Manitoba Live Music Event

About

Gary has been singing for as long as he can remember. He picked up guitar at 23 and  played at prayer meetings and church  for many years. He started writing songs, but set them aside for a long time. Gradually there grew a longing to do something more, and he stopped doing music in church. 

An outreach to bikers, formed by House of The Risen Son Ministries, was his first outside experience, which he loved. It was just the beginning.

Gary became involved in the secular music scene, began learning new songs and writing new songs. Played at various places, at open mics and all the while loving it more and more. He revived his original music and produced a cd of his own material in 2005 on his home computer. Received encouragement from friends to keep going. Continues to perform, playing  now for friends' gatherings, house concerts, festivals, cafes and open mic, and looks forward to the musical future.

Musical influences are many and varied. From Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ( his favorite band ), and Bob Dylan, to the Jewish melodies in church, Cat Stevens, Moody Blues, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Goose Creek Symphony, The Turtles, Zombies, CCR, Al Stewart, Neil Young, Simon and Garfunkle and the Eagles. His original music is a unique blend, that some have described as mystical.