GEOFF GATES

Singer Songwriter

Geoff Gates is a Sydney-based singer songwriter and author.  Geoff’s songs blend folk, rock and alt country traditions, melodic songs with moving and wry observations about people and life.​ Geoff's debut solo album 'Melancholy Party' was released in 2021 and launched in February 2022, gaining radio play on such stations at 2SER, 3 Tripe R and 3 Triple Z.  In 2023 Geoff recorded a new album of songs at Shelter Studies in Katoomba at the beginning of 2023. 'Willow & Rock' features Geoff on guitars and vocals, Robbie Renu (bass), Gareth Richards (drums) and Brad Christmas (keyboards.) The album was engineered and co-produced by Rick Turnock and mastered by Don Bartley.  His latest single, 'This Old Life' recently played on ABC Country 'Grass Roots' (18 December 2023). ​Geoff is an experienced performer with a great band. 'Willow & Rock' was officially launched at the Petersham Bowling Club on Sunday 17 March.