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- Singing Guitarist
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Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude
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Overview
Guitar Driven, Rockin Roadhouse, Dance Music For All Ages 8-80. From Classic Rock, Country, Blues, R&B. Something for everyone! Former guitarist for Billy Currington, Merle Haggard, Vern Gosdin-Gary Tackett has played every stage from the Oakland Coliseum to the Grand Ole Opry, and now resides in Boise and has played every venue from Pengilly's, Tom Grainey's, Riverside Hotel, to New Year's Eve at the Knitting Factory with Micky and The MotorCars. World class musician available as a Solo Acoustic Performer, or Three Piece Band with full Sound and Light System Provided. Price is negotiable depending on date, time and duration of performance. Festivals, Fairs, Concerts, Benefits, Private.
Reviews
3 reviews
Dale F.
August 22, 2022Best guitar picker around
What and incredible talent this guy is!
Hired as: Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Country Band
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude
Thank you Dale! What a treat to headline the Council Mountain Music Festival. A great group of people.
Hope you have us back soon
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude
Rick W.
July 17, 2022Excellent performance
We really enjoyed Gary and Full Moon Rude at our family event.
It was 103! They performed in the heat and played great.
They were easy to work with and did not disappoint.
Hired as: Blues Band, Classic Rock Band, Country Band, Cover Band, Dance Band
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude
Thank you for having us for your special event Rick, and making us apart of that special day. You guys were great as well. See you soon. Gary Tackett
Alison E.
September 27, 2019Amazing! GREAT music and extremely professional
Gary Tackett and his band were phenomenal. He was professional, respectful, and timely. Not to mention the music was exactly what we were looking for and more. Just an outstanding performance and interaction. Thank you!
Hired as: Cover Band
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude
Thank you Alison for having Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude perform for patrons of the Idaho State Museum last week. What an amazing venue and sound in that room! We would be glad to perform for any function you have at this venue.
You guys rock!
Gary Tackett
Booking information
Price range: $350-$2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Next Insurance
Unions: AFM
What to expect
Rockin Roadhouse Blues/Country/Rock/Americana. High energy. World Class Musicianship.
About
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Gary Tackett has graced every stage from the Oakland Coliseum to the Grand Ole Opry.
Gary moved to Boise 5 years ago after spending 15 years in Nashville, TN as the Go-to guitar player for artists such as Billy Currington (Gary was Billy's Tour Manager and Band Leader and put his first band together), Vern Gosdin, Eddy Raven, Tammy Cochran, Tim Watson, Antsy McClain, etc. His biggest accomplishment was playing guitar on his hero Merle Haggard's Blue Jungle Album- "That was always my dream, to get my name on a Merle Haggard record"! Gary says. "The experience of being in the studio with Merle and the band is one I will never forget".
Gary has put together the best of the best musicians in Idaho to perform shows throughout the Pacific Northwest. Fund Raisers(Boys and Girls Club Of Oregon/Family Advocates Against Violence/Church Youth Groups/Family Days At Gowen Air Base/Military Events/etc), as well as opening shows at the Knitting Factory for Galactic, Asleep At The Wheel, and many more.
Rockin Roadhouse Danceable Rock/Country/Blues/R&B is the best way to describe their sound (Everything from Credence, Keith Urban, Tom Petty, to Alan Jackson, Eric Clapton and Garth Brooks). With impeccable musicianship, and spot on vocals, Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude deliver the best entertainment value for your buck!
Local venues include The Olympic, The Knitting Factory, Indian Creek Plaza, The Reef, Pengilly's, Riverside Hotel (Bar365/Sandbar/Sapphire Room), Indian Creek Winery, Kerry Hill Winery, and many Fairs, Festivals, Car Shows, Grand Openings. Gary also performs as a SOLO ACOUSTIC act for smaller budget events. ***All performances include full PA adequate for the venue**
Additional booking notes
Solo, Duo up to 5 piece band including PA, Lights, MC Services for announcement, etc. Stage minimum 8' Deep x 16' wide. If outdoors, complete set up must be covered from exposure to sun. 20x20 pop up, awning, etc. Electrical- 2-110 Outlets minimum within 5 ft from stage.
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2022
20
Saturday
Festival
8:30pm - 10:00pm
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Council, ID
July 2022
16
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Meridian, ID
August 2021
20
Friday
Alpine Pizza Presents Gary Tackett
6:00pm - 9:00pm
08
Sunday
Riverside Hotel Presents Gary Tackett
9:00am - 12:00pm
07
Saturday
Spring Creek Brewing Presents Gary Tackett
8:00pm - 9:30pm
06
Friday
The Ranch In Caldwell Presents Gary Tackett
8:00pm - 11:00pm
04
Wednesday
Whiskey Jacques In Ketchum Presents Gary Tackett
All-day event
September 2020
30
Wednesday
BAR 365 at Riverside Hotel
6:00pm - 8:00pm
26
Saturday
WillieB's
7:00pm - 10:00pm
25
Friday
Crescent Brewery
7:00pm - 9:00pm
19
Saturday
Kerry Hill Winery in Parma ID
2:00pm - 5:00pm
12
Saturday
Homegrown Country Music Festival w PARMALEE
12:30pm - 2:00pm
11
Friday
Live at The Ranch in Caldwell ID
8:00pm - 11:00pm
June 2020
25
Thursday
Weiser River Music Festival
5:00pm - 6:30pm
13
Saturday
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude Live at WIllieB's
8:00pm - 11:00pm
05
Friday
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude Live at Sandbar
6:00pm - 9:00pm
May 2020
30
Saturday
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude Live at Vista Bar
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
September 2019
21
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Boise, ID
Team
Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude
Band Leader
Set list
Route 66-Asleep at the Wheel
Crossroads-Cream
Third Rate Romance-
She's Everything I Used To Know-Turnpike Troubadours
Statesboro Blues-Allman Brothers
Love Somebody Like You-Keith Urban
Let Me Down Easy-Billy Currington
Wonderful Tonight-Clapton
A Little Bit-Gary Tackett
Shake the Leaves- Gary Tackett
Mercury Blues- Alan Jackson
Workin Mans Blues-Merle Haggard
Proud Mary- CCR(Tina Turner Version)
Influences and inspiration
Eric Clapton, Merle Haggard, AC/DC, Alan Jackson, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, George Benson, The Police, Delbert McClinton, ZZ Top, Allman Brothers.
Setup requirements
If load in is more than 100 ft, there must be load in carts, or one crew staff on hand for load in and load out after performance.
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