Greg was originally conceived as a recurring character for the hit sitcom, "Seinfeld," but was released into the wilds of real life when budgetary constraints nixed his intended birth into the TV realm. He is of average height and build for any group of people roughly his shape and size. He is noticably squishy to the touch, like a bundt cake that needs about 5 minutes longer in the oven or one of Donny Osmond's tube socks, and he sounds a bit like a combination of the two. Even moreso if you've been drinking. Greg hails from an old whaling family, which explains the choice of the word "hails." He likes crowds, but hates people. He makes up roughly 50% of the words he sings on any given night, but the tendency towards small, extremely innebriated audiences means this really isn't a problem.

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I was born and raised in Upstate New York, an area most notable for what it is not; it is not New York City. Tell anyone that you're from New York, and they immediately assume you mean The City. (I used to brag about the fact that I'd never been to NYC, until I noticed one day that nobody was terribly impressed by this news.) Being one of six kids made an outgoing nature a prerequisite for survival, and while my "style" may not be everyone's cup of tea, I'm nothing if not outgoing. Combine that with a family background that was rooted in music from day one, and I pretty much had no choice about being involved in music in one way or another. And I have been, in one way or another, for as long as I can remember.

Junction 299 is the latest in a short but extremely forgettable string of bands I've fronted, going back as far as college at the dawn of the '80's (Potsdam State, about 10 minutes from the Canadian border in NY) where I sang with a folk-rock group called "Horizon". (It was during this time that I began to hone my knack for forgetting lyrics mid-song; age has only added to this, uh... skill.) During an 18 month stint in NW Australia while in the Navy, I sang lead with a band made up of military and civilians, the name of which I'm afraid is still classified. And then there were the ensembles that never quite got off the ground... (Those of you currently or formerly in bands will know what I mean.)

Over the years I remained involved with music off-and-on (more off than on) but more and more I found myself complaining (to anyone who would listen) that I wished I were doing more musically. Of course, other than complaining, I wasn't actually doing anything about it. I realize now that I was just sort of waiting for something to fall in my lap; like someone was going to just call me out of the blue and say "Hey, come sing with our band."

Funny thing that; that's exactly what finally happened. Marty called one day and said, "Hey, we've got a new band together, want to come and sing?" and just like that, Junction 299 was born. So far, it's been an incredible ride with a great bunch of guys. I suspect there's even more fun up around the next bend, and I hope that y'all will come along for the ride; there's plenty o' room on this here train! - Greg

Greg’s current Gear:

• Electrovoice ND767A microphone
• Springfield Arms XD Tactical .45 GAP
• Sig-Sauer P232 .380
• Smith & Wesson Airweight .32