Barry Packin has been playing guitar since he self-taught at age 15.  He has played in bands since the 1960's.  Since relocating from northern New Jersey to the Jersey Shore, he has been a mainstay in River Road, a Rumson-Fair Haven based band and has played with various artists at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, The Saint in Asbury Park, Molly McGuire's in Rumson, Wind N Sea in Highlands, Hat City Kitchen in Orange, Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club, Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club and The Lodge in Lake Placid, NY, to name a few.  Barry plays both acoustic-electric and electric rhythm guitar and has been solo guitarist with several duos.