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Burton Gaar Baton Rouge-born vocalist and guitarist worked with with Slim Harpo, Percy Sledge and Rockin' Sidney before forming his own band
GaBrilla (GaBrilla T. Ballard) New Orleans-born, California-based poet, singer and songwriter
Galactic popular New Orleans funk/groove ensemble
- Galactic official web site (GalacticFunk.com)
- Galactic discography, reviews, audio clips (Amazon.com)
- Galactic site at Fog City Records
- Galactic tour dates from Pollstar
Garage a Trois jazz improv / funk ensemble formed in New Orleans in 1998 by Stanton Moore (Galactic), guitarist Charlie Hunter, and saxophonist Skerik; also features percussionist and vibes player Mike Dillon
Larry Garner New Orleans born blues guitarist & vocalist grew up in Baton Rouge where he was influenced by swamp blues players Clarence Edwards, Silas Hogan, Henry Gray and Lonesome Sundown; the critically acclaimed Garner tours extensively and is popular on the European blues circuit
Jacques Gauthe French-born trad jazz clarinetist and sax player moved to New Orleans in 1968
Mary Gauthier award-winning roots singer & songwriter originally from New Orleans, LA
Paul Gayten late New Orleans born R&B pianist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and label owner
Ghetto Twiinz New Orleans rappers & sisters aka G.B. (Tonya Jupiter) and T.L.T. (Tremethia Jupiter)
Ghost Town local original/classic country band led by Christian Serpas
Banu Gibson Ohio-born jazz singer relocated to New Orleans in 1973; formed her band "New Orleans Hot Jazz" in 1981
John Gill multi-instrumentalist and band leader covers jazz, ragtime, and blues; catch John at Fritzel's on Bourbon Street each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- John Gill web page features bio, performance schedule, etc.
Mickey Gilley country music legend hails from Ferriday, LA; he is a cousin to rocker Jerry Lee Lewis and evangelist Jimmy Swaggart
Blair Gimma talented young singer/songwriter from New Orleans
Gimp defunct industrial band from New Orleans
- Gimp's web site at IUMA.com
Judy Caplan Ginsburgh singer, songwriter and educator has won many awards for her recordings of children's music
Girl Scout Heroin Baton Rouge rockers
Glasgow up & coming New Orleans rock band
- Glasgow official web site
- Glasgow CD's and audio clips (LA Music Factory)
Glitter N' Gold high energy Mardi Gras show band hailing from New Orleans
Goatwhore New Orleans-based black metal band; signed to Metal Blade Records in 2004
Victor Goines reeds player, bandleader and educator has worked with Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and many others; Goines became Director of Juilliard’s Jazz Studies Program in 2000.
The Gold Standard progressive rock quartet from Baton Rouge; debut CD due in summer 2004
Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe led by Big Chief Monk Boudreaux
Shirley Goodman New Orleans born singer was half of the the 1950's R&B duo Shirley & Lee; also had a hit on her own in 1975 with "Shame, Shame, Shame"; she has provided vocals for the Rolling Stones, Dr. John, and others
Steve Goodson local saxophone player, teacher, repairman, and dealer
Kevin Gordon Nashville-based roots singer and songwriter from Shreveport, LA; Kevin's songs have been covered by Keith Richards, Levon Helm, Ronnie Hawkins, Irma Thomas, and others
John Got'ti (born David Rayford) rapper & MC from New Orleans
Louis Moreau Gottschalk New Orleans born pianist (1829-1869) was one of the most famous American composers of the 19th century; his works drew on elements of Creole, African American, French, Caribbean, and Southern U.S. culture; Gottschalk performed to acclaim throughout the world and was hailed as a "titan" of the keyboard by pianists of such stature as Chopin
Chris Gray New Orleans-born country singer.
Henry Gray legendary blues man played with Howlin' Wolf's band for 12 years; recorded with Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Rodgers, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, etc.
Tony Green talented New Orleans musician (Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz) and visiual artist
Smoky Greenwell New Orleans based blues harp player
Bessie Griffin late New Orleans-born Gospel singer (1922-1989)
Mary Griffin New Orleans R&B vocalist appeared in the 1988 film "Studio 54"; has worked with Patti LaBelle, and toured as opener for Mary J. Blige
John Thomas Griffith Cowboy Mouth guitarist, vocalist, songwriter first recorded in the early 80's with the Red Rockers
Andy Griggs rising country music star hails from from Monroe, LA
- Andy Griggs discography, audio clips, reviews (Amazon.com)
- AndyGriggs.com official site w/ news, video, audio, photos, bio, etc.
Steve Grisaffe musician, singer and songwriter from New Iberia; formerly with River Road.
John "Papa" Gros New Orleans keyboard great worked with George Porter Jr., Mulebone and others before founding Papa Grows Funk; be sure to check out his 2004 solo album also!
Groove Cartel local band mixes funk, southern rock and hip-hop; band name changed to Skonk in Oct. 2004.
Groovopolis 5 piece "grooving" jazz ensemble
Tim Guarisco late guitarist (1969-1997) from Morgan City, LA
- Tim Guarisco: founding member of the funk band Smilin' Myron; he passed away at age 28 after a lengthy battle with cancer; for more on Tim, see this OffBeat editorial.
Roland Guerin bassist, composer, arranger and rising star on the contemporary jazz scene
"Creole" George Guesnon New Orleans born banjo and guitarist (1907 - 1968)
Myrick "Freeze" Guillory Zydeco accordionist, songwriter, bandleader (Nouveau Zydeco) is the son of the legendary Queen Ida (Ida Guillory)
Guitar Slim (Eddie Jones) influential blues guitarist & singer passed away in NYC in 1959 at age 32; Slim's "The Things That I Used to Do" (recorded at J&M Studio in New Orleans) topped the R&B chart for 14 weeks in 1954
Guitar Slim, Jr. (Rodney Armstrong); son of Guitar Slim; born in New Orleans in 1951; Grammy nominee in 1989 for Best Traditional Blues Recording
Buddy Guy legendary blues guitarist from Lettsworth, LA; received National Medal of Arts from the NEA in 2003.
Phil Guy blues guitarist from Lettsworth, Louisiana; brother of Buddy Guy
- Phil Guy CD's and audio clips (Amazon.com)
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