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GARRY'S BIO
Garry Foisy is a singer/songwriter/acoustic guitarist with a strong personal style and a keen passion for vocals, harmony and meaningful lyrics. His writing style is reflective and capturing of life situations.
A member of RISA (Rhode Island Songwriters Association), he's been exploring acoustic venues that cater toward singer/songwriters and is performing as a featured artist in cafe's and coffee shops throughout New England.
PRESS...
"Foisy's songs sounded like they could have been written by the likes of Neil Young, but they were performed with the energy that makes Bon Jovi famous. His voice, along with its range and precision, impressed the audience."
- Russell Moore, East Bay News, comments and review of a live concert performance at the Jane Pickens Theater on 9/3/06
AWARDS...
Won 1st Place in 2009 Stone Soup RI Idol Songwriter Competition
Garry was awarded first place out of over 50 entries in the 2009 Stone Soup Songwriter Contest. Preliminary rounds were held over a period of several weeks, with the final top 10 performing in front of a full audience and five member judging panel at Stone Soup in Pawtucket, RI.
Won 3rd Place in 2008 Motif/Stone Soup RI Idol Songwriter Competition
Garry was awarded third place out of over 100 entries in the 2008 Motif/Stone Soup Songwriter Contest. Preliminary rounds were held over a period of several weeks, with the final top 13 performing in front of a full audience and five member judging panel at Stone Soup in Pawtucket, RI.
Nominated Best Male Vocalist & Best Singer Songwriter
Garry was nominated in Motif Magazine in two categories of the 2006 Motif Music Awards: Americana Music Local Category Nominations Best Male Vocalist & Best Singer-Songwriter.
Won Top 75 Honor Award in John Lennon Song Writing Contest
Collaborating with Susan Ballard, Garry and Susan won a "Top 75" honor award in the 2001 John Lennon Song Writing Contest with their song "China Doll" with Music & Arrangements by Garry Foisy & lyrics by Susan Ballard.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS...
Awarded 1st Place in Stone Soup 2009 RI Idol Singer-Songwriter Competition
Performed Festival Stage as Opener for Peter Frampton at Newport Sunset Festival in Newport, RI
Opened for Antigone Rising at Newport Blues Cafe in Newport, RI
Opened for Paul Zunno at Perishable Theater in Providence, RI/