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Galen

Galen is a singer, composer, and lyricist, was born in San Luis Obispo, California, and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Now back in Los Angeles making new music and new memories. Known for his pure tone and vocal acrobatics, Galen is both versatile and fresh in his approach to music. You can hear middle-eastern, jazz, gospel, and rock, among other influences in his style. Galen has sung on stage with jazz legends such as Kurt Elling, Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea, Johnny Mathis, and Darmon Meader. He has also spent a great deal of time composing and arranging music for his band Compendium who's first album earned Galen three Downbeat Student Music Awards for best Pop/Rock Vocalist, Best Pop/Rock Group, and best Jazz arrangement for Galen's take on Stevie Wonder's "I Believe". Galen is always known for his solid live performances. He has been said to sound like he's "naturally auto-tuned" and "his stage presence makes you feel different than you've ever felt at a show." -Kalamazoo Gazette Currently a new album is in the works set to be released March 2014. Stay tuned. :) Underground-Pop/R&B

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Toronto guitarist Galen Weston gets Plugged In & turned back on with debut album

Toronto guitarist Galen Weston gets Plugged In & turned back on with debut album

Source: Michael Ricci

Guitarist and composer Galen Weston unleashes a lifetime of music on his ambitious debut album, Plugged In. After laying down his guitar for more than a decade, Weston breathes life into his almost forgotten songs, recording 10 original tracks and two covers with fine craftsmanship and intense focus, while showcasing an unwavering dedication to tonal quality and nuance. Fueled by jazz and rock guitarists such as Mike Stern, Wes Montgomery, Mark Knopfler, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai, the record showcases ...

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Galen Jeter and Dallas' Original Jazz Orchestra

Galen Jeter and Dallas' Original Jazz Orchestra

Source: All About Jazz

20 piece Big Band led by Lead Trumpet Galen Jeter. Check out his website to see what you missing. www.galenjeter.com The band plays at: The Village Country Club 8308 Southwestern Blvd Dallas, Texas Ph: 214-772-3100 Unless otherwise noted, downbeat at the Village is 7:00 pm, Sunday nights. The Village features a full bar and hot buffet. The Village is located at Southwestern Blvd and Caruth Haven just east of Greenville Avenue. Make plans now to hear and support LIVE MUSIC. ...

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