Gary Flater

Gary has been singing for as long as he can remember, but didn't picked up a guitar until he was 23. He started playing at prayer meetings and at church, and did this for many years. He started writing songs, but set them aside for a long time. Gradually there grew a longing to do something more, and he stopped doing music in church.

An outreach to bikers, formed by House of The Risen Son Ministries, was his first outside experience, and he loved it. It was just the beginning. Later he became worship leader with a full band for the alternative evening service for these same bikers and street people alike. After two years he had to step down because of growing family commitments.

Gary then became involved in the secular music scene and began learning and writing new songs. He played at various places and at open mics – all the while loving it more and more. In 2005, he produced a CD of his own material on his home computer. He received encouragement from friends to keep going and currently plays for friends' gatherings, at house concerts and open mics, and looks forward to doing more in the future.

Gary's musical influences are many and varied – from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Gary's favorite band of all time) and Bob Dylan, to the Jewish melodies sang in church. Other influences include Cat Stevens, Moody Blues, Eric Clapton, CCR, Al Stewart, Neil Young and the Eagles. His original music is a unique blend of these influences.

Bookings and media inquiries:

Email gbflater@shaw.ca or call 204.586.4111

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