Gary Hoey

Whether Hoey is playing scorching original pieces or new takes on classic rock covers, his solos are thrilling and reminiscent of Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan. One thing that remains the same is Hoey’s command of the guitar. He attacks it with intensity and then plays something soft and achingly beautiful. This ability to mix feeling, phrasing, technique and tone is the true mark of the master guitarist.

Joe Satriani, himself a guitar hero, admires Hoey’s latest work. “It’s great to hear Gary sing and play the blues with his trademark intensity, feel and authenticity,” he said, “And the guitar tones are both vintage and modern at the same time.”