tag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=3The Latest2024-03-10T23:31:45-04:00Greg Mayofalsetag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/73649152024-03-10T23:31:45-04:002024-03-12T22:46:21-04:00Daryl Hall Summer 2024 Tour!<p>So. A lot has happened since I posted here last! Last year I joined Daryl Hall's band, and did my first 3 Live From Daryl's House shows! With Andy Grammar, Lisa Loeb and Howard Jones respectively. Last year we toured with Todd Rundgren as an opener (we were his backing band as well) - and this year a true co-bill of epic proportions - </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/129932/1ad58a23ec90d1b1ec3514dd8e422bcd71728304/original/431869205-10101654939051134-7547021203733069052-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" height="1080" /><p> </p><p>I'm SO psyched to hear Elvis and The Imposters tear it down each night. Hope to see some of you out there! </p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/68029832021-11-09T11:21:33-05:002024-01-25T00:17:57-05:002021 - year in review<p>It's been a fascinating year to say the least. I became a dad! Of twins! So.. yea, that's taken up most of my time. Despite these little balls of magic running around, I was able to get <em>some</em> work done. </p>
<p>FOX took a liking to my productions and used some of my music for promos for The Moodys and Duncanville! As these things go... I can't find the footage anywhere online, so you'll have to just trust me. </p>
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<p>A few weeks ago, my friend Anna Rose and I released a collaboration - <strong>Water Gun</strong>. A tune I'm particularly proud of, I think it's a step in a musical direction I haven't traversed very much. Please give it a listen if you have a minute! </p>
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<p>And in a few days, <strong>VCTRYS</strong> will release it's latest track! A cover of the queen Britney Spears classic, STRONGER, the tune will be part of a compilation record called <strong>#FreeBritney</strong> - <br> <em>The #FreeBritney project is the culmination of efforts between Head Bitch Music and a collective of 19 different female identifying and non-binary artists that stand in solidarity with Britney Spears and survivors of conservatorship/guardian abuse, as well as abuse within the music industry. We will be releasing the #FreeBritney album on Nov 12th - the same day that Jamie Spears heads back into court to face further inquiries about his actions. We are donating 25% of the earnings to ACLU SoCal.</em></p>
<p>Also, I'm still doing quite a bit of work with <strong>Jon Bon Jovi</strong>, live and in the studio. The pandemic has slowed a lot of things down, but we'll see you soon enough, I assure you. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">That's enough for now, I think.<br>Thanks for checking in! </p>
<p> </p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/65521292021-02-17T19:00:00-05:002024-01-25T00:17:57-05:00INAUGURATION 2021!!<p>My phone has never <em>blown up</em> more in my life. I've played some big stages in my day, but never something like this. The Biden inauguration team got in touch with JBJ and asked if he'd be interested in performing during the Celebrating America broadcast on January 20th. He called us, we flew down to Florida and filmed a little ditty. It looked like this - </p>
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<p>What an incredible honor to be a part of that broadcast. It's an experience I won't ever forget.<br>Cheers!</p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/65158442021-01-07T16:39:14-05:002023-12-10T13:09:39-05:002020 I forgot to mention...<p>One of the many things I’m so thankful for this year was to have been a part of Bon Jovi‘s 2020 ‘tour’. By that I mean a few days of rehearsal, and then shooting/recording live versions of the new album on a soundstage in Nashville. The concert has since been released on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram etc… and songs have been aired on a bunch of network television shows. Check it out on your favorite personal screen! Search ‘On A Night Like This - Bon Jovi’ and you’ll be all set! </p>
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<p>The album is fantastic, and so much fun to play. I got a chance to stretch out on keyboards, guitar, mandolin, and vocals. I just tried to fit in wherever I was needed. Huge thanks to the band and crew for making me feel so welcome, and especially David’s tech, Bill, for helping me understand his spaceship of a keyboard rig.</p>
<p>I also had a chance to play on Jon Bon Jovi's Christmas EP - A Jon Bon Jovi Christmas! He got in touch with me and the crew to come over and play live together a handful of Christmas classics. <br>After a joyous afternoon of playing through these tunes - he asked me to overdub a couple things at home for the release! <br>It’s truly and honor and a great pleasure to play with these incredible folks whenever I get to. It’s something I do not take for granted. </p>
<p>So, when you’re huddled around the fire (with hopefully VERY FEW family members), throw this record on and enjoy! </p>
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<p>Christmas All Over - <br>JBJ - Vox and Guitar <br>Lorenza Ponce - Vox and Violin <br>Carl Gentry - Vox and Piano <br>Everett Bradley - Vox and Percussion <br>Me - Vox, 12-string Guitar, Bass, Drums </p>
<p>If I Get Home On Christmas Day <br>JBJ - Vox <br>Lorenza - Violin <br>Carl - Piano <br>Everett - Percussion <br>Me - Guitar </p>
<p>Fairytale Of New York <br>JBJ - Vox and Guitar <br>Lorenza - Vox and Violin <br>Carl - Vox and Guitar <br>Everett - Vox and Percussion <br>Me - Vox, Piano and Mandolin</p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/65158382021-01-07T16:33:36-05:002021-12-30T07:37:40-05:00HOLD TIGHT!<p>For my 5th single of this little project of mine, I partnered with my good friend Paul Loren. He's an incredible singer, songwriter, pianist, producer, arranger and all around renaissance man. I called back a few of my favorite people to play on this one as well. Check it out wherever you stream your favorite music!</p>
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<p>With all the chaos and uncertainty going on in the world<br>When we cannot be together in times of trouble, when we cannot touch hands, hold each other, or wipe away tears, please know—<br>I carry you with me. Your heart is tied to mine. <br>A little new music for your soul today, with love from me and Hannah </p>
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<p>Please take a minute to check it out! Then take another minute to share it with a couple friends! <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ffm.to/getonthefloor" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/32e2eedff2f3246a1987c7339c20a11f77675a0f/original/gregmayo-getonthefloor-coverartwork-october2019-3000x3000-1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/484930475083a082dfe6ffde8a523ec8220880ed/original/img-3227.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/59310442019-10-18T11:35:29-04:002022-01-18T07:57:17-05:00Alone Again RELEASE DAY!!!<p>IT’S OUT EVERYWHERE! <a contents="Go listen!&nbsp; &nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ffm.to/aloneagain" target="_blank">Go listen!</a><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ffm.to/aloneagain" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/4dc0072f3df677e86cc3db44f5492e50a82802f6/original/gregmayo-aloneagain-coverartwork-september2019-3000x3000.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>
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<p>Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my musical life. This is the first song I’ve released under the name ‘Greg Mayo’ since 2006. <br>I am a different artist than I was then, I’m not even sure I’d call myself an ‘artist’ anymore. Whatever I am, I’ll say I’ve never been more comfortable with my role in musical/recording projects, and in the studio in general. Over the past several years, I’ve had the honor to learn from and grow alongside some of my favorite people in the world, too many to name here. You know who you are, and I love you. . </p>
<p>I am SO proud of this project. This WHOLE project. Starting with Alone Again with Akie Bermiss, and continuing with all the songs with other incredible artists that will be shared in the months to come. I’m thrilled to be putting them out in the world, and even more thrilled that you might spend a couple minutes listening and talking about em. <br>THANK YOU. Stay tuned...<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ffm.to/aloneagain" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/6a4ef2eed2d51da1b9c13a535994da2d6353b460/original/f957f197-79e7-47b3-8766-73d53b96347f.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/57584302019-05-17T15:34:24-04:002022-02-22T12:14:04-05:00I'm Making a New Record!!!<p>YES, it’s been 13 years since I made a truly solo record. Don’t bother looking for my old work, it’s not out there anymore. And if you already have it, well... good on you and thank you! Since then it’s been a few wonderful years with <strong>Greg Mayo and The Groove</strong>, then <strong>The Greg Mayo Band</strong>. Then followed by<strong><a contents=" Brooklyn Sugar Company" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brooklynsugarco.com" target="_blank"> Brooklyn Sugar Company</a></strong>. In addition to writing and recording with these lovely people, I’ve had the honor and pleasure to produce records for other artists in a plethora of styles. I’ve acquired somewhat of a sound along the way. SO, I finally feel ready to put out something with my name on it. </p>
<p> I’ve been telling friends it’s somewhat of a Producer record, in the lineage of Quincy Jones and Mark Ronson. I’ve been writing and co-writing with some of my very favorite people, who also happen to be some of the most talented people I’ve ever met. Some songs will feature other singers, some will be just little-old-me. What style? Who cares! What topics? Whatever we feel like! I’m just trying to make music that I would want to hear. I’ll be releasing the tunes in A/B side singles starting soon, STAY TUNED! </p>
<p>Otherwise - Spring has sprung! And the rain is following me around the country and around the world. Paris last week, it hailed TWICE in 1 day. Atlanta, thunderstorms. This week, Detroit... Gorgeous! haha I’m having a blast. </p>
<p> <strong>Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi</strong> was a HUGE hit. 4 and a half days on a cruise ship, Miami to the Bahamas - playing tunes for the best fans in the world. Catching rays and drinking rosé. <a contents="Catch the next one!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://med.runawaytoparadise.com/" target="_blank">Catch the next one! </a> Sailing from Barcelona to Mallorca at the end of August! </p>
<p>Next week I’m in Detroit, back with<a contents=" REVOLUTION: A SYMPHONIC BEATLES EXPERIENCE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://schirmertheatrical.com/show/revolutionthebeatles/" target="_blank"> REVOLUTION: A SYMPHONIC BEATLES EXPERIENCE</a>. SO much fun to play that music, backed by a few of my favorite people and a damn SYMPHONY. If you find yourself in Detroit next week (or Minneapolis next month), come on out and see us! Check my tour dates for season 2 starting in October! </p>
<p>Check back for updates! I promise I’ll write here more often ;) Thank you! GM</p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/55066422018-11-09T13:52:25-05:002020-04-09T21:14:13-04:00it's (almost) The Most Wonderful Time Of Year!<p>Folks! The season of Holiday is upon us! It also happens to be the season of my birth, so... you know... double whammy. Traditions abound - dinner with the family, exchanging presents, sledding around the local golf course... and of course - <strong>The Greg Mayo Christmas Spectacular!! </strong>This year is EXTRA special, because we'll be releasing a Holiday EP at the show! Here's all the info - </p>
<p><strong>Greg Mayo Band Christmas Spectacular! </strong><br>December 20th - 8pm<br><a contents="Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.rockwoodmusichall.com" target="_blank">Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2</a><br>21+ FREE SHOW</p>
<p> - In other news, new music coming soon! The <a contents="Robbie Gil Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.robbiegil.com" target="_blank">Robbie Gil Band</a> EP3 is finished and ready to hit your ears! Release show slated for Nov 17th at Rockwood 2. <br> - My mates <a contents="BSKi" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bski.nyc" target="_blank">BSKi</a>, Steven Salcedo and I recorded a cover of the Stevie Wonder classic <em>You Haven't Done Nothin'. </em> I was a pile of nerves leading up to the recent midterm elections and I felt we needed to shake some of it out in a positive way. Thank the universe for <a contents="Whitney G-Bowley" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.whitneyg-bowley.com/" target="_blank">Whitney G-Bowley</a> and GiG. She was feeling exactly the same way and happens to be a brilliant dancer/choreographer. We all put our heads together, and came up with this! As topical today as it's ever been - </p>
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<p> DONE COMPLAINING, I promise. I’ve been having the time of my life traveling for gigs over the past few months. From Nice, France with Jon Bon Jovi and friends to Portland, Oregon with Blood Sweat and Tears to wedding after wedding in the Hamptons, all is well! </p>
<p>I’ve been holding out on you… I spent most of June working on a super secret TV project for FOX. Well, I can finally talk about it! It’s called Masked Singer. It’s a celebrity based singing s… you know what.. just watch the trailer. I produced a bunch of the tracks these masked singers are singing to! Airs January 2019! <br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="oode4PFfhG4" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/oode4PFfhG4/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oode4PFfhG4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p> Otherwise, in studioland we have a release date and accompanying release show for BSKi’s new single! August 29th at Joe’s Pub, be there! </p>
<p> I’ll keep you posted on everything else as it happens. Thanks for stopping by! GM</p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/51158742018-03-07T12:51:40-05:002020-09-16T10:21:29-04:00Mixing it up!<p> When young people ask me what the daily life of musician is like, I never know what to say. Truly, no two days are alike, not in the slightest. I got back from the <a contents="Leslie DiNicola" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lesliedinicola.com/" target="_blank">Leslie DiNicola</a> tour in January and a few days later had my first gig with <a contents="Blood Sweat and Tears" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bloodsweatandtears.com/" target="_blank">Blood Sweat and Tears</a>! Yep, I've started playing on and off with them, which has been an absolute honor. That music is a welcome challenge, stretching my brain and my hands. I'll be doing a handful of dates with them over the next couple months! Check the tour page for all the info! </p>
<p> In studioland I've been mixing, mixing, and more mixing. Actually, as I type I'm listening back to the masters of <a contents="Suzi Shelton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.suzishelton.com/" target="_blank">Suzi Shelton</a>'s forthcoming record! Produced, engineered, and mixed by yours truly and my good friend Dan Weiner! If you and your family are into kindie music, methinks you will flip out for this record. </p>
<p> In other news, I'm finishing the mix for BSKi's new single, Robbie Gil's new EP and even a single I'm producing for longtime friend and INCREDIBLE singer, Chrissi Poland! Keep an eye on the horizon (or this website) for all the details and release dates! Thanks for stopping by! GM</p>
<p> </p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/49759582017-12-13T19:01:24-05:002020-04-09T21:14:53-04:00Kanjiklub...? Kanjiklub!<p> A couple years ago, during both of our 4th viewings of The Force Awakens, one of my best pals, Zach Jones whispered to me, ‘that’s a pretty good band name’... and ‘that’s a good name for a song’. Kanjiklub and ‘Back To Jakku’ were conceived! A week later he called and showed me what would become the title track. It’s been a long pregnancy, but our debut record is finally born!<br> We formed a band of rebels along with Steven Salcedo, Chris Anderson, Christopher Kuffner, and Oscar Albis Rodriguez, and the rebellion grows stronger by the day! You don’t have to be a Star Wars fan to dig the record, but if you are it’s all the better. <br>BIG thank you to Jonathan Jetter at <a contents="Right Angle Recording" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rightanglerecording.com/" target="_blank">Right Angle Recording</a> for mastering and Martin Rivas for the artwork. <br>Check it out on <a contents="bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kanjiklub.bandcamp.com" target="_blank">bandcamp</a>, and soon on iTunes and Spotify and all the others.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kanjiklub.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/f7bf5f99abe43cb93512b2c863bb63f77f84359a/medium/kanjiklub-back-to-jakku-fc-final-1.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/49193872017-11-04T16:06:17-04:002020-04-06T09:14:17-04:00THE STUDIO! IT's ALIIIIIIVE<p>LOTS to discuss... Wow. I've been spending more time in the studio than I ever could have hoped for. It's been an AMAZING few months. And the fruits of my friends and my labor are starting to mature into buyable products! </p>
<p> - The first of 4 EPs by <a contents="The Robbie Gil Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.robbiegil.com/" target="_blank"><strong>The Robbie Gil Band</strong></a> (formerly just <strong>Robbie Gil</strong> and the confusing <strong>Robbie Gil and the Band</strong>, sometimes referred to as<strong> Robbie and the Gil Band</strong>... long story) has a release date! It will be out in the world DECEMBER 8th. We will be celebrating the release of <strong><em>Happy? Side a</em></strong> the only way we know how... with a show at Rockwood Stage 2! That very night at 9pm! The record will be available for preorder next week! Stay tuned!</p>
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<p> - One of my best friends in the world, Zach Jones has a group called <strong><a contents="Zach Jones and the Tricky Bits" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://zachjonesandthetrickybits.com/" target="_blank">Zach Jones and the Tricky Bits</a>. </strong>Zach gave me the honor of mixing their incredible sophomore EP, <em><strong>Are You A Hologram?</strong></em>. Incredible isn't even the word... But it's all I got. It's coming out on November 18, stay tuned for that as well! </p>
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<p> - For many years, I've been working with my friend and wonderful kid's artist <a contents="Suzi Shelton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.suzishelton.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Suzi Shelton</strong></a> (she's not a kid, she plays kids music). She tapped my friend (and her drummer) Dan Weiner and I to produce her latest record! We've been in and out of the studio over the past few months working on that as well. She's launching a KICKSTARTER campaign to help fund the completion of this record. If you, or your kids might be into GREAT kids music... stay tuned for the link to that as well! </p>
<p> - I'm also in the middle of working on a new single with my buddy <a contents="BSKi" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bski.nyc/" target="_blank"><strong>BSKi</strong></a> - <em>Dream To Wake Up To </em>is a fan favorite at shows, and might be my favorite tune of ours. I'm REALLY excited to put it on <em>proverbial </em>wax and get it out to you in the near future as well! In English <em><strong>AND </strong>S</em>panish!</p>
<p>There's more... but this is enough for now I think. Thanks for stopping by! <strong>GM</strong></p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/47233432017-05-26T11:45:57-04:002017-05-26T11:45:57-04:00Teddy Bear Fresh<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/1eb6e97be679f751330924594351d66fde5568df/medium/1200x630bb.jpg?1495813474" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br>When I make beats or instrumentals, I usually label the tracks with the date because I have no idea what to name it otherwise. I don't know what it's going to sound like. Eric Rosenthal, Jeff Rosenthal and I (AKA <a contents="ItsTheReal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com" target="_blank">ItsTheReal</a>) released an album today. It's called #TeddyBearFresh and we've been working on it for at least 5 years now. According to my pro tools sessions, at least one of these tracks was started as far back as 2012. <br>It's been a true labor of love and we hope you'll spend 40 or so minutes checking it out. (It sounds really good if you play it loud) <br>If you have half as much fun listening to it as we have made it, then we've had twice as much fun as you. <br>Check it out on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal... all the usual dives. THANK YOU!</p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/47134982017-05-18T09:12:10-04:002017-05-19T12:04:03-04:00Airports...<p>Airports… there’s never the right amount of time that you’re sitting and waiting for your flight. Either you get there way too early and you’re waiting for hours, watching Star Wars in full before boarding the plane, or you’re racing down the Van Wick (at 15mph, it’s top speed given the traffic) hoping you’re going to make it on time. </p>
<p> Anyway, I’m usually the former, as I am this morning. I’m beyond Thunderdome at LaGuardia Airport in NYC (construction is outta control here) heading to Atlanta for the day. So I decided to take this time to finally update you all a little more on what I’ve been doing. </p>
<p> Well… TALAY has been kicking ass all over the place. She released 3 singles off of her new EP, recorded and produced by me and my buddy Zach Jones at the one and only GnM Studios. Here’s the amazing video for the lead single ‘Parents' House’ (the full EP drops June 2nd) - </p>
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<p> Also, ItsTheReal has finalized our deal with Empire Distribution and our DEBUT ALBUM Teddy Bear Fresh will be released May 26th! A couple singles have been released already, they’re getting a great response. Please take a minute to like and follow and all the good stuff on your social media and streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music etc…) It helps A LOT! Again, all tunes produced, engineered, mixed mixed and co-written right here at home by yours truly along with the 2 headed monster of this thing, my best friends - Eric and Jeff Rosenthal. Here’s the latest single, WACO -</p>
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<p> I'm also back at it in the studio with the man himself, Robbie Gil. We're hoping to zero in on completing tracking on the 1st of 4 EPs (that will culminate in a DOUBLE LP) by the end of June. More on that as it develops! And, I'm going to be updating my show page here with some dates I have coming up. Come see me live one of these days! Thanks for stopping by! GM</p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/45901552017-02-14T16:05:30-05:002017-02-14T16:05:30-05:00BSKi Debut Record!! Plus ItsTheReal show! That's right! <strong><a contents="BSKi" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bski.nyc" target="_blank">BSKi</a></strong>'s debut record is out in the world!! Thank you so much to everyone who picked up a copy. We're so proud of it, so excited by the response it's received. Check it out, and spread the word!!!<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bski.nyc" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/c077dbc284dc85b3dfb9d9f3d4db02f2f94bd8c2/large/screen-shot-2017-02-14-at-12-03-27-pm.png?1487105936" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br>AND <strong><a contents="ItsTheReal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com" target="_blank">ItsTheReal</a></strong> is putting together our biggest show yet! February 23rd, we're packing the crowd into SOB's in Manhattan. I'm extra freaking out because the one and only Just Blaze will be serving as or DJ for the night! He's going to be spinning my tunes! I'm freakin out! Come on out and see what all the fuss is about - <br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/11c6e566971c72b08d87ce18099d127c6ab2d413/large/screen-shot-2017-02-14-at-4-03-50-pm.png?1487106236" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br>Thanks for stopping by! Until next time...<br><br> Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/45054242016-12-10T14:30:36-05:002016-12-10T14:30:36-05:00GREG MAYO BAND - Christmas Spectacular!! DEC 17<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/8a3cf4c14682b7baa1b18e14ed2ddc3e10bebcfa/original/img-3311.jpg?1481398177" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>364 days will have passed since the last time we did this thing... And I think we've finally recovered. It's time again for the GREG MAYO BAND CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!! This year, bigger than ever! </p>
<p>Special guests include - Paul Loren, Robbie Gil, Zach Jones and many more! </p>
<p>SATURDAY DEC 17 <br>11pm <br>ROCKWOOD STAGE 2 <br>Always a FREE SHOW! </p>
<p>SO! Dust off your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, get yourself a drink, and let's play PASS THE JINGLE BELLS (seriously... we're going to pass the Jingle Bells around during the show) </p>
<p>*** Before us at 9pm I'll be playing with the immaculate ROBBIE GIL!! Come see! *** </p>
<p>Greg Mayo Band IS - <br>Paul Maddison <br>Chris Anderson <br>Kenny Shaw <br>Rebecca Haviland <br>Steven Salcedo <br>Kenny Warren <br>John Liotta <br>Greg Mayo</p>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/44579922016-11-08T17:03:20-05:002018-02-13T22:41:26-05:00Dave Matthews Bands - ItsTheRealAs promised! <a contents="ItsTheReal's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com" target="_blank">ItsTheReal's</a> newest single - Dave Matthews Bands<br>The video :<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="XIGygpaPcDw" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/XIGygpaPcDw/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XIGygpaPcDw?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br> Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/44248072016-10-18T15:42:11-04:002017-01-15T19:30:20-05:00New Single from ItsTheRealHey hey! The new single from my best friends and partners, <a contents="ItsTheReal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com/" target="_blank">ItsTheReal</a> is out TODAY! The tune is called Dave Matthews Bands, I produced and mixed it here at GnM. It premiered on <a contents="TheFader.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thefader.com/2016/10/18/itsthereal-dave-matthews-bands-video" target="_blank">TheFader.com</a> today at noon. Please take a minute to check it out! I'll post the full video here soon. <br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thefader.com/2016/10/18/itsthereal-dave-matthews-bands-video" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/ea368708b0549b0a958314439264050bc1ecd895/large/14499070-986104248201401-34827151068889088-n.jpg?1476819538" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>#DAVEMATTHEWSBANDS is the lead single off our mixtape 'Teddy Bear Fresh' coming soon!! Catch up with you later. Thanks for stopping by! GMGreg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/44013802016-10-03T11:01:23-04:002021-01-08T12:00:41-05:00Live News! Studio News! Hey hey! I've got to be better about writing updates here... My apologies if you happen to look at this site more than once every 3 months! I got back yesterday from Norway and 3 INCREDIBLE shows with <a contents="Bernhoft" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bernhoft.org" target="_blank">Bernhoft</a>. I've been back and forth 3 times this year working with him, and I have to say I've had the time of my life. I've even built in a little time for some sightseeing. At the moment we don't have any more dates in the books(although he has a ton, go see him if you can!), but I cannot wait to get back before too long. <br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/8e79d9cbd5321873b3f2d80da39408c70b68f215/medium/14504799-304751046573677-2135151448273453056-n.jpg?1475505449" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/8d371fd21d423c5efc2835a3c63bb6dae3ad2088/medium/img-2492.jpg?1475505764" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><br><br><br><br>I've also FINISHED my work on the <a contents="BSKi" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/bskimusic/" target="_blank">BSKi</a> record! If you've contributed to his Kickstarter campaign, you should be getting your reward pretty soon! For the rest of us, the record will be out shortly after that. I'm so proud of the work we've done, make sure you check it out! <br><br>Third, and lastly for now - We broke ground on a groundbreaking new album for <a contents="Robbie Gil" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.robbiegil.com" target="_blank">Robbie Gil</a>! As some of you know, the guys in Brooklyn Sugar Company have been his backing band for over 5 years now. We've recorded and release a live album in that time but never any studio material. In that spirt, we dove in head first up at GnM studios on what will become a double album! Robbie's asked me to produce the record, so we spent the better part of the month on pre-production and arrangements. The rest of the time we spent building a new iso booth for the studio itself! We put a piano in there and it got its first use on these sessions! I love the songs, the sounds, the vibe - this record is going to be incredible.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/5fa085eedcdb9c799fe4965f9fa4bf37a0bf1d28/medium/14370025-10155229488323452-5243246171043569442-n.jpg?1475506565" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/9135345c224206ebb37f6eb1e1c90c38c1eea14c/medium/robbie-gil-gmstudio-20160920-1016.jpg?1475506563" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/e5f220efc912101df479143e66593f559f5ad13a/medium/14370064-10155229475873452-2253213190427860016-n.jpg?1475506562" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/ee23f7b62499e139a2092d7eadf2b364b4c9fd75/medium/unspecified.jpeg?1475506841" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Talk to ya soon! Thanks for stopping by, GMGreg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/42604052016-07-01T23:57:58-04:002016-07-01T23:57:58-04:002 Posts In A Week?! Because Norway! That's Why!Hey again! So I mentioned a few days ago that I produced a tune for a wonderful trans-Atlantic duo - Freedom Bremner and Arvid Martinsen. Well, it's here! It'll be available on iTunes on July 7th when the tune is officially debuted live in Mosjoen, Norway. Here's the music video, shot (and recorded) at my very own GnM Studios!<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4WgYVbNVwSU" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/4WgYVbNVwSU/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4WgYVbNVwSU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>In other amazing news, many more dates are coming in with <a contents="Bernhoft" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bernhoft.org/" target="_blank">Bernhoft</a>! I'll be back and forth from Europe a few more times before the year is out. Keep checking back for the dates as they're announced. <br>Thanks!<br>GMGreg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/42507742016-06-26T23:38:24-04:002017-01-15T19:30:20-05:00Hot Town, Summer In The CityIt's been 9 months since my last post... and if anyone was checking back regularly, they might be pissed! But I think all 2 of you can rest happy knowing that the reason is I've been working like crazy! There's a ton going on, I'll try to bring you up to speed on some of it...<br><br>First - my mates and I in <a contents="Brooklyn Sugar Company" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brooklynsugarco.com" target="_blank">Brooklyn Sugar Company</a> finally found some time to get back in the studio a couple months ago and record a new song! I know, I can't believe it either!! For the first time since 2013, we actually were in the same room with a bunch of mics and cables and instruments and a song! It's called Women and Wine and it rocks pretty damn hard. Check it out <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://brooklynsugarco.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, or on iTunes or Spotify!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://brooklynsugarco.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/5f346a0f0eb4d37de11318f422c9619061dbbb80/medium/bsco-women-and-wine-01a-r4.jpg?1466996755" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br>Second - I've mentioned here before I've been producing an EP for an incredible artist named BSKi. We're in the home stretch, and I have to say I'm so proud of the work we've done and I cannot wait for you to hear it. He launched a kickstarter campaign to help pay for the rest of it (mixing, mastering, duplication etc...). Please check it out and consider donating <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2017027030/bskis-debut-ep" target="_blank">HERE!!!</a><br><br>In other news, a month or two ago I had the honor and pleasure of producing and mixing a wonderful tune called Your Brother From Another Mother. - - Let me start from the beginning. A few years ago a fantastic singer named Freedom Bremner met an equally fantastic, Norwegian multi-instrumentalist/arranger named Arvid Martinsen. They spent the next couple years playing a festival in Mosjoen, Norway together and became close friends... some might say even brothers... They wrote a tune called Brother From Another Mother, and asked me to produce it! It was a really cool experience, and the tune should come out sometime next week! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/72da5220938d6bd0e9e22365c91a26ae043ab1ce/medium/img-0495.jpg?1466998334" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/3fcc334c63e2cc9fe39d33b2e69e0908e569ecfa/medium/img-0559-1.jpg?1466998332" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>At the risk of making this post waaaay tooooo looooong, I will end with a short recap of some other really cool stuff going on. <a contents="ItsTheReal " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com" target="_blank">ItsTheReal </a>recently made a deal with FullScreen to make their podcast 'A Waste Of Time With ItsTheReal' a VIDEO Podcast. You may remember, I've supplied the theme music for the show from episode one! And the show is just plain awesome, check it out!<br>And finally, I'm now playing guitar for an AWESOME artists named Bernhoft. You NEED to check him out if you haven't already. He's Norwegian (which means I get to see some more of the world in the coming months and years), and I love playing with him. <br>That's all for now! Catch up with you soon! GMGreg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/38984452015-10-15T10:16:33-04:002017-01-15T19:30:20-05:00The TV Adds 10 pounds...Lots going on here at GnM studios and other circles in which I've been swimming. I'm so excited about all the music I've been making, I don't know where to start... Ok - in no particular order -<br><br><a contents="Talay" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://megantalay.com/" target="_blank">Talay</a> has released her record! Earlier this year I did some producing and guitar playing on her debut EP entitled Piece by Piece. It's been getting some great reviews and she's got oodles of shows coming up. Check it out!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/242331bb98b7c10cd3da31d8189c75128d75634e/medium/11140024-1014390561926241-7111777501612041421-n.jpg?1444918006" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Also - BIG NEWS has crested the horizon and I can finally talk about it - <a contents="ItsTheReal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com/" target="_blank">ItsTheReal</a> has sold a scripted television show to MTV!!! Yes, that's right, at some point over the next year, you'll be seeing these mugs on a flat screen near you! I'm not exactly sure what role I'll be playing on the project, but I imagine I'll have something to do with the music for the show and I might even play myself here and there on screen!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/8a78d9b1172277be340ac7b84ac9821f0ce625ff/medium/17023-10154310626375656-1787154187454879473-n.jpg?1444918400" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Here it is in their own words -<p><em>Eight years ago, we began putting out weekly sketch videos that commented on the goings-on of the music and culture we loved: hip-hop. Slowly but surely, we grew a large and loyal audience who appreciated our voice and specific and funny point of view.</em></p>
<p><em>Five years ago, we went from sketches with Cam'Ron and Max B to conducting short-form absurdist interviews with Stevie Wonder and Dwight Howard to hosting podcasts with Just Blaze and Jojo.</em></p>
<p><em>Two and a half years ago, we put toge<span class="text_exposed_show">ther a mixtape with DJ Drama, where we rapped alongside Bun B, Freeway, Maino, Lil Jon and Hannibal Buress, called Urbane Outfitters, Vol. 1. We performed at Bonnaroo, and our listening party was at Diddy's personal studio, sponsored by Cîroc.</span></em></p>
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<p><em>And we're proud to announce that last week, we signed papers selling a scripted TV show to MTV. It's co-produced by Get Lifted and Legendary Pictures, and our show runners are Jeremy Miller and Dan Cohn. It's written by us, it stars us, and is executive produced by us and John Legend.</em></p>
<p><em>Stay tuned, cause it's gonna be pretty exciting where we are a year from now!</em><br><br>That's all for now, see you on the next one! </p>
</div>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/38092752015-08-08T10:57:18-04:002017-01-15T19:30:20-05:00Truly, Truly OutrageousIt has finally arrived!! I've been a little cryptic lately about a project I've been working on over the past few months. Well here's the whole story - Late last year I was asked by my friend Ryan Vaughn to write and produce a tune for a compilation he was putting together. He gave me a list of song titles and lyrics from the show Hasbro show, Jem and The Holograms. I quickly put together a tune called LoveSick (eventually sung immaculately by my friend Chrissi Poland) and sent it over. He (and they) liked it enough, and we got the gig! Over the next few months, I ended up writing or co-writing and producing 3 more tunes. Beat This (sung by Alice Lee), Glitter and Gold (sung by Suzanna Choffel and All In The Style (sung by Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost) The record came out yesterday and is available on iTunes as we speak! I'm super proud of this record and a lot of my friends did a ton of great work to make it what it is. ENJOY!!!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/5cf56777dd86adffd32383cf508cec66c4cbd01b/original/635743228860649656-truly-outrageous-album-2.jpg?1439045399" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>In other news, last month I had the pleasure of dashing across the country with <a contents="Leslie DiNicola " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://lesliedinicola.com/" target="_blank">Leslie DiNicola.</a> She is a tremendous folk/pop singer/songwriter and is a wonderful human being. We've been opening for another incredible human being and singer named Lee DeWyze. Check out her music, I'll be playing with her here and there for the foreseeable future! <br><br>See you soon! GMGreg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/37384972015-06-11T20:01:47-04:002023-12-10T13:09:35-05:00Studio RatI'm sure many of you have heard the term 'Studio Rat'. For those who don't know what that is - it's basically someone who spends all their time in the studio, gets little or no vitamin D and looks it, and sometimes suffers from a slight version of non-24-disorder. I wouldn't say I've been called a studio rat before, but I sometimes feel like one.<br> <br>I'm writing you all from a coffee shop in sunny LA, surrounded by 'writers' of 'scripts' and 'books' and people taking 'meetings' because they don't want to pay for an office (or wifi). Over the past few weeks/months, the emails have piled up and the social media to-do list has gotten too long to bear. So a week away (for work) has left little pockets of down-time where I've been able to catch up a bit! So here I sit, writing emails, taking phone calls, and updating my website! (hypocrite!)<br><br>I spent a couple days in Last Vegas this week performing for Hasbro at the 'International Licensing Expo/Convention Thing'(official name, I swear). Promoting a project that I'm not actually allowed to mention (yet...). Strange, I know, but I promise I'll be able to explain more soon. For now - here's a picture of us performing at the Hasbro 'booth' -<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/0de54d390a32e1c7d10968a19020fa7f283a71ff/original/11401032-10100787670564008-3984900124906047162-n.jpg?1434066285" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Then, we flew to LA for a show tonight with the wonderful <a contents="Leslie DiNicola" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lesliedinicola.com" target="_blank">Leslie DiNicola</a> at Hotel Cafe! By the way, I'll be performing with her on the road for 3 weeks in July. I just updated my 'shows' page, feel free to check it out and come see us play! We're opening for American Idol winner <a contents="Lee DeWyze" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://leedewyzeofficial.com/">Lee DeWyze</a>. <br><br>Back to the topic of my post in the first place - Studio Rat - As I said before, some of it I'm not allowed to mention just yet. But it's awesome! I swear! Aside from that, <a contents="ItsTheReal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com" target="_blank">ItsTheReal</a> and I are back in the studio working feverishly to finish our next batch of tunes (read: mixtape 2? album 1? singles? what's the difference? MUSIC!!). The soul/RnB project BSKI is approaching the finish line with it's/our first EP, I hope to be able to post some things very soon. <br><br>And, GnM Studios (my awesome little name for my awesome little space) welcomed <a contents="Secret Someones" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://SecretSomeones.com" target="_blank">Secret Someones</a> for a day of vocal recording for their forthcoming album! We also had <a contents="Chrissi Poland" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Chrissipoland.com" target="_blank">Chrissi Poland</a> and <a contents="SKYES" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.skyesmusic.com" target="_blank">SKYES</a> in to record vocals for the super secret project I mentioned above. As my friend Ryan said today 'That's all the latest and greatest.' See you next time! Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/35771912015-03-05T10:57:43-05:002015-03-05T10:57:43-05:00The Off-SeasonHey all!! <br>So, this was supposed to be the 'off-season' for work and gigging. Not as many parties, weddings, or gigs to play. Just a long driveway to shovel again and again... and again. But that lovely picture of a January/February seems to be anything but the truth. <br><br>- First, a former student of mine, Megan Talay (who has become an wonderful guitar player/singer/songwriter and friend) asked me to help her finish recording her debut collection of songs. She nailed it, of course. My good friend <a contents="Jonathan Jetter of Right Angle Recording" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jonathanjetter.com/" target="_blank">Jonathan Jetter of Right Angle Recording</a> did an incredible job mixing, and it should be entering your ears any day now!<br><br>- I also produced a track for my good friend, <a contents="Kasey Williams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kaseywilliams.com/" target="_blank">Kasey Williams</a>, called Kiss Me. A sweet, sexy, jazzy, bluesy track we did here at GnM Studios. It is available for download as we speak! Also, check out the music video! <br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="tDys9_sQcZc" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/tDys9_sQcZc/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tDys9_sQcZc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>And of course, BSKI and ItsTheReal are both coming along nicely. I'll keep you updated!<br>Thanks for checking in! <br> Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/31929722014-09-18T13:20:58-04:002014-09-18T13:20:58-04:00In The TrenchesI've spent the past couple months in the trenches. Literally and figuratively. I've been working my days away in the studio on a few new projects (figurative trench 1). I feel like I've seen (and played) every catering hall and barn within a 60 mile radius of NYC, and I've played every terrible father/daughter song in the book (use your imagination) (figurative trench 2). And I actually took some time off with a 2 week trip to France where I happened to explore Normandy (literal trench!). Check my Instagram for some pics of my travels! A small piece of advice from your friendly 30 year old know-nothing musician type - TRAVEL as much as you can! Go explore! Because why not.<br><br>- My very favorite hip hop group (which happens to contain my very favorite people), <a contents="ItsTheReal" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.itsthereal.com/" target="_blank">ItsTheReal</a> are working on our second mixtape, #UrbaneOutfitters 2. In my humble opinion, it kicks the ass of last year's record and when it comes out (sometime in the late fall, I think) you will agree!<br><br>- Next week I'll finish mixes on <a contents="Sabrina Stone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://sabrinastonemusic.com/" target="_blank">Sabrina Stone</a>'s new EP! We've been working the last couple months to finish up this beautiful record. I was brought in usher this baby across the finish line, adding a few sparkles here and there and producing final vocals, and finally mixing! Expect it out in the world before the end of the year!<br><br>- I've been co-writing and playing a bit with my friend Brian Collazo. He is one of the most incredible vocalists I've ever heard an I'm honored to have been working with him lately. Not only that, but he has chosen ME to produce the debut EP of his new project entitled <strong>Bski</strong>. We started tracking this week, and this record is going to SLAY. More updates as we progress! <br><br>Check back with you soon!<br> Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/30111332014-06-12T12:00:26-04:002014-06-12T12:00:26-04:00Mean Love video and record release date!“Mean love from Emmy Wildwood is something that mainstream pop should accept into their hit parades. There is raw, authentic, soul and emotion here!” -NERDYS TAKE <a contents="(read full article here!)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nerdyframes.org/brooklyns-emmy-wildwood-announces-debut-ep/" target="_blank">(read full article here!)</a><br><br>Emmy Wildwood has released the music video for her lead single <strong>Mean Love</strong> off of her appropriately titled <strong>Mean Love</strong>.EP (Produced by Zach Jones and ME!) Check it out! AND be sure to check out the EP when it comes out on <strong>JUNE 24th! </strong><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="cXxhYO8eQuA" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/cXxhYO8eQuA/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cXxhYO8eQuA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/26711912014-03-01T18:17:34-05:002019-10-29T23:06:28-04:00Emmy Wildwood single Mean Love released!Mean Love is here!! Emmy Wildwood's first single debuted yesterday on <a contents="Ryan Seacrest's website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2014/02/28/emmy-wildwood-releases-dark-relationship-anthem-mean-love-listen/" target="_blank">Ryan Seacrest's website</a>! Check it out <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2014/02/28/emmy-wildwood-releases-dark-relationship-anthem-mean-love-listen/" target="_blank">here</a>! It was produced by Zach Jones and myself and done entirely in my studio. The rest of what will be a 4 song EP will be released sometime in April. Keep in touch and I'll let you know when it's ready!<br><br><a contents="SoundCloud Link here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/emmywildwood/mean-love-released-february-28" target="_blank">SoundCloud Link here!</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/69dd7d26e21d85af2e1a36aec4f67fad169c7e07/original/1900127-671835542859718-402041910-n.jpg?1392748596" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/26014612014-02-18T13:37:00-05:002017-01-15T19:30:20-05:00New Stuff!!Hey hey!! So, a couple months back <a contents="Brooklyn Sugar Company" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.brooklynsugarco.com">Brooklyn Sugar Company</a> was in Boston to play a show at Cafe 939. While we were there we met up with the guys at <a contents="Big Old Big One" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bigoldbigone.com/">Big Old Big One</a> and shot at video for our song ' Guide Me Home'. Check it out, hope you enjoy it!<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="bBBy5Ln7RmU" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/bBBy5Ln7RmU/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bBBy5Ln7RmU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>And finally, Emmy Wildwood will soon be releasing the first single off of her new EP, produced by Zach Jones and myself. As soon as its released, I'll be sure to let you know!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/129932/69dd7d26e21d85af2e1a36aec4f67fad169c7e07/original/1900127-671835542859718-402041910-n.jpg?1392748596" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Greg Mayotag:www.gregmayo.net,2005:Post/24572322014-01-23T20:21:23-05:002014-02-18T13:42:40-05:00My first post!!First let me say thanks for stopping by!! I've been working on lots of great stuff lately. Recently I spent 20 hours in the Dominican Republic, produced a hip hop tune that was featured on Buzzfeed, and performed on 2 national television shows(for different nations!). Currently I'm producing (alongside my good buddy Zach Jones) an EP for Emmy Wildwood. The first single from that should be out in late February. I'm headed to Nashville for a couple days to work with Superstar records on Andrew Morstein's new record! Busy time! Its all happening!!<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="MtwoIX6a3P4" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/MtwoIX6a3P4/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MtwoIX6a3P4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br> Greg Mayo