Music and Lyric written by: Gregg Fells
All Vocals, Guitar, Piano and string arrangements: Gregg Fells
Steel and Electric guitars: James Kurisko
Special Thank you to: Al Porter, sound engineer and owner of Estellam Sound Productions, Barbara Porter. Jim and Lyle Ball, great friends and owners of Picker's Paradise in Stapleton, Alabama. James Kurisko for the amazing guitar work in the studio. Luke Beasley and Mitchell Higgins/Apollo Drive-studio owner in Hampton, Virginia. Thank you for being such great friends and for all your help in the studio; you're amazing. Last, but certainly not least, Sparkie Waller for the great photos for the album. The long day surely did pay off! Big Thank You!!
Influences
Ray Charles, The always amazing, Tom Petty, Nick Drake, Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Edwin McCain, Morphine, Eric Clapton, Tracey Chapman, Damien Rice, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Jack Johnson, The Beatles, U2, David Gray, Pete Yorn, Five for Fighting, Tori Amos, Sarah McLaughlin, Colin Linden, Seal, Jewel, Sergio Mendes, Herbie Hancock, The Yellow Jackets, Alejandro Sanz, Nina Simone, Diana Krall, Sting, Mario Frangoulis, The entire Motown era...
Sounds Like
Rain on your window sill, curled up with your favorite cup of joe...
Gregg Fells' debut album is a bare, skeletal and beautiful glimpse into his soul. Just one year ago, the Alabama-born acoustic-folk singer-songwriter was wearing a battle dress uniform and scrubs working as an aerospace medical technician, assisting in the successful delivery of nearly 700 infants in his 4 year career in the USAF, but always knew, instinctively, that his path would eventually lead him back to his first-love and his own 'baby'; songwriting and performing his music.
" I enlisted shortly after September 11 and although a large part of my reason for doing so was patriotic, I needed the change in my life. I was a razor sharp medic. I didn't think that the USAF would give me an opportunity to cultivate my music and still remain on active duty. In 2005, I was given that opportunity. Traveling to nearly 30 countries and performing in all 50 states with Air Force's premier entertainment troupe, Tops in Blue, I learned a lot about life on the road and part of what it takes to make it as professional (touring) musician. "
Gregg seems to be very aware of what the universal buttons are-and is not afraid to push them. " I write about what affects me, what I fear the most, what enlightens me- what deeply upsets me. As a songwriter, I pull inspiration from everywhere and everything all the time. Sometimes, I have to write so much, to get so little. Although it may take 20 songs to get the 'one', I am restless until I do. I want to create music that does push those buttons because life affects me the same way it does everyone else. I hope the way in which I present it offers hope and inspires others, in spite of the hurt, betrayal, abuse and deep, unfulfilled longing, to keep going."
"I grew up surrounded by music. My mother loved to listen to motown and the blues when I was younger. In my early teens, I would lock myself in my room and practice singing harmony to Luther Vandross albums. It wasn't until I started playing guitar at age 14 that I got into music like Bob Dylan, Tori Amos, Van Morrison, Nick Drake and Dave Matthews. Their music opened a whole new world of musical possibilities for me. I aspire to be an artist that is on someone else's influence list and that I would have that sort
of impact on the world."
Thanks for the add....I listened to Frail and it's my favorite song it resonates with me thanks for sharing your talent and music with the universe....blessings.
Hey gregg, just wanted to say hi. Hope everything is going well. Next time i come to mobile i will surely come watch one of your shows. I need me some gregg in my life.
Hey man how are ya! Always love & respect for ya man! thanks for the humblage lol, wed love to see ya back at songwriters night! hope all is well...god this is awesome music
Hey brother. Just letting you know i miss you and i love your new pics. Please update me on the family reunion. I already know its what like Madea's Family Reunion. LOL!!!!! Love ya Bro
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