Give Me a Reason by The Greg Smith Group

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Give Me a Reason by GregSmithGroup

Happy Birthday (to me)!!

Now, I usually don't make a fuss about myself that way, but I happen to be throwing myself a celebration to which you are all invited!! And... I SAY, AND WHAT BETTER WAY THAN WITH ROCK N ROLL & SAVORY CUPCAKES?!

Come out and show your birthday love THIS Saturday night, May 15. The Greg Smith Group performs at National Underground at 10:00pm. Rock out w/cupcakes in hand - yes, there will be cupcakes!

SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010
10:00PM
National Underground
159 E Houston St
New York, NY, 10002


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• Ages 21+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent)
• Admission is $10 at the door

A badass set + cupcakes is something one ought not miss. ;) Thanks for reading!
*GS*

Rock 'n' Roll Trident!

Wow. Kickass coupla nights. Thanks so much to www.hoshyoga.org for having me perform at their one year anniversary celebration! Also, I like to send out a warm - no, a HOT! - "Welcome to the growing Greg Smith LIVE! Community" to all the new friends I made at Bar East on Saturday night. You guys were a fantastic audience! For those of you who couldn't catch the show, here's a lil' sample clip:



One more poke o'the trident... TOMORROW NIGHT at Ella Lounge in Alphabet City (E. Village). Come out for one more kick-ass acoustic show before the birthday extravaganza in mid-May. Tomorrow night's show will be my first with a new booker - S.E.G. Presents - and we've got to show them how the Greg Smith LIVE! Community throws down. So, come on down and show ya <3! Details below...

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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010
8:30PM
Ella Lounge
9 Avenue A (b/t Houston & 2nd St)
New York, NY, 10009

• This show is ALL AGES (minors must be accompanied by a parent)
• Admission is $10 at the door

Gig Clusterfunk

Well, there's been a bit of revamping and re-arranging going down on Planet GSL. Audio coming soon. For now, dig a taste o'craziness from my performance at the April 22 edition of Underground Artists Live featuring Gigi Marie singing backup on "Rich Girl":



So many gigs coming up - starting with tonight in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at Kingdom. Number two is on Saturday night. Take cover 'cos I'm gonna go Godzilla on Manhattan's Upper East Side at Bar East. And finally, I bring it back downtown to Ella Lounge in the East Village. See details below!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010
9:45PM
Brooklyn Kingdom
170 N 4th St (b/t Bedford & Driggs)
Brooklyn, NY, 11211 (take the L to Bedford)

This performance is in celebration of Hosh Yoga's first year in business:
< www.hoshyoga.org >

• This show is 21+
• Admission is FREE
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^ONE^
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SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010
8:00PM
Bar East
1733 1st Ave (near corner of E 90th St)
New York, NY, 10128

• This show is ALL AGES (minor must be accompanied by a parent)
• Admission is $10 at the door
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^TWO^
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TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010
8:30PM
Ella Lounge
9 Avenue A (b/t Houston & 2nd St)
New York, NY, 10009

• This show is ALL AGES (minor must be accompanied by a parent)
• Admission is $?.?? at the door (Would you believe they won't tell me?! It's def no more than $10.)
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The Radio Interview

Dear Beautiful GSL Blog Readers,


Thank you all so much for tuning in to watch my interview on the popular Internet radio show, "Rew n Who?" If you didn't get to watch it live, well dig it right here. Just fast-forward to 1:10 to get to the beginning of the interview:



Hope you enjoy it! That's all for now, folks. Still working on getting video from last week's show at Arlene's Grocery. Stay tuned!

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Upcoming Show Details:
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
9:00PM
Je'Bon
15 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY, 10003

• This show is ALL AGES
• Admission is FREE

Thanks for reading,
*GS*

Greg Smith... on the (Internet) Radio!

So much to share! The weather and the hustle are heating up. Can't even catch my breath. First off, great meeting everyone on Saturday night at the Iron Monkey in Jersey City. I had a blast performing and thanks to Annelise Collette for inviting me to play! Hope to be back there again soon. =) Also, I ordered a high-quality DVD of last Friday night's show at Arlene's Grocery. Should have it by the end of the week and I'll be posting it on the Web ASAP.

In other news, I'm bookin' like I'm down at the precinct! 2 shows down in April already, a 3rd on the calendar for sure (see details below), and possibly a 4th & 5th in the works. Top that off with an Internet radio interview tomorrow...

WHOA!

Yes, tomorrow (Wednesday), April 7th, Greg will be a guest on the popular Internet radio show, "Rew n Who?" Tune in at 4:45PM sharp (New York City time) at www.arizzmaradio.com to watch the live stream of the interview!

Also, please call in to the station during the show to say, "What's up!" The # is (212) 283-3437. This will rock!

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Show Details:
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010
9:00PM
Je'Bon
15 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10003

• This show is ALL AGES
• Admission is FREE

Thanks for reading,
*GS*

One More Hill, Climbed.

Dear Beautiful GSL Blog Readers,


Things are looking up in Greg Smith Land! Mad gigs on the calendar, dope crowds at the shows, and ill musicians in the band. Dig it...



Been doing a lot of good work these past two weeks. I entered my song, "Give Me a Reason," into the R&B category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, I submitted my CD to for a chance to audition for Music Under New York, and I submitted one of my videos in hopes of being cast for the next season of America's Got Talent. Wish me luck! :)

I hope those of you in New York City and its surrounding areas are gearing up to truly throw down THIS FRIDAY, April 2nd! For those of you who are reading this anew: Till this point, there hath been only Greg Smith. Now, there is Group. The Greg Smith Group. For the first time in the history of the world...


The Greg Smith Group... LIVE! at Arlene's Grocery in New York City.


FEATURING:
Greg Smith - Lead Vocals & Guitar
Malcolm Gold - Bass
Chris Benelli - Drums


This will be an awesome show. Seriously, don't miss it. This is the innaugural concert! Be able to say you were at the VERY FIRST SHOW OF THE GREG SMITH GROUP. Modesty aside, the show will be this Friday, April 2 at 9:00PM. Don't miss out! See details below.

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Show Details:
FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010
9:00PM
Arlene's Grocery
95 Stanton St (b/t Orchard & Ludlow)
New York, NY, 10002


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• This show is AGES 21+
• Tickets are $10 at the door

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Please share this post with your friends!! =)

Thanks for reading,
*GS*

Post-Valentine's Day Withdrawal...

...or glee (for you VDay haters out there). You know who you are.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the show at Uncle Mike's on Friday night! We're really starting to build a lil' community here. I love it! :) And, thanks to drummer, Chris Benelli, who laid the beat down with perfection and made it an extra special night.

Things are starting to ramp up this year. Got some new photos coming out soon from a shoot I did with photographer Lauren Marsh. Can't wait to share them. Also, very cool t-shirt idea in the works. Will share details as they come in! Also, I'm doing a little studio session work this weekend, about which I'm very excited!

My next performance is a solo spot in The Future Noise LIVE Exhibition. I am the second performer of the night (7:50-8:10PM on 2/25). The event will be at Je'Bon on Saint Marks Place in New York City's East Village. See details below!

SHOW DETAILS:

Thursday, February 25, 2010

I take the stage from 7:50-8:10PM

Je'Bon

15 Saint Marks Place (b/t 2nd & 3rd Aves)

New York, NY, 10003

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+ Je'Bon website CLICK

+ The Future Noise website CLICK

• Come for complimentary appetizers at 6:00PM

• Music starts promptly at 7:30PM and goes till 11:00PM

• This show is ALL AGES

• There is no charge for this event

Playing a Show Tonight

Playing a show tonight (Friday, Feb 12) at Uncle Mike's in Tribeca. 57 Murray St (b/t Church & West Broadway). My drummer & I take the stage at 7:30/7:45 for a 45 min set!!

Tix are $10 at the door or $7 online. Here's the link to buy...

http://turnstyle-music-group.ticketleap.com/buy-tickets/music/turnstyle-music-group-presents-greg-smith/new-york/C586A856-3116-47A0-A37B-4BB1A01BAA7

It's gonna rock!!! Hope to see YOU there...
Greg

3 Dollars, 2 Drumsticks, 1 Kick-Ass Show

Happy February, Everybody!

Thanks to everyone who came out on Thursday night to Bar East. Really bitchin' show. I'd like to take a moment to welcome what I'll call New York University's "Unofficial Groove Squad" to the Greg Smith Live community. You guys & gals were a blast and it was a pleasure performing for you.

Now, as for the next show on Friday, February 12: BIG. I hired fine New York City drummer, Chris Benelli, to play the set with me. I want to take the show on 2/12 to the next level Help me put the G-R-O-U-P in "Greg Smith Group!"

If everyone donates $3 (three dollars), that will cover the cost to hire Chris Benelli. For those who donate $5 or more, I will send you a personal thank you letter and a link to a complimentary download of my demo, "Introducing... The Greg Smith Group!"

All donations, big and small, are of great help and I appreciate them most sincerely! YOU can have a hand in helping me take this great project to the next level and enabling it to garner the attention it deserves.

To Arms! Too, Legs! Two Days!

That title might be a stretch, but flexible extremities are part of a healthy lifestyle... wink, wink.

Anyway, just wanted to remind everyone about the show on the Upper East Side on Thursday night. Bring yourself, bring your friends, bring your lovers, but NO CORPORATIONS will be admitted into the club. I don't care what the Supreme Court says. They ain't people. No, siree! There, I said it.

It's gonna be a good time. Lo, a grrrrrrreat time! Grrrr... ;) And, later tonight, I'm heading out to a nearby club called American Trash to promote Thursday's show at their open mic. HO, YEAH! HUT, HUT!

Got a sick idea for t-shirts, too! Look for them around May. "Why, the lad's soaring to greater heights." "Hmm. Yes, Orville, I do believe he is, indeed.

So, dig the show details below and, uh... oh, yeah. Wilbur and Orville implore you to be a dear and share this lil' ol' blog post with your friends! Thanks so much!!!

Thursday, January 28, 2010
10:30-11:00PM
Bar East (Basement Level)
1733 1st Ave (b/t 89th & 90th St)
New York, NY, 10128

• This show is 21+, but minors CAN attend with an accompanying adult.
• $10 cover

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Thanks for reading!
Roar...
*GS*

(Photography by www.noahm.com)

OMGawd! Another One?!

Don't worry, Pretty People...

It's not another ganglion cyst. I just confirmed a show for next Thursday, 1/28 in the Big Apple! - Crunch! - It's on the UES (Upper East Side). See details below. Gonna hit up the open mic at another bar this evening called Paddy Reilly's to promote the show on 1/28.

I'm meeting a lot of cool people this year! Got a meeting with a production team at 3:00PM today. Maybe getting a shot at being on a TV show that might get picked up by VH1. These are possibilities in the Year of New Possibilities. Henceforth, that's what I'll be calling 2010. Just so ya know.

Then, there's the America's Got Talent video, which I'll be submitting soon. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for me to fly to Dallas for an in-person audition, but my gratitude goes out to Jonathan P. & fam' for offering to have me stay with them!

More goodies to come in February, including some new videos! So, avoid those in-ear mouse droppings (see previous blog entry) by forwarding/sharing this to/with all your friends!!!

TTYS! Dig show details below... =D

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Thursday, January 28, 2010
10:30-11:00PM
Bar East (Basement Level)
1733 1st Ave (b/t 89th & 90th St)
New York, NY, 10128

• This show is 21+, but minors CAN attend with an accompanying adult.
• $10 cover

Thanks for reading!
Love me. I'm very strange.
*GS*

Where Have I Been? Where I Have Been...

It's been a little while, Everyone.

Happy New Year! 20 days late, but suck it, it's still January. =) Truth is, my dearly deloved (sue me, Gabe), I have not been well. Well, not terribly unwell. Just a wee bump on me wrist due to overdoing it. No 'unclean' ideas here, please. I'm talking playing guitar, typing (like these fancy newsletters), using smartphones (iPhone v. BlackBerry - let's get a vote!)... That kinda thing. Dig the pic below. Same type o'issue with my voice. That is, overdoing it.

So, with the new year comes a new resolution to play it smart and gradually build up my stamina for these activities so near and dear to my heart. Well, really nearer to my carpel tunnel and vocal cords, but you get the point. I'm already seeing great progress and, before ya know it, I'll be better than ever!

If you're not not already in the game, follow me on Twitter! My url is < www.twitter.com/gregsmithlive >. It's really splendtaculisciouadoshizzle.

Also, did you know that you can forward this share this blog post with your friends. It's pretty much what all cool and anti-cool people alike are doing! And, on top of that, it would most excellent of you to do so. A word of caution: Everytime one of my blog posts goes unshared, the "Why-Are-You-Not-Sharing-Greg's-Blog-Posts-with-Your-Friends? Fairy" leaves mouse droppings in your ear while you sleep.

Love me. I'm very strange.

2 New Promo Pics

Credits: www.laurenmmarsh.net

Drums, Bass Auditions

Auditioning for drums and bass.
Listen @ < http://www.facebook.com/pages/GregSmith/12125454915 >.
Profit sharing, no $$ up-front.

Contact: gregsmithlive@gmail.com

Thank you.

Know a Lyric (pt 1): "Such a Long Time"

Such a Long Time © 2002 Gregory M. Smith (1.1/4)

I look up at the dark hazy sky and I know it will soon be blue.
And, the spring that's in the air tonight turns my mind to something new.

No more cold winter blues.
I wanna run in the street with no shoes.

CHORUS
'Cause it's been building up inside of me for such a long time!
'Cause it's been building up inside of me for such a long time!

It feels, oh, like it's been years since I felt the touch of a girl.
And, that's what I wanna feel tonight. One kiss and I'm in another world.

I only want you to stay.
Don't leave! Believe when I say,

CHORUS
That it's been building up inside of me for such a long time!
Yeah, it's been building up inside of me for such a long time!

I won't risk it all and take my time. Can't let your love get away from me.
'Cause I've got a spirit that needs to fly and I need your body to set it free.

Give me a chance. Let it fly!
Love me and don't let it die.

CHORUS
'Cause it's been building up inside of me for such a long time!
Yeah, it's been building up inside of me for such a long time!

SOLO

CHORUS

GregSmith... LIVE! Saturday, 11/28 in Ellicott City, MD

SHOW DETAILS:

The Phoenix Emporium
11/28 from 9:30PM-1:30AM
w/David Andrew Smith
8049 Main St
Ellicott City, MD 21043
NO COVER, must be 21+

Phoenix Website

"Apart"/"Give Me a Reason"

Know a Lyric (pt 2): "Apart"

Apart © 2009 Gregory M. Smith (1.2/4)

Do you know how it feels to be apart?
Sittin' wonderin' if your baby's thinking about you?
How's my better half living?
I hope she's having fun...

But, not too much fun. Oh, no.
'Cause I'm not having fun.
And, I just want to say to her,

CHORUS
"Girl, you and I weren't meant to have our world torn apart.
And, even though it doesn't feel the same as it did at the start,
You know I believe in you and in you and me.
You and I were never meant to be apart.

SOLO 1

Does this jealousy ever drive you mad?
Do you ever get scared? Maybe she doesn't love you?
Is this the story-line's ending?
Have I seen this one before?

Don't want to wanna watch anymore. Oh, no.
'Cause it don't look like fun.
And, I still want to say to her,

CHORUS

SOLO 2

BREAKDOWN
You and I weren't meant to have our world torn apart.
And, even though it doesn't feel the same as it did at the start...

CHORUS X 2

Know a Lyric (pt 4): "Give Me a Reason"

Give Me a Reason © 2009 Gregory M. Smith (1.4/4)

Hold on to what you've got.
Your future doesn't lie with hers.
Don't give in. Please! Won't you just hold on?
You know where you've got to go.

Give me a reason.
One that's airtight.
A justification for why I should hold you for one more night.
And, tell me slowly
So I'll understand,
So that in a little while I'll be eating from the palm of your hand.

CHORUS
You're gonna give me a reason, baby,
Why I should stay till the morning light.
And, I can't think of a reason to say, "Goodnight."

Can you find a solution?
One that makes sense?
At this stage of the game, I'm not about leaving things up to chance.
You're a pretty girl.
One with sweet kisses, too.
I guess we just get along too well and I've got other things that I need to do.

CHORUS x 2

ORGAN SOLO

BREAKDOWN
Sometimes, I think that I love you,
But I just can't be sure.
I tell you, I'll end this all right now if you just change the locks on your door.

CHORUS x 2
You're gonna give me! How, you're gonna give me!
CHORUS