Singer guitarist with originals and covers with up to 3 hours of material. Influences range from bands like The Beatles, Dave Matthews Band, and Wilco, and singer songwriters like Ben Harper, Bob Dylan, David Gray, James Taylor, and Van Morrison.
I hired Gabe for my husband's 60th birthday party. He did such a great job and really made the event special. From set-up to wrap-up, Gabe was professional and personable. Then you talk talent. Great voice, range and music selection. I'd hire him again in a minute.
Response from Gabe Ballard:
Thank you, Heather! Great night and such a wonderful group of people to play for! Thank you for your review.
Price Range: $250-$1,500
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
I have a mix of my own originals and covers from songs by James Taylor, Ryan Adams, Weezer, The Beatles, Radiohead, and Johnny Cash. I play up to 3 hours but my ideal timeframe is 60-120 minutes. I have a full PA system to host small rooms up to a 1500 sq ft bar size. Clients are always welcome use the PA for speaking and playing music through their iPhone or tablet.
I'm an Oregon native and I gravitate towards singer songwriter in the alternative acoustic rock genre. I've played out for many years behind a drum kit, but it's been more recent I took guitar and singing up seriously and started to make my way into the local scene. I love playing, performing, writing, and I love having a creative outlet and passion I can share.
PA Equipment: Allen & Heath ZED10FX board with stereo inputs. 2 x Yamaha 1000w DBR 12" for mains, 2 x Yahama DBR 10" for monitors or mains in small rooms. Coverage for up to 150 people and 2000 sq ft.
Mics: 2 Shure SM58, 1 Shure SM58 Beta
Mics/Guitars/Pedalboard/Amps:
Martin D-28 2020, Martin DC-16GTE, PRS CE24 electric, Larry Carlton Sire H7 electric
Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Guitar Preamp, Caverns Reverb/Delay, (link hidden)ckett Archer Overdrive, Decibelics Golden Horse, BOSS Reverb, BOSS Loop Station RC-500
Rivera Venus 5 Combo Amp 15w/35w , Fender Blues Jr Combo 15W
| April 20, 2024 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
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