Gary Hoey
World renowned rock guitarist Gary Hoey’s first break came in 1987 when Ozzy Osbourne liked Hoey’s tape enough to fly him to LA for an audition. Although Zakk Wylde wound up with the gig, Ozzy recommended Hoey move to LA where he was certain he would get noticed. So he did - thanks Ozzy - and it paid off. In 1992 Gary’s cover of “Hocus Pocus” rocketed into the Billboard’s Top 5 Rock Tracks.
With a collection of 19 albums it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed as one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. In 1994 Hoey scored the successful “Endless Summer II” soundtrack for New Line Cinema. In 2012, he produced and co-wrote The Queen Of Metal, Lita Ford’s latest release “Living Like Runaway” for SPV records to rave reviews. As Music Director for Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, he’s worked with legends like Joe Perry, Roger Daltrey, Yes, blues icon Johnny Winter, Robben Ford, Leslie West, and KISS drummer, Peter Criss. And he has toured and traded licks with the likes of Jeff Beck, Brian May of Queen, Ted Nugent, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Peter Frampton, and Dick Dale.
Hoey has explored many styles in his career, from hard rock to rock to surf to prog, and with 2013’s “Deja Blues” he came home to the blues. His latest, 2016’s “Dust & Bones,” is an exuberant fusion of blues and rock. But whatever style he plays, one thing is certain, Gary Hoey is a fiery, charismatic player who connects with the crowd. Whether he’s playing scorching originals or rock classic covers, his solos are thrilling and reminiscent of Clapton or Stevie Ray in their fiery youth. One thing that remains consistent is Hoey’s impassioned command of the guitar. He can attack his instrument with feral intensity and then play something very soft and achingly beautiful. This ability to mix feeling, phrasing, technique and tone is the true mark of a master guitarist.
“It’s great to hear Gary sing and play the blues with his trademark intensity, feel and authenticity. And the guitar tones! “Dust & Bones is a great sounding Blues/Rock album that’s both vintage and modern at the same time.” - Joe Satriani
The Dale Hight Band is a Blues Rock Band from Orange County California. We are recording artists with Rampart Records, BMI and the Orchard.(Sony Downloads), Dale Hight has been around music since he was born , his Mother sang and played the Piano , Organ and Uke , his brothers and sister also played instruments as well . At the young age of 11 Dale took formal guitar lessons and started to play in his first band the “Eddie Myers” band which was the beginning of his journey . After finding new interest like Racing , Surfing and the 70’s , playing guitar was just an old dream . In 1998 After a long absence from playing music he started playing and writing original songs for his family and friends to listen to , a friend Jim Gerraci said you should start a band this music should be shared with everyone . So in 2012 he collaborated with Mitch Castle to record a 5 song EP Dale Hight 2X2 which was released by Rampart Records and The Orchard (Sony Downloads) in 2013 . By 2014 he decided to put together a Rockin Blues Band , after playing with lots of great musicians he has found the perfect mix to start recording and performing again . In February 2020, The Akademia Music Awards presented Dale Hight with The Best Song Award for Folk/Singer – Songwriter category for the song 2×2. Play to Live, Live to Play.