3 & Friends features an eclectic mix of mostly instrumental music performed by a

quartet of friends from Jacksonville, FL who have been playing music together for over

25 years. Featuring Farris Nix (bass), Eric Brigmond (keys), Pete Winders (guitar) and

Craig Barnette (drums)…this foursome is made up of some of the Southeast’s busiest

session musicians.

Together and separately they have recorded music for Walt Disney World live

attractions, in addition to lending their talents to numerous recordings of local, regional

and national artists. Craig, Pete and Eric spent several years touring with surf/soul

rocker Donavon Frankenreiter during which time they shared the stage with artists such

as Jackson Browne, Jack Johnson, John Oates, Ben Harper, G. Love and many more.

Craig, Eric & Pete currently tour & record as a part of Mofro, backing Southern soul

powerhouse JJ Grey and can be heard on his most recent release “Olustee”.

A typical 3 & Friends show features not only the aforementioned quartet, but always

includes at least one featured guest musician as well as spontaneous (and typically

unplanned) sit-ins by various other musicians (aka “Friends”) resulting in what is best

described as a “curated jam session”.

Performing their takes on the music of such artists as Medeski, Martin & Wood, The

Meters, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock and even groovy versions of jazz classics, the

setlist span various genres & styles. You’re even likely to hear instrumental versions of

songs by the likes of Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, or even Nirvana.

Joining “3” as their special guest at The Bitter End (and filling in for Farris Nix) is

bassist extraordinaire, Todd Smallie. Todd spent many years holding down the pocket

for the Derek Trucks Band, before also joining JJ Grey & Mofro whom he currently tours

and records with.