Artist description The Gar Hooker project is a good times band, playing rock and roll. Rich vocals combine with intelligent songwriting, rock guitar, and a tight rhythm section to keep your toes a tappin!

Music Style Folk meets 70's rock

Musical Influences Big Head Todd, Train, Jackson Browne, James Taylor

Similar Artists Train, Matchbox 20, Jeffrey Gaines, Michelle Branch

Artist History Joel U, Rob and Gar began playing together as The Rugs, an acoustic pop group. In 2000 Joel Keyes accompanied the band for a studio recording at the Art Institute of Seattle. After the tape stopped rolling it was obvious that Joel K should became a permanent member. In February of 2000 the current incarnation, renamed The Gar Hooker Project was born.

Group Members The Gar Hooker Project is Joel Underwood (vocals and acoustic guitar), Rob Rounds (hotrod guitar), Joel Keyes (drums, percussion, bells, whistles, general mayhem), and Gar Hooker (bass)

Instruments Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Albums The Gar Hooker Project (self titled EP)

Press Reviews 1. “…Underwood’s rich, got-a-story-to-tell-you vocals mediate the tension between acoustic and electric forces in this extremely good rock band.” Scott Colburn, Gravelvoice Studios 2. “Bright, bluesy, guitar driven pop-rock with catchy hooks and soulful vocals. In the vein of Train, Jeffrey Gaines and Matchbox 20.” Dan Roberts, Imaging Director KBTB-FM, Seattle WA

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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