Ernie Garland: Press

When Ernie Garland climbed up Looking Glass Rock in North Carolina several years ago, the DeLand resident and musician was inspired to write his song, "Edge of the World." That song became the title track of Garland's new CD, a collection of light rock and folkie pop that also includes his original song "Princess in Disguise," the traditional spiritual "Wayfaring Stranger," the classic "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and Christian pop-rocker Phil Keaggy's brooding "Sunday School." Garland, who plays guitar, keyboards and mandolin, will perform during a CD release party at 7 p.m. tonight [11/14/2008] at the Coffee Bistro 101, 101 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Information: 386-747-0698.

It was such a wonderful evening when Ernie performed at the Bistro. What a talented musician! Everyone sat around, relaxed and found themselves singing along with him. While he was singing, we all were reminiscing about what we were doing when the songs were popular. Ernie’s music is calming and peaceful. We are looking forward to Ernie being a regular performer at the Bistro.
Star Cook
Coffee Bistro 101
Entertainment Director

Ernie performed for Bike Florida in 2007 as our opening act on the third evening and then again as our main performer at our end-ride party in 2008. He was well received by our 700 plus participants. They enjoyed his playing and singing and we look forward to having him in years to come.
Linda B. Crider
Director
Bike Florida

If you are looking for a special performer for your event, you should contact Ernie. Ernie played and sang for my daughter's wedding and reception. He was friendly, professional and accommodating. We received many compliments on his performance. Everyone enjoyed listening. I can't say enough times how happy we were that we found Ernie to play at our event. Thank you Ernie.
Janice Smith

Ernie is not only a great player and singer, he is a wonderful entertainer. He interprets his music for those who listen and best of all he delivers everything with a heart full of love for the music he plays and for the people who listen to it.
Fr. Don Lyon
St. Barnabas Church
DeLand

With a voice described as "velvet" and an audience friendly stage presence, Ernie faithfully interprets the soft rock classics and popular tunes from the past four decades. From private parties to restaurants, bars and coffee houses, people are captivated by his easy style and smooth guitar technique. For the casual atmosphere of restaurants, parties, wine and coffee bars, his music is a natural choice. If you like soft rock and the pop hits from the last 40 years or so you and your guests will really enjoy Ernie's music. He can be heard at Coffee Bistro 101 in DeLand the first Friday of every month.
Using state-of-the-art equipment,he has been impressing audiences with his interpretations of popular songs for decades. Love songs, rock classics, old standards and gospel tunes, flow effortlessly from his repertoire, along with several "Ernie originals". Check out the audio and video samples, then give him a call or email him. You will not be disappointed.
Ernie offers this guarantee: "I will show up on time, in appropriate attire, and everyone will have fun, or I pay the Gigmasters fee and refund half of your money! Period."