Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Happy New Year!



I trust everyone had a wonderful Christmas (if that's what you celebrate) and that you spent time with family and friends. I must tell you that the Christmas party at Talty's was unbelievable! Speaking of unbelievable, my New Year's Eve show is going to be out of control! I will play at Crazy Jake's and they are expecting a record amount of people! What makes this party so special is that Crazy Jake's is right on the canal...I start playing at 9:00 p.m. and then at midnight fireworks go off and a huge ball drops! I will continue to play because CJ's has an all night license...Breakfast will be served at 5:00 a.m.! I will be playing a marathon!

Also, Friday I return to the Sonoma Grille on Main St. in Snyder! It's a beautiful place! Check it out!

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda, 716-693-9309. Wednesday, December 31 @ 9:00 p.m. to ?

The Sonoma Grille, 5010 Main St., Amherst. 716-204-0215. Friday, January 2 @ 8:30 p.m.

I hope you have a wonderful New Year and that this year brings much happiness your way!

Peace,

Gregg

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Come to my HUGE Christmas Party!


Hi All,

This Friday at Talty's on South Park in South Buffalo I am having my HUGE Christmas party! There will be a ton of people and we are really going to bring the Christmas Spirit in a big way. Guest performers and awesome holiday cheer! Really try to make it because it will be a night to remember! This is such an incredible time of year. Even people that don't believe in any type of God somehow have more of a feeling of brotherhood and cheer. For me, the holiday not only represents the birth of Christ but family, cookies, warmth and smiles on little children. PLEASE come to Talty's...It will be amazing.

Also, if you want to hear me do some great Jazz, I am playing a Jazz show with Buffalo guitarist Rich Kallay on Wednesday. It is an early show from 8 to 11. Of course Crazy Jake's in North Tonawanda will be fun. Talty's is Friday and Gonzo's is Saturday. Then I am off for two weekends because Christmas is so close to the first weekend and New Years is so close to the next.

Here is the schedule:

Forestview Restaurant. 4781 Transit Rd., Depew. 656-8760. Wed.: Gregg Sansone & Rich Kallay play Jazz, 8:00 p.m.

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda . Thurs.: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Fri.: Gregg Sansone 9:30 p.m

Gonzo's. 7 Main St., Lockport. 438-5765. Sat.: Gregg Sansone, 10:00 p.m.


Have a wonderful week and I hope to see you at my Christmas party or any other show you are so inclined to come to!

Peace,

Gregg

Monday, December 08, 2008

Chilly but the holiday season warms us up!


Well this past week was the busiest I've been in a long time! Five shows! Playing a great show at Caffe Expresso, a Cellino and Barnes Christmas party Crazy Jakes, Tony Rome's and a VFW post can really make a guy beat! It was awesome! Justin Kubiak from Bareback Jack and Michael Bly joined me at Tony Rome's for a great show and a lot of joking around!

This week I play at a brand new place...Jimmy's on Elmwood. I've known Jimmy for a number of years and he has really turned the old Pierce Arrow into a wonderful place to party...Jimmy is having his Christmas party Saturday night. There will be food and drink specials and a bunch of my family is coming out! Friday I return to Griffin's in South Buffalo! Another great Christmas party at one of my favorite places to play! You'll love it!

Here is the schedule for this week:

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda. 693-9309. Thurs.: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

Griffin's Irish Pub. 81 Abbott Rd. Fri.: Gregg Sansone, 10:00 p.m.

Jimmy's On Elmwood. 1680 Elmwood Ave. 362-9889. Sat.: Gregg Sansone, 8:00 p.m.

I hope you stay warm (if you live in Western New York or any place in this country that pours the white stuff down on you continually)..For those of you in warm weather states, I envy you!

Have a wonderful week!

Gregg

Without music life would be a mistake. ~Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

Sunday, November 30, 2008

A Busy Week and a Lot of Fun!


Hi Gang,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I certainly did...spending time with my family was great...Too much food though!

This week is really busy and I hope some of you can make it out.

Caffe Expresso. 4401 Transit Rd. Williamsville. 626-2233. Tuesday, December 2 @ 6:00 p.m.

(This is a wonderful little place that is celebrating their anniversary. Many people come to the Caffe like some of the Buffalo Sabres and many Europeans. You'll love it!)

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St. North Tonawanda. 693-9309. Thursday, December 4 @ 9:00 p.m.

(Crazy Jake's is going wonderful. Many of you have already been there. Check it out!)

Tony Rome's. 1537 Union Rd. West Seneca. 675-4351. Friday, December 5 @ 9:30 p.m.

(This is my return to Tony Rome's! Special guests, Michael Bly and incredible guitarist, Justin Kubiak from Bareback Jack will be joining me!)

Newcomb-Long Post 928. 7353 Derby Rd. (Right on Rt. 5 across from the post office) Derby. 947-0928. Saturday, December 6 @ 9:00 p.m.

(This beautiful new facility is open to the public. We always have a great time and I will start my Christmas celebrating!)

Next week starts all the Christmas parties in December. Griffin's, Talty's HUGE party, Crazy Jake's, Gonzo's are all going to be fantastic! I'll keep you posted!

Have a great week!

Gregg

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving!


Thanksgiving really starts off the holiday season for all of us. It is a time to reflect, enjoy and laugh. There is so much I am grateful for. Family, friends, the gift of music...warmth. I am so very grateful to all of you who consistently attend my shows and support me. More so, I am blessed to know it is music that brought us to know one another. So, I am going to eat turkey with my family and laugh my butt off. I'm taking the weekend off which is a treat for me. Gotta rest up for next week though...I have five shows!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Gregg

Friday, November 21, 2008

The 2008 Buffalo Music Awards


Hi Everyone,

I cannot tell you how thankful I am to all of you who voted for me and supported me through the year. Last night (November 20, 2008) I am proud to say I won Solo Artist of the Year from the Buffalo Music Awards. This is my fourth year in a row that I received this honor. So many people have come up to me this year and told me how happy and moved they are at my shows. I can't believe I get money for that. Over the summer I had a show in Fredonia, New York. My van was totaled on the way to the show. Normally I would have given up and gone home. Instead, one of my dear friends, who loves my music, told me that I was not going to give up and insisted I play. I asked him how the heck would I get all my equipment there. He proceeded to cram ALL my gear into his Ford Taurus and drive me the hour to the show! That is what I mean by support and love! Thank you all so much for all you do for me! I will forever be grateful.

I'll see you down the road,

Gregg

Sunday, November 16, 2008

The Buffalo Music Awards and a lot of fun!



Sorry I didn't get to you all last week. I have been really sick (again). I'm getting better. It was good to see Maria Garrity and friends at Crazy Jake's last Thursday! What a blast!

This week is the Buffalo Music Awards so it will be great to see some dear friends in the music business that I only really see once a year because of busy schedules. The next two weeks will be very slow. This Saturday I play an open party at the Angola Moose and next Wednesday (the night before Thanksgiving) I play my annual Thanksgiving bash at the Buffalo Brew Pub. I'm taking the weekend after Thanks giving Off so you won't hear from me until two weeks. Have an incredible, safe, love filled Thanksgiving. Stop out and see me this week. It would be wonderful to see you!

Here's the schedule:

Angola Moose Lodge. 159 N Main St., Angola. 549-9500. Sat.: Gregg
Sansone, 8:00 p.m.

Buffalo Brew Pub. 6861 Main St., Williamsville. 632-0552. Next Wed.: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

Have a great week!

Gregg

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

History in the Making and Another Election




Last night was pretty amazing. Whether you are a Republican, Democrat or Independent, last night showed to be pretty amazing. Thousands of people filled the streets around the world. Unheard of really.

There is another election! If you have not done so could you please vote for me for Solo Artist of the Year?

Here is the link: http://bestofwny.com/entertainment/

This is the last week of voting. If you could vote for my friends Busted Stuff for Duo of the Year, Talty's for Eclectic Bar and Lana Hagert for Female Rock vocals.

We could use the support! It is especially important to me because this year they put someone from Boys of Summer in my category and they win everything because of sheer numbers of votes...I want to give him a run for the money.



Pass this to friends and family. I would greatly appreciate it.

Here is my schedule for the week:

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda . Thurs.: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

Braccetto's. 6612 Lincoln Ave., Lockport. 439-9000. Fri.: Gregg Sansone, 8:00 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Sat.: Gregg Sansone 9:30 p.m

Have a great week and again, thanks for the help!

Gregg

Monday, October 27, 2008

Happy Halloween!




Well it's that time of year again! This weekend is Halloween and I'm playing two HUGE Halloween parties! Friday's show at Crazy Jake's is massive with a incredible heated tent in back, a huge heated covered deck with bar and inside is huge as well. It is a heaven and hell theme...People will dress up as heavinly things inside and outside will be...well, hell! There will be a bunch that will just plain dress up so don't be bashful!

Saturday's show at the Track Side Grille in Alden will be fantastic too. Prizes and lots of Halloween antics (as well as awesome music)! The Track Side is brand new, they've been open a month and it is taking off like wildfire! You'll love the dance floor and stage. Plenty of room and an awesome bar!

Here is the schedule:

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda . Friday, October 31 @ 9:00 p.m.

Track Side Bar & Grill. 13129 Broadway. Alden. 902-4115. Saturday, November 1 @ 8:30 p.m.

Really try to make it out to one, or both, shows...You'll have to wait to see what I'm going to be!

Boooooooo,

Gregg

Saturday, October 18, 2008

The Buffalo Music Awards


Hi Gang,

It's that time of year for the Buffalo Music Awards. This is my last year of running so I am asking for a little support in the race for Solo Artist of the Year. There are some very talented people in my category and the competition is pretty stiff. So if you would be kind enough to vote for me I would greatly appreciate it!

The link is:

http://www.bestofwny.com/entertainment/

At the top center of the page is the link you click on to vote. If you don't know anyone besides me you can leave it blank or vote for who sounds good! Please also help out my friends:

Amanda Nagurney for Female Vocalist (cover)
Busted Stuff (Duo)
Ozone Rangers (Tribute)
Talty's (Eclectic Club)

Thanks so much gang! I am in your debt!

Gregg

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Great weather in WNY and some cool shows!


Hi,

Well it has been wonderful weather here in Western New York! If you live out of town I can only hope that you've had weather like we've had here! Ah well, it'll probably snow tomorrow! This week has me start my Thursday shows at Crazy Jake's! It's wonderful there...Check it out. Friday I have a private party for Cellino & Barnes. Saturday is Talty's! I hope you can make it down to South Park Ave. in South Buffalo! Talty's is ALWAYS a blast!

Here is the schedule:

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Thurs.: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Sat.: Gregg Sansone 9:30 p.m

It's gonna be a fantastic time this weekend! I hope you can catch a show!

See you soon,

Gregg

Thursday, October 09, 2008

I'm sorry I'm so late!


Hi Gang,

Sorry I've waited this late to post anything but I have terrible bronchitis and I've been down for the count. I just wanted you to know that the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is having the Induction Gala at the Tralf tonight. It is amazing with incredible performances and a wonderful class of talented inductees. This is what the BMHOF web site has posted:

"Please join the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 9, 2008, 7:00 PM at the Tralf Music Hall located at 622 Main Street in Buffalo's Downtown Theatre District for an evening of live music. Everyone is encouraged to attend to welcome the forthcoming 2008 Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductees who will also be performing...."

If you can make it you'll have a fantastic time!

Here are my postings for the week:

Sunset Grille. 3 O'Connell Island. Wilson. 795-9349. Fri.: Gregg Sansone. 8:00 p.m.

Angola Moose Lodge. 159 N Main St., Angola. 549-9500. Sat.: Gregg Sansone, 7:00 p.m.

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Next Thurs.: Gregg Sansone, 8:00 p.m.


I'm posting next Thursday's show at Crazy Jake's so you can mark your calender early...It's going to be great! Also, a week from this Saturday I will play at Talty's (Sat. Oct. 18) and most of you know it is an absolute blast...I hope you mark your calenders for that as well!

One more thing...PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH! We can make a difference!

Peace,

Gregg

Monday, September 15, 2008

The Fall Bash!


Hey! As many of you know, Lisa and I are doing great and we wanted to have a Fall party! What better place than Talty's! It is absolutely a great time and I would love for you to join Lisa and I with family and friends at my favorite little club for a wonderful, crazy, fall bash!

Last week the Lighthouse and GDI Countryside Inn went very well but this week will be great! Thursday night @ 7:00 I play at Crazy Jake's in North Tonawanda. They have sunk at least $500,000 into this place and their opening party will be awesome. It's early too (7 to 10)!

Friday I do a happy hour at 41 West in Fredonia. If you're in the area check it out. The real big party is Saturday at Talty's! The Talty's parties are amazing and this week it's extra special because my girlfriend Lisa and I are having the Fall Bash together. We want all our friends to come out and let their hair down for a while!

Here is the schedule:


Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Thursday, September 18 @ 7:00 p.m.

41 West. 41 West Main St., Fredonia. 679-4101. Friday, September 19 @ 5:30 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Saturday, September 20 @ 9:30 p.m.

Fall is upon us this weekend! It really would be wonderful to see you spend some time with us!

Peace,

Gregg

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

No, I haven't fell off the face of the earth!

I was talking to my good friend, Ed Strawbrich Tuesday night and he asked me if I was still playing out! I told him yes and realized I probably should have kept you all in the loop as to my whereabouts. Two weeks ago I had private gigs so I did not post anything. I also got rid of my MySpace site. It was time. I feel that MySpace became something that it wasn't intended to be. Don't get me wrong, if you have a MySpace site more power to you. I just feel that if people want to know about my shows or contact me they can either come here or to greggsansone.com.

Last weekend I had off. I went to Toronto with Lisa and it was amazing! The Toronto Film Festival was going and we saw a musical as well as some stand up at Yuk-Yuks!

OK, enough of what I have been up to. Here are my shows for the weekend. By the way, I sure would love it if you could come out to Alden at the GDI Countryside Inn on Saturday. It is really great! Also, next Thursday (9/18), I am playing at Crazy Jake's in North Tonawanda. It is right over the canal and the owners sunk about $500,000 into this amazing place. It is absolutely incredible! I'm doing their grand opening party from 7 to 10. Here's the skinny:

The Lighthouse. 5885 Main St., Olcott. 870-6530. Friday, 9/12 @ 10:00 p.m. It is the annual Olcott Celtic Festival and it is amazing!


The girls at the Celtic Festival are awesome!

GDI Countryside Inn. 2049 Sandridge Rd., Alden, 937-7778. Saturday 9/13 @ 9:30 p.m.

Crazy Jake's. 26 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Next Thursday 9/18 @ 7:00 p.m. Don't miss this amazing party!

Have a wonderful week and remember:

What the world really needs is more love and less paper work.
-- Pearl Bailey

Gregg

Sunday, August 17, 2008

A Much Needed Break and a HUGE Party!


Hi Everyone,

I am on a great retreat until the end of this week so enjoy the week and know that everyone is in my thoughts.

Later this week is incredibly busy. I return to the Buffalo Launch Club on Thursday at 7:30. It is beautiful there and open to the public. Friday I am back for a HUGE party at Talty's! If you haven't been to Talty's check it out! It's amazing! Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday and Monday I have four private gigs...Whew, I hope my voice holds out!

Here are the postings for this week:

The Buffalo Launch Club. 503 East River Rd., Grand Island. 773-7629. Thursday, August 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Friday, August 22 @ 9:30 p.m.

Have a wonderful week!

Gregg

Monday, August 04, 2008

Busy Week!


Hi Everyone,

Firstly, let me thank all of you for your kind support. I don't know what to say except that I will try to never let someone live rent free in my head again! Last week was self assuring. Playing music and having friends come out to show their support warmed my heart. It was awesome.

This week is really busy. I hope some of you can find the time to come out and enjoy some summer music and fun.

Here is what's happening:

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Thursday, August 7 @ 9:30 p.m (I play on JD's beautiful new outdoor patio. What a great time during the summer).

Top of the Falls. Terrapin Point. Niagara Falls. 278-0340. Friday, August 8 @ 7:00 p.m.

MaGavin's Restaurant & Pub. 12443 Broadway. Alden. 937-9946. Saturday, August 9 @ 9:00 p.m. (I really could use your support here. This is the second time I am playing here and it's really awesome! It's right near Lancaster on Broadway).

Sunset Grille. 3 O'Connell Island. Wilson. 795-9349. Sunday, August 10 @ 4:00 p.m.

The Lighthouse. 5885 Main St., Olcott. 870-6530. Tuesday, August 12 @ 6:00 p.m. (It's Bike Night!)

Have a wonderful week. Thanks for letting me be a part of your summer!

Gregg

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Hi,

I am a bit taken aback by the example of true love and friendship shown by all my friends. I'm somewhat embarrassed by my initial reaction to some foolish person's letter. Sorry for overreacting. I will continue to be the best dad I can be and try to do the best that I can do music wise. I cannot ever thank you all enough. Please forgive me for being so hasty.

By the way, the writer of the terrible letter wrote again. He truly despises me and still feels that I am responsible for my son's actions as well as quite a terrible person. You all fill my heart. I must always remember that I cannot please everyone all the time. Thanks for letting me touch your lives!

Peace,

Gregg

PS: Jim, I have no idea what I did to hurt you or cause such scathing comments. None. Feel free to contact me at 716-228-9273. If you are man enough to confront me I would welcome the talk. You know nothing about my situation concerning recovery, spiritual journeys or the love I have for my son. Learn about true recovery and quit the arrogant, self righteous banter. How dare you. You are a sick, bitter individual.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

I Quit!

Hello,

I made a posting earlier today remarking that my son was here and how wonderful it is to be with him. I posted it here and on www.greggsansone.com. I received the most cruel letter I have ever received in my life. It was not signed and it told me that I was responsible for my son's relapse and horrible life threatening problems. This is what it said:

"It's good to read that your son is OK. Being away from you is probably the best thing for him. In your last post that mentioned him, I was astounded how you attributed his substance abuse and personal problems to fate and/or God's will. It's not surprising that it would never occur to you that having a father who is a self-centered mono-maniac who only cares about himself and receiving the adulation of audiences to the extent of neglecting his family to achieve that, just might be the ACTUAL source of his difficulties.
Keep up the spiritual and emotional growth Gregg!"

I did not attribute my son's drug abuse to God's will and/or fate. Whoever posted this you got your wish. I am destroyed. I cannot believe that I hurt a person so much that he/she would stoop so low. Anyone that knows me knows the clear truth. I am a great father and i would die for my son.

I quit. I will no longer be in the public eye.

Thank you for your support over these many years. I wish you all God's love.

Peace,

Gregg

The Summer Keeps Rolling On!

Hi,

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far. I can't believe that it will be the first of August this weekend! Where does the time go? For those of you who were at the Talty's show recently you saw how incredibly wild and fun it gets there! I have to thank my friend Renee for buying four sheet pizzas for the crowd! That was wonderful! The music was explosive and it was really amazing to see so many people show up at a bar not on the water. Usually during the summer in Buffalo people don't go into taverns that are not on the water or that don't have an awesome patio. That wasn't the case and I really appreciate
that. Check out the photos from the show on this site in the photo section.

Good news, my son is up for a little over a week and it amazing spending some wonderful family time with him! He looks great!

Here is my schedule for the week. If you have the time, check out Top of the Falls in Niagara Falls, NY. My gigs there are beautiful and it is such an awesome place with an incredible view.

Also, Jack Divine's (the place I play every Thursday) just
opened their great back patio with an outdoor bar! I will be playing outside this Thursday!

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Thursday, July 31 @ 9:30 p.m.

Top of the Falls. Terrapin Point. Niagara Falls. 278-0340. Friday, August 1 @ 7:00 p.m.

Have a great week!

Gregg

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Gregg's Big Summer Bash!


Well, this week was amazing! Five shows and my feet hurt! ;-) Anyway, the new club, MaGavin's on Broadway in Alden, NY was a great time. I'll be playing there throughout the year so you'll get a chance to see the place. You'll love it!

This Friday I'm having a big SUMMER BASH at Talty's! Really try to make it if you're in town. The place is always incredible when I'm there. My friend Renee is supplying pizza and I'll supply the party and music! Munchies will be provided and feel free to bring some of your own. I figured I would have my summer party at Talty's because I work EVERY weekend. I absolutely love playing Talty's so it worked out to be a good mix.

Jack Divine's is going great every Thursday after the Square on Chippewa and this Saturday is Christmas in July at Bart's Cove Marina on Rt. 5 in Dunkirk. That'll be a blast too. If any of you are in Buffalo this weekend the Italian Heritage Festival is from Friday to Sunday. I am playing Sunday from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Check it out and eat a nice cannoli!

Here's my schedule:

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Thursday, July 17 @ 9:30 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Friday, July 18 @ 9:30 p.m.

Bart's Cove Marina. 1/2 Woodrow Dr., Dunkirk. 366-8243. Saturday, July 19 @ 9:00 p.m.

The Italian Heritage Festival. Bolla Wine Tent. Commonwealth & Hertel Ave. Sunday, July 20 @ 5:15 p.m.

COME TO MY PARTY OR ONE OF MY SHOWS! I miss you guys!

Peace,

Gregg

Monday, July 07, 2008

I hope your fireworks were awesome!


Hi Everyone,

Well, I worked on 4th of July but I was able to spend time with my family first and then have some friends come to my 4th of July show. Niagara Falls was beautiful and the fireworks over the Falls were spectacular! I really hope your holiday was fantastic. I have five shows this week but two are private so maybe some of you can come out to my other shows. I could use your help because there is a great little place I am playing in Alden (right on Broadway) called MaGavin's. It's my first time there and I could use a good showing.

Here are my postings for the week:

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Thursday @ 9:30 p.m. (every Thursday through Labor Day)

MaGavin's Restaurant & Pub. 12443 Broadway. Alden. 937-9946. Saturday @ 9:00 p.m.

Sunset Grill. 3 O'Connell Island. Wilson. 795-9349. Sunday @ 4:00 p.m.

If you haven't made the small jaunt to Wilson this year you're missing out. The Sunset Grille is on the Wilson Marina and it is absolutely beautiful. Take a Sunday drive and enjoy the show.

Have a wonderful week!

Gregg

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Happy 4th of July!

Sorry for getting back to you so late! Last week was incredibly busy (I had six shows)! I got through it but was pretty wiped out. I am not playing Jack Divine's today because I have a private party. As most of you know, I do a lot of private shows during the summer. Bare with me.

If you want to add some fun to your 4th of July celebration stop out to Top of the Falls in Niagara Falls, NY. I will play from 7 to 10 PM. The fireworks are amazing, right over the Falls! It's incredible! Top of the Falls is right on Goat Island at the Falls and is literally right above Niagara Falls!



Here's the deal:

Top of the Falls. Terrapin Point, Niagara Falls 14303. 716 278 0340. Friday, July 4 @ 7:00 PM.

Have a wonderful, safe holiday and I will see you soon (maybe next week?),

Gregg

Monday, June 23, 2008

2 Years Old and 99!

Yesterday afternoon at the Sunset Grille was one of the finest times for me, maybe ever, playing music. Lisa, Ed, Diane, my buddies Shawn and Steve...Great people. As the evening progressed a beautiful little button nosed boy named Joseph started dancing and dancing to my music. Everyone clapped and loved watching as this child just became part of the music! Then, Maybelle, a 99 year old great-grandmother, got up and, with some help, started dancing and clapping away too! From 2 to 99 the crowd watched in beautiful amazement as these two opened our eyes to what is important...You're NEVER too old to dance! There is never a time that we can't enjoy the small things in life as well as the larger ones. I looked out in the audience and watched people smile and clap. They elbowed one another to look at what was happening right in front of them. I'll never forget it!

This week I have five private shows! You can catch me at Jack Divine's on Chippewa on Thursday at 9:30! You'll be able to come to other shows next week for 4th of July weekend (is that next week already?).

Here is the gig this week:

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Thursday, June 26 @: 9:30 p.m. (every Thursday through Labor Day)

Have a wonderful week!

Gregg

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Summer Fun...Full Speed Ahead!

I know that the summer season is here because that is when I am doing, four, five and sometimes, six shows in a week. This week is no exception! I will be playing Jack Divine's on Chippewa two times this week and the Sunset Grille in Wilson this Sunday. All are wonderful shows. Jack Divine's on Thursday is right after Thursday in the Square and it really is a great time. Friday I have a private party (I do a lot of those during the summer! Whew!). Saturday I am back at Jack Divine's. Sunday I am at the Marina in Wilson at the tremendous Sunset Grille. I love playing there.


Jack Divine's, People really know how to have a great time there!

Here is the schedule:

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Thursday: Gregg Sansone, 9:30 p.m.

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Sat.: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m

Sunset Grill. 3 O'Connell Island. Wilson. 795-9349. Sun.: Gregg Sansone, 4:00 p.m.

Try to get out and enjoy some summer fun with me. It is always such a great time when I see you.

Have a great week!

Gregg

"Music is well said to be the speech of angels."
Thomas Carlyle

Monday, June 02, 2008

Big Parties...Great Fun!

Hi Gang,

This Saturday we are having a huge birthday bash for my great Friend, Maria Hejna at Talty's! If you haven't been to Talty's you are truly missing an event. It is amazing. The show is a blast and the people at Talty's are such good people!



This past week was really busy and I'm resting my voice. Gotta gear up for the shows this week!

Here is my schedule:

The Southshore Beach Club. 8966 Lakeshore Rd. 549-3026. Monday, June 2 @ 7:00 p.m. (every Monday through Labor Day

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W. Chippewa St. 855-8400. Thursday, June 5 @ 8:30 p.m. (every Thursday through Labor Day)

Newcomb-Long Post 928. 7353 Erie Rd., Derby. 947-0928. Friday, June 6 @ 10:00 pm

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 pm. Come to Maria's birthday party...There are others celebrating as well...Don't miss it!

Have a great week!

Gregg

"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one."

Jane Howard

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Jack Divine's and The Bayou

Hi Gang,

This week I have some great news! I am playing on Chippewa on Thursday and Saturday! Thursday after the Square I am at Jack Divine's Irish Pub (the old Barrel House). It is gorgeous and I am playing an upright piano as well. Saturday is a HUGE show and I really need you there! I am playing at the Bayou (the old McMonkee's). It's a massive party and there will be a great many people there. The place is huge and really set up to party with separate lounge areas, lit up dance spaces and an upper floor with separate bar! Please tell your friends and come on down for the fun. I would love to see you!

Jack Divine's Irish Pub. 85 W Chippewa St. Buffalo, NY 14220. (716) 855-8400. Thursday, May 29 @ 8:30 p.m.

The Bayou. 79 W. Chippewa St. Buffalo, NY 14222. (716) 854-5444. Saturday, May 31 @ 9:00 p.m.


Here is a shot from The Bayou. It's a blast!

Have a great week and I'll see you Thursday or Saturday!

Gregg

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Good Stuff & Bad Stuff

HI,

First the good stuff...My friends really showed how good hearted and caring they are this weekend. I had the hardest week of my life last week (I'll get into that in a minute). My shows at 41 West in Fredonia, Talty's, the Southshore were off the hook. Most of you don't go to Talty's but I must tell you this past weekend it was so crowded and amazing some people had to leave because of the applause and crowd. People were amazing that night and it was packed! It was probably the most amazing performance I ever did in Buffalo...It was that good! Fredonia was wonderful as was Angola. I also did Niagara Falls Country Club and Lancaster High School (I was pretty busy).

What I'm about to tell you I say as a testament to the true nature of friendship. Over a week ago I was the sickest I have been in 12 years. As I was getting over that my son, Griffin, who I put in treatment for drugs a year ago January, went back to using drugs and has run away in Oklahoma. We don't know where he is and he won't communicate with us. I have lost my son for now. I know God has a plan...I just have to get out of the way. Friday I was driving to a show and a girl on Oak Street made a left turn from the center lane and totaled my van! I have no way of getting my equipment to any shows because a girl rendered my van useless.

Here's where the friends come in. My buddy Shawn crammed most of my stuff in his Ford Taurus and made me play when I wanted to give up. I got out of myself and did what I do best. So many people have Griffin in their prayers and talk to me about this van crap...It really is amazing! I still don't know what I'll do for this weekend's shows...I have no van, but Love and Spirit are all around me. So there it is. That's what I'm up to.



Here are my shows for the week:

Sonoma Grille. 5010 Main St., Snyder. 204-0251. Fri.: Gregg Sansone, 8:30 p.m.

Sunset Grill. 3 O'Connell Island. Wilson. 795-9349. Sun.: Gregg Sansone, 4:00 p.m.

The Southshore Beach Club. 8966 Lakeshore Rd., Angola. 549-3026. Mon.: Gregg Sansone, 7:00 p.m.

Come out and see me if you can. All I can beg you to do is, if you pray, please do so for my son Griffin. We don't know where he is and he is so hurt inside.

Peace,

Gregg

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Back from being sick as hell!

Well gang, I have to tell you...I was the sickest I've been in about 12 years this past week. I could not go to North Carolina for my brother's wedding. That broke my heart. But I stayed in and took care of myself. I'm getting over it which is great. I really need to be well because I have five shows to do this week! Two of them are on Thursday and they are private but Friday, Saturday and Sunday are going to be off the hook! Friday I return to 41 West in Fredonia. The place is awesome and it's a "Grass Skirt" party!

Saturday I am back at Talty's! PLEASE make a point to come to Talty's! It is incredible. The fun and sing alongs, friendship and general insanity of this place can't be beat! Sunday I play the Southshore Beach Club's annual anniversary party! It's a blast again! Remember that I start every Monday night at the Southshore on Memorial Day.

Here's the schedule:

41 West. 41 West Main St., Fredonia. 679-4101. Friday, May 16: Gregg Sansone, 8:30 pm.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave., 825-9279. Saturday, May 17: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 pm.

Southshore Beach Club. 8966 Lakeshore Rd., Angola. 549-3026. Sunday, May 18: Gregg Sansone, 4:00 pm.


Last year's anniversary party at the Southshore. My good buddy, Ed Strawbrich jammed on "Evil Ways!"

Have a fantastic week and for all you ladies that are mothers, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! You have the hardest job in the world. I hope your day is filled with love!



Peace,

Gregg

Sunday, May 04, 2008

Taking a Break


Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to tell you all that I'm taking a break this week. I'm going to my brother's wedding in North Carolina. Playing the music for his reception is really something I'm looking forward to. I will return the following week with four shows (May 15, 16, 17 and 18). If you're in town check out one of the shows. My calender can be found at : Gregg's Calender Click Here

Have a great week and remember to keep music in your heart!

Peace,

Gregg Sansone

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Ah...It's finally warm around here!


The weather in Western New York has been beautiful since last Saturday and I've got to tell you that we really earn our nice weather here! By the way, last week's show at Talty's was one of the biggest crowds ever! You could hardly move and the show was tremendous! You really should catch a show at this little gem in South Buffalo!

This week is pretty nice. I'm back at the Sonoma Grille and I start at a new place in Derby. Here is the schedule:

Sonoma Grille. 5010 Main St., Snyder. 204-0251. Fri.: Gregg Sansone, 8:30 p.m.

Newcomb-Long Post 928. 7353 Erie Rd., Derby. 947-0928. Sun.: Gregg Sansone, 7:00 pm.

Now, the Newcomb-Long Post is an American Legion post that has quite a bit of young people. It is their anniversary party and it's open to the public. I hope I can see some of you there. I will be playing at the post from time to time.

Have a great week and I'll see you down the road!

Peace,

Gregg

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Well I Guess It's Spring!



This photo was actually taken from the vineyards in Western New York during spring...

Well, in Western New York the weather is desperately trying to resemble spring!
We actually had a couple warm days! I used the air conditioner in my car! If that seems
miniscule to you out of towners it is not! We appreciate every second of good weather! In any
case, it is a slow week but a good one. I have an 80th birthday party to play on Saturday. Friday
I'm back at Diamond Hawk on Sonwil Dr. in Cheektowaga. It is beautiful and open to the
public. Huge and classy. Check it out!

Diamond Hawk Golf Club. 255 Sonwil Dr. Cheektowaga. 651-0700. Friday, April 11 @ 8:00 pm.

Remember, nothing is more important than friends and family. Nothing.

Have a great week,

Gregg

Sunday, March 23, 2008

My HUGE Birthday Bash and You're Invited!


Hi Everyone,

I trust you all had a wonderful Easter spent with those you love or just a relaxing day doing what you want! This week is really special because it is the time of the year that I have my annual birthday bash. What makes it especially nice for me is that my brother's birthday is March 28 and my day is March 29...So, we will be having a bonanza of a party this Friday, March 28 at Talty's in South Buffalo, New York. I REALLY WISH YOU WOULD COME OUT TO MY PARTY. IT'S SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME AT TALTY'S AND IT WOULD WARM MY HEART. Please keep it in mind. Saturday, March 29 I will be at the Angola Moose Lodge. It is their grand opening (they had a fire last year) and it is open to the public. Don't let the name "Moose Lodge" scare you, there are an incredible amount of great young people there and it is going to kick butt! For those of you out of town in warmer climates I could kick you! LOL! It is supposed to snow and be cold ALL WEEK in Western New York! Yuck!

Here is the schedule:

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave. 825-9279. Fri.: Gregg Sansone's huge birthday bash, 9:00 p.m.


Angola Moose Lodge. 159 North Main, Angola. 549-9500. Sat.: Gregg Sansone, 8:00 p.m.


At least it's sunny for now. That's a plus! Have a great week!

Peace,

Gregg

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Party, Party, Party!



They Start them out early here in Buffalo, NY!

Hi,

I hope you all are recovering from the huge St. Patrick's Day celebrations going on. It is insane here in Buffalo! I have actually heard that people are lobbying Washington to make the holiday a Federal holiday...Amazing! This past week I was at the Sonoma and then my annual show at the Lighthouse. The Celtic stuff was wild! This week I am at the Buffalo Brewpub for St. Patty's Day at 5:00 pm. Make it out if you can, it's going to be wonderful. I sure could use your company on Saturday, March 22 at Griffin's. I'm having a big birthday party and I would love to see you there. I'm also at Diamond Hawk in Cheektowaga on Friday and that is beautiful too. OK, so here's the schedule:

The Buffalo Brew Pub. 6861 Main Street. Williamsville. 632-0552. Monday, March 17 @ 5:00 pm

Diamond Hawk Golf Course. 255 Sonwil Dr., Cheektowaga. 651-0700. Friday, March 21 @ 7:30 pm.

Griffin's Irish Pub. 81 Abbott Rd., Saturday, March 22 @ 10:00 pm

Have a great week. I hope to see you soon!

Gregg

Monday, March 10, 2008

Happy St. Patty's Day!


Hi Everyone,

Well, we're back to the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration weekend in Western New York. I'm really looking forward to it. The parties are going to be great and I'll mix traditional Irish with Celtic Rock and regular Rock to produce a great show! I hope those of you in town can make it out!

Here is my schedule:

Sonoma Grille. 5010 Main St., Snyder. 204-0251. Friday, March 14 @ 8 p.m.

The Lighthouse. 5885 E. Main St., Olcott. 778-5580.
Saturday, March 15 @ 10:00 p.m.

The Buffalo Brewpub. 6861 Main St. (corner of Transit and Main). Williamsville. 632-0552. Monday, March 17 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.

Have a great week and try not to drink too much green stuff!

Gregg O'Sansone

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Back at Tony Rome's!


Hi Gang,

I was sick last week so I had to cancel two shows. The show at the
Gaming Center went great but Saturday and Sunday were off. I really
hated to miss Doc Andy's Day for Kids. I have done that eight years in
a row. Better luck next year!

This week finds me twice at Alexandria's and then Tony Rome's.

Here's the schedule:

Alexandria's. 5512 Transit Rd. Depew. 681-1688. Thursday, Feb. 28 @
8:30 p.m. (Ladies Night. $10 all you can drink!)

Alexandria's. 5512 Transit Rd. Depew. 681-1688. Friday, Feb. 29 @ 4:30
p.m. (an early happy hour before my night show)

Tony Rome's. 1537 Union Road, West Seneca. 675-4351.
Friday, Feb. 29 @ 10:00 p.m. (it's going to be a huge party! Some very
popular local musicians will be there and joining me. Don't miss it!)

Have a great week and I hope to see you out!

Gregg

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Brrrrrrrr!


Well, if you live in the Western New York area you are freezing body parts off!

Yikes! It's freezing here! Good thing I have my music otherwise I'd go stir crazy! Last week was great at Alexandria's (ladies night) and Friday at the Big Tree in Orchard Park. This week I'm back at the Frog Grill on Friday. If you're in the mood for a wonderful restaurant with a great bar check out the Frog Grill.

Saturday I'm at a new country club called Diamond Hawk. It's open to the public so check it out.

Here's my schedule for the week:

The Frog Grill. 561 Main St., Tonawanda. 694-3700. Friday, January 25 @ 9:00 pm.

Diamond Hawk Golf Course. 255 Sonwil Dr., Cheektowaga. 651-0700. Saturday, January 26 @ 7:30 pm.

Have a wonderful week! If you're in the cold try to stay warm and if you live where it's warm send me a ticket...I'm freezing!

Peace,

Gregg

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Wow! What a Week!


This week was pretty incredible! I played at the Gaming Center (Hamburg Casino) on Friday and the people went nuts! There was a friend that showed up with his family that I haven't seen since I was 15 years old! It was incredible! Saturday, at Talty's, was nothing less than amazing (see the photo?). I cannot tell how much fun it is to play when everyone is cheering and asking for more! It is amazing.

This week I am back at the Big Tree on Abbott in Orchard Park. The last time I was there we filled the place! I am also back at Alexandria's on Thursday.

Here is my schedule:

Alexandria's Spirits and Grill. 5512 Transit Road, Depew. 681-1688. Thursday 1/17/08: Gregg Sansone, 8:00 p.m.

The Big Tree Inn. 4277 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park. 649-9892. Friday 1/18/08: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

All deep things are song. It seems somehow the very central essence of us, song; as if all the rest were but wrappages and hulls! ~Thomas Carlyle

Have a great week!

Gregg

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Getting into 2008


Man...This past week was a blast! I played the Frog Grill and, of course, it went really well! People really get into it there. Alexandria's is such a cool place and the happy hour filled with people. It gave me a chance to actually have a Friday night off!

This week I return to The Hamburg Gaming Center. The bar is awesome and it always is a blast. Saturday is Talty's. If you've never caught one of my shows at Talty's you're missing out. It is by far the most electric, fun place I play.

Here's the schedule:

Fairgrounds Gaming and Raceway Clubhouse. Hamburg Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Parkway (use South Park entrance), Hamburg. 646-6109. Fri. 1/11/08: Gregg Sansone, 8 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave. 825-9279. Sat. 1/12/08: Gregg Sansone, 9 p.m.

Alexandria's Spirits and Grill. 5512 Transit Road, Depew. 681-1688. Next Thursday 1/17/08: Gregg Sansone, 8:00 p.m.

Have a great week and I hope your New Year is going well!

Peace,

Gregg

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