The Barrymores formed in the fall of 2000 in a line-up small in numbers but big on enthusiam. It took them a mere few months to round up the rest of the initial members required to round out the rock-ska powerhouse. After forming, they played several local shows to suprisingly large, enthusiastic crowds who, despite the Barrymores utter lack of expereince and cohesiveness onstage, seemed to enjoy the group. Tired of being second-rate, and blessed with the volentary departure of a few members the Barrymores finally finalized a line-up and practiced hard, and wrote songs even harder. They decided it was time to lay down a few tracks and try to build a following. After recording their 4 song demo "Kill All the Ska kids" they played an oversold show to 400+ kids on Halloween, selling out a healthy chunk of the demo and rocking a sweaty, enthusiastic crowd. They're now still playing shows, albeit to larger crowds who finally see them more as a musical force than the novelty act they once were. On top of gigging they are getting prepared to be featured for a local comp. (availible on Manitoba staple Bacteria Buffet records), as well as recording a Full length album. Once they're done that, the main goal is nothing less than touring behind it, hard throughout the summer..and to reach the rest of North America and make a name for themselves alongside the bands they all grew up listening to.