Gary
@gharpman
Paramus, NJ USA
Joined Aug 8, 2005
Gary is a musician and songwriter known as "G-Man". His ONE-MAN BAND, DUO and group has been performing in the Tri-State area and around the country for over 25 years. His eclectic style, which includes elements of Blues, Contemporary and Brazilian Jazz, Southern Rock and Funk has made him a favorite on the club scene. In addition to Vocals, he plays Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Chromatic and Blues Harmonicas. He is an endorsee for Hohner Harmonicas, Heritage and Ibanez Guitars and Shaker Blues Microphones.
Besides his clubdates and concerts, Gary does studio / album and jingle sessions as well as Private Parties,Weddings and Special Events. Over the years, he has done jingle spots (playing harmonica or whistling) for "Blockbuster Video, Post Cereals and others. He played harmonica and whistled on four TV spots for a TNT production of the "Wizard Of Oz", starring several recording artists including Jewel, Roger Daltry, Jackson Browne and Actors Joel Grey and Luci Arnaz. He also played harmonica on Broadway for two years in the orchestra of the "Will Rogers Follies.
Gary writes and plays several different styles of music including, Blues, Cool and Brazilian Jazz, Classic and Southern Rock, Classic Soul and Funk. He also performs original tunes, some of which have been recorded by other artists. Over the years, he has worked in solo, duo, trio, quartet and larger formats.
Some of the clubs in which he has performed include:The Bitterend, Tramps, The Bottom Line, The Tur
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