Ax-slinger Gary Hoey has had a busy year with numerous projects and extensive touring. Most recently, he wrapped up his latest album UTOPIA, which released on his own label Wazoo Music Group.
While Hoey is known for his signature versions of covers (Hocus Pocus, Lowrider, Misirlou, etc.) this album features 12 all new, all original songs. UTOPIA features Hoey’s widely recognized guitar skills, while showcasing his growth as a singer and songwriter. “Utopia’s been a long time coming,” explains Hoey. “Utopia took over 2 years to make because I wanted time to develop my songs on tour and then bring that to the studio. That is why I started my indie label, Wazoo Music Group, so I could have that creative control over my music and be able to give it to my fans on my own terms.”
Hoey has toured North America throughout the year opening shows for Jeff Beck, Styx, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Bret Michaels. Additionally, he was Camp Counselor at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp. That session was filmed and produced by Mark Burnett for a reality TV series that is currently airing on VH1 Classic.
With a collection of 17 albums and five top 20 Billboard hits, it’s clear to see why Gary Hoey is listed in the top 100 greatest guitar players of all time. Whether Hoey plays rock, blues, surf or Christmas, Hoey’s command of each style makes his live show one of the most exciting on the circuit today.
UTOPIA is a must have for your collection, available now through www.garyhoey.com , iTunes and Amazon.com.
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Recent Gary Hoey info:
- Extensive Fender guitar clinics in the US this year (nearly 30 cities)
- Appeared at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany earlier this year providing demos for the new Fender American Stratocaster and the new G-DEC amp
- Opened for Jeff Beck on this year’s spring tour in the US
- Cover of Pollstar Magazine – April 2010
- Tour of Malaysia and Japan – June 2010 / Appearances at Tokyo Guitar Show including performance with Sham Kamikaze
- 20 city summer tour in US, including support slots with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Styx and Bret Michaels
- “Camp Counselor” at Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp – filmed by Mark Burnett Productions –airing on VH1 Classic
- Gary Hoey’s “Need to Lead” guitar instruction DVD released on RockHouse Method
- Annual “Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday tour starts November 26th in Detroit
2010 HO HO HOEY ROCKIN’ HOLIDAY TOUR DATES
November 26 Detroit, MI / City Theatre
27 Pittsburgh, PA / The Altar Bar
28 Chicago, IL / Reggie’s Rock Club
December 1 Sellersville, PA / Sellersville Theatre
2 Norfolk, CT / Infinity Hall
3 Lincoln, RI / Twin River – Lighthouse Bar
4 Salisbury, MA / Blue Ocean Hall
9 San Luis Obispo, CA / SLO Brew
11 Redwood City, CA / Club Fox
14 Exeter, CA / Orange Blossom Junction
15 Bakersfield, CA / Majestic Fox Theatre
16 Redondo, CA / Brixton
17 San Juan Capistrano, CA / Coach House
18 San Diego, CA / House of Blues
Ax-slinger Gary Hoey has had a busy year with numerous projects and extensive touring. Most recently, he wrapped up his latest album UTOPIA, which released on his own label Wazoo Music Group.
While Hoey is known for his signature versions of covers (Hocus Pocus, Lowrider, Misirlou, etc.) this album features 12 all new, all original songs. UTOPIA features Hoey’s widely recognized guitar skills, while showcasing his growth as a singer and songwriter. “Utopia’s been a long time coming,” explains Hoey. “Utopia took over 2 years to make because I wanted time to develop my songs on tour and then bring that to the studio. That is why I started my indie label, Wazoo Music Group, so I could have that creative control over my music and be able to give it to my fans on my own terms.”
Hoey has toured North America throughout the year opening shows for Jeff Beck, Styx, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Bret Michaels. Additionally, he was Camp Counselor at Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp. That session was filmed and produced by Mark Burnett for a reality TV series that is currently airing on VH1 Classic.
With a collection of 17 albums and five top 20 Billboard hits, it’s clear to see why Gary Hoey is listed in the top 100 greatest guitar players of all time. Whether Hoey plays rock, blues, surf or Christmas, Hoey’s command of each style makes his live show one of the most exciting on the circuit today.
UTOPIA is a must have for your collection, available now through www.garyhoey.com , iTunes and Amazon.com.
# # #
Recent Gary Hoey info:
- Extensive Fender guitar clinics in the US this year (nearly 30 cities)
- Appeared at Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany earlier this year providing demos for the new Fender American Stratocaster and the new G-DEC amp
- Opened for Jeff Beck on this year’s spring tour in the US
- Cover of Pollstar Magazine – April 2010
- Tour of Malaysia and Japan – June 2010 / Appearances at Tokyo Guitar Show including performance with Sham Kamikaze
- 20 city summer tour in US, including support slots with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Styx and Bret Michaels
- “Camp Counselor” at Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp – filmed by Mark Burnett Productions –airing on VH1 Classic
- Gary Hoey’s “Need to Lead” guitar instruction DVD released on RockHouse Method
- Annual “Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday tour starts November 26th in Detroit
2010 HO HO HOEY ROCKIN’ HOLIDAY TOUR DATES
November 26 Detroit, MI / City Theatre
27 Pittsburgh, PA / The Altar Bar
28 Chicago, IL / Reggie’s Rock Club
December 1 Sellersville, PA / Sellersville Theatre
2 Norfolk, CT / Infinity Hall
3 Lincoln, RI / Twin River – Lighthouse Bar
4 Salisbury, MA / Blue Ocean Hall
9 San Luis Obispo, CA / SLO Brew
11 Redwood City, CA / Club Fox
14 Exeter, CA / Orange Blossom Junction
15 Bakersfield, CA / Majestic Fox Theatre
16 Redondo, CA / Brixton
17 San Juan Capistrano, CA / Coach House
18 San Diego, CA / House of Blues
