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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy New Year!

This Christmas week was busy, busy, busy! What with the holidays, family, friends and shows I was run ragged! It was good to see friends out at the shows and wonderful to give gifts and sing Christmas songs! I will be playing the Hideaway Grill in North Tonawanda for New Year's Eve if anyone is interested in a fun night.

This week is fun...I'm back at Alexandria's for a happy hour show on Friday and The Frog Grill on Saturday. Sunday I do the Polar Bear Swim benefit in Silver Creek, NY. I do it every and it's a blast to see people swim in the freezing waters of Lake Erie!

Here is my schedule for the week:

Alexandria's. 5512 Transit Rd. Depew. 681-1688. Friday, Jan. 4 @ 4:30 p.m.

The Frog Grill by Say Cheesecake! 561 Main St., Tonawanda. 694-3700. Saturday, Jan. 5 @ 9:00 p.m.

Hideaway Bay. 42 Lake Ave. , Silver Creek. 934-4442. Sunday, Jan. 6 @ 1:00 p.m.

Have a safe and wonderful New Year! I'll see you soon!

Gregg

Happy Holidays!

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted you to know that I won the 2007 Solo Artist of the Year from the Buffalo Music Awards. Thank you so much for all your votes and support. That's three years in a row!

You can feel the spirit in the air can't you? I absolutely love this time of year! People seem to have a little more happiness about them.

This week is really great. My Christmas shows are going to rock! I REALLY need your help for Tony Rome's this Friday.
I know you all are busy with Christmas shopping and such but Tony Rome's is going to be hopping and I need a good showing.

Here is my schedule for the week:

Tony Rome's. 1537 Union Road, West Seneca. 675-4351. Friday, Dec. 21 @ 9:30 p.m.

Talty's. 2056 South Park Ave. 825-9279. Saturday, Dec. 22 @ 9 p.m.

Have a wonderful holiday! It would be so good to see you. It's been far too long!

Ho ho ho,

Gregg

Back at Tony Rome's!

Hi Gang,

This photo was taken at Niagara Falls last December...I thought it was fitting for the beginning of December 2007. I hope all is well and that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! There is so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving was wonderful! My son spent his first Thanksgiving here in Western New York!

The shows were fine (I did a wedding in Syracuse, NY)...I was also out of commission on Friday.

This week I return to Tony Rome's and I hope you can make it out there. It is ALWAYS a fun time there and I really need a good showing. Tony Rome's is Friday at 9:00 and the Frog Grill is Saturday at 8:30.

Here is my schedule:

Tony Rome's. 1537 Union Road, West Seneca. 675-4351. Friday, November 30 @ 9:00 p.m.


The Frog Grill. 561 Main St. Tonawanda. 694-3700. Saturday, December 1 @ 8:30 p.m.

If you are in the Buffalo area please try to make it! Tony Rome's is such a great time! The Frog Grill is wonderful too!

Peace,

Gregg

The Final Push for Voting and Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi Gang!

This is the final week of on-line voting for the Buffalo Music Awards. I really could use a final push for Solo Artist of the Year. I cannot tell you how important it is with regard to me getting more gigs throughout the year. If you could pass the link on to any friends that would be a great help. You just enter your email address and name. They will send you the ballot by email.

Here is the link:

http://bestofwny.com/bma/index.php?sid=2&newtest=Y or go to: http://bestofwny.com/ and click on the link there.

If you see Last Exit on the ballot PLEASE vote for them as well! That was my great friend Ed Strawbrich's band!

Happy Thanksgiving. I hope your day is filled with love and family. There is so much to be grateful for.

By the way, I am playing at Alexandria's (Alexandria's. 5512 Transit Rd. Depew. 681-1688) Wednesday at 4:00 p.m., The Buffalo Brew Pub (6861 Main St. Williamsville. 632-0552) on Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m. and at the Frog Grill (561 Main St. Tonawanda. 694-3700) this Friday night at 8:00 p.m.

Thanks so much for being in my life! I hope to see you soon!

Gregg

Fall is Upon Us!

This week was wonderful! I played early shows on Friday and Saturday and was able to have my evenings free. Friday I was at Alexandria's for happy hour. That went well but I was down in the pit so all I saw was the butts of people walking around! Saturday I did the fundraiser for the Angola Moose Lodge. The lodge burned down last month and we raised a ton of money to help re-build. This week is going to be great because I return to the Big Tree Inn for the first time in years! The Big Tree is near and dear to my family. The owner is a personal friend. He underwent MAJOR surgery and this is going to be a bash for him. Lots of my family members will be there. I hope you can come out to Orchard Park and have a ball. I rarely see any of you anymore. It would be nice. Saturday I am in Olean at Mixer's. Mixer's is an absolute blast and if any of you are in that neck of the woods, stop out! Also, I will be playing at Alexandria's Wednesday afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving and then I will head down the street to the Buffalo Brew Pub for their Thanksgiving Eve bash at 9:00 p.m.!

Here's the low down:

The Big Tree Inn. 4277 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park.
649-9892. Fri.: Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

Mixer's Pub. 204 Coleman St., Olean. 372-1004. Sat.:
Gregg Sansone, 9:00 p.m.

Alexandria's. 5512 Transit Rd. Depew. 681-1688. Next
Wed.: Gregg Sansone, 4:00 pm

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

Keep in mind that voting is still open for the Buffalo Music Awards. I would appreciate any help from you or friends.

Here is the link to the ballot: Buffalo Music Awards Ballot

Just fill your name and email address. They will send you a ballot.

Thanks for everything and I hope to see you at a show!

Gregg

Gregg Sansone and the Buffalo Music Awards

Hi Everyone!

I was wondering if you could help me out? I really need a push this year for Solo Artist of the Year for the Buffalo Music Awards. The competition is really tough. By winning it helps me get many more gigs throughout the year. You can vote on line for me...When you go to the link you will have to put in your name and email address. For security purposes they will email the ballot back to you. Leave all categories blank if you don't know anyone...except for the second last page which has me! Just click the circle next to my name.

Here is the link: http://bestofwny.com/bma/index.php?sid=2&newtest=Y

or you can go to the site Best of Western New York.Com and click on the section that says "click here to vote" at http://www.bestofwny.com/

One more thing...Could you PLEASE pass this to as many people that you know so that they can help me too? I know your friends don't know me but if you could ask them to do this for you I would be forever in your debt. One of my competitors is going around to bars and having people fill out paper ballots! I'll let you know when the results come in.

Thanks for everything!

Gregg

Happy Halloween!

This week is going to be great! I play three times and on Friday and Saturday there are HUGE Halloween parties! If you're in town you've got to check out the parties because my costume is out of this world...Well, part of this world but not this era! Here is my schedule:

The Frog Grill. 561 Main St., Tonawanda. 694-3700. Thursday, 10/25 @ 7:00 p.m. (This is an early show at a beautiful place)

Bart's Cove Marina. 1/2 Woodrow Dr. Dunkirk. 366-8243. Friday, 10/26 @ 9:00 p.m. (The last big lake party of the season...costumes and craziness)

The Hop Inn. 317 Hopkins St. 822-2337. Saturday, 10/27 @ 9:00 p.m. (The Halloween party in South Buffalo is going to be amazing...Hopefully no arrests will be made)...

Well, have a great week, dress up and don't get spooked!

Gregg