Founded in the summer of 1999, Gilman's Crossing has the sound of a band that has been together for years. A natural chemistry from father and son combo Ray and Brian Gilman, with the addition of Brian Sherry on drums and singer guitarist Pat Swedzinski, help solidify this modern rock quartet and give them a sound larger than life.
Ray Gilman: A veteran of the Twin Cities Music scene, Ray has recorded 8 CD's, played hundreds of live shows, and produced CD's for other artists in his own recording studio. A multi instrumentalist Ray sings, plays acoustic and electric guitars, and keyboards to give Gilman's Cossing a very large sound. Gilman's Crossing is influenced by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Tool, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, to name a few. Ray's previous band TMPR opened for Eric Burdon, Corey Stevens, and Performed live on Kare 11 Television (NBC) in Minneapolis. Gilman's Crossing was featured on KMSP 9 (UPN) on the Buzz program. And also won the Garage Logic bumper band contest and got to perform live on AM 1500 radio at the 2000 Minnesota State Fair.
Brian Gilman: Brian is the youngest member of the group, but has played the Twin Cities club scene since he was 16. Having heard his father play since he was an infant, Brian had a guitar in his hand at an early age. He has developed into a seasoned pro on the bass. He also plays 6 string guitar, drums and sings. And is a computer professional.
Brian Sherry: A veteran Drummer in Twin Cities music scene. Brian started pounding on ice cream buckets at age 9. He learned his drumming skills in the school marching band. By age 18 he recorded his first record at Blackberry Way studio with the group TKail. He later joined the the groups Paradise, Boys, White Raven, the Fanatics, and was a member of Paragon for 10 years. He has opened for national acts like Blue Oyster Cult, Pat Travers, Rick Derringer, Molly Hatchet, Warrant, Jackyll, Foghat, Ruby Star, Delbert McClinton, and Bret Michaels of Poison. He has also done fill in work with Uncle Chunk and Tracy Blake. He brings a wealth of experience and a a solid foundation to Gilman's Crossing.
Pat Swedzinski: Pat honed his guitar skills while serving in the U.S. Army. He has performed as a solo artist, and with Ray and Brian in the group TMPR, as well as other Twin Cities bands. His vocals and guitar skills give Gilman's Crossing another dimension, adding a high energy element.
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