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Larry g(EE) is a funk/soul/R&B singer.

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Hometown	Dallas, TX
Genres	Pop, Rock
Band Members	Larry g(EE) - &Guitar, bass and horns, Keyboard & ... » more
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Other Laurence Gayao info@larry-gee.com 8177054015
# Years Experience Performing Live:	1
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	10
Market Draw:	Dallas,TX: 201-250
Venue History:	The Granada Theater - Dallas, TX House of Blues - Dallas - Dallas, TX Club Dada - Dallas, TX King King Hollywood - Los Angeles, CA Harvelles Santa Monica - Santa Monica, CA Pianos Upstairs Lounge - New York, NY Union Hall - Brooklyn, NY National Underground - New York , NY The Shrine - Harlem, NY The Door- Prophet Bar - Dallas, TX HAT TRICKS - Lewisville, TX
Opener Experience:	Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights; Deep Dark Robot; Kirby Brown
Similar Artists:	Charles Bradley; Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings; Amy Winehouse; Jamie Lidell; Daniel Merrieweather; Bruno Mars; Raphael Saadiq; Grace Potter & the Nocturnals ; Plan B; Mayer Hawthorne
Performing Rights Society:	None
Discography:	Weekends EP—2011

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Modern, yet timeless. If you had to sum up Larry g(EE)’s debut EP, “Weekends,” those three words would be a fine start. You can hear the echoes of classic Stax sides in the punchy horns of “Yo Mama” and feel the intense romanticism of vintage Motown singles in the piercing ballad “I’m Your Fool.” Yet, unlike so many musicians drawing inspiration from those fertile sources, Larry isn’t interested in meticulous recreation: “I’m anything but a pure traditionalist or revivalist,” he says. Indeed, in the era of Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr, Larry g(EE) strives for something authentic and original, making a connection to eternal feelings through his music. Call it a proudly analog vision in a fully digital worl

The Dallas-based singer-songwriter first made waves and earned critical acclaim as fiery frontman for rock band Odis, but felt the need for a creative rejuvenation, something far funkier and more soulful. In 2010, Larry struck out on his own, writing what would become “Weekends” over a summer in Brooklyn, and returning to Texas to collaborate with producer Beau Bedford (whose credits include work with the Apache 5, Dovetail and Kirby Brown). The four-track “Weekends” was released in Dec. 201

“Weekends” showcases a strutting blend of funk, silky soul and smart pop melodies that become irresistibly lodged in your brain. Critics have called Larry’s music “finger-licking … enlivened soul music” (Pegasus News) and dared listeners “to find a single thing to hate” (Under the Gun). Larry has showcased his unique, intoxicating sound on stages from Los Angeles to New York City, with stops at South by Southwest, a stint on the “Vans Warped Tour 2012” via OurStage.com and high-profile slots opening for an array of national artists, including Ghostland Observatory and Linda Perr

Quite simply, “Weekends” heralds the arrival of a phenomenal talent, gearing up for a dynamic, exciting and artistically satisfying career, one as great and indelible as the artists he admires. The EP “Weekends” will give listeners a jolt – a burst of life-affirming, beautifully rendered music that evokes the past, even as it is firmly rooted in the present.

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Hear This: Larry Gee, 'Yo Mama' by Preston Jones
Larry Gee By Preston Jones Posted 2:59pm on Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2011 Larry Gayao (or Larry Gee), late of Dallas' Odis, has kept his nose to the grindstone these last few months, subtly reinventing himself as a retro-soul crooner of the first order. For his latest single, Yo Mama, Gayao teamed up with Beau Bedford, a former member of Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, for a musical meeting of the minds that's as bluesy as it is fresh and soulful; it's like wearing a high-end designer suit to the grimiest nightclub you can find. Give a listen below to the first in what Gayao promises will be a string of singles over the next few weeks (you can also download Yo Mama free right here). He's also opening up for Kirby Brown at La Grange April 1.

Larry g(EE) – Yo Mama by Samuel
You never quite know what you’re going to get with a song called ‘Yo Mama.’ I have to admit, it set my expectations pretty low. Luckily, my initial apprehension (borne out of the assumption that was going to be a very amateur diss rap) was completely shattered in the track’s first 4 seconds. Larry Gee–spelled in the email Larry g(EE),which didn’t help my apprhension, and simply Larry Gee in the press release–is Texan singer-songwriter and crooner-man Larry Gayao. His music falls into the retro-soul revival that’s cropped up slowly the last few years, most notably in the likes of Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and Aloe Blacc. It’s hard not to like if you dug anything that came out of Motown in the 1960′s and early 70′s and Gee fits snugly in their company. From the first blaring horns of “Yo Mama” it’s pretty clear this track’s overflowing with energy. It’s the kind of bombastic stuff that grabs your attention and holds. The track mellows out pretty quickly as Gee, the track’s star, comes in. Gee’s vocal energy is pretty impressive, full of the attitude and spunk that defined the best of Motown’s output in the first soul era and the best of its revival. Even when the track drops into the bridge and starts copping ‘Milkshake,’ it maintains a plain-faced retro feel. The spot-on production is to thank for this, with blaring (and catchy) horns, a wealth of backup vocalists, and small improvisations that lend to a live feel. Gee’s recording a full-length so be sure to look out for it. If “Yo Mama” is any indication, it’ll be one worth listening to.

Former Front Man Holds His Own by Hannah Allen White
Whenever I go to the House Of Blues there is always an excitement that accompanies the trip. For some reason I always have really high expectations for the band I'm going to see there. With such an intimate set-up and such great sound I always feel like I'm already set up for success as far as my concertgoer experience is concerned. So far I haven't been disappointed. Recently I went to hear former Odis front man Larry g(ee) perform in a showcase of Dallas's up-and-comers. I discovered Odis by accident several years ago when Club Clearview was still open. Their take on Rock n' Soul was like nothing I had ever heard and all these years later I've still never heard its equal. His new sound hearkens back to a more traditional gospel and soul. He has a horn section and a bank of talented backup vocalists. The stock guitar, bass and drums keeps things contemporary but only borders on edgy. In many ways being backed by a rock band made him shine brighter in contrast but as his set neared the end during songs like "Camera Phone" and "Yo Momma" Larry proved that not only does he still have "it" he is prepared and able to use "it" as a weapon. Last year Odis disbanded amicably, though an air of mystery still surrounds the circumstances. Larry told Blitz Weekly in an interview, "After the band separated my first idea was to jump into something else right away, but I soon realized that the five years with the band had somewhat taken a toll on me, physically and mentally. Also I had just ended my relationship with my girlfriend of six years. To go through that and the breakup of the band was probably more than I could handle at one time. So, Larry traveled for a while visiting family and friends from L.A. to New York City and got his footing back as a songwriter. "Camera Phone" was written after a long night with his brother-in-law in Brooklyn and has references to the L-Train. A native of Abilene, Larry grew up singing in church like so many of the greats before him. He says his family was instrumental in making that happen but it was his uncle, Jun, who opened the door to all that music could be. "I remember listening to old Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, and Beatles vinyl at his house for hours," he said. "I guess you can say that's where my love for music began, listening to those artists particularly. From the standpoint of a fan it seems he's grown from his days in Odis, a coming-of-age I feel lucky to have witnessed. His intuitive understanding of his role as a performer is one that should inspire you to go out and hear what he has to offer. "Always respect the audience," he told me recently. "In the end they can make or break you as an artist. So far the plan for his trajectory as a solo artist is simple: get his E.P. out and see where things go. "My door is wide open," he says frankly. In the meantime he's focusing on performing. "It can be in front of two people or a thousand. I just love to perform and look forward to eventually doing it on a consistent basis again You can check him out on the web at www.Larry-gEE.com or see him live on July 15th at Club Dada in Deep Ellum.

Larry Gee – “Yo Mama” by Beware
We don’t typically get submissions like Larry Gee’s “Ya Mama.” Instead of the accustomed swag or smoking dope references generally gracing our inboxes, the transcendent single from this potential Dallas star’s upcoming With All Due Respect EP arrives in your ears with an objective to entertain. From the opening crash and horn section and beyond, this vibrant recording sounds so perfectly delivered to audio form, it’s like standing in the middle of Larry’s studio session. If you’re 10-60 years old and a fan of Cee-Lo, The Blue Brothers or Re-Re Franklin, this is all you.

New Music | Larry G[ee] – Yo Mama by Music Savage
Larry Gayao (Larry Gee) is a Dallas based musician that just recently released a retro-soul barn burner of a track entitled Yo Mama that is totally made to be played at high volumes. This retro soul style is becoming pretty popular (thanks Raphael Saadiq, Mayer Hawthorne) and this is one of the most fun tracks I’ve heard this year. The sound is fresh, totally fun, vocally impressive and totally exciting. I’m told a full EP is in the works, and we should be hearing more from Larry Gee very soon. Download the track for free on www.larry-gee.com

Larry G(EE): “Yo Mama” by Sean
It’s not hard to figure out why a countless number of artists have had success reviving soul music. The genre is built for tapping toes, dancing around and feeling alive, all while wearing a broad smile. Dallas musician Larry Gayao, aka Larry G(EE), has produced a winner with his fun-tastic retro-soul song “Yo Mama”. The track should be played at high volumes, and preferably with wide open spaces to get funky like a fool. Its charm lies in its ability to have a good time, without trying to have a good time. Full energy, but also chilled out. You can stream “Yo Mama” below, and you can download the song for just an e-mail address at Gayao’s website. It’d be a good idea to keep this song around for when you’re feeling down.

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