Live Performances
Upcoming Events
| DEC 7 Made in Clarkdale Annual Artist Showcase 10AM –2PM |
| I'll need to be cancelling my performances in the first quarter of 2026 . Check back for my schedule later in the year or check my FaceBook page |
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Performance History
Some Places I've Played
The Grand Canyon, AZ
Spirit Room, Jerome, AZ
Island Tap, Libertyville, IL
Flagstaff Folk Festival, Flagstaff, AZ
Rocky Road Tavern, Oatman, OK
Spring Inn, Elmhurst, IL
Clarkdale Memorial Library, Clarkdale, AZ
10-12 Lounge, Clarkdale, AZ
Coal Street Pub, Gallup, AZ
Listen Now
Some of Greg’s Original Songs
Clarkdale Greg's tunes are currently available on YouTube, and coming soon to all streaming platforms!
Featured
Verde River Reflections
with Nora Boles at the
Bordello Cafe Jerome, AZ
What Makes the Grand Canyon So Grand
at the Grand Canyon, AZ
South rim
What Would Old Woody Say
At Rocky Road Tavern
Okemah, OK
Verde River Life
At Tuzigoot National Monument,
Yavapai County, AZ
Red Rock Blues
with Nora Boles at
Hippy Emporium, Cottonwood, AZ
Monsoon Love Song
Overlooking Sycamore Canyon
Clarkdale, AZ
Panda Peace Tour
Private recording session
Clarkdale, AZ
The Story
About Me
“Hi, I'm Clarkdale Greg.”
In 2012 I moved to Clarkdale, AZ, and started playing music for folks. I got the name Clarkdale Greg because no one could pronounce my last name.I write some songs, play some of the popular folk “oldies”, drift back into the traditional “stuff” occasionally, and sometimes get at the blues. I like to tell a story, sing a song about good times or bad, and have people just be happy being with the music. That’s it, that’s my goal.Here’s the short story - I was born on the northwest side of Chicago. I grew up with my brother and mom (my dad died when I was ten.) We made it through, living on Mom’s part time jobs and social security. I bought a guitar when I was 12. I had no idea how to play, no lessons, and the guitar was painted with black paint - no markings.When I was 16, I started spending time on Rush St. during the folk music days of the 1960’s. While going to school, I hung around a few coffee houses (not Starbuck’s but real old-time beatnik sorts of places). I learned some songs and learned about folk music. I remember Bob Gibson and a few other headliners would stop by after their sets at the night clubs. Bob always began his “set” with a song “There’s a Meetin’ Here Tonight.” One line - “But as for me I come for to sing” has sort of stuck with me.After college, sight-seeing in Southeast Asia, working at “adult” jobs, and a life that took me across the country and many places in the world - I RETIRED. I picked up a pawn shop guitar and after 40+ years started playing again. I was rusty, hell, I just sucked, but I stayed at it ‘cause I wanted to play for people, mostly for the joy of seeing them listen, and sing, and dance a little. I hope the songs I play bring you a moment to enjoy, a good time and maybe just a thought or two to ponder.
– Clarkdale Greg