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Gary Nix & West!Texas
- Lubbock, TX
- Country Band
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $400 - $1800
Overview
Over the past 14 years of the bands existence, GNWT has developed a vast repertoire of cover songs as well as original music. Specializing in Classic Country & Classic Rock, Gary Nix & West!Texas, have played many various venues across Texas & Eastern New Mexico. GNWT has built a following in bar and restaurant venues and a demand for corporate, wedding, convention, and other private events. The band and the state-of-the art sound system they travel with, are adaptable to any size venue, from an intimate trio to a full 7 piece band and audiences of 1000 or more.
4 Reviews
These guys are awesome! We had them play at my husband's 40th birthday and everyone really enjoyed them. I can't wait to have a reason to hire them again!
Country Band, Cover Band
Gary Nix and his band did a great job. They are so easy to work with and very professional.
Country Band
We had a 50th wedding anniversary party and the music was perfect not too loud but plenty to dance too
Country Band
The band was so professional and easy to work with. They provided excellent entertainment. Will use them again. Mary Lyle
Country Band
Response from Gary Nix & West!Texas:
Mary, Thanks so much for the excellent review. We had a great time playing for your awards banquet. Please call anytime you need a band.
Booking Info
Price Range: $400 - $1800
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to Expect
Gary Nix & West!Texas is a professional, well seasoned band. GNWT is a show/dance band that plays to the crowd. Requests and audience participation are welcome. The band is comprised of from 4-6 pieces depending on the function and venue, and can also perform 3 piece acoustic shows if desired.
With our state-of-the art sound system and professional sound technician, we can accommodate most venues from the smaller intimate places to outdoor & larger facilities.
About
After playing together for 4 years in various bands, Gary, Brian, and Lonnie formed Gary Nix & West!Texas in 2009. Gary Nix, an Arkansas emigrant, has an extensive music history; playing with Charlie Rich, Ferlin Husky, and The Wilkinson Bros. in Branson. He has opened for Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, and many others. Lonnie Kuss played in his first band in Junior High in Slaton, TX. Brian Ashburn began playing in High School in Plains, TX, and has played in the Lubbock area since 1984. Rounding out the group Gary Nix & West!Texas utilizes some of the top musicians in the area on, lead guitar, steel, and keyboard.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| August 31, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 08, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| September 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| September 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 15, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| November 05, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
Set List
Momma Tied, Merle Haggard
Fugitive, Merle Haggard
Tush, ZZ Top
The Weight, The Band
El Paso City, Marty Robbins
Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond
La Grange, ZZ Top
All My Friends Are Gonna Be Strangers, Merle Haggard
Family Tradition, Hank Williams II
Amarillo Highway, Terry Allen
Does Ft. Worth Cross Your Mind, George Strait
Tulsa Time, Don Williams
Swingin’ Doors, Merle Haggard
Fraulien, Hank locklin
Amarillo By Morning, George Strait
Key’s in The Mailbox, Tony Booth
I Want to Dance With You, George Strait
Your Man, Josh Turner
All My Ex’s, George Strait
Peggy Sue, Buddy Holly
Heartbreak Hotel, Elvis
Silver Wings, Merle Haggard
Amanda, Don Williams
What Have You Go Planned Dianna, Merle Haggard
Carolina in the Pines, Michael Martin Murphy
Wildfire, MM Murphy
Don’t Touch My Willie, Kevin Fowler
Kansas City, Fats Domino
Born To Be Wild, Steppenwolf
China Grove, Doobie Brothers
Cold Shot, Stevie Ray Vaughn
Bad Moon Rising, CCR
Crying, Roy Orbison
Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison
L.A. Freeway, Jerry Jeff Walker
Wagon Wheel, Bob Dylan
Corpus Christi Bay, Robert Earl Keen
It’s Another Saturday Night, Cat Stevens
So Good in Love, George Strait
Neon Moon, Brooks & Dunn
Any Time Any Where, Johnny Bush
Fishin’ In The Dark, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Jambalya, Hank Williams Sr.
Black Magic Woman, Carlos Santana
Crossroad Blues, Eric Clapton
We Sang Dixie, Dwight Yoakum
Redneck Girl, Bellamy brothers
If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body, Bellamy brothers
Seven Bridges Road, Eagles
Statues Without Hearts, Gatlin Brothers
Bojangles, Jerry Jeff Walker
Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Simple Man, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Gimme Three Steps, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Feel Like Makin’ Love, Bad Company
Never Been to Spain, Three Dog Night
Pride & Joy, Stevie Ray Vaughn
Sultans of Swing, Dire Staights
Johnny B. Good, Chuck Berry
Whole Lotta Shakin’, Jerry Lee Lewis
Do The Twist, Chubby Checkers
Houston, Gatlin Brothers
All The Gold in California, Gatlin Brothers
Broken Lady, Gatlin Brothers
Sweet Becky Walker, Gatlin Brothers
Rollin’ On a River, CCR
Love Is Just a Game, Gatlin Brothers
The Joker, Steve Miller
Mustang Sally, Wilson Pickett
The Fireman, George Strait
Friends in Low Places, Garth Brooks
Green Snakes, Johnny Bush
The Night’s Not Over Yet, Gary Nix
When Your Gone, Gary Nix
Family Man, Gary Nix
May I Have A Dance, Gary Nix
A Permanent Reminder (Of A Temporary Affair), Gary Nix
The Light, Gary Nix
Count Me Gone, Gary Nix
Holding On To Holding On, Gary Nix
You Are A Liar, Gary Nix
Team
| Gary Nix | Lead Vocals,Rhythm Guitar |
| Lonnie Kuss | Vocals, Bass Guitar |