Greg Mayo

Single #4 of this little project of mine is finished and out in the world!  My very good friend Hannah Winkler and I wrote this tune together over the past couple months.  It's been an absolute honor working with her on this project -

With all the chaos and uncertainty going on in the world
When we cannot be together in times of trouble, when we cannot touch hands, hold each other, or wipe away tears, please know—
I carry you with me. Your heart is tied to mine. 
A little new music for your soul today, with love from me and Hannah 

Rock and Roll will ruin your life if you let it. Please won’t you let it?
I am so incredibly honored and grateful that I get to work with two of my musical and personal idols, Martin Rivas and Zach Jones 
A song of our love of rock and roll, and the quest for SONGS that keeps us alive. Martin put it best - 
“A celebration of the ones who make rock and roll, well, rock and roll. The dusty-record-bin hunters, seeking salvation in every sound on the platter and every image on the sleeve... the diehard arena gods of the future, cutting their teeth in poorly-soundproofed garages and rickety venues across the globe... the kids too young to cheer up front, relegated to the back of the club but screaming loudest nonetheless....” 
Give it a listen(or 10), won’t you?! - Available at all your favorite online retailers and streaming services!

YES! Single 2 is out in the world!  I'm so honored to have worked on this tune with my longtime collaborator, BSKi!  

Please take a minute to check it out!  Then take another minute to share it with a couple friends!  

IT’S OUT EVERYWHERE! Go listen!

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. 
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. . 

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. 
THANK YOU. Stay tuned...

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 Greg Mayo and The Groove, then The Greg Mayo Band.  Then followed by Brooklyn Sugar Company.  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. 

    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! 

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. 

      Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi 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. Catch the next one!  Sailing from Barcelona to Mallorca at the end of August! 

Next week I’m in Detroit, back with REVOLUTION: A SYMPHONIC BEATLES EXPERIENCE.  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! 

Check back for updates! I promise I’ll write here more often ;) Thank you!  GM