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garyRockKeyboards + Musician in Irvine, CA

garyRockKeyboards
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SEEKING

Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Background Singer.

ABOUT

Former Blues Sideman, Current Rock and Roll Frontman.
Gary is currently working in the Studio finishing up songs for a 2nd Solo Album and a Music Video Concert. Formerly with Wayne Baker Brooks, Chicago Blues Festival Europe Revue, and James Armstrong. Hammond B3 Organ, Piano, Analog and Digital Synthesizers, Lead & Rhythm Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals. Specializes in Rock & Rock Keyboards, Blues, Soul, New Orleans Funk and Americana. Formal Education in Orchestral and Big Band Arranging and a MIDI Expert using MIDI professionally since 1987. Especially skilled at using Modern Technology and Production Techniques to reproduce Classic and Vintage Tones and Sounds.

Screen name:
garyRockKeyboards
Member since:
Jul 28 2023
Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
45
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

Influences

Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Pinetop Perkins, Professor Longhair, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, Jon Lord, Rick Wakeman, Mike Pinder, Rick Wright, Steve Winwood, Gregg Rolie, Mike Finnegan, Allen Toussaint, Art Neville

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:
Expert
Keyboard:
Expert
Piano:
Expert
Other:
Expert
Electronic Music:
Expert
Vocalist:
Advanced
Background Singer:
Advanced

EQUIPMENT

M-Audio Keystation Pro 88
IK Multimedia Irig Keys 2 Pro
Korg NanoKontrol 2
2023 14” MacBook Pro M2 Pro 16 Gb Ram running Ventura
Universal Audio Apollo Twin Quad Core
IConnectivity PlayAUDIO1U Audio/MIDI Interface/Backup Redundant VST Host Switcher
Gig Performer 4
CME-Pro WIDI, wireless MIDI on all MIDI Devices
MIDI Solutions MIDI Processor Plus
Epiphone 59’ Les Paul Standard
Line 6 Variax Standard (Loaded with a custom collection of rare guitars.)
Line 6 Helix LT Pedalboard
Line 6 Powercab 212 Plus
Line 6 L6 Link Cable
TC Helicon Vocal Live 3 Pedalboard
Electro-Voice N/D 767 Super Cardoid Stage Microphone
Sennheiser XSW IEM Wireless In-ear Monitoring System
Sennheiser XSW Digital Wireless Guitar System.
Radial JDI Duplex Jensen-equipped 2-channel Passive Instrument Direct Box
Furman AC 215-A Power Conditioner
Reloop Stand Hub
Warm Audio Gotham Cables
Hercules Guitar and Keyboard Stands
All Gear Listed is Tour/Flight Ready using Gatorworks Flight Cases and Amp Case.

MUSIC

CALENDAR

Monterey Unified School District and Golden Rules Productions, in association with Sound Images Productions along with the Monterey Bay Youth Symphony will put on a Private Concert Performance for the Students and Faculty of Seaside High School in the Gym during School hours for an Edutainment Rally. Will feature a guest performance featuring The Monterey Bay Youth Symphony performing with the band and various dancers and extreme sports athletes dancing and performing skate Stunts and Gymnastics. A Student will be selected to receive a Brand New Electric Guitar following the performance.

Past Events

Hitting the stage at Steelcraft in Garden Grove. Covered, outdoor venue with great food court, craft beer and all ages are welcome. Great parking and admission is free.

Filming Video Concert with Sound Images in their Hayward turnkey facility with Former Tour Mates Michael Saint John Drums/Music Director/Backing Vocals and Tom Savell Lead and Rhythm Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and Backing Vocals and the Former Etta James Horn Section featuring Michael Pergolesi on Tenor Saxophone/Harmonica/Concertmaster Horns and a 4 piece Backing Vocal Group. Live Public Performances will also include the Monterey Bay Youth Symphony.

Private Event. Will be performing as a guest Keyboard player with The Quake (Hawaii's Premier Entertainment Band) and Former Tour Mate Tom Savell on Electric Guitar and Lead and Backing Vocals. Kaui, Hawaii.

Writing and Recording Brand New Originals with Ray Bertolino of Lovers and Strangers
Las Vegas, Nevada