Gary T.

GARY T. is a native and lifelong resident of Lockport, La. A self taught musician, he began taking an interest in music at the young age of three years old, slowly learning to play guitar and piano. He joined his first band at eleven years old, playing lead guitar and honing his skills as a lead vocalist. He began his songwriting in 1977 and released his first 45 record, called "No More Loneliness" b/w "Just Because" by Lloyd Price. He has not only written songs for himself that were locally successful, but has also written songs for Zydecajun star, Wayne Toups, such as Oh What A Night, Ma Belle, and Southern Girls. Gary is known as part of the former father/son duo, "DEUCE OF HEARTS".



AWARDS:
1968 – Won first place , John Pela Show in New Orleans, La.
1968 & 1970 – Winner of the Battle of the Bands, Houma, La.
1992 – First Runner-up – "Be A Star" , Nashville, Tn.
1996 – Duo of the Year and Best Wedding Band, Times Magazine, Lafayette, La. (Deuce of Hearts)
1997 – People's Choice Award and Entertainers of the Year, South La. Music
Assn., Baton Rouge, La. (Deuce of Hearts)
1997 – Most Promising Songwriter and Most Promising Vocalist, International Songwriter's Expo, Nashville, Tn. (Deuce of Hearts)
2001 – Horizon Award – South La. Music Assn., Baton Rouge, La.



DISCOGRAPHY:
1979 – "No More Loneliness" b/w "Just Because" – Red Barn Records.
1984 – "Worth All The Pain" b/w "Why Won't You Love Me" – TFT Records.
1995 – "Oh What A Night" CD – Jin Records - (Deuce of Hearts).
1999 – "Long Overdue" CD – Jin Records – (Deuce of Hearts).
2000 – "Hearts On Fire" CD – Jin Records – (Deuce of Hearts).



2001 – "Blue Darlin" CD – CinKee Records – (Gary T.).
2002 – "The Best of Deuce of Hearts" CD – Jin Records.
2007 - "Across The Board" CD - CSP Records.



Gary's latest venture has been the completion of his new CD, 'Across the Board' and just signed with CSP Records.
Gary has shared the stage with artist such as Fats Domino, Frankie Ford, Frogman Henry, Warren Storm, Willie Tee and Don Rich, just to name a few. Gary has been performing to rave reviews at casinos, festivals and night clubs across the state. Gary thanks his loyal fans for the support shown to him throughout the years.
You can contact Gary by e-mail at gtvulcan@aol.com
or Cindy at gannyscar@aol.com
God Bless.