Gabriel Van Sickle is an engaging performer, educator, composer, audio engineer and producer in America and Grenada. He graduated from Five Towns College in Long Island in 2008, where he had the chance to practice and study with many notable musicians. Using these opportunities to his benefit, Gabriel has been awarded the Tony Mattola Award for Musical Excellence and Five Towns College's award for composition and songwriting.
Gabriel has played guitar and bass in all types of situations, including weddings, pit orchestras, rock bands, and jazz ensembles all throughout Grenada and the Eastern United States. He has also worked as a live sound engineer and has done extensive studio and mobile recording. Teaching a myriad of students, young and old, in various situations is another way Gabriel has been sharing his passion and knowledge of music. He has maintained a stable of private students in voice and assorted instruments, as well as coached and arranged for choirs and held teaching positions in secondary schools.
He is currently residing in Grenada. He became a member of “Solid the Band”. Formed in early 2017, Solid the Band’s exhilarating performances have quickly earned them a reputation as the most popular and exciting band in Grenada. Performing in support of major touring acts, as well as backing up regional legends such as Luciano and Inspector, has become a well-rehearsed routine for the band. From warming the stage at music festivals in Grenada and other Caribbean countries to supporting events hosted by Grenadian government in Canada and China, the group has established themselves with a high energy performance that is not to be missed.
Now he has explored music as a community-building tool, maintained a regular performance schedule and a private studio. He is available for performances, as well as private lessons, session recording and audio production/engineering, both in person or over the internet.
