Gabe Close Music

An exciting voice in the indie Americana world, Louisville singer/songwriter Gabe Close can pinpoint a host of powerful influences that have driven the development of his uniquely diverse sound and compelling, thought provoking lyrical themes. Growing up performing music in church, Gabe was motivated to sing, play guitar and learn new songs on the fly. From those experiences, he learned the value of writing songs that communicate something meaningful about human relationships and the world around him. His passion for music history, record collecting and discovering new music keyed him in on legendary songwriters like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen. His later appreciation for groundbreaking alt country folk rock inspired Gabe’s bold choice to alternate between acoustic and electric guitar driven tracks as he developed his own artistry. “I’m influenced by artists who really use their music to say something,” he says. “I don’t mind the occasional party song, but those can be found just about anywhere. The reason I love Dylan so much is that he’s a great songwriter and uses it to get a story and sometimes important message across. For that reason, I aim for my music to be more than a catchy tune. I try to write songs that can reach people where they are."