I am a singer songwriter based in Orange County, California. I'm originally from England. I was born in London, and spent part of my youth in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aldershot in Southern England. I emigrated to the United States when I was 17 with my family. I've always loved music. My parents would bring the classic sounds of the 60's and 70's into the home. So, at an early age I was exposed to songwriters like Lennon and McCartney, Pete Townshend and The Who, Simon and Garfunkel and many more. In the late seventies, I was inspired by the great songwriters of the time, Paul Weller, Dave Wakeling and Joe Strummer and started writing songs shortly after moving to California. When I turned 25, however, I lost the hearing in my left ear and partial loss later on on my right side through a viral infection. I suffer from Tinnitus, a subtle and constant ringing in the ear which makes listening and creating music a little harder. When this happened, my passion for writing songs was gone and so I foolishly took about a 15 year break from music; however, the gift of a new Lowden acoustic guitar from my big brother Alan sparked a renewed passion for music, and since that time I've been writing and recording new songs constantly. I write and record mostly at home in my music room. I believe that music is my salvation and my only way of truly expressing how I feel. It's the only medium where I feel I can be totally honest and expressive. I do hope you enjoy listening to my songs. I'm trying to put some new demos together. Have upgraded to Prime membership and reposted some older songs for now, I do hope you enjoy listening.
I am a singer songwriter based in Orange County, California. I'm originally from England. I was born in London, and spent part of my youth in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aldershot in Southern England.
I emigrated to the United States when I was 17 with my family. I've always loved music. My parents would bring the classic sounds of the 60's and 70's into the home. So, at an early age I was exposed to songwriters like Lennon and McCartney, Pete Townshend and The Who, Simon and Garfunkel and many more. In the late seventies, I was inspired by the great songwriters of the time, Paul Weller, Dave Wakeling and Joe Strummer and started writing songs shortly after moving to California.
When I turned 25, however, I lost the hearing in my left ear and partial loss later on on my right side through a viral infection. I suffer from Tinnitus, a subtle and constant ringing in the ear which makes listening and creating music a little harder. When this happened, my passion for writing songs was gone and so I foolishly took about a 15 year break from music; however, the gift of a new Lowden acoustic guitar from my big brother Alan sparked a renewed passion for music, and since that time I've been writing and recording new songs constantly. I write and record mostly at home in my music room.
I believe that music is my salvation and my only way of truly expressing how I feel. It's the only medium where I feel I can be totally honest and expressive. I do hope you enjoy listening to my songs.
I'm trying to put some new demos together. Have upgraded to Prime membership and reposted some older songs for now, I do hope you enjoy listening.
Dig In A song about commitment.
Take Me Home To Aldershot Town A song about where I am from.
Walkin On The Grid A song about Pete Townshend's novella "The Boy Who Heard Music" which was published in blog winter '05/06.
Verity Written for IAC's very own Verity.
To Let A song about Rachel Fuller's week long writing experiment in Kew Gardens.
Tim A song in memory of Tim Russert.
If You Could See Me Now A song in memory of Brad Delp.
Toy Soldier Games If I could, I would end the war.
I Never Wanted To Say Goodbye Collaboration with Alecia Russell via You Tube.
Is This The Street?
12/31/2009 9:32:40 AM Happy New Year Gary! All the best for 2010!
8/3/2009 5:35:13 PM Thanks - and likewise:-)
7/14/2009 5:01:02 PM Hey Gary, Just dropped by to say I like "Aldershot Town" a lot - used to live not far from there for a while. Then I read your intro and though "now, there's a man after me own heart." Keep on rockin'! Warm vibes from Freiburg in Germany (by way of Dublin and Guildford...) xM
5/12/2009 6:09:59 PM gary, first time to this page. everything i've heard is excellent. great songs, great voice, and everything so well played and arranged. thanks for the treat. gabe
3/11/2009 2:32:08 AM Hi Gary! Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I think Adele is a really super artist. It's nice to hear such a great voice get some recognition! I adore many UK artists! My family is from there, so I guess I am a bit biased! Ha ha!. Just listening to "To Let" and really enjoying the song. When I listen, I can see a movie in my head of the place you are describing!
2/11/2009 5:17:29 AM Gary, Congrats on the review in recording magazine, very cool. It is a fine piece of work. Regards, Jeff
12/23/2008 2:35:58 PM Merry Christmas, Gary.
12/12/2008 2:00:30 PM Hey Gary, Really like "If You Could See Me Now". Your music sound really good and that tune in particular is one of the better I've heard on IAC. Keep it up!
11/1/2008 4:24:25 PM Hi, Gary - they're making robot Les Pauls too...if you wind up buying one lemme know which color you choose (I like the sunburst...) xo, H
10/3/2008 10:11:36 AM Change Not More of the Same....yeah...great song
8/24/2008 6:20:46 PM Hope you got the two tracks I sent. If you don't use it, that's OK too. No harm-no foul. Cheers, D.
3/18/2008 2:30:57 PM Gary, Abacus is fabulous, will you be putting it here so I can add it to my station?? Love you! ~Lace~
2/17/2008 6:15:32 AM Another great track Gary. You hit those high notes spot on. Nice one! Mark
1/17/2008 12:52:17 PM Hey Gary, just popped by to say *hi*. :D xox ~Lace~
11/27/2007 3:01:49 PM Gary you know how much I love your stuff. Thanks for the video, I could watch you play guitar all day. You're a natural. xoxoxo ~Lace~
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