…..welcome to June
Hey all,
I love June– (the month of leaves and roses)… its full summer for most of us (except for that snow in upstate New York for Memorial Day?)….. Hmmm…
Well I’ve been out of touch for a bit burying my head in the studio the past month or so, working to finish up the new EP (4 to 5 song CD)…. We have it tentatively entitled “Smile Of A Woman”….. it’s the title of one of the songs….. (but we’ll talk about that on another post).
We got a surprise from Reverb Nation when they decided to run me up the charts here in Berkeley California and I’ve had my people post some of those notices etc… Next, I guess it’s on to San Francisco, LA and New York….. (a correction here…. it looks like we were climbing the charts everywhere…. nationally and worldwide as well…)
How wonderful that folks like my music out here and took the time to let Reverb Nation know it and- more importantly use that “share” button to introduce new friends to my music as well. I can’t tell you how much that means to me… When you all post and share my songs it helps me to spread my message which of course is one of the main reasons I’m here on this earth. Thank you thank you!
When you introduce my music to your friends it spreads the word and gives my songs a chance to go viral which of course is the main power of the internet and what gives me freedom (from the record companies) to put out whatever music I like, as often as I like, to as many people as possible. So those of you that do share in such a manner I can’t thank you enough and I owe my freedom and ability to live the life I always dreamed of entirely to YOU… kiss kiss and double kiss. And to the men– hug, hug and….. well that’ll have to be enough π
We have updated the web site to make it more interactive…. I like the new look very much…. simpler…. and we’ll make sure to keep it colorful… (thanks for the input there). We’ve added some pics with celebrity friends… and just basically organized everything better.
Music is now available on cdbaby (credit card orders finally) and we’ll also be opening the Abbott Shoppe …. I’m being pretty picky here with what I want to offer…. this is going to be a test run of the store. We’re not just t-shirt people… are we? I’ve asked for silk ties for the men and picked what I think is a pretty nice flattering one size fits most top… tote bags and sleeveless tanks to start…. nice stuff… we’re working it all out now. We’re only going to print up a few and see what you guys think…… if you like them let us know you want more and we’ll start normal runs…. You’ll also be able to order download cards, and the “Eyes Whispers”, “One World”, “Shake You Down” and “Super Hits” CD’s there too. And, we’ll add other items like silk scarves, calendars, stickers and posters as time goes on.
I want to take a minute for the men to wish them a very Happy Fathers Day this month! They say that sons follow not a fathers advise but his example, and I’ve found this to be true π And ladies please do me a favor and spoil your men on Fathers Day.
Speaking of sharing, let me share a fun personal boating moment with you all. This past weekend there was what is called a negative tide… That means that the down of the normal up and down of the water went much lower than usual…. almost two feet lower than zero… Here in the San Francisco bay that reveals a small island that is never usually seen… It normally looks like water everywhere… so who knew that there was this island right outside of the marina? It was pretty cool to see. So cool in fact, that some folks decided to have a party on this little island (me included), at 7 in the morning even though you would only be able to walk on it for three hours! We had a breakfast party with all the fixin’s… and named it Gilligans Island… put a big SOS on the sand…(it didn’t really say SOS but… anyway); a friend even boated over before the tide went down and temporarily “shipwrecked” himself until the tide came back up. (how else could we have gotten all those supplies there- ha) folks even dressed up as characters of the show… (some of you must remember that show– the Professor, MaryAnn, Ginger the Skipper etc…). So we all dingied or rowed over and had a grand old-time… and had to hustle back too soon because the Island ceased to be! What a rare and wonderful gift nature bestowed on us that lovely morning on the San Francisco Bay.
Happy Juneteenth everybody…..
Hugs to you all. Namaste and as always I am-
Musically yours,
(and now back into the studio….)
γ
Gregory
July 2, 2013 @ 8:03 AM
Gregory..”How..u..do?
This is Faith from “Down-Under…just arriving in Florida (WPB) to attend a wedding..so I know I will be hearing some slow-jams from you. Bride & groom are lovers of your songs. All your fans I met in April have been busy with “life”..I see they have not frequent your blog ,,and they have not replied to my emails, either. I guess I will have to show-up in NYC @GanD to see whats-goin-on. But I wish you would show-up somewhere besides the Studio.. I can’t C…U..there.. π
June 18, 2013 @ 1:40 AM
Dear Gregory
You probably do not remember us (Olympia Crimson, Aliza & I) from Monaco. We invaded your country a few months ago..and we are just about ready to depart. (after the 4th of July celebration)..So we have not been in touch with your recent activity. We just love your artistry, both as a songwriter & blogger. Very educated writings. Olympia,,loves that little move & groove you posted..but where is the sound? Anyhow we wish you the best,,and ‘we’ will most certainly have more time to reply & follow you, once we get back home to Monte Carlo.
xoxoxoxox
June 18, 2013 @ 3:57 AM
Oh yes. I know who you guys are. Enjoy your “4th” here and have a safe and enjoyable trip back to Monaco. Its a long one.
June 16, 2013 @ 9:15 PM
Whoa–G Welcome to you on this Father’s Day..That is a lot to read..I will have to get back to it..Just stop by to wish you blessings on this special day ..I am sure you have a few little Gs to give a great big hug..not only on Father;s Day ,,but all through the year..Much success to you in the Studio..can’t wait to hear the results
From Maria & the @Law-Girls
June 16, 2013 @ 4:20 PM
Happy Father’s Day to you G..Wish I knew why you are celebrating this day. Another “sacred situation” huh?
June 16, 2013 @ 6:10 PM
No “secret” Shana. Two wonderful, healthy boys. (smile)
June 16, 2013 @ 8:48 PM
Bravo to Shana..Someone finally crack-the-code-to-G on a personal-Q..AND “kudos” to you_..for answering..Whew!!..Oh! btw..”happy father’s day”..Glad to know you have a reason to celebrate..things that mean the most..lol
Always & 4ever..love you-G
Marie
June 15, 2013 @ 5:53 PM
Hi Gregory
I drop by here to see your thoughts for Father’s Day..and got more to read than time I had available. Once again your writing is just marvelous. Love the Gillian Island Breakfast Party. Well, Ray & I are in Guam for the rest of June with my Dad & his 6 Brothers. Each Father’s Day..they visit an island ..where one of them resides. My Uncle Ezra Churnac, started his family here over 60 years ago. He married a native..and in true-churnac-fashion had a bunch of children..who had another bunch..and so on & on..the tradition continues “building a nation” π So on behalf of your other Churnac fans..We wish you a very, very, “happy papa-day”
Blessings from Rose, Ray, Heather, Adam, Pet, Boris, Jasmin, Nigel, Bruce, Claire, Mona, James, Joshua, Sarah, Lily, Phillip, Crystal & my youngest child Roisin..who has just realize how melodic your songs/voice is. So now she’s into the G-Groove
June 16, 2013 @ 2:55 AM
Thank you so much… Happy “Papa Day” to all of you as well.
June 17, 2013 @ 5:03 AM
Hi Aunt Rose..Happy to hear you all reach safely..Because none of you folks replied to our text & emails..We thought you had no service. However, Please tell all the fathers we send our love’
And “love’ to you too Mr Abbott..Hope your day was happy with your children..