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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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