Chris Barth | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chris Barth |
| Also known as | Normanoak |
| Born | October 30, 1980 |
| Origin | Indianapolis, IN, U.S. |
| Genres | indie, folk, psychedelic |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, performer, guitar teacher, assistant kindergarten teacher |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Secretly Canadian, Recordhead, Mr. Whiggs, St. Ives, Kill Rock Stars, Magnetic South |
Chris Barth is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist originally from Indianapolis, IN. He is best known for his work as principal songwriter and lead vocalist of the band The Impossible Shapes, as well as his solo work under his own name and the alias Normanoak. He was also a member of the soul/punk band John Wilkes Booze. He currently resides in Bloomington, Indiana where he performs in a variety of musical projects and works in Early childhood education, writing and performing original music for young children.