About

GARY PRESTON

InstrumentLevel
Vocals Professional
Piano/Keyboards Professional
Harp Professional
Other: harmonica
Gary Preston plays a delicious mix of blues and boogie on harmonica, keyboards, and vocals. Gary has shared the stage with Eric Burdon, James Cotton, Lee Oskar, Colin James, Dutch Mason, The Ray Charles Orchestra, Otis Rush, John Hammond, and the late blues master Junior Wells. With his move to Victoria he has carved out a musical niche as band leader, sideman, educator and solo artist.
Jazz/Blues
Active / Available

Current Projects

THE KINGMIXERS
vocals, keys, harmonica
2010 - present
THE KINGMIXERS - CLASSIC
vocals, keyboard, harmonica
2010 - present
THE GARY PRESTON BAND
vocals, keys, harmonica
2005 - present
Preston & Bonkowski
vocals, keys, harmonica
2002 - present

Past Projects

Gary Preston & The Harpoons
Keyboards/Harp/Vocals
90s
Slim & The Deuces
Keys/harp/vocals
2010 - 2013
The Bill Johnson Blues Band
Harmonica, Keyboards
2002 - 2007
Hot In The Shade
Keyboards/Vocals
1994 - 2007
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Community Events

Past Events

23
May
2025
19:00
The Gary Preston Band
The Gary Preston Band plays blues with passion, driven by scorching harmonica, p...
By Donation
The Loft (Victoria)
Event can be attended in person
16
Dec
2018
15:00 19:30
Remembering Jason Buie Yuletide Blues: The Deb Rhymer Band, SP & Johnny's Rhumba...
An annual Christmas party and fundraiser for the Mustard Seed Food Bank. Admissi...
By Donation
V-lounge
Event can be attended in person
07
Jul
2018
19:30 16:00
GARY PRESTON
 
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
27
Jan
2018
20:00
Saturday Night Dance with The Kingmixers: THE KINGMIXERS
Service Club with Large lounge and dance floor. Dance with Ron King Tues 8 pm ...
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
18
Nov
2017
20:00
Saturday Night Dance: THE KINGMIXERS
The Kingmixers are a versatile dance band, covering a wide range of material fro...
By Donation
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
02
Sep
2017
20:00
Saturday Dance: THE KINGMIXERS - CLASSIC
Live dance music every Saturday from 8 pm - 11 pm We have a large lounge and da...
By Donation
Trafalgar Pro Patria Legion Br 292
Event can be attended in person
06
May
2016
19:00
Jack de Keyzer, GARY PRESTON
Tally Ho Sports Bar & Victoria Blues Society is proud to present Jack De Keyz...
$20
Tally Ho Sports Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
09
Jan
2016
19:30 16:00
GARY PRESTON
 
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
03
Dec
2015
18:00 21:00
Gary Preston's Birthday: Preston & Bonkowski
Live music every Thursday at the ROSS Bay Pub. On Thurs Dec 3 , music by Gary Pr...
Free
Ross Bay Pub
Event can be attended in person
14
Nov
2015
19:30 16:00
GARY PRESTON
 
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
10
Oct
2015
19:30 16:00
GARY PRESTON
 
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
06
Sep
2015
19:00
Ana Popovic, THE KINGMIXERS
Ana Popovic, aka “The Serbian Scorcher”, is one of the most lauded guitarist...
$30
Ship Point (Inner Harbour)
Event can be attended in person
09
May
2015
19:30 10:30
GARY PRESTON
 
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
07
Mar
2015
19:30 11:30
GARY PRESTON
 
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
03
Mar
2015
20:00 23:00
OYA presents :: Oliver Mitchell, GARY PRESTON
A great evening of Blues. Originals and Roots Music With Alex Bassman, Eugene N...
Free
Cenote
Event can be attended in person
24
Jan
2015
19:30 10:30
GARY PRESTON
 
Free
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
03
Jan
2015
20:00
VBS Saturday Night Juke: THE GARY PRESTON BAND, ELMORE's BAR & GRILL
 
$5
Upper Deck (in the Gorge Travelodge)
Event can be attended in person
20
Dec
2014
20:00 00:00
Live Blues & New CD Party: THE GARY PRESTON BAND
An evening of live blues with The Gary Preston Band; PLUS your first chance to g...
$5
Upper Deck (in the Gorge Travelodge)
Event can be attended in person
13
Dec
2014
19:30 10:30
GARY PRESTON
Gary Preston,with Ron Lukawitski on bass. An evening of blues & roots music, and...
Christie's Carriage House Pub
Event can be attended in person
04
Dec
2014
21:00 00:00
GARY PRESTON
An evening of solo music from the one and only Gary Preston. Blues, roots, pop a...
Free
The Bent Mast
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