Gary Hoey Xmas 12-4-2017

For years, Gary Hoey’s annual holiday tour was a staple on our winter calendar, and catching his show at Infinity Hall in Norfolk, Connecticut, was a December tradition we never missed. The intimate setting of the historic venue always made the high-energy performance feel personal, bringing out the raw power of his guitar playing alongside an immensely talented backing band. Catching a live show like this right in town always felt like the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with great energy and local live music.

The shot captures Gary mid-performance against a dark, minimalist background, holding his blue quilted-maple guitar vertically directly in front of the vocal mic. The focused stage lighting cuts through the pitch-black shadows, highlighting the vibrant blue body, white pickguard, and polished hardware of the instrument. Wearing dark sunglasses, a black jacket with star details on the lapel, and a white collared shirt, he remains illuminated as the central focus while the rest of the stage drops entirely into shadow.