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G.S. Harper and Andrew Zeager

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G.S. Harper, Cleveland singer/songwriter, is a busy guy. He maintains a heavy performance schedule with his good friend, musical co-conspiritor, and music business partner Andrew Zeager. Together they perform well written and uniquely American music, with strong vocals and vivid lyrical imagery. The thirty-five year old San Angelo, Texas native has spent the last twenty-odd years of his life entertaining folks all over the country. They come from all walks of life, and all rungs of the social ladder, to walk into rooms that range from friendly twenty-seat corner bars, to some of the most respected independant live music venues in the nation. They all want the same thing. Just to sit down, grab a drink, and listen. You see, G.S. doesn't just write songs, he writes stories, and most folks don't have to wait too long to get caught up in one of them and drift back in time to a home town, an old friend lost, or an old lover they'd all but forgotten. The vocals are smoky and sincere, and the writing and presentation are friendly, universal, and at times, prophetic, and a little too close to home for some people's emotional comfort. Zeager's harmony vocals, and skilled and soulful guitar playing are the perfect accompaniment, and during the course of their musical association, the two have shared stages with Blue Rodeo, Stacy Earle and Mark Stuart, Commander Cody, Tim Easton, Chris Knight, Tommy Womack, Fred Eaglesmith, Panama Red, Mary Cutrufello, Brock Zeman, Beaver Nelson, David Childers, Bill Noonan, and many local and regional favorites. G.S. has been nominated for two Cleveland Free Times Music Awards in the Best Country/Americana category (2006 and 2007), and in October of 2006, G.S. and The Lonesome Tomatoes released the CD "Live From Cleveland". Although now out of print, the disc gained the guys a solid reputation, and a loyal following in the Cleveland area and beyond. Currently, big things are on the horizon. Harper and Zeager recently completed a brand new studio album, that is available NOW at all live shows. Or, you can just click this button. C'mon, I dare ya. There are thirteen tracks penned by Harper, engineered, mixed, and produced by country music legend and Waylon Jennings bassist/guitarist/producer Jerry "Jigger" Bridges. One of these will be a bonus track featuring the "Waymore's Outlaws" band, a veritable who's who of music city royalty including Jigger, Richie Albright, Fred Newell, Eugene Moles, and Kevin Madill.G.S. also contributed two tracks to a new release from "The Tobasco Donkeys" this year, entitled "The Yarn Sessions". It's a record chock full of mountain, country, and old time music, and can be purchased online at www.tobascodonkeys.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/12/2006
Band Website: This is it!!
Band Members: G.S.-Songwritin', Singin', Seagull Guitar, beer tastin'...Andrew Zeager- Seagull Guitar, Singin', drums, jaw harp, any other miscellaneous crap he can be talked into, and a man with a mind for business...--

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Influences: Townes Van Zandt, Billy Harper Jr., The Indigo Girls, John Prine, Steve Goodman, Rod Taylor, Michael Hearn, Neil Young, J.D. Crowe and the New South, Billy Joe Shaver, The Grateful Dead, Jim Croce, Johnny Cash, Kieran Kane, Guy Clark, Gram, Emmylou, Jonathan Edwards, Rodney Crowell, Jackson Brown, Willis Alan Ramsey, Shake Russell and Dana Cooper, Waylon, Willie, Kris... You get the idea.

Sounds Like: Wood and wire, good friends, cold beer, honest mistakes, and no regrets. Buy the new album "The Belmont Sessions" right here!! Click this button!! All the cool kids are doing it!!!
Record Label: None, but open to suggestions.

My Blog

What does "Country Music" mean?

Well, somebody asked, so here you go...What country is to me, is what it started out as. It's working class music for working class people. It's hard times, it's good times, it's better times ahead, o...
Posted by on Tue, 12 May 2009 08:16:00 GMT

PARTY!! THIS FRIDAY!! MAY 15th!!

Alright you freakin' yahoos, here's the deal:You're all invited to a party, not just any party, a HUGE party, with all the trimmin's.  It's this Friday night, May 15th, at The Town Fryer.  The new Fry...
Posted by on Mon, 11 May 2009 07:17:00 GMT

Bailout Waltz...

The more I read about this, the more I find myself in a 60's Dylan/Prine mood.  Love it or hate it, no matter how you feel about this fiasco, the majority is stuck paying for the stupid (and in some c...
Posted by on Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:35:00 GMT

Joe the Plumber- Country Musics Next big star!! WTF??

This just in- Joe the plumber, has signed with a Nashville management and publicity firm, to help him handle all of his new found media opportunities, incuding a major label record deal. I say again, ...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Why you should vote...For anyone. I dont care who you support..

Because it matters. I hear from people all the time:  "Why bother, it won't matter anyway"  or "my vote can't change anything, I'm just one person" or my personal favorite "I don't vote.&nbs...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:08:00 GMT

Liberal vs. Conservative, what a crock of poo...

This election has made it very clear for me.  I feel now more than ever, that this country really needs a viable third party candidate in the 2012 election. This country also really nee...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Blind ambition on the campign trail

My fellow Americans, I come to you tonite to talk about blind ambition on the campaign trail. Senator McCain has asserted today that Barack Obama will "say anything to get elected".  I would like...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:47:00 GMT

"The Belmont Sessions" on i-tunes!!

Hey folks,   Just a note to let you know that our new record "The Belmont Sessions" will drop on i-tunes December 15th!! I've been trying to figure out an efficient way to get this music to every...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:54:00 GMT

Spread the word, folks need your help!

I am writing this on behalf of a good man in need. There will be a Townes Van Zandt tribute night, next Tuesday, October 21st, at The Northside Tavern in Akron.  Address is 111 Main St.  It ...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:59:00 GMT

CD Release was a blast! Thanks everybody!!

Well, it's all over with now, and it was a great night!! I don't really know where to start.  It was a stressful couple of days, that really turned out well.  Thanks to everybody who made it...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:37:00 GMT