Beginning as a teenager, Gary McAdams has been the lead vocalist in several touring acts. He currently keeps a full performance schedule as the lead male vocalist for the regionally popular Rainbow Bridge Band. Rainbow Bridge is
a true variety band, performing Top 40 Country/Rock, Classic Rock,
Oldies and R&B. During RB downtime, Gary also fronts his own band, The Gary McAdams Band, that is primarily a roots-based project, performing what Gary calls "Sometimes Spicy, Occasionally Original, Always Tasty...Classic American Music". He also plays in the occasional acoustic combo.
Blessed with a 3 1/2
octave vocal range, Gary is considered one of the finest
unsigned vocalists in the country. A unique God-given talent, combined
with 25+ years of performing experience allows Gary to sing with an
astonishing combination of range, power, versatility and soulful
emotion. His diverse influences and exposure enable him to
authentically perform in a wide variety of musical styles, including Country, Blues, R&B, Rock, Jazz, Gospel and Choral.
Originally from Central Texas, but now based in Southern Wisconsin,
he has performed in venues all across North America and the Caribbean.
Gary’s performance credits include numerous appearances on radio and
television as well as Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and The Bluebird Cafe in
Nashville, Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft Worth, TX, Buddy Guy’s Blues Legends, House of Blues & Kingston Mines Blues Club in Chicago, along with several venues in
Las Vegas and New Orleans. He has shared the stage with such artists as Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakum, LeAnn Rimes and Huey Lewis.
Gary has sung many advertising jingles for regional and national ad campaigns, as well as recording numerous songwriting demos for Nashville and Texas songwriters. He has appeared on recording projects of his own and other artists.
He is also an accomplished songwriter as well as being an acoustic guitarist.