Gary
@garyschoenberger
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Saint Louis, MO. USA
Joined Jul 7, 2010
Born: 02/18/1952
Home town: St. Louis, MO.
Occupation: Singer/songwriter/performer
Instruments: Guitar, mandolin, some keyboard/harmonica, & a variety of percussion instruments
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, (the 60's I think it was called), I got serious about music (or was it meeting girls?). Anyway, I played drums & sang in a series of garage bands with guys from my neighborhood & high school (goooo Longhorns!). In reality, the southwest part of St. Louis City turned out a lot of great musicians. Many of whom are still gigin' today.
During the height of the British invasion my musical roots were, and remain, in R & B and the Motown sound. In the mid 90's I found a home with the Yessir! Band, a 9 piece horn band based in the St. Louis. With YESSIR! I was the lead male vocalist, played percussion & guitar. I still regularly play with them.
Prior to YESSIR!, I had been playing with a group originally called "Dixie". This was at the height of the Southern Rock craze. The band had a lot of local success & did some concert work culminating in opening the first VP Fair under the Gateway Arch. with the Atlanta Rhythm Section and the Ozark Mt. Daredevils. The band later changed its name to "Main Event".
I've always written. Most of the songs I write tend to be a lot quieter than and more contemplative than my band work. I draw inspiration from my life experiences, love, loss, personal successes and failures. My goal as a song writer is to touch people.
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garyschoenberger
Jul 27, 2010
Hi guys. It's just me. I hope you enjoy the new web page. Click on the blue links to see where they take ya. Click my name under the photo of your's truly to hear some of my songs and see where I'll be playin'. Let me know what ya think. Let's get together real soon. Take care. Gary
THANKS to those who braved the elements & came to the St. Charles solo show. This is a great room for artists. I'll let ya'll know when I'm back there. THANKS! again.