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Gareth McGurgan (born December 23) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and guitarist in country, blues & rock n'roll music. Active since leaving school in the 1990s, he has recorded two solo studio albums, 'No More Time To Waste' (2008) & 'Too Long Gone' (2015). Both albums were produced by Gareth & his long time co-producer friend Paul Maguire. His best known songs include 'Long Black Dress' & 'Annabelle'. Besides his own work, McGurgan has played guitar, slide guitar, dobro, lap steel on countless other Irish country and blues recordings. He has produced albums for several artists in the Northern Ireland area. Gareth's sound is synonymous with his Fender B Bender guitar playing. Heavily influenced by veteran country rockers like Albert Lee, Clarence White & Marty Stuart, Gareth uses the Parsons/White B-Bender mechanism on his Fender Telecaster to create a 'Pedal Steel' like sound.

Early years:
Gareth McGurgan was born on December 23, in Omagh, Co.Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He was heavily influenced by Elvis Presley as a kid. McGurgan played guitar & sang in various bands during his teenage years. Leaving school in 1996, he joined 'Stone Canyon'. In 1998 he formed 'Shaky Ground' & in 2003 he played in 'Reckless'. Gareth also played in 4 piece 'One Way Out' & Omagh super-group 'Jump The Q'. By 2015, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife Dallas.

Gear:
Gareth uses Fender Telecaster guitars, Fender & Peavey Amplifiers, Wampler pedals & Elixer strings. His main acoustic is an Avalon Rio made in Northern Ireland.

Albums:
'No More Time To Waste' - 2008

'Too Long Gone' -2015

Singles:
'Long Black Dress' - 2008

'Annabelle' - 2015

Videos:
'Long Black Dress'

'Annabelle'

'Givin' Up On Love'

Guest Musician on other videos: Jim Devine - 'Saw You Running', Donna Taggart - 'Mom'