Bio
With 3 CD’s released, countless songs written and performed, a GrIndie Award and several hit songs. Gary has erased lines between genres and earned the respect of fans and peers alike. Whether it is his first CD a Gospel CD titled “Heavens Just Around the Corner” or his Beachy sounding “Tybee Tyme” Gary has a style all his own. His latest release with Gary Lee Tolley & Friends, “Life Travels On A One Way Street” is a collection of original songs about life events, from love lost (She’s Gone) to love found (Ooh La La), a good time (Redneck Weekend) or a Ghost story (Storm Coming Over The Mountain) these songs will take you on a pleasant musical journey.
Gary Lee Tolley & Friends
Gary Lee Tolley & Friends consists of Gary Lee Tolley, Les Kalt and Jesse Bobick. They have been playing together for a year now, but they have each played independently for many years. Gary plays Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica and writes the original material. Les plays Base and Guitar, and Jesse plays Keys. Other Friends that may appear on stage but are not always with the group for shows, is Roy Mayes on fiddle and mandolin, and George McCoy on Banjo.
Their music is strictly Americana, with Country songs, Beach style, original tunes, blended with a Bluegrass and Rock and Roll energy. It is a show all ages can enjoy!
Gary Lee Tolley has written countless songs and is a published through Songs for the Planet out of Nashville and Gary Lee Tolley Publishing. He has recorded three CD’s and has a fourth one that is a compilation album with other recording artists from Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia. Gary’s second Album, “Tybee Tyme”, won the honor of being selected as GrIndie award winner. Gary was selected as one of the spokespeople for the State of West Virginia’s Come Home to West Virginia Ad campaign and his song; “Hills of West Virginia” was used on the States Web page for this campaign. He is a vetted artist with CD sales at Tamarack, “The Best of West Virginia”, countless performances at Theaters, Clubs, Military Bases, Casinos and Gospel events Gary has a great voice and will entertain the audience with his jokes and banter.
Les Kalt
Les Kalt has been playing music since High School. He has played Pop and Bluegrass, Country and Gospel music with many groups. He has played countless events from the Wheeling Jamboree, SPBGMA Nashville, Mountaineer Opry House and many other venues. He has played with Poncherellos, Little Mill Creek Boys, Independence Road and Big Possum Grin.
Jesse Bobick
Jesse is the youngest of the group and has been playing Piano since five years old. He has composed and arranged many of his own compositions and played everything from Blues to arranging and playing with the Wheeling Symphony. Playing at a level that exceeds his age you will be amazed at the talent and stage maturity this young man posses.
Gary, Jesse, Les
Gary Lee Tolley & Friends have been playing through 2011 as the House Band at the Alpine Theatre, opening for The Larry Stephenson Band, Dwight Icenhower, The Number One Elvis Tribute Artist In The World, and many other local groups and Artists.
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