I've been around so long that I've developed this fraternaty of crazy musicians. They all love to push the envolope to see what music can be and celabrate what it means to us.
Influences
Robert Cray, Otis Redding, Frank Zappa, King's X/Doug Pinnick, Etta James, James Brown,
Mary J Blige, Cee lo, Kiss/Paul Stanley Areatha Franklin. Mother's Finest, The Roots, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Lorber, Curtis Mayfield, AC/DC, B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, George Baker, Rhon Lawrence, Rocky Lawrence, Peter Blossom, Chuck Waddell, Andy Carlock, Bobby Christina, Al Monti, Tom Enright, Tom Ferrao Tim Stone, Chuck Czykowski(spelled it wrong again) Jon Clarke, Andy Winnick, Walter Wolack, Ned Heberger, Frank Lombardo, Jay Gerbino, Kris Jensen. Basicaly everyone I've loved to listen to or play with. Also The Best Teachers a guy could ever have.
Shelton Becton, Georgia Lewis, Anthony Lopez, Louis Negri, Harry Lingdell, Mim Shaglepore
Sounds Like
Depemds on the players involed. Usually in CT and New York, A cross between BB King, Sly and The Family Stone, and Return to Forever. In R.I. and MA Much more Like B.B. King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Curtis Mayfield.
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"Versitile Singer Greg Sherrod's taste and capabilities are wide ranging, encompassing (at least) blues, soul, rock reggae and Jazz".
Brian LaRue The New Haven Advocate
December 20-27, 2007
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Greg Sherrod has been entertaining audiences in the New England region for 22 years, playing music in the best venues in the area. He spent many years involved in musical theater starring in many productions like Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Nunsence (Sister Hubert), and being involved in Dandelion Children's Theater, He has taken the stage with bands like The Clarke Brothers, Powerhouse, Sugar Daddy and, The Highrollers He also supported or played with acts like Tower of Power, John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, King's X, Deep Banana Blackout, E.C. Scott, K.D. Bell, and James Motgomery. Greg also led the house band at The Newport Blues Cafe.********** Greg was recently selected to Michael Boltons New Haven Choir on Clash of The Choirs. Clash Of The Choirs was a reality special shown Live Dec, 17 thru 20th of 2007 on NBC. Greg perfomed on the show which beat "Monday Night Football in the ratings for the night of Dec 17, 2007. 5 celebrities went back to their home towns to select a 20 person choir and take them to NYC to compete live on national T.V. Greg was also selected to The special sight reading and fast study group hand picked from each choir to perform live on an NBC "The Today Show" which featured Gloria Estefan. Greg sang on stage with Patti LaBelle, Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child, Nick Lachey, Blake Shelton, and Michael Bolton. Greg also performed as a back up singer for Michael Bolton's performance of When a Man Loves a Woman. Now he has come back home and is bringing BLUES N SOUL N ROCK N ROLL to your area!
Hey Greg we're moving back to CT, Marna's getting a transfer. Putting up the house for sale in GA and may be up there maybe 1st of the year and will set up my recording studio and looking to jam & find a gig. Frank
Hey. Billy Bileca & I are doing an acoustic duo at C.J.Sparrow's in Cheshire 8 - 11. Then the Wandering Roots Trio is at the Bear and Grill in Orange Saturday night 9:30 - 12:30. Peace!
You ROCK! Thanks for being a friend and for all your hard work. Hope to see you at the 2nd annual Utica Music and Arts Fest. Over 200 performers in over 15 venues for 3 DAYS! Including a kick-off party on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Utica Tattoo Fest, Utica Greens Fest, and the Greater Utica Arts and Entertainments Awards!
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Hey Greg me and Johnny Lee are doin a duo set Tom Tues 17th at Daniel St from 9 to 10 Come down if your free. You guys tore the ass out of that mexican joint more than the food did to the people who ate it last weekend. Peace...Greg
Come join us for the End of an Error Party at the Acoustic Cafe in Bridgeport, CT Sat Jan 24! This is an apolitical, poly-partisan, goodhearted celebration of W's retirement, featuring; Wandering Roots trio (Shawn Taylor/ Jim McKeeman/ Billy Bileca) and also Nick Harrison & friends! Doors open at 8. Peace!
SO GLAD to have you New Year's Eve--You are the BOMB, my friend! Love ya tons and look forward to seeing you soon(hopefully not another six months!). Big hugs and kisses.
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