By
Larry Petro,
News Monkey
Monday, November 24, 2014 @ 4:40 PM
6th Annual Ho Ho Hoey Guitar Giveaway
- advertisement -
- advertisement -
In 1995 the first Gary Ho Ho Hoey album was released. Hoey's idea to put a rock edge on Christmas classics was inspired by his mother’s love for Christmas and growing up in Lowell MA with his four sisters. “With the last name, Hoey, I decided one day to record an album called Ho Ho Hoey and re-do some of my favorite Christmas classics with a rock guitar." It was an instant hit at radio and sold over 350,000 copies and has been a staple at most rock stations around the country ever since. "I love doing the Ho Ho Hoey Rockin Holiday Tour every year because I get to give back and help folks with various charities and toy drives. It allows me to help communities and have some fun at the same time. And it’s Hoey’s loyal fan base and his connection with them that keeps him going. “I come out after every show to meet the fans,” says Hoey. “I enjoy the feedback and interaction.”
Gary will also be performing songs from his latest release, Deja Blues, available now on Wazoo Music Group. “This is an album of original blues songs I’ve wanted to record for a long time. The Blues has always been near and dear to my heart. I have so much respect for it. When I’m recording a blues song, it’s a 5 minute journey and you can’t take a breath, you can’t keep punching in the recording button to fix stuff or it loses the vibe.”
Hoey is also raising awareness for our homeless vets with two clothing drives:
December
6-7 – Clothing Drive for Detroit Veterans in need
13th – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall - Ho Ho Hoey fans can help veterans at stay warm this year. Show your support and bring by your donated items to the venue. They will benefit the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. Vets are in need of coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, long johns, socks, boots, blankets and more.
Rockin’ Holiday tour dates:
11.30 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater
12.5 – Lincoln, RI – Twin River Casino
12.6 – Detroit, MI – City Theater
12.7 – Detroit, MI – City Theater
12.11 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theater
12.13 – Salibury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
12.14 – Norfolk, CT – Infinity Hall
12.18 – San Jose, CA – RockBar
12.19 – San Juan Capistrano, CA – The Coach House
12.20 – Ramona, CA – Ramona MainStage
It’s also that time again for Gary Hoey’s 6th Annual Ho Ho Hoey Guitar Give-Away. One lucky winner will be picked on Christmas day to win a Squire Strat by Fender. Enter HERE