​Gary and The Rough Ideas  are as comfortable in small venues as they are in concert halls.  Everyone will be singing along or tapping their toes when this band takes the stage.  Gary and The Rough Ideas are the perfect addition for your festival lineup, concert, patio party, dockside happening, indoor or outdoor venue, fundraiser or special event.  Whether they are building rapport, or belting out songs with spirit and enthusiasm, the band is sure to please.  Original songs, Classic Rock, Blues and Top 40 Pop from the 60's to the 2000's.  With an extensive repertoire, they love to get people moving, dancing and singing. The boys are ready to party with you. Contact us today.

Shows are customized for the occasion and venue with original music and selected hit songs by artists like:  Allman Brothers, Avicii,  Beatles, Billy Joel, BTO,  Blue Rodeo, Bob Seger, CCR, Cream, Doobie Brothers, Doors, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Green Day,  Jimmy Buffett, John  Cougar Mellencamp, Lumineers, Monkees, Neil Young, Oasis,  Proclaimers, Rod Stewart, Rolling Stones, Romantics, Roy  Orbison, Simply Red, Smashmouth, Steely Dan, Steve  Miller, The Band, Three Dog Night, Tom Petty, Train, Trooper, Van  Morrison, Zac Brown.  
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Click on the Audio Player below to preview a new single by THE ROUGH IDEAS.  Scheduled for 2022 Release 
                                                             This track is titled  'BETTER NOT'