San Gabriel

Seamlessly fusing 80’s style synth hooks with modern reverb-drenched guitars and synthesizers, San Gabriel creates a kaleidoscopic, nostalgic dream-pop sound.

Named after the river where he spent countless summer nights learning guitar and jamming with childhood bands, San Gabriel features 3-time Austin Music Award recipient James Bookert (Whiskey Shivers/Wild Child) splitting duties as writer, singer and multi-instrumentalist. After having gained experience writing with musicians like with Trinidad James, Raissa, producers Nate Donmoyer, Odie, and and sharing the stage with DJ Khalid and Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect 3), Bookert began writing and recording for San Gabriel behind the counter at a liquor store as a way to entertain himself during his night shifts.

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Events featuring San Gabriel

Mar 17, 2022
1:10am — 1:50am
Presented by
Park the Van
Mar 19, 2022
10:00pm — 10:40pm
Presented by
Tiger Bomb Promo
About
From:
Austin, TX
Genre:
Subgenre:
Dream Pop
Professional Connections
San Gabriel is seeking the following:
  • Label
  • Management
  • Gear Endorsement
  • Other Artists to Tour With
  • Booking Agent - US
  • PR/Publicity Agency
  • Publishing
  • Sync/Music Supervisors