Gary Schwind

Gary was born and raised in Toledo, OH, and fell in love with music while a student at Ohio State. He moved to southern California just weeks after graduating from OSU. He has written for a variety of publications including AXS and Glide Magazine. He lives with his wife, two sons, and three-legged cat in Orange County, CA. He enjoys playing his three-string cigar-box bass and creating things (like hot sauce) in the kitchen.
Blackberry Smoke Carry the Southern Rock Torch on ‘You Hear Georgia’

Blackberry Smoke Carry the Southern Rock Torch on ‘You Hear Georgia’

Blackberry Smoke’s You Hear Georgia shows the band improving with age. After 20 years, they still make songs that make you want to boogie your troubles away.