Date of Birth: March 8, 1973
Hometown: Spring, TX
Place of residence: Nashville, TN
Status: Married to the former Carrie Theobald [yes, of Alathea] on December 31, 2004
Random facts:
- He likes congas in his monitors.
- Put out his own CD, Foreign Mission, in August of 1999.
- Has contributed percussion to many of Caedmon’s Call’s friends, including Bebo Norman, Justin McRoberts, and Trip Wamsley. Garett also toured with Bebo in the spring of 2000.
- Garett’s use of the washboard during “Bus Driver” in tours past has always been a fan favorite.
- Known for his monkey-like flails and gestures on stage.
- Uses tinkering noises during sound check to keep the band calm.
- Did Martial Arts (Karate) as a child, and at the age of 10, won a trophy for Forms.
- Grew up down the street from Rick Weinland and was inspired to be a drummer after hanging around Rick’s house and playing his drums.
Musical Influences:
- Stravinsky
- Ives
- Bob Becker of Nexus
- Steve Gadd
Inspirational albums:
- Matters of the Heart – Tracy Chapman
- Plumb – Jonatha Brooke
- Road To You – Pat Metheny
- World Sinfonia – Al Di Meola
History with the band:
Garett knew Derek and Aaron Tate from high school (they both attended high schools in Spring, TX) and was introduced to the band via the two. Immediately, Garett’s talents were recognized and he has been a critical member of the band ever since.
I was just curious if you knew, if Danielle had baby #4 yet? Because I noticed she isn’t in any of the CD release promo tour pics, videos or concerts. She is on my heart! There isn’t any info listed on their webpage or myspace. So i thought I’d ask – Just incase!
THANKS:)
nope, not yet but we are anticipating the babies birth in a couple
of months now!
garett
kinda fun to have my own link on the homepage…
hmmm…what all can I do with this real estate?
I know…Ill post tons and tons and tons of pics of my dog.
woof…
garett
seriously, what is interesting about Garett? Sure he is a good dresser but that’s about it. He doesn’t even know how to keep his thumbs up while playing the congos. What an idiot.
I think you should post large amounts of info on inverted hair styling.
ok.
from http://www.beauty-and-the-bath.com/Inverted-Bob-Hair-Styles-Gallery-4.html
Today there are many different choices for hair styles.
One at the top of the list is the inverted bob style.
You can add changing your color, add some highlights, add bangs, or layering.
Inverted bobs are becoming more and more popular and cut to allow simple to major changes easily.
An inverted bob can be the solution to many a bad hair cut.
Most of bob hair makeovers include color, which can be adding highlights, color, gloss or all three.
Bobs are awesome for a cut involving color correction.
Color correction, was often thought to be damaging to the hair, color stripped from the hair using bleach, would open, split the hair cuticle and add worse damage to the hair.
Products today allow a hair stylist to remove ‘artificial pigment’ only and allowing your hair to colored anew, all in the same appointment.
Your stylist may offer suggestions for change in color and style to fix any problems with your hair. For example, if your hair has a brassy blonde color, a stylist may suggest a bleach highlight or an ash toner to offset the brass color.
A bob haircut can help hide or grow out a bad color or haircut.
This will depend to some extent on the experience of the stylist.
The staggered back layers of the bob cut can blend in uneven layers and add texture.
If you are looking to update your hair style the bob is well worth considering.
Know what you do and do not like.
If sharp angles are not for you, a popular variation is the rounder and smoother bob. Photos of styles you like are helpful to hair stylists.
Unless you are up on hair styling terminology, you and your stylist may have different vocabularies. For example, your bangs. There are a thousand and one ways to wear bangs alone.
Bring your stylist at least two to three pictures of styles you like that have a common line or cut in the style.
garett
What’s the answer to life, the universe and everything, Garett?
lots of sleep.
Garett, just wanted to say hi. I am so glad your band is doing great, it is still so great to hear you on the radio. Keep using your gift’s to serve our father!
I’ve been looking for a percussionist but can’t figure out where they all hide. This question may be irrelevant, but where did you hone your skills and hang out before joining Caedmon’s?