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Giles began his musical journey by studying piano at the age of 9, but later switched to guitar at age 10. His musical influences include iconic artists such as The Beatles, The Youngbloods, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, Eric Clapton, Loggins and Messina, Little Feat, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, and George Benson, Chicago, and more... In the late 1970's, Giles performed around Ohio in various venues including hotels, clubs, restaurants, and festivals. He was part of bands like The Alum Valley Band, Teaser, The Cats of Tonic. Linda Dachtyl Quartet, Soul Satyr Horns, Project One and The Harmonic Barbarians. Giles studied music at Ohio State University and was a member of the OSU Jazz Ensembles from 1976 to 1980. The ensemble achieved several accolades, including winning first place at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival and receiving the Downbeat Award for best college album. His musical influences span genres, from jazz to rock, and he has performed with renowned artists like flutist Hubert Laws and drummer Peter Erskine. His discography includes: [] "Acorn's Tavern" with the OSU Jazz Ensemble, []"It's About Time" with Project One. [] "Blue Bop" with LDB3 (Linda Dachtyl Quartet) []"Near the Bridge" (solo work) [] "Dreams to Follow" (solo work), which are available for purchase on Amazon. Giles continues to perform for various venues and corporate functions as a soloist and with the blues/jazz-based group "The Harmonic Barbarians". And the folk/rock group "The Erika Holycross Band". Some of his past performances include events at Audubon Center, Comfest (Columbus, Ohio), Columbus Arts Festival, Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival, Columbus Jazz and Ribs Festival, Shadow Box Live (Easton Town Center), Donte's Jazz club (Los Angeles, CA), Keystone Korner (San Francisco, CA), The Starboard Attitude (Redondo Beach, CA), O'Tooles Pub (Gahanna, Ohio), Saugatuck Riverboat (Saugatuck, Michigan), The Grand Hotel (Mackinaw Island, Michigan), Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza, and many more across Ohio and beyond. |
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