A man of many talents!

This is the Man...........and this is a summary of some of the things he does..............

• Steeldrum Soloist Performer
  Gary performs as a steeldrum soloist at a hoast of venues up and down the country and even abroad. He Utilises self produced backing tracks (produced at the Steelasophical Midi Studio), his steeldrums and his great love and talent for entertaining.
  Multi-Instrumentalist
  Aside from steelpans, he also plays acoustic drums & keyboards. Showing his musical versitility, Gary played drums for a Rock band back in the 80s. He recalls undertaking extensive rehersals for the play GREASE during that time.
  His other passion is playing keyboards, to which end he played for serveral years with uk based caribbean function bands. Armed with his beloved KORG M1 and YAMAHA DX7, Gary played rythm chords and all brass parts at the same time.
• Midi Programmer
  Having been introduced to the world of midi programming, Gary has taking it to another level. He produces backing tracks for his solo performances, arranges and produces backing tracks for other artists and also uses this vehicle to produce big band arrangements.
  Projects have included complex Jazz/Soca Fusion, Caribbean Soca/Reggae/Calypso, MOR, and more....
  He now looks to assist other musicians, soloist, singers and songwriters, in midi programming tracks that will allow their ideas to come to life, with music that actually sounds like the real thing. He also believes that at times, synthesisers should sound exactly like what they are......Sythns!!! (Something Stevie Wonder would agree with)
• Composer
  His musical compositions have been acclaimed by many in the music industry, by his peers and by music lovers a-like.
  Being very creative, his works are highly original.
  Song Writer
  Gary with musically explore all areas and write about any topic or feelings that come to him, something learnt from the likes of Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylon.. His latest projects include concept albums of fusion music; Acoustic Melody, Jazzing the Night & Day, PanBrassOrama & Caribbean Moods
• Arranger
  Just listen to any of his recorded tracks and you will hear how he puts his own stamp into everything he arrangers, making the song his own (getting inside the note as Santana would say)!
  Advisor
  Gary has always believed in helping others following behind and even those leading from the front. As such, he has used his time and energy to freely assist musicians with promotion, obtaining Gigs, advise on advertising, clothing, songs, exposure, productions, recordings.
• Educator & Workshop Coordinator
  Via organisations such as ACCESS TO MUSIC, based in the north of England, Gary has taken Steeldrums into Britains schools carrying out a number of demonstration workshops. Both demonstrating the instrument AND allowing the pupils to have first hand experience of playing one too.
• Producer
  Gary is i the process of contructing his new STEELASOPHICAL STUDIO (all financial support and advice duely welcomed), Gary will thus further explore his talents as composer, arranger and song-writer, both for his own works, and to produce the works of others.