I am a songwriter

based in Orange County, California. I'm originally from England. I was born in London, and spent part of my youth in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Aldershot in Southern England. I emigrated to the United States when I was 17 with my family.

I've always loved music. My parents would bring the classic sounds of the 60's and 70's into the home. So, at an early age I was exposed to songwriters like Lennon and McCartney, Pete Townshend and The Who, Simon and Garfunkel and many more. In the late seventies, I was inspired by the great songwriters of the time, Paul Weller, Dave Wakeling, Andy Partridge and Joe Strummer and started writing songs shortly after moving to California.

When I turned 25, however, I lost the hearing in my left ear and partial loss later on on my right side through a viral infection. I suffer from Tinnitus, a subtle and constant ringing in the ear which makes listening and creating music a little harder. When this happened, my passion for writing songs was gone and so I foolishly took about a 15 year break from music; however, the gift of a new Lowden acoustic guitar from my big brother Alan sparked a renewed passion for music, and since that time I've been writing and recording new songs constantly.

I write and record mostly at home in my music room. I believe that music is my salvation, my true passion and my only way of truly expressing how I feel. It's the only medium where I feel I can be totally honest and expressive.

I do hope you enjoy listening to my songs. Please check in here regularly, there is usually always something new going on with me when it comes to music.

Peace and Hope,

Gary