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Gerry is a very talented poet who has a magical knack of putting his words to music. He has written songs in most styles from Country to ballads, which appeal to all tastes and ages. He has spent almost all his adult life writing and performing his own original songs.

"He makes poetry intimate but also relevant for today"


"STOP PRESS August 2009

"Another of Gerry's dreams for Young Catholics comes to fruition this month during the Edinburgh Arts Festival."
"

U.K. Secrets proudly presents
The Young Catholics Art Exhibition
at the Sacred Heart Church in Lauriston Street, in the centre of Edinburgh, home to 1000s of visitors throughout the festival month of August.

Comprising over 300 works of art, by Catholic students in various senior schools.
All who have had a preview are amazed at the outstanding quality of the inspirational works on show.

The exhibition will travel across the U.K. to various cathedrals, churches, Christian festivals and other Catholic events bringing the artistic talents of these young Catholic Artists to a location near you!

Especially exciting is the inclusion of the displays of work at Westminster Cathedral Hall as part of the “Towards Advent Exhibition 2009” which is scheduled to be opened by Archbishop Vincent Nicholls at 10.30am on November 14th."

Gerry is giving a series of concerts nationwide featuring his original songs and poetry.

His previous gigs and festival appearances have been compared to a musical mission, as his poignant lyrics and prose leave the audience thinking deeply about their Christian faith, their lives and most dramatically, thinking about how they treat other people. His views are presented musically in a wide variety of foot tapping styles to suit everybody, and involve an amazing journey of emotions from tears to laughter. Jesus is my friend is his most requested song.

"Paints wonderful pictures with words and music".
"Child Soldiers of War and Vulnerable Ladies really got me thinking".
"The Blind Man and Do you remember me? made me grateful for my own health!"

Recently Gerry has written five sets of original Christian Poetry books with accompanying music CDs:

The Shores of Heaven
Beneath God's Wind and
Put the CHRIST back into Christmas
Journey to the Light,

A fifth CD and book, Was God's favourite colour blue?, is now available. This contains much of the original material Gerry sings at his live concerts.

Enjoy his music and poetry!