Local teenager Gavin Brink is making his name known both in Ocean City and in the rock scene with his outstanding guitar skills.

Most recently the young rock star was invited to play at Whiskey a Go-Go, located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, on July 20.

He will play with the Gavin Evick band alongside Blaze Francisco, Da Vang, Crystal Shades, Pageant, Unhinged, and Faster Pussycat.

“This is the dream of a lifetime. We’re performing on the same stage as Motley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses, and so many other famous bands. Performing on the Sunset Strip is a major step for us, and I’m so grateful for this opportunity.”

Brink, 17, who goes by the stage name Gavin Hades, currently plays guitar in three different local bands. The bands, while different from each other, showcase Gavin’s musical talent on the guitar.

Cecilia’s Fall, formed in late 2022 consists of lead singer Tessica, lead guitarist and backup vocalist Jeremy Brink, bassist Jeff Davis, and drummer Mike Hughes.

Cecilia’s Fall has played in restaurants such as Harborside Bar and Grill, Ocean 13, and Fager’s Island.

Lost Figures Acoustic Duo was formed in December 2023 with Hades and 2023 Stephen Decatur graduate Nic Hitchens. They have played in various restaurants in Ocean City, including Ocean 13, Pickles Pub, and the Cork Bar.

He is the lead guitarist in the Gavin Evick Band alongside singer Gavin Evick, guitarist Logan Blake, and drummer Steven Hudgins.

Gavin started playing at age 11 when his father suggested for him to learn a song on the ukulele as a Christmas gift to his mom.

He easily picked up on learning the instrument and started learning how to play guitar. Today, he practices on the guitar five to six hours each day.

Hades takes inspiration from the late Eddie Van Halen, CC Deville and Satchel from Steel Panther, Jason Becker, and Jimmy Page.  So far, Hades has played at RokIsland Fest 2024 in Key West, Florida, played with glam metal band Steel Panther, and played alongside Bret Michaels both at OC Bikefest in 2021 and opened in Panama City Beach, Florida at the Thunder Beach Motorcycle rally in 2021.

Between juggling homeschooling and music, Gavin Hades is making waves in the music scene, even at the young age of 17.