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Gary has been playing bass , writing and performing for 17 years.
Played in various local bands throughout the years to name a few L.D.V , The Breeze,
Lost@Large who were successful in being included on a local compilation CD HALIFAX
PLUGGED IN III a Denmark Productions release http://www.denmarkproductions.com/ that was also promoted
on CTV Breakfast Television where Gary along with Lost@Large performed 2 songs live
and later performed a set with 10 other bands at the CD release party and the club
The Palace which was featured on “Going coastal• on MuchMusic.
Gary is a graduate of the Canadian Conservatory of Music in 1990
Since the disbanding of Lost@Large in 2006 Gary has continued recording and writing
He then formed a band DONNYZ KEYPERZ in late 2006 see our web page (under construction)
http://users.eastlink.ca/~simardry/
Gary musical influences are The Beatles, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Aerosmith,
Cheap Trick, Heart, New York Dolls, Robin Black and The Intergalactic Rock Stars to
name a few.
Bass hero’s are Geddy Lee (RUSH), Gene Simmons (KISS), Paul McCartney, Leon Wilkenson
(LYNYRD SKYNYRD) (RIP), Tom Peterson (Cheap Trick), Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
Please check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLgc5EJ7eP4 and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHtfYEmRWbw&feature=related
Equipment
Basses: Ibanez 4 string 2006 Soundgear SR300 DXL (active)
Washburn 1998 XB-200 (passive)
5 String Spirit by Steinberger
Gary’s dream bass is a left handed Ricky
Gary uses Ernie Ball and D’addario heavy gage strings
Gear:
Peavey MINX practice amp
Peavey TNT TKO 115 300 watt stage amp
Pedals;
Behringer BLE 100 Limiter Enhancer
Behringer BEQ 700 7 band EQ
Boss CEB 3 stereo Chorus
BOSS ODB 3 Overdrive
BOSS TU-2 chromatic tuner
Ibanez SB7 Synthesizer
BOSS BCB-60 pedal case
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