Acoustic Duo - Danny Lee and Gary Kirk
Added on: Tuesday 21 February, 2012
If you are looking for live entertainment for your Wedding or event - have a look at Danny Lee and Gary Kirk, a very talented acoustic guitar duo. Book the lads for your function exclusively from iCatching Events.
Danny Lee , started back in the day as a mobile DJ in pubs and clubs from an early age of 15. His love for music led him on to the guitar, working with some of the great bands and session musicians in the north west. Including Rockyoke, Racket, Acoustic Rocks and session player Gary Kirk. As Danny and Gary shared the same interests and passion for music it was inevitable that they would form a duo.
Networking with many "muso's" and involved in the entertainment industry, Danny organises Annual Charity Outdoor Festivals for Help The Heroes. At 23 , Danny continues to gain experience in events, working alongside event companies such as, iCatching Events and Click Audio & Visual. as an Event Technician, gaining camera operation skills, video editing, sound engineering etc.
Danny and Gary are now currently busy gigging up and down the UK with their unique "live lounge" acoustic show, playing in Weddings, Private Functions and other Events.
Gary picked up his first guitar at 12 years old……and now at the ripe, young age of 34, he has played on thousands of gigs worldwide and recorded on sessions for many artists, covering all types of genres and styles. For the past 5 years he has been the acoustic guitarist/musical director for ‘Rockyoke’ as well as working with other artists in between Rockyoke shows. These artists include Scott Wright, Scott Bruton, Ian Aspinall, Lee Otway, Sarha Courtney, Tara Chinn, Andy Elly, Tony Fennell, Steven Brady and many more.
When he’s not playing live or in the studio, Gary teaches guitar to students in and around Manchester. His many years of working with a variety of artists and producers in the industry have enabled him to be well versed in many different styles of playing.