Gary Stackhouse
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Gary Stackhouse is a Canadian entertainer and radio host Born in Saint John, New Brunswick
on August 21, 1965. Following a successful career as a touring and recording musician in Canada's Maritime Provinces
in the 1980s, Stackhouse turned to a career in radio. He has worked in news, production and creative writing in addition to hosting on air shows in New Brunswick
and in Southern Ontario
at Brantford's
CKPC-FM 92.1
As its first Program Director, Stackhouse was instrumental in the launch of radio station NewSong FM
(CINB) in his hometown of Saint John, New Brunswick
in 2001. He also was General Manager and main architect of the re-branding of Comedy Radio CFHA
in Saint John to 103.5 “The Pirate” (CJEF), a short-lived but innovative youth station which mixed Urban and Modern Rock with Spoken Word
Comedy. He also hosted that station's morning show as “Captain Stack in the Morning”. He left the position in 2007 after disagreements with the station ownership over the direction of the station.
Stackhouse's musical career began during his time attending Saint John High School
, where he played with numerous bands, including roots rock outfit "The Rockabilly Fury". He joined Wink & The Pleasers after graduating in 1983 and played with the band for two different stints, and was featured as guitar player on the band's video of "Hat and Cane" which was the most requested independent video on Canada's nationwide video network MuchMusic
for several weeks in 1984. After leaving the band, he played guitar, keyboards and bass in several other bands while continuing to record and release his own material. He has had several minor regional hits recorded under the band pseudonym "Magic Sandwich", including "Wash Away" (originally written as an attempt to gain an audition for the TV reality show Rock Star: INXS
), "Always Call You Friend" (a Valentine's gift for his then-girlfriend) and "Piggy Man" (dedicated to CJEF owner Geoff Rivett, who was his employer at the time).
During his time in Brantford, he formed "The Chas Maverick Connection" with some fellow co-workers, performing at several charity events and recording many cover songs with the band. Stackhouse has also become known for writing and performing parody songs
. Stackhouse is also the lead singer and plays guitar and keyboards for the band "The Accidental Legends", also featuring Ryan Massey (bass), Bill Brayley (guitar) and Peter Hanson (drums).
Stackhouse currently hosts the Stack in the Morning show on 98.9 Big John FM
(CJYC) in Saint John, NB. He also is a popular voiceover
artist in the region, producing voiceovers at his home studio "ReachView Studio" in Long Reach, New Brunswick as well as at The Voice Factory in Saint John. In addition, Stackhouse has utilized his production talents to provide inexpensive recording opportunities for young bands and artists in the region at the studio.
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
on August 21, 1965. Following a successful career as a touring and recording musician in Canada's Maritime Provinces
Maritimes
The Maritime provinces, also called the Maritimes or the Canadian Maritimes, is a region of Eastern Canada consisting of three provinces, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. On the Atlantic coast, the Maritimes are a subregion of Atlantic Canada, which also includes the...
in the 1980s, Stackhouse turned to a career in radio. He has worked in news, production and creative writing in addition to hosting on air shows in New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
and in Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario is a region of the province of Ontario, Canada that lies south of the French River and Algonquin Park. Depending on the inclusion of the Parry Sound and Muskoka districts, its surface area would cover between 14 to 15% of the province. It is the southernmost region of...
at Brantford's
Brantford, Ontario
Brantford is a city located on the Grand River in Southern Ontario, Canada. While geographically surrounded by the County of Brant, the city is politically independent...
CKPC-FM 92.1
CKPC-FM
CKPC-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 92.1 FM from 571 West Street in Brantford, Ontario. The station broadcasts a Soft AC music format, with a mix of oldies and an evening adult standards program known as The Lounge...
As its first Program Director, Stackhouse was instrumental in the launch of radio station NewSong FM
CINB-FM
CINB-FM is a Canadian radio station in Saint John, New Brunswick. Branded as Newsong FM, it broadcasts Christian contemporary music and other religious shows, and is found at 96.1 MHz on the FM dial.-History:On May 10, 2000, Donald E...
(CINB) in his hometown of Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
in 2001. He also was General Manager and main architect of the re-branding of Comedy Radio CFHA
CJEF-FM
CJRP-FM is a Canadian classic hits music and news radio station located at 103.5 MHz/FM in Saint John, New Brunswick with a rebroadcaster at 95.1 FM in Rothesay.-History:...
in Saint John to 103.5 “The Pirate” (CJEF), a short-lived but innovative youth station which mixed Urban and Modern Rock with Spoken Word
Spoken word
Spoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
Comedy. He also hosted that station's morning show as “Captain Stack in the Morning”. He left the position in 2007 after disagreements with the station ownership over the direction of the station.
Stackhouse's musical career began during his time attending Saint John High School
Saint John High School
Saint John High School is located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It was founded in 1805 and is the oldest publicly funded school in Canada.-History:...
, where he played with numerous bands, including roots rock outfit "The Rockabilly Fury". He joined Wink & The Pleasers after graduating in 1983 and played with the band for two different stints, and was featured as guitar player on the band's video of "Hat and Cane" which was the most requested independent video on Canada's nationwide video network MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
for several weeks in 1984. After leaving the band, he played guitar, keyboards and bass in several other bands while continuing to record and release his own material. He has had several minor regional hits recorded under the band pseudonym "Magic Sandwich", including "Wash Away" (originally written as an attempt to gain an audition for the TV reality show Rock Star: INXS
Rock Star: INXS
Rock Star: INXS is the first season of the reality television show Rock Star where 15 contestants competed to become the lead vocalist for the Australian rock band INXS....
), "Always Call You Friend" (a Valentine's gift for his then-girlfriend) and "Piggy Man" (dedicated to CJEF owner Geoff Rivett, who was his employer at the time).
During his time in Brantford, he formed "The Chas Maverick Connection" with some fellow co-workers, performing at several charity events and recording many cover songs with the band. Stackhouse has also become known for writing and performing parody songs
Parody music
Parody music, or musical parody, involves changing or recycling existing musical ideas or lyrics — or copying the peculiar style of a composer or artist, or even a general style of music. Although the result is often funny, and this is the usual intent — the term "parody" in musical terms also...
. Stackhouse is also the lead singer and plays guitar and keyboards for the band "The Accidental Legends", also featuring Ryan Massey (bass), Bill Brayley (guitar) and Peter Hanson (drums).
Stackhouse currently hosts the Stack in the Morning show on 98.9 Big John FM
CJYC-FM
CJYC-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting from Saint John, New Brunswick at 98.9 MHz. It is owned and operated by the Maritime Broadcasting System. 98.9 Big John FM plays "EVERYTHING THAT ROCKS" and, was known as C98 until August 2006....
(CJYC) in Saint John, NB. He also is a popular voiceover
VoiceOver
VoiceOver is a screen reader built into Apple Inc.'s Mac OS X, iOS and iPod operating systems. By using VoiceOver, the user can access their Macintosh or iOS device based on spoken descriptions and, in the case of the Mac, the keyboard. The feature is designed to increase accessibility for blind...
artist in the region, producing voiceovers at his home studio "ReachView Studio" in Long Reach, New Brunswick as well as at The Voice Factory in Saint John. In addition, Stackhouse has utilized his production talents to provide inexpensive recording opportunities for young bands and artists in the region at the studio.