Gary Blackburn, celebrated veteran singer songwriter based in Santa Cruz - Monterey Bay on the Central Coast of California, brings together his smooth vocals, and stylized guitar picking to his original compositions, and familiar covers in the Country, Rock, Folk, Blues genres. Blending old school with contemporary, Gary will weave a memorable musical performance of songs that tell stories of love, forgiveness, and the paths that we choose. Gary performs his original compositions that include songs off his CD,” Streak of Gray”, and “Daddy’s Boy”. Many of his originals are currently aired on Santa Cruz County radio stations, KPIG 107.5 FM, and KBCZ 89.3 FM. along with various radio stations in the Northwest, all the way to Maine. With a well-rounded repertoire, Gary will show both his versatile soft folk blues side along with his high energy rock side. Gary as a performer has been a opening act for Ruthie Foster, The Sam Chase, Amy LaVere & Will Sexton. What Gary likes to call, “Americana with an Edge”, with his influence from James Taylor to Tom Petty, Merle Haggard to Steve Earle, Gary is a true modern day troubadour, paying homage to the great singer songwriters of our time.