton, BB King, The Beatles, Robert Craig, Jimi Hendrix, the Isley brothers.
What do you do for fun? I listen to music. I follow Nascar and I follow other musicians.