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Gary Bertsch & The Blamers
Overview
Gary Bertsch & The Blamers is an Americana-folk rock act mixing elements of country and bluegrass. Gary and The Blamers also perform songs from John Prine, Tom Petty, Mumford & Sons, The Avett Bros, Bob Dylan, and The Lumineers. Gary recently performed at Cincinnati's Fountain Square and Washington Park. Jason S, a client, had this to say: "I reached out to Gary to play a private party. Gary brought a big stage feel and incorporated that into our intimate setting and the crowd could not have been more engaged. A true professional, he would feel at home playing at Riverbend, my backyard, or anywhere in between. Book Gary for your next event and your guests will have a wonderful evening."
Reviews
8 reviews
Katie P.
November 6, 2024Fall Harvest Event in Georgetown, KY
Gary and his son were awesome to have at our event! He did such a good job at doing cover songs and some of his original work. A lot of our patrons danced along to the music. He even helped be an MC for the event as needed and did an excellent job with that! We are looking forward to the next opportunity to bring him back to one of our events!
Hired as: Folk Band
Gary Bertsch & The Blamers
Thanks, Katie...we had a great time!
Nikki C.
August 1, 2023Fun, upbeat and overall great time
Gary Bertsch & the Blamers were absolutely amazing. I hired them for my boyfriends surprise 30th birthday party and they absolutely killed it. The event was outdoors by the river and the band was incredibly professional, they were here at 10:50AM for at 12:30 PM start. They had all of their equipment ready as well as bringing a fourth guy (when I originally was quoted for 3 people, bonus! 😁). Genuinely this could not have been a better band for the party and could not recommend more!!
Hired as: Folk Band
Gary Bertsch & The Blamers
Thanks, Nikki, and thanks for trusting us with our set list mixing original music with cover songs. We had a great time!
Andy R.
January 15, 2023Professional and Great Experience
Gary Bertsch and the Blamers have played at my place more than any other band. They act professional, arrive early, and are ready to go before the time they are supposed to go on stage. Once on stage, they have an amazing sound. Their original song writing is reminiscent of Woody and Arlo Guthrie, while their style is more like the Avett Brothers. They bring a great energy to every show!
Hired as: Folk Band
Ann R.
January 14, 2023Best band EVER!!!
I am a huge fan of Gary Bertsch and the Blamers! Gary has a magical talent of turning moments of his life into the best songs I've ever heard! This band is a treasure hidden in my hometown and I love that every time I see them play there is always a new Blamer sharing their hidden talent! If you have never heard them play before, you are missing out, stop by any fabulous venue that they play and you will be glad you did!
Hired as: Folk Band
Nicholas P.
September 26, 2022Absolute hit for my Oktoberfest party!
Gary was the perfect headliner for my Oktoberfest party. He was great with the crown and played music to fit the theme. My guests had nothing but compliments. I highly recommend his band and am glad to have found him! Prost!
Hired as: Americana Band, Folk Band
Booking information
Price range: $350 and up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
With Gary Bertsch & The Blamers, you are getting authentic foot stomping, hand clapping, fun loving, music.
Gary mixes storytelling into his songs and performances and encourages audience participation. In addition to his original catalogue, Gary covers such artists as: John Prine, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Ray LaMontagne, The Band, Little Feat, The Lumineers, The Avett Bros, The Rolling Stones, and The Black Crowes. Jason S, a recent client, had this to say, "I reached out to Gary to play a graduation party held in the backyard. Gary brought a big stage feel and incorporated that into our intimate setting and the crowd could not have been more engaged. A true professional, he would feel at home playing at Riverbend, my backyard, or anywhere in between. Book Gary for your next event and your guests will have a wonderful evening."
June 2022
About
Members:
Gary Bertsch: vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, harmonica
Garren Bertsch: saxophone
Dan Walsh: lead guitar, banjo
Chris Rebholz: bass
Gary Bertsch was born, raised, and resides in Northern Kentucky (just a few miles south of Cincinnati). Gary's music is a mix of folk rock and roll with an Americana feel. Gary performs solo and with The Blamers and released his latest album, Hot Dern vol. 1, in May 2022. Gary also appeared live on WOBO FM 88.7 in the fall of 2021.
Gary has been performing in the tri-state area for over 20 years. He sings, plays rhythm guitar, and drums and performs solo and with The Blamers. Gary has released multiple albums and singles throughout his career and has performed at Cincinnati's Fountain Square, Washington Park, Arnold's Bar & Grill, Merchants & Music Festival (Ft. Thomas), Maifest and Oktoberfest (Covington), Harvest Fest Greenhills (Cincinnati), and The Southgate House Revival. Gary Bertsch & The Blamers are on rotation at Sis's on Monmouth (Newport, KY) and Alexandria Brewing Company (Alexandria, KY).
On a less serious note...
Gary, the fifth child of nine, is a high school English teacher and was a lover of nerd culture before it was cool to be a lover of nerd culture. His nerdness extends, but is not limited to: Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The X Files, Dr. Who, reading, writing, and professional wrestling. Gary is also attempting to memorize every line from The Big Lebowski.
To book Gary, please email:
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Additional booking notes
Gary Bertsch & The Blamers consists of guitars, saxophone, banjo, and percussion. Gary plays solo and also with up to a 5 piece band. Whatever the space, we can fit your needs.
Services offered
Past booked events
November 2024
02
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Georgetown, KY
October 2023
07
Saturday
Greenhills Harvest Fest
4:00pm - 8:00pm
July 2023
30
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Cincinnati, OH
June 2023
16
Friday
An Evening w/ Gary Bertsch @ Sis's
7:00pm - 10:00pm
May 2023
27
Saturday
Alexandria Brewing Comp. Anniversary Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
13
Saturday
An Evening w/ Gary Bertsch @ Streetside Brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2023
28
Friday
Pop up Concert @ Washington Park
4:00pm - 7:00pm
September 2022
24
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Dayton, OH
October 2021
09
Saturday
An Evening w/ Gary Bertsch & The Blamers
7:00pm - 10:00pm
September 2021
04
Saturday
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
6:00pm - 9:00pm
August 2021
13
Friday
An Evening w/ Gary Bertsch & The Blamers
7:00pm - 10:00pm
06
Friday
Gary Bertsch & The Blamers - headlining
7:00pm - 10:00pm
July 2021
17
Saturday
An Evening w/ Gary Bertsch & The Blamers
7:00pm - 10:00pm
03
Saturday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Waddy, KY
June 2021
26
Saturday
Private Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
25
Friday
Private Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
May 2021
29
Saturday
Gary Bertsch & The Blamers - headlining
7:00pm - 10:00pm
28
Friday
An Evening w/ Gary Bertsch & The Blamers
7:00pm - 10:00pm
October 2018
06
Saturday
Harvest Fest
5:00pm - 9:00pm
September 2018
21
Friday
The Blame Bertsch Band at Sis' Newport, KY
7:00pm - 11:00pm
08
Saturday
Oktoberfest Covington, KY
5:00pm - 7:00pm
October 2017
15
Sunday
Cultural Event
11:30am - 2:30pm
•
Indianapolis, IN
December 2015
19
Saturday
Mokka & the Sunset Bar & Grill
7:00pm - 8:00pm
November 2015
27
Friday
Mokka & the Sunset Bar & Grill
7:00pm - 8:00pm
October 2015
30
Friday
Wilder, KY
7:00pm - 8:00pm
02
Friday
Mokka & the Sunset Bar & Grill
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Set list
Along with original music, we play the following cover songs:
Rattlin' Bog
My Old KY Home
Paradise - John Prine
Spanish Pipedream - John Prine
Illegal Smile - John Prine
Girl From the North Country - Dillon
Times Are Changin' - Dillon
Wreck on the Highway – Acuff
Laundry Room – Avett Bros
I and Love You - Avett
Winter Winds - Mumford
Ruby Sees All - Cake
No Rain - Blind Melon
Gideon - MMJ
Ramble On – Led Zeppelin
Hey, Hey - Led Zep
Your Time is Gonna Come – Led Zep
Ring of Fire - Cash
Trouble – LaMontagne
Sin City – Flying Burrito Bros.
Ticket to Ride - Beatles
Up on Cripple Creek - Band
The Weight - Band
Willin’ – Little Feat
Fat Man in Bath Tub - Little Feat
Dead Flowers - Stones
Satisfaction - Stones
What I Got - Sublime
Superman - REM
The One I Love - REM
Jealous Again - TBC
Oh Sweet Nuthin – Velvet U.
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
Squeeze Box - Who
Let’s Go, Let’s Go – Hank Ballard
Franklin’s Tower – GD
Country Roads – John Denver
You Don’t Know How it Feels - TP
Don't Come Around Here - TP
Last Kiss – Cochran
Jane Says – Jane’s Addiction
Tupelo Honey – Morrison
To Love Somebody – Bee Gee’s
Don’t Do It – Marvin Gaye
59th St. Bridge Song – Simon&Garf
Walk on the Ocean – Toad Wet S.
Stir it Up – Marley
Steal My Kisses – Ben Harper
Influences and inspiration
John Prine, The Band, Bob Dylan, The Avett Bros, Led Zeppelin, Little Feat, Johnny Cash, Graham Parsons, Tom Petty, REM, The Black Crowes.
Setup requirements
We need a space at least 10' x 10'
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