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Location/County: Beckley, Raleigh
August 31, 2014
2pm August 31 at Tamarack
Gary’s Musical journey began as a young man singing in church and school groups. After High School this Musical Journey took a hiatus. Gary joined the Army and spent a career in the service to his country, singing and performing whenever the opportunity presented itself. After retiring from a challenging Military Career, he started performing on a more regular basis and built up a fan base.
Gary is the winner of a GrIndie, (Grammy for Independent Artists), for his Tybee Tyme CD. A Spokesperson for the Come Home to West Virginia Campaign, and the writer of the song, “Hills of West Virginia” which was used by the state for that campaign. His song Storm Coming Over The Mountain has been played on Sirius Radio, on the Patriot Channel.
Record Producer, singer, writer, and artist, he has done it all.