ON TOUR NOW!
VIDEO CLIP-https://youtu.be/bhCc0PLtB3o
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all again next year for Smoke On The Water III in 2024.
Upcoming Shows:
NOW BOOKING FESTIVALS AND FAIRS 2023
UPCOMING SHOWS-
SMOKE ON THE WATER II
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**WED APR 26th- SMOKE ON THE WATER- Sapphire Room w Tony Lindsay, Myron Dove, Walfredo Reyes Jr, Eamonn Flynn, Gary Tackett
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**THUR APR 27th- SMOKE ON
Upcoming Shows:
NOW BOOKING FESTIVALS AND FAIRS 2023
UPCOMING SHOWS-
SMOKE ON THE WATER II
SOLD OUT
**WED APR 26th- SMOKE ON THE WATER- Sapphire Room w Tony Lindsay, Myron Dove, Walfredo Reyes Jr, Eamonn Flynn, Gary Tackett
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smoke-on-the-water-tickets-532259411227?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
SOLD OUT
**THUR APR 27th- SMOKE ON THE WATER
Sapphire Room w Tony Lindsay, Myron Dove, Walfredo Reyes Jr, Eamonn Flynn, Gary Tackett
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smoke-on-the-water-tickets-532265850487?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
MAY 19th- WILLIEB'S SALOON- BOISE ID
8-11PM
MAY 20th APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL -PAYETTE ID 2PM
MAY 24-30TH NASHVILLE TN
MAY 30TH SANDBAR-Riverside Hotel Boise ID 6-9PM
JUNE 2nd BIG AL'S Concert Series at the Village in Meridian 7-10pm!
JUNE 24th- RATTLE THE CANYON FESTIVAL -RIGGINS ID w GARY TACKETT, CORB LUND, JEFF CROSBY, DAVE NUDO, BUDDY DEVORE
JULY 4th- CITY OF KUNA 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION- 7pm-9:30pm
Booking Fairs, Festival, Concert Dates Through 2023. FOR INFORMATION ON BOOKING GARY TACKETT BAND OR SMOKE ON THE WATER Call 208-807-4695. EPK- www.epkpresskit.com/garytackettepk
New Single- "I AINT GOT NO MONEY" is out now and available on iTunes/Spotify/and Reverbnation.com. LINK TO TRACK IS BELOW!
Recorded at Cunningham Audio in Boise Idaho and mixed at Wild Feather Recording in Nashville, TN
https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-aint-got-no-money/1672754309?i=1672754310
LINK TO ALL MUSIC
https://www.reverbnation.com/garytackettband/songs
"Guitarist to the Stars" Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist- Gary Tackett has played every stage from the Oakland Coliseum to the Grand Ole Opry. Former Guitarist for Merle Haggard, Billy Currington, Vern Gosdin, Eddy Raven, Tammy Cochran, Antsy McClain and many more. Gary now resides in the beautiful state of Idaho!
Gary's style is pure Guit
"Guitarist to the Stars" Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist- Gary Tackett has played every stage from the Oakland Coliseum to the Grand Ole Opry. Former Guitarist for Merle Haggard, Billy Currington, Vern Gosdin, Eddy Raven, Tammy Cochran, Antsy McClain and many more. Gary now resides in the beautiful state of Idaho!
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- Rock, Blues, Country & R&B! You'll hear the David Lindley/Joe Walsh/Duane Allman influence in his incredible slide playing as well.
"My parents played all of the Honky Tonks in the Central Valley of California from Bakersfield to Sacramento, and had players from Merle Haggard's and Buck Owens' bands playing with them". "There were always great musicians at our house(Roy Nichols and his brothers Jimmy and Gene, Don Rich, Wynn Stewart), so I was the kid saying "show me that".
From the Central Valley to Los Angeles in the early 80's to the Bay Area for his first house band gig at the famous Saddle Rack (California Cowboys/Diablo Road) in San Jose/Fremont California, then on to Nashville TN in 1992 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.
While in Nashville, Gary toured with Billy Currington (Band Leader/Tour Manager), Vern Gosdin, Eddy Raven, Tammy Cochran, Antsy McClain and many more.
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude are:
Gary Tackett- Guitar/Vocals
Barry Carlman-Drums
Kevin Jensen-Bass/Vocals
Grant Green-Percussion
Mark Hegen-Keyboards
Now booking Festivals, Fairs and Concert dates for 2023! Gary Tackett Band / Smoke On The Water
Mgmt/Blue Barn Media Group
FOR BOOKING CALL 208-807-4695
EMAIL- gtackettsr@gmail.com
NEW SONG FROM Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude for 2023!- I Ain't Got No Money! Recorded at Cunningham Audio, Mixed by Zach Kasick at WIld Feather Recording (Nashville) featuring Gary Tackett, Barry Carlman(Drums), Kevin Jensen(Bass).
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.
SMOKE ON THE WATER I-
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!
SMOKE ON THE WATER PART II(April 26-27th 2023)- For this special event, I'm bringing back Tony Lindsay, Myron Dove, along with Walfredo Reyes Jr(Drummer for Chicago / Santana / Steve Winwood / Lindsay Buckingham / David Lindley), and Eamonn Flynn (Keys for The Commitments / Michael Franti & Spearhead). Tickets go on sale Monday Feb 6th 2023 10am.
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