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

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

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

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

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

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

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