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.

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

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

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

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