Brent Barcus
Birth nameBrent D. Barcus
Also known asBB Barcus
Born (1971-06-09) June 9, 1971 (age 53)[1]
Kirkwood, Missouri
OriginBrentwood, Tennessee
Genres
Occupation(s)singer-songwriter, guitarist, realtor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1992–present
Spouse
Miley Schurtz
(m. 1995)
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Brent Barcus is an American singer-songwriter and musician best known for being the guitarist for Christian rock band DC Talk from 1997 to 2001.[3]

Early life and career

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Barcus graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1988.[4]

From 1998 to 1999, Barcus was the guitarist on Shania Twain's Come On Over Tour.[5]

Barcus revealed in an episode of the podcast entitled, "The Mitch Lafon and Jeremy White Show" released on February 28, 2022 that he worked with Mutt Lange.[6]

Barcus and his brother Blaine returned to their home town and performed at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center on November 22, 2023 for Thanksgiving free of charge.[7]

On April 5, 2024, Barcus announced he would be touring with Shania Twain once more on the Shania Twain: COME ON OVER – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits! tour.[8]

On September 24, 2024, Barcus was interview on the podcast entitled, "Chief Guitar Officer".[9]

Personal life

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Barcus married fellow musician Miley Schurtz in 1995.[10] They have two children, a son (b. 2007)[11][12] and a daughter (b. 2008).[13][14]

Barcus, his wife, and their two children have been members of Remnant Fellowship Church in Brentwood, Tennessee founded by Gwen Shamblin since 2003.[15][16] They each performed on the worship team and produced music for the church along with Shamblin's son, Michael Shamblin.[17][18]

In 2020, Barcus founded the media production business entitled i65sound in Nashville, Tennessee.[19][20][21]

Barcus' wife Miley runs a real estate business in Nashville, Tennessee which was featured on House Hunters.[22][23][24] Barcus also is involved with real estate and has training in the field.[25]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "Brent Barcus Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
  2. ^ "Behind The Scenes With Miley and B.B Barcus by Ansley Fletcher". www.cyberneticlight.com.
  3. ^ "Brent Barcus". www.christianmusicarchive.com.
  4. ^ "Kirkwood High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Kirkwood, MO)". www.e-yearbook.com.
  5. ^ "Come On Over World Tour 1998/1999". www.shaniasupersite.com.
  6. ^ "Brent Barcus talks Shania Twain touring days, Mutt Lange and Audio Branding - Interview 2022". youtube.com.
  7. ^ "Barcus Brothers In Town For Free Turkey Day Jam". ground.news.
  8. ^ "Hello friends! A quick life update… 👉 What a true honor to share that after many years I've rejoined Shania Twain in 2024! This role brings incredible responsibility as music director/bandleader for the upcoming Vegas Residency and will be joining the band for some shows on guitar this summer. I do not take this opportunity lightly to be a part of these iconic songs & shows with a generational artist and friend. My history with Team Twain goes back to 1997. It's a new day and it feels really great to be back. Happy Friday! 🎸". facebook.com.
  9. ^ "Brent Barcus - Music Director for Shania Twain AND Real Estate Investor!". youtube.com.
  10. ^ "❤️ HAPPY 29th Anniversary to my incredible wife, mother of our kids and friend to all!! Life is an amazing journey with you!! See you soon…❤️❤️ @mileybarcus_realestate". instagram.com.
  11. ^ "Five years ago today, I was eagerly anticipating the birth of our son, Thad. We named him "Thaddeus," which means "praising God." I truly praise God with every cell in my being for him, as he was a long awaited answered prayer and a gift from the heavens!". facebook.com.
  12. ^ "So fun sharing this moment with my son who's playing bass!! So proud!🎸❤️". facebook.com.
  13. ^ "Happy 15th Birthday Isabella! 💕I'm absolutely honored and so grateful to be your mother. Your steadfast love for God and others is inspiring!". facebook.com.
  14. ^ "Concert Night with the BEST daughter! downtown Nashville @jonasbrothers @bridgestonearenaofficial". facebook.com.
  15. ^ "Remnant Fellowship Church - BB and Miley Barcus". www.remnantfellowship.org.
  16. ^ "How to Overcome Body Focus - Weigh Down TV - Season 2 Episode 33". youtube.com.
  17. ^ "Great friends! CD release party for "Golden Streets"". facebook.com.
  18. ^ "This is one of my most favorite Praise songs written by B.B. and Miley Barcus! Gives me goosebumps! Praying you have time to listen to it!!". facebook.com.
  19. ^ "i65sound Media Production". linkedin.com.
  20. ^ "JF3173: 4 Steps to Get Into Apartment Syndication ft. Brent Barcus". www.bestevercre.com.
  21. ^ "Dolby Atmos Music Mixing @ i65sound. 🎧🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈🔈 #immersiveaudio #spatialaudio #dolby #dolbyatmos". instagram.com.
  22. ^ "Miley Barcus Real Estate". youtube.com.
  23. ^ "MileyBarcus". mileybarcus.com.
  24. ^ "mileybarcus_realestate". instagram.com.
  25. ^ "Transitioning Successfully to a Real Estate Investing Career - Brent Barcus". youtube.com.
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