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Greg Williams
Acoustic / Progressive / Minimalist

Post-Minimalist Acoustic Guitar and Electronics




United States

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Last Login:  9/25/2009
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Member Since2/19/2007
Band Websitewww.gregwilliamsguitar.com
Band MembersJust little old me.
InfluencesJimmy Page, J.S. Bach, Ralph Towner, Steve Reich, Mike Oldfield, Julian Bream, Frank Zappa, Heitor Villa-Lobos, the sublime 16th Century Italian lute music of Francesco Canova da Milano, M.C. Escher, Balinese Gamelan music, West African polyrhythmic drumming, John Bonham, John Renbourn, Michael Hedges, Steve Howe, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix.
Sounds LikeA mix between Steve Reich and Led Zeppelin, as played by a one-man acoustic guitar orchestra...or something.
Record LabelFangboy Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Greg Williams
Greg Williams has been an active guitarist, composer, and teacher in the Sacramento area for over 20 years. He has perfomed, written and recorded in various musical disciplines including contemporary classical, acid jazz, folk/rock, heavy metal, and specialized music for radio, television and film. His works have been broadcast on NPR, Capitol Public Radio, and other local television and radio stations, and he co-wrote the 2003-4 theme music for the Sacramento Kings basketball team. He has been awarded 3 Sacramento music awards for his work in the acid jazz/funk group The Mind Club, and has been featured in Electronic Musician and 20th Century Guitar magazines. His most recent work is the 2007 CD "A Circle of Hidden Intentions", in which he combines solo acoustic guitar and live-looping technology to create minimalistic, multi-layered, grooving instrumental pieces all perfomed live in hs home studio. Greg performs regularly throughout Northern California, and he has performed in the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Greg has also played prestigious electro-acoustic music festivals such as the Edinburgh Fringe Arts Festival in Scotland, the Y2K7 International Live-Looping Festival in Santa Cruz CA, and the Northern California Festival of New American music. Greg received his Bachelors Degree in classical guitar performance at CSU Sacramento under Dr. Richard Savino, and his Master's Degree in Composition under Stephen Blumberg. Greg is currently on the faculty at CSU Sacramento teaching beginning guitar classes and general education music history classes, and spends his summers and winters performing, composing, and recording. Greg also enjoys camping, hiking, and hanging out at the pub. This video was shot on 11/17/2006 at The Blue Room in Sacramento, CA by my friend Dave Lynch. The song is called 'Twelve'. In case you're wondering about the backdrop, I was opening for a Yes tribute band called 'Parallels' - check 'em out, they're great!

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Aug 5 2009 12:30 AM

Don't miss this one. It's a really good line up.
08/07/2009 07:00 PM - the BOARDWALK
9426 greenback ln
orangevale, California 95841
US
Cost:$12
Description:national act with HALESTORM, RESOLVE TO BURN all ages doors @ 7pm $12 advanced we have tix 4 sale.
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Jul 25 2009 4:59 PM

07/25/2009 08:00 PM - THE FIRE ESCAPE
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Cost:$10
Description:21 AND UP WITH/ GREY ATLAS, DAMAGED, OTHER BANDS TBA
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Mike Crain

Mike Crain



May 30 2009 9:50 PM

Cool article, Greg!! Way to go. Hope you're having a great "summer" so far.

I'll try to catch you on Thursday at the place.

Peace.
FROG GOD

FROG GOD



May 28 2009 8:26 PM

saw you in a Sac State College magazine, about your class.
suggest: adding it to your personal history book about you.
Doug Cash

Doug Cash



Apr 25 2009 1:46 AM

Thanks to everyone who continues to support my music !

DC
Hard Clumpin’ Litter

Hard Clumpin’ Litter



Mar 24 2009 11:45 PM

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Sungoddess

Sungoddess



Mar 16 2009 9:22 PM

Mike Crain

Mike Crain



Jan 22 2009 5:39 AM

hey man!! How's your semester shaping up?
Sungoddess

Sungoddess



Jan 22 2009 4:26 AM



Hope you are having a blessed 2009!
Brianne

Brianne Hidden



Jan 18 2009 4:47 PM

Hey match boy!

I am in town for one more week...what do you think about that?
Mike Crain

Mike Crain



Jan 5 2009 9:05 PM

Have a fantastic year, Greg!!

Peace.
Julie

Julie



Jan 1 2009 12:44 AM

Happy New Year!
T-LISH

T-LISH



Dec 23 2008 6:51 AM

so..where you playing around town soon?
~Jay Boogie~

Jeff Maxwell



Nov 26 2008 9:19 PM

Happy Thanksgiving my friend!
Mike Crain

Mike Crain



Oct 24 2008 7:18 PM

VOTE!!! This guy CANNOT be president.

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c

Peace.
Mike Crain

Mike Crain



Oct 13 2008 7:51 PM

Hey man!! I hope things are going well.

Peace.

mc
Day of the Eagle

Day of the Eagle



Oct 11 2008 12:49 AM

Hey Matchboy!
We're playing next Friday Oct 17 at Louie's in Rancho Cordova! http://louiescocktaillounge. com
Our set happens about 10:00
...Dan
Koren

Koren



Sep 13 2008 3:11 AM

Hi Greg! I'm in Sweden now (finally!) but I hope to see you sometime when I get home in December. Just wanted to say hi and hope you are doing well.
~Jay Boogie~

Jeff Maxwell



Aug 24 2008 5:46 PM

Whats up Greg? Hope to run into you soon again. Maybe not so many years in between.
Jeff
Mike Crain

Mike Crain



Aug 20 2008 12:57 AM

Congrats on the MagnaTune support!!! Fantastic. And, when are we going to hang out man? I'm sure you just got back from Europe not long ago, yes?

Peace.

mc
Brianne

Brianne Hidden



Jul 30 2008 12:27 AM

park...chickens...
Day of the Eagle

Day of the Eagle



Jul 10 2008 2:13 AM

Greg, We've got new shows added! July 26 at the Folsom Hotel, Aug 2 at the Fat Cat in Modesto.
Check out our page for details! ...Dan
Owen's Mommy

Allyson Witt



Jun 22 2008 6:09 AM

Thank you SOOOOO SOOOOO much for making our day THAT much more beautiful...Skyler and I couldn't ask for anything more than the best for our wedding day- especially the 'kick ass song' as we walked back down the aisle.
Much love to you, and many thanks =) -Allyson Witt
Rumbalsa

Rumbalsa



May 6 2008 8:48 PM

You were lovely last Thursday. Keep up the wonderful music.
When will the next CD be out?
Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



May 6 2008 2:13 PM

Hi Greg,
Nice guitar work!Loved "Action Them 1"-very Robert Fripp & Guitar Craft in style(I studied with Guitar Craft!)Also loved your piece "Dodecahedron".
God Bless,
Tim.
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