ABOUT
Background: Ernie Garland was raised in central Florida and began playing guitar and singing at an early age. For many years he has led worship in local churches, played for parties and weddings, as well as performed at coffee houses, clubs and restaurants. His instruments include guitar, piano and keyboards and mandolin.
Music Styles: Ernie plays the soft rock classics from the sixty’s to today’s pop hits. Covered artists include James Taylor, The Eagles, Gordon Lightfoot, Dan Fogleberg, The Beatles and John Denver. He also plays songs by Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Train, Keith Urban and Daughtry; as well as original material from his own CD: Edge of the World, released in 2008. It is available on CD Baby, itunes and at his gigs. Ernie is well versed in contemporary Christian worship music and excels as a worship leader.
Venues: Central Florida gigs have included the Lake Beresford Yacht Club, The Brickhouse Grill, Oceanside Country Club, Vienna Restuarant and Cafe, Swamphouse Grille, Coffee Bistro 101, Bike Florida, Cress Resturant, Mad Hatters Pub and a host of private parties and weddings. Over the past 30 years he has led worship at North Carolina conferences and at many central Florida churches including Lighthouse Christian Center, St. Barnabus, First Assembly, St Johns Episcopal, Holy Presence Episcopal, Lifegate Church, DeLand Church of the Nazarene and First Presbyterian of DeLand.
- Screen name:
- erniemanmuisic
- Member since:
- Oct 21 2011
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Eagles, James Taylor, Daughtry, Beatles...actually any popular musician from the last 40 years.
EQUIPMENT
Everything needed for a small to medium sized venue: Electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, amps, sound system and mics, keyboards.
MUSIC
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Suite Amore
Suite Amore Year: 2010 Genre: Acoustic
