Looking at her web site I suspect she travels with the musicians to suit the venue, we have an intimate (ie Small) cabaret lounge or a larger dancing venue. Niel books acts to suit either, but has to trim his cloth a little in the present climate, hence Barb and accompanist rather than Barb and band.
I am yelling 'Come back soon. but she is in the States at the end of this month and then on tour in Norway.

FC