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Upcoming Shows:
NOW BOOKING 2022
UPCOMING SHOWS-
JUNE
3rd- Boots and Blues -Four Rivers Cultural Center (Ontario Oregon) to benefit the Treasure Valley Boys and Girls Club- 5:30-9:30pm
4th- Big AL's Live On The Patio- The Village in Meridian. 7-10pm
10th- WillieB's 8-11pm
11th- City Of Payette -Bandshell Concert In The Park- 6-8pm
25th- Music O
Upcoming Shows:
NOW BOOKING 2022
UPCOMING SHOWS-
JUNE
3rd- Boots and Blues -Four Rivers Cultural Center (Ontario Oregon) to benefit the Treasure Valley Boys and Girls Club- 5:30-9:30pm
4th- Big AL's Live On The Patio- The Village in Meridian. 7-10pm
10th- WillieB's 8-11pm
11th- City Of Payette -Bandshell Concert In The Park- 6-8pm
25th- Music On The Mountain Festival-Bogus Basin 6pm -Headlining
JULY
9th- WillieB's 8-11pm
12th -Indian Creek Plaza-Caldwell 6pm Opening for Red Shahan
15th- Twin Falls Fairgrounds 6-8pm
AUGUST
5th- WillieB's 8-11pm
20th- Council Days Festival 5-6:30pm Council Idaho
SEPTEMBER
10th - Fundraiser- Fruitland Charter School-
17th - Kerry Hill Winery 1-4pm
20th- Sandbar -Riverside Hotel 5-8pm
OCTOBER
1st- Kerry Hill Winery 1-4pm
11th -Sandbar - Riverside Hotel 5-8pm
Booking Fairs, Festival, Concert Dates Through 2022. FOR INFORMATION ON BOOKING GARY TACKETT BAND OR SMOKE ON THE WATER Call 208-807-4695.
New Single- "Over The Side" is out now and available on iTunes/Spotify/and Reverbnation.com. LINK TO TRACK IS BELOW!
Track List:
Over The Side
Old Freight Train
The Bottle Lies
Put You In The Ground
Down By The River, A Little Bit
27 Miles To Bakersfield
Shaky Ground
Route 66
Crossroads.
Gary's Debut Record "Blue Eyed Sole" was recorded at
New Single- "Over The Side" is out now and available on iTunes/Spotify/and Reverbnation.com. LINK TO TRACK IS BELOW!
Track List:
Over The Side
Old Freight Train
The Bottle Lies
Put You In The Ground
Down By The River, A Little Bit
27 Miles To Bakersfield
Shaky Ground
Route 66
Crossroads.
Gary's Debut Record "Blue Eyed Sole" was recorded at The Switchyard Studios in Nashville TN, with Michael St-Leon at the knobs (Engineered and Mixed Buddy Guys latest Grammy winning album).
Mark Beckett(Drums)(Kenny Chesney/House Drummer On Grand Ole Opry)
Scotty Simpson(Bass)(Travis Tritt/Oak Ridge Boys)
Robbie Kearns(Bass)(Lynyrd Skynyrd/Sheryl Crow)
Rich Redmond (Percussion)(Jason Aldean/Bryan Adams)
"Guitarist to the Stars" Gary Tackett has played every stage from the Oakland Coliseum to the Grand Ole Opry.
Gary's style is pure Guitar Driven Rockin' Roadhouse Blues/R&B with the Coolness Of Austin, the Twang Of Bakersfield, the Soul of Memphis, and the Style of Nashville. His acrobatic style of guitar playing was influenced by all
"Guitarist to the Stars" Gary Tackett has played every stage from the Oakland Coliseum to the Grand Ole Opry.
Gary's style is pure Guitar Driven Rockin' Roadhouse Blues/R&B with the Coolness Of Austin, the Twang Of Bakersfield, the Soul of Memphis, and the Style of Nashville. His acrobatic style of guitar playing was influenced by all of the greats from every genre! He even invented the D-Slyde and licensed it to D'Addario/Planet Waves! You'll hear the David Lindley/Joe Walsh/Duane Allman influence in his incredible slide playing as well.
A road dog since the age of 16, Gary first toured with bands through Canada, before moving to Los Angeles in the late 80's, the San Francisco Bay Area, then on to Nashville TN as a session and touring guitarist for over 15 years.
In 1989, He recorded the "Blue Jungle" album with Merle Haggard and the Strangers at Merle's studio in N. California.
"That was my dream come true, to get my name on a Merle Haggard record"...says Gary.
Gary moved to Nashville in 1992 and began touring with Billy Currington (Band Leader/Tour Manager), Vern Gosdin, Eddy Raven, Tammy Cochran, Antsy McClain and many more.
Now booking Festivals, Fairs and Concert dates for 2022! Gary Tackett Band / Smoke On The Water
Mgmt/Blue Barn Media Group
FOR BOOKING CALL 208-807-4695
EMAIL- gtackettsr@gmail.com
Listen To The New Single "OVER THE SIDE"
Here is what some top music industry insiders have to say about Gary Tackett.
“Gary, "I've known Gary a long time, and I've watched him grow. Older and wiser now he's become a truly major league song writer. Straight ahead, honest, from the heart, lyrics and a dynamic melodic sense. And guitar? Come on. Romping blues, country, cool jazz, rock, gospel he can do it all. And with fire. On top of that he's a fantastic singer. He's really got it all, including vast experience. I love this guy." DW”
- Dennis Walker -Producer (BB King, Robert Cray, Phillip Walker, Lowell Fulson)
- Ed Simon, The Boise Beat (Jun 07, 2019)
"Gary Tackett, a great versatile guitarist, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop...and a CoolManDude to the fullest!!! Walfredo Reyes Jr. (Drummer-Steve Winwood, David Lindley, Santana, Chicago, Lindsey Buckingham).
"Gary was one of the first guitarists I played with in Nashville. He set the tone for my entire Nashville journey. Great sounds, feel, energy and attitude.” “Gary rocks!” Rich Redmond- (Drummer for Jason Aldean/sessions).
"Gary has earned a masters degree in tone and a PhD in twang from the best stages in the world. He tears it up!" -- Steve Fishell (Producer for Mavericks, Producer Americana Album of the Year 2014 Emmylou Harris/Rodney Crowell, Steel Guitarist for Emmylou Harris' Hot Band).
“Gary Tacket : He can play it and sing it all, Blues, Country, Rock. And add soul to all that he does !!! I'll play my drums with him anytime, anywhere !!!! Brian Collier(Drummer for Lionel Ritchie, Con Funk Shun, Lauren Hill, Too Short)”
“Gary is the real deal. He’s a great player and a real pro. Whether he’s on the session or on the gig, he plays all the right stuff….authentically.” Mike Vanderhule (Drummer Y & T www.mikevanderhule.com” )
"It's nice when talent meets integrity. That's the case with Gary Tackett. I can depend on him, not only as a professional, but as a friend. It's an honor when someone of Gary's caliber contributes their talents to what I do, because you know this guy could work with anyone, and here he is on stage with me. That makes me want to work harder." – Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours.
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude performing Shakey Ground at Guitar Player Magazine Festival with Brian Collier(Drums-Con Funk Shun/Lionel Ritchie), Myron Dove(Bass-Santana/Robben Ford/Gatemouth Brown), Michael Day(Piano)
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude featuring Walfredo Reyes Jr(Chicago/Santana/Steve Winwood) and Myron Dove(Santana/Robben Ford/Montrose)
Smoke on The Water w Tony Lindsay, Myron Dove, Tom Politzer, Brian Collier, Gary Tackett
Sapphire Room - Boise Idaho April 19-20th 2022.
These musicians met in the Bay Area over 25 years ago, and they each have made their mark in the music industry. From playing local venues to stadiums and touring the world, Smoke On The Water was an idea that Gary Tackett had to bring his friends back together for a performance at the Sapphire Room in Boise Idaho April 19th and 20th. Smoke on the Water features 11 TIme Grammy Winner and former lead singer for Santana Tony Lindsay, Myron Dove (Bassist for Santana, Robben Ford, Montrose, Gatemouth Brown), Tom Politzer(Tenor Sax for Tower Of Power), Brian Collier (Drummer for Con Funk Shun, Lionel Ritchie, Too Short), Gary Tackett (Guitarist for Merle Haggard, Billy Currington).
This supergroup will be doing some one off shows in 2023 and beyond!
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