The Road Song Project

Songs about the road…
Songs written on the road…
Songs that sound good while
Cruising down the road…

“The Road Song Project” is the latest musical endeavor from singer/songwriter Gary Gorence. The songs draw on influences of rock, country, folk, blues and bluegrass. Gary weaves tales of life in the southwest and the magnetic pull of the open road. Modern day outlaws, moonshiners, personal observation and introspection are sprinkled throughout his songs. Gary is proficient on acoustic and electric 6-string and 12-string guitars, 5-string banjo and harmonica, and sings with a slight southern expression. You can see “The Road Song Project” performing as Gary solo, in a duo, or as a kickin’ 4-piece band.

To quote New Mexico Magazine… “If you like Tom Petty, you’ll probably appreciate the flavor of Gary’s music; it’s similarly rootsy, but in a New Mexico way.”

Gary was born in Oklahoma and grew up in west Texas. He currently resides in the Pecos Canyon of northern New Mexico.

Contact Gary at garygorence@gmail.com

Upcoming Events 2026

Friday, May 8     8 – 11 pm
Tiny’s Lounge, Santa Fe, NM
The Jakes

Saturday, May 9   7 – 10 pm
Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM
The Jakes

Saturday, May 16   5 – 8 pm
Sunnyside Bar, Creede, CO
Gary Solo

Sunday, May 17   5 – 9 pm
Balcony Bar & Grill, Durango, CO   
Gary Solo

Friday, May 22   6:30 – 9:30 pm
Alcove Social, Alpine, TX
Gary Solo

Saturday, May 23   3 – 6 pm
Bonito Valley Brewing, Lincoln, NM
Gary Solo

Tuesday, May 26   4 – 6 pm
Cowgirl BBQ, Santa Fe, NM
Gary Solo

Thursday, May 28   7 – 9 pm
The Ritchey, Alpine, TX
Gary Solo

Friday, May 29   7 – 10 pm
Hotel El Capitan, Van Horn, TX
Gary Solo

Saturday, May 30   7 – 9:30 pm
Flygap Winery, Mason, TX
Gary Solo