Big G Music

Bio:

Gary ”Big G” Stanionis wears many hats; he’s a visionary drummer, world percussionist and producer. He has been involved in every aspect of the music biz' including:

Live performances

Studio Recordings

Band Leader

Musical Director

Artist Relations

Artist Management

Composition

Arranging

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Clinician and Music Education

Gary’s funky soulful pocket and world percussion voice have allowed him to share the stage with some of the most legendary and in demand artist of our time including live performances with:

Elements (Gary’s Band) Jackiem Joyner, Al Jarreau, C.G. Ryche, Tata Vega, Oli Silk (UK Recording Artist), Peter White, Ricky Lawson, Byron Miller, Kenneth Crouch, Rick Braun and Richard Elliot, DW3, Waymon Tizdale, Pro2Call, Emilio Castillo, Chalo Eduardo, Jorge Burmudez, Nichole Preuss, David Garfield, Russ Miller, Flora Purim & Airto Moreira (Brazilian Legends), Vaughn Fahie, Benny Hinn (Television Evangelist and Healer), T.R.A.P. (The Rhythmic Arts Project), “Drummers for Jesus” clinics with Will Kennedy and Teddy Campbell

Discography:

Elements (drums/percussion, producer)

CG Ryche, “X” (drums/ aux. percussion)

CG Ryche, “Echoes of Silence” (drums/aux. percussion)

CG Ryche, “Echoes of Silence, Live in Concert” DVD (drums)

Sherry Kinison, “From the Heart” (drums)

Amy Marie Cheema, “Gift Box” (drums/percussion)

Pro 2 Call, “First Fruit”

Spiro, “Barnd New Old Glory” (drums/percussion)

Vaughn Fahie, “S4G Music” (percussion)

Vaughn Fahie, “Interest Only” Live Cd (percussion)

Michael Haggins, “Traffic” (percussion)

Music composition for Visa commercials (drums/percussion)

In Other News: Jackiem Joyner’s single, “Waiting for You” hit the charts in 09’ and was 1 on Billboard for 13 weeks.

“Waiting for You” was voted 1 Smooth Jazz song of 2009

Jackiem was voted 2 Jazz Artist of the year by Billboard Magazine

Gary joins the Benny Hinn Ministry on drums

ENDORSEMENTS:

Taye Drums and Percussion

Vic Firth Drumsticks

Supernaturals Cymbals

Aquarian Drum Heads

Rhythm Tech Percussion Accessories

Hear X USA (Musician Ear Plugs)

Groove Juice

Phat Foot

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"I have been blessed in my life and I give all glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for every breath he gives to me" -Gary “Big G” Stanionis

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September 25, 2006

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Influences:

http://elementslive.com/docs/Dojo_Sessions.pdf

Jesus Christ's life is a great influence on me. I know I will never be perfect but I can only live in love and honesty. My mother and father are my heros and I am forever indebted to them. Lew Laing, Pastor Kenny Purdue, Pastor Mark Graham and C.G. Ryche for thier friendship and mentoring and all of the Greats: Mike Clark, Jeff Ballard, Alex Acuna, Lenny White, Frank Katz, Poogie Bell, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Alan Dawson, Steve Jordan, Steve Gadd, Art Blakey, Airto Moreira, Larry Washington, Bill Stewart, Brian Blade, Chalo Edwardo, Kenneth Crouch, Byron Miller, Will Kennedy, Ralph Humphrey,Pat Metheny, Jeff Porcoro, Joe Porocoro, Luis Conte, Munyungo Jackson, Darrell Krooks, Chick Corea, Coltrane, Bud Powell, Elvin Jones, Phliy Jo Jones, Papa Jo Jones, Mingus, John Patatucci, Ron Powell, Giovani Higalgo, Poncho Sanchez and most importantly all my wonderful students you have taught me so much.

PEACE and BLESSING

BIG"G"

Sounds Like:

Please Listen to the tracks above, Temporary Angel and Feelin'Good are from a band called: "Pro2Call" featuring me on Percussion. The other two feature me on Drums one of them is "Tribe" by the amazing "C.G. Ryche" and the other is a "Spyro Gyra" song called "Morning Dance" recorded by my band Elements. Please listen and tell me what you think. If you need any live or studio work contact me @ garystanionis@hotmail.com

PEACE and BLESSINGS,

"BIG DOG"

Record Label:

Indiependent Artist