~ My Little Monkey Got Caught ~
(Get Hooked Records)
release date: 10/2006
A great band based in NYC performing the songs of Greg Di Gesu. Greg
is currently bolstering a 659+ catalogue of 'em! And the writing
continues. To spare you another rambling bio we would like the music
to speak for itself.
Greg D (Speedsters and Dopers / The Wooden Soldiers) – guitar,
harmonica, Rhodes piano, voice, songs
Dave Dreiwitz (Ween) – bass
Jack Petruzzelli (The Fab Faux / Rufus Wainwright / Joan Osborne) –
electric guitar
Arne Wendt (Como Drive / The VooDudes) – Hammond B3, Wurlitzer, piano
Ryan Thornton (Sam Champion / Rana) – drums
EPK: www.sonicbids.com/SoundsOfGregD
Sounds of Greg D upcoming show dates --->
* Fri Feb 23rd
@ Vox Pop Café; Brooklyn, NY // 11pm
* Sat March 10th
@ Wonderbar; Asbury Park, NJ // 5pm
*Sat March 24th
@ Luna Lounge; Williamsburg, Brooklyn // 9:30pm
7:30 - Crescent Moon (Dave of Ween)
8:30 - Half Cleveland (Chris Butler of The Waitresses, members of
Chi-Pig & Tin Huey)
9:30 - Sounds of Greg D
10:30 - Kapow! (Toshi Yano ex-Fiery Furnaces, Jay & Justin Braun of
The Negatones, and Tris McCall)
11:30 - TK Webb
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Stations played on:
WRSU // New Brunswick, NJ
WFMU // Jersey City, NJ
WBAI // New York, NY
WCWP // Brookdale, NY
WXPK // White Plains, NY
WDST // Woodstock, NY
WUSB // Stonybrook, NY
WXPN // Philadelphia, PA
WYEP // Pittsburgh, PA
WSYC // Shippensburg, PA
WTMD // Towson, MD
WRNX // Holyoke, MA
WMFO // Medford MA
WXRV // Bedford, NH
WEBK // Killington, VT
WCLZ // Portland, ME
WERU // E. Orland, ME
KKUP // Cupertino, CA
Internet Radio:
Radio Crystal Blue
LIVE 365
Blow Up Radio
Upstage Radio
Fevered Brain of Radio Mike
from the Biz:
Bruce Warren, Program Director @ WXPN, Philly
Sounds of Greg D is based primarily around the singing and songwriting
of Greg Di Gesu who has been playing in various bands since the
mid-80's. First band The Wooden Soldiers quickly became local New
Brunswick, NJ faves. During the span of The Wooden Soldiers, Greg
began learning the art of studio recording and has since received 2
platinum records; one for Lenny Kravitz's Are You Gonna Go My Way and
another for John Mayer's Room For Squares. Greg has also worked with
Jimmy Scott, Guided By Voices, and Elliott Smith.
Next band was Fishermen's Stew, a rotating band of musicians from the
years 1991-1999. The Stew was followed by his next endeavor Speedsters
and Dopers founded in NYC in June of 2000. The music would not be of
the hippie variety nor would it be heavy metal, as some may assume
from its namesake. Instead there was a sound encompassing early Bowie
and the songwriting stylings of Lennon & Lou Reed with the lyrical
focus of Dylan.
Greg's newest project includes Ryan Thornton on drums (Rana / Sam
Champion), Dave Dreiwitz on bass (Ween), Jack Petruzzelli playing
guitar (The Fab Faux / Rufus Wainwright), and Arne Wendt (Como Drive /
The VooDudes) on Hammond B3, Wurlitzer, Nord. Greg sings and plays
guitar, harmonica, Rhodes piano and writes the songs.
If you like Syd Barrett, Ray Davies and the formentioned Lou Reed then
chances are you'll dig the current Sounds of Greg D
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Larry Crane - Tape Op (Jan 23, 2007)
Greg Di Gesu wrote the wonderful Chris Butler interview last issue,
and this is his combo, recorded completely live, "no overdubs, all end
of session rough mixes as final mixes!" That's right kids, live takes,
vocals included, all done in two days at Cowboy Technical Service in
Brooklyn by engineer Tim Hatfield. Mastered by Tom Ruff at Mercenary
Productions. Greg's ace is the talented backing quartet behind him,
supporting the tunes and playing well. There's a loose, engaging feel
here like Dylan's Highway 61, certainly due to the live studio
approach, though the 16 track, 15 ips 2" and accompanying tape hiss
doesn't hurt!
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JERSEY BEAT REVIEW
SOUNDS OF GREG D - My Little Monkey Got Caught. A
perfectly lively, joyous and nicely melodic pop-rock album that was
performed live in the studio. Greg D's deep, friendly, commanding voice
projects a warmth and smooth assurance that's quite engaging. The folksy,
harmonic, pleasingly kicked-back, yet still hoppin' arrangements are
likewise really up to speed while the snappy tempos and neatly boppin'
beats bounce along in a winningly catchy and effervescent manner.
Moreover, there's a real blithe spirit and good-natured quality evident in
such delightful songs as "Something's Always Wrong," "Having A Good Time,"
and "Love on the Go" that's genuinely refreshing and appealing. It's this
infectiously perky and upbeat sensibility which in turn makes this album a
real treat to listen to. - Joe W
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Lord Litter (Berlin, Germany)
Many thanks!!! I really LOVE the CD!!! ... it's what I call a perfect
(!!!) release for people looking for a certain feeling/*honesty* in
music!!
I just realised that we know each other for almost 20 years!! With
each step (band/release) I think you came closer to your *real you in
music* (if that makes sense in english) and Monkey is the *best* so
far!!!
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What a great album, your best easily I'd say and I am a big fan of
your last work. The production, execution, and musicianship is ultra
tasty and alive. The songs themselves are top notch.
Don Campau, No Pigeonholes // KKUP; Cupertino, CA
(Oct 14, 2006)
