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About Me

My music has reached the semi finals in Spin Magazines Hot Pursuit and I can really use your votes to win it!
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Always~Love and Peace,
Gary
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Gary Hankins is the creative singer/songwriter and has taken a long road More
Hankins was born in Wichita Falls, Texas More
A great mix roadhouse country blues and ballads that don't swing to the slick pop-trendy country More
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Member Since: 6/25/2004
Band Website: spotofblue.com
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Orders sent by CD Baby - the fastest, safest, and easiest place to buy CDs online. You can also call 1-800-BUY-MY-CD to order by phone.Spot of Blue is founder Gary Hankins and a band of diverse, talented players. Gary is a singer/songwriter and rhythm guitar player.
Hankins grew up in a musical family and has lived and worked in various parts of the United States. Gary pens poetic, real songs about America, life and travel. His music has a down-home flavor that blends a country base with assorted genres.
Livin' Life This Way is Spot of Blue's impressive debut release. It features eleven earthy yet well-arranged songs that are light yet layered and serious.
The CD explores a range of moods and "Hankins' vocals can capture the weary cynicism of Johnny Cash or the soft optimism of Jim Croche." 'Acey Deucey' is the playful opening track with cutting guitar chords and breaks flowing over a snappy rhythm. Hankins' vocals on the first song flip from gruff to smooth.
The title track "Spot of Blue" has a slow almost jazzy feel as Gary softy sings about the state of people and the planet. A subtle violin and backing vocalists also adds to the rich, reflective nature of the song. 'Amber' is a colorful tune that explores a full spectrum in under four minutes. Gary Hankins is an imaginative artist and Spot of Blue hits the spot!
Recommended Tracks: (1,6,7) [USA/TX 2005 - web] (2006 Review by Laura Turner Lynch for Kweevak.com)

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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

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Spin Magazine

Have you heard? My song "War is Hell" has made the semi-finals in the Spin Magazines Hot Pursuit! Please click on the banner and go to their page sign up and vote everyday to help me win!Thank you for...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:27:00 PST

Live in San Diego (Hot Java)

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Posted by Spot of Blue on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:36:00 PST

Check out this event: Spot of Blue in San Diego

Hosted By: Spot of Blue When: Saturday May 24, 2008 at 9:00 PMWhere: Kensington Club4079 Adams Ave.San Diego, CA 92116United StatesDescription:Spot of Blue Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Fri, 16 May 2008 07:13:00 PST

Wichita Falls and all points in between

Hello TEXAS !!!! Thanks for taking the time to listen to my music. It's a great thing to have so many friends and fans from in and around where I live. Right now I constantly get asked about where are...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:21:00 PST

Your Name?

There are some names that stay with us forever. They drift in and out of our minds like a gentle breeze or like a gust of wind that stir long kept memories. ...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:24:00 PST

Texas

I recently found that life is full of unexpected pleasures. After being back here in Texas I've had a chance to meet some of the best people that have now become some of my closest friends through my ...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:52:00 PST

Time for a change

Just wanted to let all my friends know that I'll be looking for some new musicians to pick up where others have left off. Unfortunately people come and go hopefully finding their own path. Will be loo...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:39:00 PST

New Years resolution

Just some food for thought. I've made a promise to myself to commit to doing some shows next year here locally with the encouragement from friends like you. I'm going to do them as a dinner show somew...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:53:00 PST

Check out this video: Amber

Check out this video: Amber Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Spot of Blue on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:29:00 PST

"Amber" video

Its close to completion! The video should be up soon so, be sure to stop by. Have a great Christmas!
Posted by Spot of Blue on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 07:32:00 PST