Hailing from Penacook, New Hampshire, Gary Green began his musical journey in high school, honing his skills on the harmonica and playing with local bands. His passion for music led him to Charlottesville, Virginia, where he gigged at night to fund his college education.  A Special Ed teacher for some years, he continued performing nights and touring summers with a variety of talented musicians.  In 1987 Gary won the Hohner-sponsored World Harmonica Championships on the Isle of Jersey in the UK, competing against world class harmonica players. He impressed the judges with his haunting, original composition "Decadel”.

Described as a "harp-blowing phenomenon", Gary's harmonica playing is notable for its subtle force and melodic power, comparable to a keyboard, violin or lead guitar. His versatility and nuanced performances span genres from folk and rock to classic blues, country, and jazz.  Gary has traveled the Atlantic seaboard from New Hampshire to Key West, and west to Texas, Colorado and California,  gracing prestigious venues such as The Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, The Birchmere in Alexandria, the main stage at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. He has also had the honor of being a guest accompanist for the legendary Jimmy Buffett.

During his musical career, Gary contributed to over 50 album projects before becoming the Audio Engineer at the historic Paramount Theatre in Charlottesville.  He had almost stopped playing harp, so enthused was he by the technical artistry of sound mixing for live events, when he was unexpectedly tossed out of that world.  Invited by Peyton Tochterman to be part of a U.S. State Department cultural mission to Herat, Afghanistan in 2012, they toured for two weeks sharing traditional “Americana” folk music with Afghani musicians and citizens.

 In the shadow of the Hindu Kush Himalaya, he experienced a sudden visceral musical impact.  “Some connection between the picture in my mind and the tactile movement of my mouth happened there. Playing was seamless and lucid.  It all clicked into place, and I thought this is who I am and what I do.”   He returned home profoundly changed and motivated to play and perform regularly again.  Reinforced in his belief that music is a universal language, he has never looked back.