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Gary Clark Jr
Blues / Soul / R&B

"www.garyclarkjr.com"

AUSTIN, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/22/2008
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Member Since5/2/2007
Band Websitegaryclarkjr.com
InfluencesFamily, Friends, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Quincy Jones, Jimi Hendrix(Experience and Band of Gypsys) Howlin' Wolf, Hubert Sumlin, Bruce Lee, Sonny Boy Williamson ("Rice" Miller), Jimmy Reed, Eddie Taylor, Eve Monsees, Buddy Guy, Jay-Z, Johnny Guitar Watson, Shuggie Otis, Hound Dog Taylor, Albert King, Freddie King, B.B. King, Albert Collins, Motown, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, The Heptones, Kanye, Nirvana, Derek O'brien, The Fugees, The Police, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, DJ Premier, Bola Sete, Magic Sam, Santana, Michael Jackson, Curtis Mayfield, James Bullard, Common, John Lee Hooker, T- Bone Walker, Eve Monsees, John Coltrane, Lauren Hill, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Booker T and the MG's, Otis Redding, Jimmy Cliff, Joe Tex, Jimmie Vaughan, Otis Spann, Snoop Dog, Tony Redman, Prince, Diddy, James Cotton, J- Moeller, The Beatles, Dr. Dre, Otis Rush, Hall and Oates, Just Blaze, Funkadelic, Johnny Moeller, Bobby Bland, Robert Cray, James Brown, Tupac, Buddy Miles, Notorius B.I.G., about 963 more and anything else any of my 6 senses will encounter...

Band Of Gypsys "Power of Soul" (Fillmore East-NYE 1970)

Sounds LikeBUY MUSIC ON ITUNES and CD BABY!

Worry No More 110 Tribute

NYC with The Honeydripper All-Stars


Jason Wiles' Full Count (formerly known as Lenexa 1 Mile) Trailer

Music by GCJ

Record LabelHotWire UnLimited
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 20 2008 11:00P
Antone’s Nightclub Austin, Texas
Jul 17 2008 10:00P
One Man Blues Band @ Lamberts Austin, Texas
Aug 1 2008 12:00P
Notodden Blues Festival Notodden, Norway
Aug 9 2008 10:00P
One Man Blues Band @ Lamberts Austin, Texas
Aug 20 2008 7:30P
Blues on the Green Austin, Texas
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Limestone Blues Fest Kingston, Ontario
Aug 29 2008 10:00P
Antone’s Austin, Texas
Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Shady Grove(KGSR unplugged series) Austin, Texas
Sep 26 2008 10:00P
One Man Blues Band @ Lamberts Austin, Texas

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   About Gary Clark Jr
I write and play music, It's AWESOME. Done some film projects, it's CRAZY. I've been nothing but blessed. I've had the opportunity to do some amazing things and meet some wonderful, beautiful people. I Thank YOU.

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THE BIO

A multifaceted performer, Gary plays guitar, harmonica, bass and drums. Originally labeled a blues musician, Gary has always had an appreciation for all genres of music. His performances are a unique blend of R&B, reggae, blues, and soul.

In addition to being a performer, Gary is a singer/songwriter and wrote all of the lyrics and music for his "Worry No More" and "110" CDs. He also wrote the score for the Jason Wiles movie "Lenexa 1 Mile".

Gary is also pursuing acting and can be seen the John Sayles movie "Honeydripper".

A 4th CD project is in the works and is scheduled to be released in 2008.

Awards and recognition:

March 14, 2007 Gary was chosen Best Blues Artist at the Austin Music Awards.

March 15, 2006 Gary and his band were presented with an award for Best Blues Band at the Austin Music Awards.

On March 17, 2004 the Austin Music Awards were announced. Gary was voted Austin's Best Blues Musician. He also made the list of the top 20 electric guitarists.

The February 2004 issue of Brilliant Magazine listed Gary as one of the Top 100 Singles in Texas. The magazine describes those on the list as "some of the most gorgeous, interesting and talked-about Texans".

May 3, 2001 was declared Gary Clark, Jr. Day in Austin, Texas. Gary was honored by the mayor of Austin for helping Austin maintain it's claim to fame as the 'live music capital of the world'.

In November 2000-Gary took first place in the Houston Blues Society Blues Challenge and represented the HBS in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

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MANAGEMENT: Kevin Wommack

Loophole Entertainment

kevin@loopholemail.com

512 327 2995


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Mississippi Blue





Jul 15 2008 9:21 AM

i wish you a nice and wonderful week :-)
Have fun where ever you are
love and peace ;-)
The Bob Bass Band





Jul 14 2008 9:21 PM

Gary - thanks for a great show the other night with Doyle, We really enjoyed seeing you play.
Willow





Jul 14 2008 9:34 AM

gary baby, i finally saw "honeydripper" like a week ago and have been meaning to leave u a comment or just tell u in person HOW AWESOME IT WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOUR PERFORMANCE ESPECIALLY. it was kinda slow movin' then you come along and brighten the whole thing up! i'm so proud of you, and in general, my BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you did a FANTASTIC job.... xoxoxo -w
Mila





Jul 14 2008 5:10 AM

Hi, Gary Jr. I saw something of Antone's on Youtube and I loved it! You have been awesome and I loved seeing him in this great band!!! You deserve the best ...I love when you play... Great style!!!Lots of peace & good vibes to you... Cheers... Mila... ;-p
Terri Ewton





Jul 13 2008 7:45 PM

THANKS for the rockin' performance last night at Antone's!!!
Kris Palais





Jul 13 2008 5:32 PM

Thank you so much, Gary.
It's an honour...
Hope I see you at Notodden, Norway.
Viking Love & Blues
"CatWolf" Palais
Jefferson Blues Magazine
Greyhounds





Jul 12 2008 4:01 PM

Mila





Jul 10 2008 2:20 PM

Hi, Gary!!! You know: I love your style... Have a great gig with DBII at Antone's.
I love to watch them this weekend, but I can not ... I want you to enjoy yourself and you have quite your talent recognized ...
Lots of love, peace & music for you all... Cheers from Rio de Janeiro!!! Mila... ;-p
Ronnie James





Jul 8 2008 4:09 PM

I Love You, Man...I mean that in a straight way, not that there's anything wrong if I loved U in a gay way.
ELLI MEDEIROS





Jul 4 2008 2:33 AM

thank you ! muchas gracias !
I love it here.. just got my Honeydripper cd this morning.. can't wait to see the movie
love
from
Elli
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Jul 1 2008 12:07 AM

oh dear. saw honeydripper at the munich film festival last weekend and was so delighted by the film and your fetching performance. and simply don't understand how your music could have escaped me so far - please do tour germany one day, that'd be so fantastic!
cheers, sofia.
MagicMan!





Jun 30 2008 8:12 PM

HI Gary!
Thanks for adding me & jam on!
Willy And The Surroundings





Jun 29 2008 10:04 PM

yo gary bary hah, i'm playin with my band tonight monday 30th today, ah at 11 pm, maybe you could stop by, anyways check ya letar!
Three Weed Salad





Jun 29 2008 9:55 PM

We finally saw the movie. Mike, Nick and I watched it in the wee hours. Man! You did so well! Thanks bro we love ya.
JacintoJustino





Jun 28 2008 8:17 PM

"Pretty soon I believe they'll have to rely on music...

...to get some kind of piece of mind, satisfaction--direction actually...

...more so than politics...because like...

...politics is really on an ego scene, you know?






That's how I look at it any way.
"
Austin Blues Society





Jun 22 2008 9:26 PM

Hey...Austin Blues Society Merchandise is NOW available on our page. Check out the goods :)

Shipping included in the price and 100% of the funds go to support the ABS.
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Jun 21 2008 11:20 PM

Spread the word! Austin Blues Society is going GLOBAL! Stickers and Limited T-shirts Available on my page so... tell your friends Gary :) I have a shirt for you, on the house!!!
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Three Weed Salad





Jun 21 2008 5:14 PM

what a great show last night.