All about me
I'm a singer-songwriter and have been for a while. I write songs about me, the people and things around me, people I meet, stuff I care about and sometimes I just make up stories. I am currently into folk music (thanks primarily to Kate Rusby) but I actually like all sorts of music (like a contestant on PopMaster).
Like many people my age I am influenced by The Beatles. Having an older sister and brother and growing up in the 1960s meant I heard a lot of music my peers either never heard or have forgotton about.
My first band was (typically) formed in school. From then on until 1997 I was in one band or another. A number of those bands have featured my life partner and love of my life, Ani. She writes some of the songs I now sing in my solo act. She also takes my - and many others - photos and you can see these here.
In 2000 Ani and I released our CD, Audiographs, which was well received by our peers and loyal fan base alike. Due to demand we 're-released' it in 2005 and since then have released two further collections, Crazy World in 2006 and the new 2007 release, Live at The Courthouse.
Some nice people have said some kind words about me....
Gerry McNeice offered solid support to the second half of the evening (at The Topic) with the high point being his song 'Crazy World' which contrasted the real world with the comforting cocoon of a folk festival. Fivepenny Piece's song 'Brown Photographs' came up like new in his hands too - an artist to watch.
Joe Grint, Tykes News
A worthwhile record with great setting of lyrics and some strong tunes; songs worthy of Billy Bragg. Also impressive, and not to be overlooked, those melodic, varied and in no way self-indulgent guitar solos!
Ben Walker, singer-songwriter
An accomplished piece of work, and one which I have played over several times for its pure entertainment value. Gerry's voice rises above a variety of different arrangements to deliver the message of the songs without effort.
Jim Lawton, Tykes Magazine
Exceptional and talented!
Mike Thrussell, Big 3
Top drawer stuff!
Russell Walker, The Late Show on BBC Radio Leeds
Buy his CD!
Chris Oddy, The Music Guru
A singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all-round talented guy - and a very nice bloke to boot!
Claire Mooney, singer-songwriter
A hard to pigeon-hole talent. Gerry's songs are superbly written, show great insight and are subtly melodic. A great purveyor of traditional songs also, Gerry has to be seen!
Black Sheep Masham Music Festival programme
Nice arrangements and well crafted songs
Richard Clay, Mulberry Blue
Gerry amazed the audience with an enormous sound for just one guy! Gerry's take on "Country and Northern" showcased his songwriting skills and observations of Northern life coupled with some brilliant fretwork! Great stuff!
Steve Chapman Smith, Promoter and Compere, Henry Boons Myspace Acoustic Night
Check me out at a gig somewhere and come and say hi. You can also catch me playing a number of instruments - though not at the same time - with Otley-based morris side Flash Company.
I also play double bass with The Duncan McFarlane acoustic band. Check out the gig listings.
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