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Greg Friedman
Indie / Alternative / Pop

"DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW"

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Greg Friedman: General Info
Member Since1/11/2005
Band Websitegregfriedmanmusic.com
Band MembersSTUDIO
Matt Lynott - Drums
Christopher Hoffee - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Patrick Dennis - Backing vocals
Influencesthe cocteau twins
the dead kennedys
the beatles
mr bungle
self
elliot smith
papas fritas
the outcrowd
the pogues
michael hedges
the dead milkmen
dar williams
babe the blue ox
the smiths
aimee mann
Sounds LikeVIDEO - Freeway


Record LabelPopuluxe Records
Type of LabelIndie




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   About Greg Friedman


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NOMINATED FOR

BEST POP ALBUM
2007 San Diego Music Awards


ALBUM OF THE YEAR
2007 San Diego HAT Awards



THEY SAID

Wonkavision Magazine - "Friedman's melodies always, always work well within his keys, guitar, drum mix to create a pop rock feel straight from Earlimart's map, and Jurado's gear box...an enjoyable ride in every possible way."

PopMatters - "Friedman delivers a lot of quality songs on this impressive, thoughtful album..."

North County Times - "San Diego's Greg Friedman writes songs of a disarming charm that only grows each time you listen...Friedman's singing [has] got a kind of neutrality about it, like Paul McCartney's lead vocal on the Beatles' 'Blackbird'."

San Diego City Beat - "Good shit, front to back."

Music Matters - "…a force to be reckoned with."

San Diego Troubadour - "...this CD stands among the best. It's a gem."


THE STORY

"Greg Friedman is only in his early 30s, but he’s been a professional musician for over half his life. A prodigious guitarist, Greg studied at the Peabody conservatory and had better chops at 17 than many a world-famous guitar god. Once a fixture in the Baltimore/D.C. 80s punk scene, seemingly destined for early fame, Friedman all but vanished into the ether in the mid 90s.

Thankfully, Friedman reemerged a couple of years ago in San Diego, as a bassist for the Truckee Brothers, the popular Southern California rock and roll band (Greg’s stage name is Ott Truckee). When he wasn’t on the road with the Truckees, though, Greg was working on his excellent new solo record, The Souls of Passing Feet, on which he sings and plays very nearly all of the instruments, including guitar, dobro, ukulele, and glockenspiel. The disc features 12 lovingly crafted indie pop songs that showcase Friedman’s instrumental prowess as well as his aptitude at both singing and turning a phrase. Some tunes reveal the same sensitivity and depth of Elliot Smith or Nick Drake; others the wry sense of humor of Ben Lee or Evan Dando. Here’s hoping that The Souls of Passing Feet is just the first of many records from this talented musician, singer, and songwriter."

- Russell Bartholomee, Being There Magazine


POPULUXE RECORDS




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Greg Friedman's Friends Comments
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Cameron Blake





Jul 1 2008 5:13 AM

Thanks for the add. I like your tunes.
GENE GREGORY *JUDGES BENCH THURSDAY NIGHT*





Jun 29 2008 7:52 AM

thanks for bringing me on Greg. see you soon.
Senor Al Vaquero





Jun 29 2008 4:35 AM

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Maria Staump





Jun 19 2008 7:16 PM

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Tina D12





Jun 18 2008 3:18 AM

Tina D12
Gretel





Jun 17 2008 5:10 AM

greg,
thanks for the add...the songs sound good. hope our paths cross someday.
peace,
reva (of gretel)
Jane.Lui





Jun 11 2008 10:39 AM

love the new thing. my computer broke last night. we scrounged like idiots to get all the stuff onto an external hard-drive. kill me now.
steve on bass





Jun 11 2008 9:50 AM

Sounds great Greg - really dig your stuff. I'm a big fan of WATT and my bud Tony was in Papas Fritas. peace

-steve
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Jun 10 2008 10:44 PM

P.S. I'm playing my favorite Greg Friedman song on the show this week!
Much love,
astra
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Jun 10 2008 7:22 PM

You've GOTTA come out for this!

BitterEnd4UP
Nena Anderson





Jun 4 2008 11:31 PM

greg! doncha have a maillist? i would've come to the show tonight!! too late now!
Marcia Claire





Jun 1 2008 11:10 AM

Always a pleasure to swing by your site and listen to your music. You are SUCH a talent!

Cheers,
Marcia
PunkRockPaint





May 30 2008 1:17 PM

Sorry... Better, no?
Ott Wheels
PunkRockPaint





May 30 2008 1:07 PM

Ott Wheels
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May 30 2008 8:35 AM

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KPRI Homegrown Hour





May 24 2008 11:15 PM

See you this Thursday!

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Tony LaPalio





May 19 2008 1:49 PM

Greg Friedman,

Thanks for wanting to add me as a friend. If any of my music speaks to you or touched you in any way I would encourage you to show your appreciation by buying a track or 2. Writing the songs is the easy part. Making a few bucks from them is a little more difficult. Thank you for your support either way.

Sincerely,
Tony LaPalio
Music Discovery Night





May 14 2008 11:55 PM


Thursday is going to be a blast...can't wait to see you!
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Gayle Skidmore





May 11 2008 11:44 PM

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Jordan Loder





May 4 2008 1:14 PM

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Astra Kelly





Apr 20 2008 8:44 PM

Hope to see you there!

BitterEndfly3skinny

~ If you can't make this one, stop by to see me perform at ArtWalk 2008 in Little Italy on Saturday from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
I'll be at Stage 3 at India and Cedar!
VINTAGE-TIES.COM





Apr 7 2008 9:53 PM

Thanks for adding me :)


WWW. VINTAGE-TIES. COM
"get all tied up...in style"

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amber





Apr 2 2008 4:18 PM

thanks for the add :)
i really dig your music.

THE Becky





Mar 29 2008 10:50 PM

That's gotta suck!
You missed hella good times last night :)
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Mar 21 2008 7:24 PM

Great music, great peeps, & great drinks...
Does it get any better than that?
Come join us for a magical night!

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Joey Ryan





Mar 12 2008 10:48 PM

thanks :) glad you found me on here. keep in touch eh? my new record comes out in a couple weeks...

PEACE
joey



LEXINGTON





Feb 29 2008 2:36 PM

whats all this talk of cake....and no mention of tea???!!!!
thats like blasphemy where i come from!
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Feb 22 2008 8:12 PM

Homegrown beautifies The Beauty Bar on Leap Day....
FREE DRINKS.....seriously!

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Irisa





Feb 22 2008 1:54 PM

I need you to come in for a cake sizing soon...
need to make sure you're gonna fit :)
THE Becky





Feb 18 2008 12:25 PM

Carrot, German chocolate, red velvet...
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Feb 18 2008 12:46 AM

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THE Becky





Feb 10 2008 10:50 AM

Great to see you Friday night! Thanks for letting me crash your table...
See you on Friday, March 28th, if not sooner :)
Desert Diamonds





Feb 9 2008 10:06 PM

Indulge yourself in a fulfilling night of rock and roll fantasies saturday of the 16th at The Zombie Lounge. 3519 El Cajon Blvd.

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Jane.Lui





Feb 4 2008 7:54 PM

this week? wanna get together and book? or just cake?
MILO THE GREAT





Feb 2 2008 11:46 PM



Thank you very much for being a friend! Stay in touch!

-Milo
Ida





Jan 28 2008 9:33 AM

Sorry no cake left but i can send you a special birthday banana if you give me your address xx
KPRI Homegrown Hour





Jan 20 2008 10:34 PM

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SEE U THERE~
Astra Kelly





Jan 16 2008 8:16 PM

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Marcia Claire





Jan 11 2008 10:10 AM

It was great to hear you solo for the first time. You're a stellar musician, my friend. Have fun out there with The Truckees. Don't eat stuff off the sidewalk (that's a Lux Interior quote!)

xo
Marcia
Gayle Skidmore





Jan 9 2008 9:58 PM

Hi Greg!
I hope you had a lovely New Year! Thanks so much for your support! I just wanted to let you know that my new e.p. “Paper Box” is available now on itunes. Drop me a line and let me know how you’re doing! Visit http://www.tunecore.com/music/gayleskidmore for a link to my itunes site.
Cheers!
Gayle Skidmore
☮♥sarah-bo-bera™





Jan 6 2008 10:04 AM

helloooo
i really love the music :)
whats going on..
♥Sarah
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