The powerful brass sounds of Soul music born in the 70's and 80's live today in the music of Barela. When brothers Tony and Richard Barela first formed their group in 1990, they knew they would need to incorporate a strong brass section to develop their own style while remaining true to the influence of the great 70's Funk and Soul groups. Barela is strongly influenced by such groups as Tower of Power, Average White Band, Chicago, Tierra, and Earth Wind & Fire and their music shows it.

Based in Santa Ana, Barela has been a regional mainstay of R&B music in southern California for over twenty years. The five piece horn section is a rarity in most bands today, but is a vital part of Barela's tight interplay and solid groove. There is no substitute for horns in the Barela sound.

Barela brings soulful vocals and a tight rhythm section along with their strong horn section, and Barela has built a loyal following. The group intends to continue to perfect their powerful sound by adding their original material to the covers that exemplify the many influences of the band.

We look for great things to come from this fine R&B band.