Getting funky with Nick Barnett

Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett has musical talents! In fact, his love for turntables, hip-hop, rap, pop, blues, and music mixing and paved the way for several business ventures. The first, Clarity Records, is Nick Barnett's own record company. The second, Traxx Squad, is his production company, both of which keep him busy year round.

In June 2009, Clarity Records released the album "If This is the Mixtape, Imagine the Album" by artist Bee High from St. Louis, Missouri. Of course Nick Barnett was there to take it all in. It must have been satisfying for this former deejay to see his work pay off. It can take a long time for musical productions to get off the ground and Nick Barnett's seemed to fall into place.

Nick Barnett took his work a step further to bring music home. His Green Bay home now includes a full-blown recording studio! How cool is that?

Spencer Havner loves John Mayer in a completely platonic way

It seems that many Green Bay Packers players like the mellow guitar and vocal music of musicians like Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson. Spencer Havner is no exception. He lists John Mayer as one of his favorite--if not his all-time favorite--musician!

What songs do you think Spencer Havner most enjoys?


- "Daughters"
- "Man on the Side"
- "Waiting on the World to Change"
- some other Mayer option of which I am not familiar

And do you think more or less of Spencer Havner now you know his passion for John Mayer's music?

To be honest, John Mayer used to bug me. And he sure looked like an idiot in his Rolling Stone interview where he talked about Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston.

However, from time to time, his music can be mellow and soothing.

But then again, there are things like this:

At least it's in a shade of Packer green...

The week of the quarterback: Aaron Rodgers

Since I just profiled back-up Green Bay Packers quarterback, Matt Flynn, it's time to turn our attention to the one, the only Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaron Roooooooooooooooooooooooooodgers! (Thunderous applause!!!)

Pleasantly surprised at this warm reception.

What else can I possibly say about this dude? Last year I covered his romantic relationship with Julie Henderson and his mused about his signature locks. We even staged a "Who Is Hotter?" competition with Aaron Rodgers versus Brian Brohm. Girlfriend, hair, hotness. Nothing but the essentials here at Packer Players blog.

So, let's continue to learn more about this Cali-born and bred and Green Bay Packers qb! Something you may not know is that Aaron Rodgers is a big fan of both country and indie rock music. A few of his favorite artists include Pete Murray, Anberlin, Counting Crows, The Killers, and Number One Gun.

This explains Aaron Rodgers laid-back sense of style. Here he is followed by a picture of a member from Number One Gun.


The scruff, the hat, the chill vibe? I can see the similarities here. Check out one of these bands to get a better taste of what Aaron Rodgers certainly listens to pre-game. I'd recommend Anberlin's "Paperthin Hymn" to start things off. Enjoy!