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New Song Released:

Now & Then 05/2007
Cast A Shadow
(Remix) 11/06
Unordinary Day 06/06
Not Too Late
01/03/04
In The End 12/25/03


Hello!

First of all, let me introduce myself. My name is Gary Horrie. This is the site for my solo music... aka "ZD2". I pretty much have my own home recording studio. Everything is recorded and mastered digitally by me. Yes, it may sound funny, but it's all true. It's me writing, playing & recording everything myself. What's up with that you ask? Well, nothing really. I have been in the music industry for many years & over those years picked up some other skills along the way. I've always been fortunate enough to play with some the best musicians around which I'm sure some things have rubbed off onto me.

I will also be having some special guests appearing on some of my songs in the near future from other local bands.

Updates? What updates? ... -04/31/08
Wow... I apologize if you have been looking for updates here. I'm currently focusing all updates on my MySpace page. Here is a brief overview of some changes that have been going on...

Hot Action Cop on tour
1. I am currently the drummer for one of my favorite bands from a few years back, HOT ACTION COP based out of Nashville, TN! We've been doing some scattered shows since I joined back in August of 2007.


2.
I have about 4 to 5 new songs that are just about ready to be released. I'm not sure if I will release them individually as I did before. I may just do a 5 song CD. Keep checking MySpace.com/zd2 for updates on that!

New tune unleashed ... -05/01/07
Heya... Check out my latest tune called Now & Then! Let me know what you think!!!!

Also.... as you may know, MySpace is taking over the world. Yes, I'm right there with it. The ZD2 MySpace page is getting more attention than this site... . I'm sorry! Stop by if ya can!! www.MySpace.com/zd2

NEED YOUR HELP... -11/16/06
Request Cast A Shadow on Local Anysthetic at 105.7FM & listen up every Sunday night 8pm-10pm!

All you have to do is click here & send!!! --> E-mail 105.7 & request "Cast A Shadow " or call 495-WIXO (9496) - Toll Free 1-877-495-WIXO (9496) Worried that you won't be able to get this radio station in?? Well... click here & you can listen to a live internet feed! Or check them out on the web at www.1057theXrocks.com

Since there is only one of me, I need all the help I can get promoting!

Also, check out the latest StepDown tune "Empty Faces" at either of the following StepDownRocks.com or MySpace.com/stepdownrocks! - If you like the song at all, we ask that you request that as well. We would appreciate that greatly.

Thanks a ton!! ~g

What's up?... -10/25/06
Hello... just a little update here. I am still writing & have a bunch of ideas I'm weeding through. I do have 1 new tune uploaded to MySpace.com/zd2 that you can check out. It's called "Unordinary Day". Let me know what you think of it! Also, my band StepDown will be releasing a couple of original tunes in the next few days. You can check them out at StepDownRocks.com or MySpace.com/stepdownrocks

Press Release ... -11/01/05
Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE have announced that former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will be making a guest appearance on their new CD, entitled "Soundtrack of a Soul". Sebastian is featured on the track "Another Nail", which was co-written by Bach, Mike Layne, Justin Murr, and Keri Kelli (VINCE NEIL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, ADLER'S APPETITE). The track also features Keri Kelli on guitar, former STRYPER member Tim Gaines on bass, and Gary Horrie on drums.

LIBERTY N' JUSTICE have announced 15 of the 16 singers that will appear on the upcoming CD, including Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Tony Harnell (TNT), Oni Logan (LYNCH MOB), Ted Poley (DANGER DANGER), Leif Garrett, Jamie Rowe (GUARDIAN, ADRIANGALE), Mike Lee (BARREN CROSS), Dale Thompson (BRIDE), Joe Cerisano (SILVER CONDOR), Scott Wenzell (WHITE CROSS), Phil Naro (TALAS), Russell Arcara (SURGIN, PROPHET, ARCARA), Ez Gomer (JET CIRCUS) and Josh Kramer (SAINT). The album will be released in early 2006 and will be handled in Brazil by Avantage Records. An audio sample of Bach's track will be posted on the group's web site, www.libertynjustice.net, on Saturday, November 12, along with a new interview.

STEPDOWN... -10/30/05
Well, as many of you may have know, the Shake is undergoing some renovations. Mike, Ryan and myself are leaving as of Jan 1st, 2006. However, Mike & I have formed a group called "StepDown" (www.StepDownRocks.com) that we are starting to fill out more shows with. This group's current line-up also includes Ryan Rose (temporarily) & Cody Barra (aka: CFB). Most of my writing focus will be put forth in this project.

We are proudly sponsored by the NoiseGate Recording Studio, 99X (WIXO 99.9 Peoria, IL) and PeoriaOnTap.com

The Shake will continue on with Rod Teaney & other members starting Jan. 1. Until then, we will be doing double duty with both bands. Check out each bands website or PeoriaOnTap.com for show dates!

A little recording... -6/07/05
Well, I'm very exited to announce that just finished recording a drum track at the NoiseGate Studio in Pekin, IL for a song that will be on the compilation cd "Liberty 'n Justice - A Soundtrack of a Soul". The tune is called "Another Nail" and features some great players. On bass will be the Tim Gaines, former bassist from Stryper. On guitar will be the guitarist Keri Kelli (Vince Neil, Slashes Snakepit). And on vocals.... well, I'm not sure if I'm at "Liberty" to say or not. But I assure you that it is one of the best and most known "Metal" singers from the 80's/90's era hands down. Not to mention, one of my favorite singers of all time. I'll have to check with my sources before I let that cat out of the bag. This CD has also got some pretty killer singers lined up such as: Oni Logan - Lynch Mob, Stephen Pearcy - Ratt, Tony Harnell - TnT, Leif Garrett and others. Stay tuned hear who the mystery singer is!! Check the Liberty 'n Justice website for more info.

Hey man, look at me rocking out, I'm on radiooooo... -5/21/05
2 local Peoria stations are now playing local music, which totally rocks! Kudo's to 99x & Rock 96.5.

99X 99x is doing a show called "Local Anesthetic" every Friday & Saturday night from 10-11pm! Call (309-676-5000) or email them to request ZD2!

Rock 96.5Rock 96.5 is also doing a show every Saturday @ 7pm called "Plugged In". I hear this is moving to a 2 hr show! So call (309-282-ROCK) & request ZD2 here as well. Also, Whitey will play the most requested local band of the day on Wednesday during the Nooner!!


Being a one man band, any additional support I could get would be awesome!
So, if you think checked out any of the tunes and liked any of them, please show some support and help me get it out to the public!! Thanks, ~g

Re-Release of Cast A Shadow... -12/09/04
Check it out.. The song, Cast A Shadow has been re-recorded & ready for downloading. Let me know what you think!

Dimebag Darrell RIP... -12/08/04
The metal scene glooms today as we find that one of the forming founders of Pantera, Dimebag Darrell was gunned down during a performance in Columbus, OH. Dimebag was one of the greatest metal guitarist & inspired countless musicians. He'll be missed greatly. PeoriaOnTap.com has a Pantera poll, go check it out & chime in. RIP Dime.

Gary Leaves Braille...
-12/01/04
Yep, unfortunately, the time has come for me to leave Braille. I have decided to take a position in another local cover band, The Shake. I will miss my brothers Josh & Slim and leave them on good terms. I had a great time in the band. I will be finishing out the rest of the year with the band. So go check out the Braille website for dates & come see the last few shows if possible. Braille does have a drummer lined up to step right in, so there should be no downtime. I'm sure it will still be very much ROCKIN'!

Braille Bassist hunt over -10/16/04
Congrats to Steve "Slim" Barnes! Slim is kickin some ass! Check out www.GotBraille.com for more info.


Video killed the who?
-09/04/04
Check out some cool video footage from the Braille Show in Pontiac... More available at www.GotBraille.com

A little Shoutcasting... -08/17/04
Very soon, you can hear ZD2 being played on the Peoria Mustangs (Junior Hockey League) live Shout Cast. The season opener is Sept. 10, 2004. Check it out!

You know a bassist? -08/17/04
BRAILLE is officially looking for a bass player. If you know one who who fit, go to www.GotBraille.com, click on the "Bassist Hunt" link & let us know. This is an immediate opening for the qualified person and will not be available long. More details on the site.

A Few Samples... -07/07/04
Despite the lacks of updates here on the site, I've still been hard at work on material. There just not enough time in the day for everything I need to do. I did get a few hours to track some of my latest ideas. So here ya go. Keep in mind, these are still rough mixes & only samples of what is to come here.

  ZD2 - Clip 1
  ZD2 - Clip 2
  ZD2 - Clip 3

Let me know what ya think!
~g

New Tune...
-01/03/04
It's here. The new ZD2 song "Not Too Late" is finished! Check it out at the link to the left. Be sure to let me know what you think. Also, the lyrics are now up for the two latest songs. You can find them on the Music page.


Yet another song release...
-01/02/04
Well, I hope everyone had a great New Year! Yes, that's right! I've almost got another song complete & ready for release. If all goes as planned, it should be up by late Sunday. I don't want to rush it, but the music, & lyrics are done. I'm in the process of re-recording the vocals right now, & if my voice is kind to me, everything will be in final mix down Saturday. This song is entitled "Not Too Late". I should have lyrics for both of the new songs up by the first of the week too. Since the recording quality has vastly improved since my previous recordings, you can look for them to be redone in the near future as well.

What's been up? -12/25/03
Well, I'm glad you asked! Very much has been going on, so much, I have no clue how I keep up with myself. First of all, I recently became a father to Avyan Shaine Horrie on Dec. 8th, 2003. Since then, very little sleep has been had at my home, but well worth it.

Secondly, I just finished another song entitled "In The End" and yes, you can check it out right here! Many other songs are being recorded as you read this, so there should be plenty more coming soon! So check out the song & give me some feedback!

Braille: on hiatus.... -12/15/03
That's right, a short, well deserved break for the band. Have no fear though, the band will probably return very soon refreshed and ready to kick the Spring time in the ass. In the meantime, I am going to try to get many of my songs recorded & try to catch up on a lot of other things as well. Be sure to visit the Braille website often for the latest updates!

 

Here are some quick links to related websites.

StepDownRocks.com

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