Gary Roberts

Education

About me

Born in Belfast Northern Ireland UK "I have always been a creative \nd personable individual so, once I'd graduated from college, I worked in Sales and Marketing and my hobby was writing songs and performing, it made sense for me to go into this field as I was getting very popular and over 50 years years have really immersed myself in my work – I've brought my unique style to some Fantastic places worldwide, performing from local charity work to national events Hotel, Resorts,and Cruising.(Viking Line,Finland, Classic International Cruises, Portugal, Cruise and Maritime Voyages, Greece, Stena Line Cross Channel Ferries UK - Ireland) I'm now looking to build on this experience, and have a particular interest in the position advertised.
Additional skills:
GUITAR VOCALIST / SONGWRITER / ENTERTAINER
Additional information:
Gary Roberts
International Entertainer / Guitar / Singer / Songwriter
Specialises in Cruise / Holiday Resort / Club / Lounge and Hotel Entertainment for Families and the more mature Patrons.
Totally Self Contained or Cabaret
Genres: Country / Easy Listening, and various from 1940,s 50's, 60,s / Country, Irish Ballads, Rock and Roll, Sing -a-long
recording Label: Silvastar Sound
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Web: http://www.garyrobertsentertain.wix.com/songwriter
Resident City: Portsmouth, Hampshire. UK
Born in Belfast Northern Ireland, Home Town Carrickfergus Co. Antrim Northern Ireland 1949.
Been singing since about 3- 4 years of age and writing songs from the age of 10 or 11.
Vocalist, Guitarist and Brass Instrument Musician.
Early in my Career and appeared at the Grand Ol' Opry Nashville on Coast to Coast TV 1988 (40,000,000 viewers)
Had nominations for Best British Album 1987 / 88 /and 89 then had a Several Number One hits ( AND QUITE RECENTLY ALSO) with my own Compositions, t and other songs reaching respectable heights in Independent Country Music Charts in UK and Worldwide.
Was rated number 1 a few times in the Top 200 International Artistes and mysong "THE LOVE I WANT TO SHARE" reached the Number 4 spot in the Top 10 in The CMG Radio Networks which are broadcast Worldwide through over 250 Radio Stations.
Toured Europe and Extensively through UK and performed on Cruise ships around Europe, Arctic Regions, Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Australasia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cross Channel Ferries in the UK
Have had to diversify and can now offer songs from many Legends and Genres.
Had some recent successes on Internet Radio, CMG Radio Group (Broadcasting Worldwide) and UK Country Radio.

Entered songs from one my Albums and won two Songwriters Awards from Paramount Song in Nashville, and from the beginning of July 2013 and for 5 weeks running I had been Number 1 in the NIcountry.com Top 40 and more Charts with "SPRING IS HERE" and "I'M HAVING A GOOD DAY TODAY" The First Artiste ever to achieve more than three weeks in a row at Number 1 on this Station.
Had Top Ten Hits on German Radio and a few other Internet Radio Stations including Number 1 On Number 1Music.com with "SUNSHINE ON MY FACE
I have been rated Number 1 several times on Reverbnation.
Until recently I was Entertaining with CMV MAGELLAN Cruises and prior to that Classic International Cruises from Portugal however sadly they are both now in Administration. I was with them each for around 4- 5 years around UK, Europe , Africa and Asia and more, I even travelled to Australia on board the MS Athena entertaining the Australians and ex pats and it was a mutual love affair.
I occasionally performed on one of their other ships MV Arion travelling around Britain and Europe.
I have worked n Oslo in The Scotsman Restaurant on Karl Johan Gate a few years ago and the Norwegians seemed to love my music. This was prior to my first visit to Finland to work on the Viking Line 24 hour Party Cruises where I was re-booked several times on a month on month off basis and on two of their ships. MS ISABELLA and MS CINDERELLA
I also worked in Germany in the armed forces camps, Restaurants , Clubs and Hotels in Cyprus, Cross Channel Ferries in UK and Ireland, and of Course, Clubs ,Holiday Resorts,Pubs, Restaurants, Hotels etc. . in Ireland and all over the UK.
I thoroughly enjoy cruising and performing in Holiday Resorts,Hotels and Clubs, the type of songs I perform always seem to go down well with the more mature passenger, I tell a few yarns also to help break the ice and I get the audience involved where possible.

On my website you will hear songs predominately in The Country Music Genre and are my own compositions, however I cover many artistes and a few genres and sing a longs.I have even been known to Entertain The Younger Generation (under 14's) by organising musical games, Activities and others.
I was an Officer in Charge of a Church Organisation THE BOYS' BRIGADE so have lots of experience working with Children.
I am a solo entertainer but could work with a band if I was invited as a Guest.
I have, Guitar, Electronic Drummer, Backing Tracks, PA System , etc.
I am totally self contained and can work, regarding timed spots, as long as required.
I cover Many Artistes such as..Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, Don Williams, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Conway Twitty, Moe Bandy, Ronnie Milsap, Marty Robbins, Bobby Bare, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Roy Orbison Elvis Presley and many more great artistes in Country Music alongside my own compositions.
 I also diversify when necessary with songs from Neil Diamond, Bobby Darin,Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdink, Bobby Helms, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers,The Merseybeats, The Hollies, Jeff Beck, Tony Christie, The Rolling Stones, Status Quo , The Beach Boys and many more great Pop Artistes.
I sing Irish Tunes as you would expect being from Carrickfergus Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.
 Covers of The Fureys, Foster and Allen, Christy Moore, Paddy Reilly, Barleycorn, The Pogues etc.
I am always adding to my already vast repertoire and can hold my own with many artistes and Bands on Stage even as a Solo Performer and my Performance Spots are as required. 30 mins. 45 mins. 60 mins.

Please have a look.
https://www.reverbnation.com/garyrobertsentertainersongwriter
This link shows clips of TV Shows I did not long ago for Music Express on SKY Channel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rap8_O1oNII
https://youtu.be/V7tuGy5C2Sg
This link is just me singing Roy Orbison's IN DREAMS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7ikOI66h1s&list=UUwAYVPBmEc0w16BnUg8BtTw
I can promise you I give 100% plus on every performance I make and I get on well with just about everyone involved from Management, Staff and Patrons to the Cleaning Lady.
Give me the opportunity You won't be disappointed!
Should you require references or more information Please ask.

Skills

Languages Spoken	English
Vocal Types	Bass, Tenor
Singing Styles	Cabaret, Country, Folk, Other, Pop/Rock
Musical Skills	Cornet, Drums/Percussion, Flugel Horn, Guitar, Trumpet