I've been playing music since the early 70s, playing all over South Texas and in Houston. I played with Freddy Fender in 74/75. Also played with Howard McLaughlin, Cid Sanchez and Chris Layton during that time. Spent a long time playing with Alex Bayarena and Rick Montez in Corpus Christi. Other Musicians I've played with in the Corpus Christi area include: Sammy Stephens, Billy King, Johnny Shubert, Ray Martinez, A.C. Cavazos, Lew Tamez, Ron McElroy,Clarence Hubbard, Dean Bryzowski, Don Pierce, Ricky Sanchez, Eric Wright (from Tacoma Wa.), Steve Paulson, and Mike Loosemore. In Houston I played with Larry Carr, Ed Bade, Ron Washington, Sylvan Rossi, and Paul Labarbara. All of these guys were friends and influenced my play in one way or another. My song "Questions" was featured on the Blues Deluxe show from September 12 to September 18, 2004. 

I'm currently playing in the Dallas Area. You can contact me at garydward1@tx.rr.com if you are interested in booking the band.

You can also book the band at the following link:

 http://www.gigmasters.com/liveband/GaryWardFriends/ 

See us on Youtube at the following links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8weXSCQZ32k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQOLLRvZiBY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwDQeYnLy3U