About Gary Strack

Gary Strack has spent nearly two decades shaping the music industry as a publicist and branding strategist, working across an extraordinary range of genres. His roster spans contemporary folk (Chuck Ragan, The White Buffalo, Fantastic Negrito), folk-punk (Flogging Molly, The Front Bottoms, Gogol Bordello), punk rock (Rise Against, Hot Water Music, 7 Seconds), ska-punk (The Mighty Mighty BossToneS, Less Than Jake, Goldfinger), and indie rock (Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside).

Over the years, Gary has partnered with both independent and major record labels—including Island Records, Universal Motown, Interscope, Equal Vision, Fat Wreck Chords, Fearless, Fueled By Ramen, Hopeless, Pure Noise, Rise Records, and Epitaph—helping artists build lasting connections with their audiences. He has also supported landmark tours such as Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, Projekt Revolution, and the Take Action Tour.

Beyond music, Gary has driven artist ambassador campaigns and partnerships with major brands such as Martin Guitar, Taylor Guitars, Fender, Orange Amps, Hart Schaffner Marx, and Traeger Grills, highlighting his ability to bridge the gap between artistry and commerce.

His expertise extends outside of music as well. Gary has represented a diverse array of thought leaders and public figures, including astrophysicist Adam Frank, intimacy coordinator Brooke Haney, dermatologist Dr. Fayne Frey, NBC News analyst and former FBI counterintelligence director Frank Figliuzzi, sleep expert Dr. Pedram Navab, psychotherapist Dr. Sara Glass, historian Professor Carolyn Dupont, psychic Deborah Graham, former U.S. Navy Secretary John Dalton, former U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland, NFL trailblazer Shannon Eastin, and Alone survivalist winner Woniya Thibeault.

He has collaborated with leading publishers including HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster, and supported nonprofits such as Diverse Books for All and First Book, extending his impact into education and literacy.

At the heart of his career, Gary is driven by a simple belief: music and food have the power to bring people together.