Gary Philips

Top Performer

Red Bank, NJ

$200 and up depending on time and # of musicians

Singing Guitarist

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Looking for some laid-back tunes to set the vibe for your event? Gary Philips from is your guy! With his guitar, acoustic guitar, and ukulele skills, Gary can bring a mix of tropical, folk, country, and classic rock music to any gathering. He's no stranger to the stage, offering solo performances as a singer-guitarist. Add Steel Drums for that Tropical feel.

Having played at numerous venues along the Jersey Shore and beyond, Gary Philips is a seasoned musician who knows how to create a memorable experience. So why not add a touch of tropical flair to your gathering with Gary's smooth melodies and beachy vibes? Book him now on Gigsaladand get ready for a musical experience like no other!

Reviews

20 reviews

Michael J. M.

December 15, 2025

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House Warming Party

Gary is a professional and very very talented. Super nice guy too! Thanks 😊 Gary for making our party a huge success.

Hired as: Guitarist, One Man Band, Singing Guitarist

Dan K.

April 27, 2025

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Holloway Foundation EarthDay Celebration

Gary did an amazing job performing at our event.
We can’t wait to have him back.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

Michael K.

March 23, 2025

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We would recommend

We have hired a few entertainers in the past. Gary Is differently on the top of our list. Sounds great and very professional.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

Leann C.

August 19, 2024

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Thank you Gary!!

We had Gary at my Dad’s 60th birthday party! He showed up early to set up and had everything he needed to get the party going! He sang for 3 hours straight without a break!
I didn’t give him any direction on what songs to play but he played music that everyone at the party enjoyed! It was amazing! Everyone was asking for his name and loved listening to him!
Thank you so much for completing the party!! We definitely recommend using Gary for all your events!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

Bill S.

July 7, 2024

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Absolutely Amazing

Gary was unbelievably good! His musical repertoire seemed endless and his renditions perfect. Everyone at the party not only said it was the best time they’ve had in years but demanded I bring Gary back!

Hired as: Jimmy Buffett Tribute

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Booking information

Price range: $200 and up depending on time and # of musicians

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes

What to expect

My goal is to play the music that you want to hear, engage the audience and keep things moving.

About

Gary began performing at the age of 6, often singing unaccompanied. He played with various rock bands and in the 60's and 70's in Northern New Jersey and Queens, NY. Later in the 70's he ventured out on his own, mixing the folk music of his early youth with the rock playing at area colleges, including Fairfield University, William Paterson College, Wagner College. He also performed with Harry Chapin and Don McLean during that time.

Playing a style known as Tropical Rock (or Trop-Rock) is a genre of popular music that incorporates elements and influences of Rock and Roll, Country and Caribbean themes with an island style that represents a laid-back way of life.

In addition to Trop Rock, I cover over 200 different artists and create a party atmosphere whenever I play.

Gary has performed with Harry Chapin and Don McLean.
Gary has been the opening act for National Performers, The Peter Mayer Band and Scott Kirby and Bill “The Sauce Boss “ Wharton.
Gary has performed with such notable musicians as Jim Morris, Doyle Grisham of the Coral Reefer Band, John Frinzi, Sunny Jim White,.

He can also be heard on Beachfront Radio, one of the top internet radio stations in the country.

Additional booking notes

I try to keep it simple. I use a Bose PA system which projects sound 180 degrees. This allows for the same sound any where in a room without excessive volume.
I also use a Digitech Vocal Harmonizer which allows me to perform a greater variety of songs.

Services offered

Singing Guitarist Americana Band Caribbean/Island Music Guitarist One Man Band Singer/Songwriter 1960s Era Entertainment Steel Drum Band 1970s Era Entertainment Acoustic Band Jimmy Buffett Tribute Ukulele Player

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

05

Friday

10

Saturday

Anniversary Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Silver Springs, FL

April 2025

26

Saturday

06

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Clermont, FL

September 2024

18

Wednesday

26

Friday

Reunion

12:00pm - 2:30pm

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Monmouth Beach, NJ

06

Saturday

House Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

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North Wildwood, NJ

June 2024

29

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 9:00pm

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Holmdel, NJ

11

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Mantoloking, NJ

October 2021

02

Saturday

This is not a complete list but a sampling. The complete list is over 1500 songs.

It's Five O'clock Somewhere Alan Jackson
Melissa 86 Allman Brothers
Sister Golden Hair America
Kokomo Beach Boys
Sloop John B Beach Boys
I've just seen a face Beatles
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Beatles
A bad day of fishin Billy Currington
People Are Crazy Billy Currington
Piano Man Billy Joel
Some Beach Blake Shelton
NO WOMAN NO CRY Bob Marley
Redemption Song Bob Marley
STIR IT UP Bob Marley
Livin On A Prayer Acoustic Bon Jovi
Brilliant Disguise Bruce Springsteen
Fire Bruce Springsteen
Girls In Their Summer Clothes Bruce Springsteen
Hungry Heart Bruce Springsteen
Jersey girl Bruce Springsteen
Pink Cadillac Bruce Springsteen
Waitin On A Sunny Day Bruce Springsteen
Moonshadow Cat Stevens
A SUMMER SONG 126 Chad and Jeremy
Southern cross Crosby Stills and Nash
Da Doo Ron Ron - 178 Crystals
Runaway Del Shannon
Runaround Sue Dion
The Wanderer Dion
Drift Away Dobie Gray
Free Donovan Frankenreiter
Save the last dance for me Drifters
Under the Boardwalk Drifters
Up On The Roof Drifters
Desperado Eagles
Hotel California Eagles
Peaceful Easy Feeling Eagles
Take It Easy Eagles
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
The Way Fastball
Build Me Up Buttercup Foundations
The Jersey Shore Gary PhilipS
Livin the life of a beach bum Gary PhilipS
FRIEND OF THE DEVIL Grateful Dead
Ripple Grateful Dead
Hey good lookin Hank Williams
Jamaica Farewell Harry Belafonte
Everybody's Talking Harry Nillson
Una Mas Cerveza Howard Livingston
Country Road James Taylor
Fire and rain James Taylor
Handy Man James Taylor
Mexico James Taylor
Sweet baby james James Taylor
I'm Yours Jason Mraz
This magic moment Jay and The Americans
Mr. Bojangles Jerry Jeff Walker
You Dont Mess Around Jim Croce
THE FLOATING OPERA Jim Morris
ISLAND DAZE Jim Morris
LAID BACK AND KEY WASTED Jim Morris
All Along the Watchtower 123 Jimi Hendrix
A Pirate looks At Forty. 117 Jimmy Buffett
Boat Drinks Jimmy Buffett
Brown Eyed Girl Jimmy Buffett
Changes in latitudes Jimmy Buffett
Cheeseburger in Paradise Jimmy Buffett
Come Monday Jimmy Buffett
GRAPEFRUIT JUICY FRUIT Jimmy Buffett
Havana daydreamin Jimmy Buffett
IN THE SHELTER Jimmy Buffett
Island Fever Jimmy Buffett
Last Mango in Paris Jimmy Buffett
Lovely Cruise Jimmy Buffett
Man~ana Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett
Migration Jimmy Buffett
One Particular Harbor Jimmy Buffett
Ringling Ringling Jimmy Buffett
Son of a Son of a Sailor Jimmy Buffett
Tin cup chalise Jimmy Buffett
Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season Jimmy Buffett
The Wino and I Know Jimmy Buffett
I Just Want to Wear Flip Flops Joe I
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off Joe Nichols
Imagine John Lennon
Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Cash
Dont Stop Believing Journey
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW / WHAT A WONDERFULL WORLD KAMAKAWIWOOLE, ISRAEL
BOAT IN BELIZE Kelly McGuire
Key Lime Pie Kenny Chesney
No Shoes No Shirt No Problems Kenny Chesney
Tequila Loves Me Kenny Chesney
When the sun goes down Kenny Chesney
Dancing In The Moonlight King Harvest
Brandy Looking Glass
Play it Again Luke Bryan
Boats To Build Lyle Lovett
California Dreamin Mamas and The Papas
Cant You See Marshall Tucker Band
Daydream Believer" Monkees
Song sung blue Neil Diamond
Wagon Wheel Old Crow Medicine Show
Kodachrome Paul Simon
Me and Julio Down By the School Yard Paul Simon
Sound of silence pro Paul Simon
Youre Sixteen 126 Ringo Starr
Heart of a Beach town Scott Kirby
LUCKY ENOUGH Scott Kirby
The Boxer Simon & Garfunkel
MRS ROBINSON Simon & Garfunkel
On And On Stephen Bishop
City of New Orleans Steve Goodman
The Joker Steve Miller Band
My girl Temptations
friends in low places Toby Keith
Free Fallin' Tom Petty
Take Me Home Country Roads Toots and The Maytals
Into The Mystic Van Morrison
Moondance Van Morrison
Tupelo Honey Van Morrison
ON THE ROAD AGAIN Willie Nelson
Knee Deep Zac Brown
TOES Zac Brown
Chicken Fried Zac Brown Band
Free - Into the Mystic Zac Brown Band
Restore the Shore

Influences and inspiration

Jimmy Buffett, Harry Chapin, The Beatles, John Denver, Kenny Chesney, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, America, Simon and Garfunkel. Just to mention a few.

Setup requirements

Needs are simple. 1 Outlet and about 64 sq. ft of space(8x8)

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