The GWP(Full Band)- guitar, vocals, bass, drums, sometimes percussion and keys..
Past performers include: Cheryl Sule, Chris Whitley, Alan Katz, Matt Lindner, Shallel Iglima, Brent Finlen, Brian Madison, Gabe Gavin, Daniel Isner, Miles Pearce, Ronnie Brandon, and more...
Influences
musically...
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Luciano, Garnett Silk, Sizzla, Everton, Iron Lion, EVER-G, Ernest Ranglin, Dwight Pickney, Chris Whitley, Tuff Lion, Gregg Leventhal, plus...as well as Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, The Beatles, Blind Melon, Guns N Roses, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead, Bjork, Phish, Rush, Metallica, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, come on...the list is beautiful...All the music that came before we.
And of course the influence and inspiration of all things, The Creator of all things seen and unseen.
Rastafari.
Sounds Like
All sorts of influences create different sounds, you be the judge. We got reggae, rock, hip-hop, revolutionary folk, the main thing is consciousness, for the people. Love of life.
GWP NEWS:
***Respect everyone...check out archive.org and look up The GWP or Greg Ward Project for some live shows, and other acoustic stuff.
Greetings and blessings. Welcome to the home of the artist and producer, Greg Ward, aka 'General G'.
Greg Ward, born on Long Island, NY, has been on the music industry scene since 1992, first making his debut in Newark, NJ with funk-hip-hop band, Earl's Loaf, featuring Geremy Jasper(The Fever, indie label recording group out of NYC). Greg moved through different groups before making his way to VA in 1995. There he met and studied with record industry engineers and songwriting gurus at James Madison University. In 1997, Ward met up with industry heavy-hitter, Chris Whitley, keyboardist/producer(Stable Roots Productions, Culture, Corey Harris), and Iron Lion-songwriter, vocalist, producer, CEO(GRO Records). Ward began touring with Stable Roots, backing many hot artists over the years. After a decade of backing big name artists such as The Itals, The Abyssinians, Junior Marvin(the Wailers), Ward set out to focus primarily on writing, producing and performing.
Greg Ward, aka General G, is promoting original roots-conscious flavor, and is available for full band performances as well as acoustic shows.
Original beats/tracks are available for licensing and sale as well.
If you would like to book General G aka Greg Ward for a performance, or purchase beats/tracks for licensing, please contact us for details.
***In August 2009, Ward opened Zion Gates, Center for Positive Living, in downtown Harrisonburg, VA, featuring a positive multi-track recording environment, music school, Rasta culture shop, as well as an affiliated massage practice, and classes for positive living.
Blessings! -G W
Check out some reviews of the Greg with his original band, the GWP...
We were so extremely pleased with The Greg Ward Project! Our party was so perfect and I credit the GWP for making it the best we ever had!! They were very professional and the music they played, classic reggae hits and original tunes thrilled every one. We are still receiving calls telling us how great they were! We definitely will hire them again in the future! Thank you Greg!
-Sue P, 6/7/2008, Pittsburgh, PA
I really enjoyed planning the event with Greg. They were very accomodating and made my pool party very different than having the usual DJ. In addition to providing the DJ music, he also provided music for me before, and after they were finished playing. Lastly, we had a storm but they were able to set their equipment back up again and provide more entertainment simply because he wanted to make sure that I had my money's worth. Get them if their schedule will fit yours!
--Yaw O., 6/27/2008, Alexandria, VA
Greg was a wonderful professional to work with during the planning process! Then the night of the performance the band came early, set up quickly, and had great atmospheric lighting to add to their sets. Their positive energy and musical talent made the show a unique and memorable experience for the audience. And it was the perfect way to spend the evening, enjoying the night and relaxing to their tunes. We were blown away with the sound, vibe, and energy of the GWP! Thanks guys for making our night one we'll remember forever.
-Christine S, 8/16/2008, Celebration, Charlottesville, VA
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This is what is going on at Electric Blue this weekend!!!
Friday 10/30/2009--Bad luck opens for Alice Creeper...The Alice Cooper Tribute .
Saturday 10/31/2009--The Goodson Band 8pm till 2am --Costume Party--COSTUME CONTEST!!! 1st place is 100 dollars! And dinner for two! 2nd place is 50 dollars! And dinner for two! 3rd place is 25 dollars! And dinner for two!
Sunday 11/01/2009--Rollerderby after Party (Public Welcome)
Yes I! See'in the positive conscious vibes in me bredda Greg itinually :) Was nice to see the live incarnation of you recently too, ever so briefly. And yes, let's for sure take some musical journeys together in 2010! Oneness, EB
bwoi thanks and praises a sweet song iya-cant wait to hear da BIG Boys play it!and see you out front da stage enjoying yourself with these powerful words.Peanut a nice it up fe true!powerful song!yes i more fiya more time more love and Jah guidance in the spirit of Jesse David Solomon Christ-lets leave unto Jah what has yet to be revealed unto i an i-one day we shall know H.I.M. even more!Bless Up and forward iver mi bredda!keep it sweet -keep it culture-keep it love!
HI Greg!! How exciting to see & hear 'The Herb Song" once again! So simple, so sweet & true...& a great groove! I miss singing songs like this & 'Who Stole the Gold' with you so much! All my love & blessings....
Hey G, Yes, i did indeed move to Montreal. I'm coming back for the 2 shows--Harrisonburg on 8/28 and Floyd on 8/29. Wish you would be around for them! I miss the GW guitar vibes. Are you touring again? Coming to Canada at all? one love, EB
