Drew Haley

How a song from two Oklahoma musicians became part of a NASA Space Shuttle mission When most musicians dream of reaching new audiences, they don’t usually imagine orbiting Earth at 17,500 mph .But that’s exactly what happened when Barton & Sweeney’s song “Take a Little Less” was played to astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during NASA’s STS-99 mission. It’s one of the rare honors in the music world: becoming part of the NASA astronaut wake-up playlist , a long-standing tradition...

Barton & Sweeney brought their unmistakable sound back to the stage for a recent afternoon performance, reminding everyone why they’ve become one of Oklahoma’s most loved acoustic duos. Even with life slowing their schedule a bit, the connection between these two musicians remains undeniable. When they step up to the mics, the blend hits you right away—steady, heartfelt, and seasoned from years of playing side-by-side. Their recent set showed exactly what makes them special. Barton’s...