ABOUT
My name is Gary Klimala, and I am a musician/songwriter that recently got back to my musical roots. Back in 2018, I released an album called An Opposite Pair, under a faux band name called The Rocklimala Rollers. On that album I wrote, arranged, and performed all of the songs. I have re-released that album in early September of 2020, which has a much higher quality than the original. I released my second album under the same band name titled Through the Back Door. Again, writing, arranging, and performing all of the songs. My albums can be heard on the usual stores (iTunes, Amazon, etc.) for a price, and on be for free ... if you don't mind the advertisers.
The latest news is that I have been recruited as bass player by the band called Psych 9. This band is dedicated to writing and performing original music. At least for now, I think I have "found a home" in a band as a songwriter and musician. Also,
I have updated the photographs on this page to reflect my current appearance.
All of the songs listed on this profile (originals from An Opposite Pair, the cover songs by other artists, and the video - original from my second album) have me playing all instruments and singing all vocals.
- Screen name:
- Gary02904
- Member since:
- Mar 17 2018
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Under 10
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
The Beatles, Electric Light Orchestra, The Cars, Men At Work, and the general sounds of the 1970s and 1980s.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Drums:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Advanced
- Piano:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Lead Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Bass guitar - Hofner, Davison, IRIN.
Solid body guitar - Fender Squire
Keyboards - Williams Allegro, Cassio
Drum set - Gammon
Amplifiers - Peavey Bass, Hollinger Bass, Hollinger guitar
P/A system - Hollinger 80 watt, Shure microphones, booms, pop filters, etc.
Recording studio equipment - Digital recorders, mixers, CD duplication appliance, sound editing software, music notation software, video software, creative art software.
MUSIC
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This Trip
This Trip Track number: 3 Year: 2020 Album: An Opposite Pair Genre: Rock
Original song written by Gary Klimala. Appearing on the album, An Opposite Pair. Performed by The Rocklimala Rollers (with Andrew Kaplan on keyboards)
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Gentle Believer
Gentle Believer Track number: 2 Year: 2020 Album: An Opposite Pair Genre: Rock
Original song Written by Gary Klimala From the Album "An Opposite Pair", by The Rocklimala Rollers. Andrew Kaplan on keyboards.
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Armageddon Time
Armageddon Time Track number: 6 Year: 2020 Album: An Opposite Pair Genre: Rock
Original song Written by Gary Klimala From the Album "An Opposite Pair", by The Rocklimala Rollers
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Get it on, Band a gong
Get it on, Band a gong Year: 1971 Album: Electric Warrior Genre: Rock
This is a cover song - Originally performed by T Rex
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In My Life
In My Life Year: 1965 Album: Rubber Soul Genre: Rock
This is a cover song - Originally performed by The Beatles
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Baby Girl - Written by Gary Klimala (Video)
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