Upcoming Events
7/23 - Clarkdale Memorial Library (2pm - 3:30pm)
8/30 - Play Music on the Porch Day* (1108 Main St. Clarkdale) *Bring your chair and water
Book Clarkdale Greg.
*I'm happy to add life to any event, big or small. Book now!
I'm also pleased to help out non-profit orgs and charities by donating a performance if the the event fits my schedule.
A Few Places I've Played
Red Rooster, Cottonwood, AZ
Island Tap, Libertyville, IL
Clarkdale Memorial Library, AZ
Coal Street Tavern, Gallup, NM
Old Town Center for the Arts, Cottonwood, Az
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
Flagstaff Folk Festival, AZ
Idle Working Men's Club, Idle, ENG
Made In Clarkdale Artist Showcase
Sequoia National Park, CA
Rocky Road Tavern, Okemah, OK
The Views, Dolores, CO
Craft Local, Billings, MT
Spring Inn, Elmhurst, IL
Spirit Room, Jerome, AZ
Listen to Greg's Music
Clarkdale Greg's tunes are currently available on YouTube, and coming soon to all streaming platforms!
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
