Barefoot Messiah is the solo recording project of Chicago-based bassist, Shawn "Bud" Lyte (Chill Factor-5, Havent, The Statistics, Ystu Elee', Teenage Voodoo, BFD, Sound Mine).
In addition to Barefoot Messiah, Bud is active in projects with various artists.
Recorded October through December 1999, released on New Year's Day 2000 and still circulating today, 'The Acid Controversy' is an effectively eclectic and inviting all-instrumental collage of hard rock, jazz, Latin and new age music.
'The Acid Controversy' has captured the ears and minds of progressive music fans via jukeboxes, airplay and webcasts from Hawaii to Holland, Edmonton to Edinburgh, Kingston to Kyoto, Chile to China, and many points in between.
The only live performances of these songs have featured Bud performing solo, with a couple of random musicians or a backing track. Rumor has it that some of the songs may be re-recorded for 'This Side of Heaven'.
'This Side of Heaven' was to be released in 2002, but Bud put the
project on indefinite hold to pursue interests in sports and e-commerce. After re-connecting with Maurice Oliver to record with Chill Factor-5,
Bud's interest in recording and performing was (eventually) renewed and
the second Barefoot Messiah album is back in production. Full-time production will resume in 2009 with guest performers including Maurice Oliver, Tony Salinas and Jason
"Dr. Groove" Halla.
Bud has not shared much information about this project, but we do know that it will contain songs composed during early sessions but not recorded. No completion or release date has been given as of yet.
"I truly appreciate your patience and support. I believe you will find this worth the wait!"
'Destiny and the American Dream' is the tentative title of the third Barefoot Messiah album.
-Bud-