Craig Greenberg

Craig has been called this generation's "troubadour piano man" (Jambands.com, Jan 2011), combining the pop sensibilities and greatly skilled musicianship of Billy Joel and Ben Folds, with the lyrical smarts of Randy Newman. His voice brims with soul and personality, coming from his strong native New Yorker identity, and also from his experience getting his start while living abroad, performing in the bars and on the streets of Chile and Spain from 2001 to 2003. Since moving back to his home city in 2004, Craig has been a mainstay on the downtown and Brooklyn music scene, and as well has toured nationally and internationally. Craig's songs, in content and feel, run the gamut from light-hearted and tongue and cheek, to quite dark and edgy. It's his range as a songwriter that sets him apart. In November of 2007, Craig co-produced and released his debut EP, entitled "The World and Back" and in August of 2010 released the follow up EP, entitled "Spinning In Time". He is currently working on his first full length record, which is slated for release late 2012/early 2013. **MORE STUFF ABOUT CRAIG** -Craig has had the privilege of performing with industry greats such as Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), Mike Gordon (Phish), Steve Conte (NY Dolls), Alex Skolnick (Testament), and has accompanied Jackson Browne on several occasions, ecently on piano in front of a crowd of over 6,000 people, as part of Steel Bridge Songfest 4-a benefit concert in Sturgeon Bay, WI, hosted by veteran songwriter Pat mAcdonald (Timbuk 3). At the same festival, Craig also performed with Jane Wiedlin (of the Go-Go's) and Victor DeLorenzo (Violent Femmes). -In Feb 2014, Craig was ranked #3 out of almost 1700 artists on the ReverbNation NYC Rock chart, just below Blondie. -In June 2013, Craig won runner up in an online competition and was invited attend Roots Rock Revival–a 5 day music workshop hosted by Butch Trucks and Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers Band in the Catskill Mountains. -In February 2013, Craig was named as High Times Magazine’s Unsigned Band of the Month. -In Nov 2012, Craig toured Israel accompanying songwriter Jerry Joseph. -Craig's song "Our Own Way" was recently featured in the feature film, "Doggie B" (Phase 4 Films, Released in theaters: Aug 2012), given placement by Jane Wiedlin of the Go-Go's. -Craig's current CD, Spinning In Time has received airplay on over 85 radio stations around the country, and in May 2011 was accepted to Pandora. -In January of 2011, Craig ranked #8 out of hundreds on a "Best Of NYC Emerging Artists for 2010" poll in the Songwriter category for Deli magazine. -In April of 2010, Craig organized (and performed at) the “Concert For Chile” – a benefit for the earthquake victims, held at Brooklyn Bowl. The show was headlined by Chris Barron (of the Spin Doctors), and raised money for AmeriCares fund for Chile relief. The event received press in Chile, and elsewhere internationally, and a live webcast of the concert drew 1,800 viewers worldwide. -in March of 2010, Craig made his showcase debut at SXSW in Austin, performing at both the Red Gorilla and Music Gorilla festivals. -in Oct of 2009, Craig was awarded runner up for Relix Magazine's Jam Off Songwriting Competition for his song "The Thought Of You". He won a featured ad in the Dec/Jan '10 issue and in their newsletter sent to over 100,000 subscribers. -In 2009, Craig was nominated for a Hoboken Music Award for Best Surrounding Area Singer/Songwriter. -Craig gets regular air play on NYC area radio, as well has performed and been interviewed on several local TV and internet webcast shows, including the Director's Chair, hosted by Q104.3 DJ, Jonathan Clarke. -As well as touring solo, Craig has opened for NYC and Portland, OR based songwriter Jerry Joseph (Jackmormons, Stockholm Syndrome) at shows in the northwest and northeast, and in Costa Rica over a New Year's '05 and '06 run. -In June of 2006, Craig was selected as 1 of a group of 25 songwriters, chosen nationally to take part in a songwriter workshop and collaboration in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. -In September of '06, Craig's politically charged song "No Evasion" got selected as one of the top "Songs of the Times" on Neil Young's website (www.neilyoung.com), reaching as high as 87 out of 500 on a popularity ranking, alongside songs from artists such as Ben Harper, Kris Kristofferson, Crosby & Nash, and Bright Eyes. Craig has performed and/or worked with: -members (current and previous) of George Clinton and P-Funk, and Eric Burdon and the Animals; including Eric McFadden, Kim Manning, Bernie Worrell, Shaunna Hall (4 Non-Blondes), and Paula O'Rourke. -Mike Gordon (Phish) -Chris Barron (Spin Doctors) -Tom Freund (Ben Harper) -Bob Malone (John Fogerty) -Doug Derryberry (Bruce Hornsby) -Adam Levy (Norah Jones) -In addition to touring nationally, he has also played dates in Costa Rica, Spain and the US Virgin Islands (St. John Songfest). ***PRESS/PRAISES*** “Good song, man!” – Jackson Browne, referring to Craig’s song ‘Carousel’ "This time around’s troubadour piano man, combining the pop sensibilities of Billy Joel with the lyrical smarts of Randy Newman" - Brian Robbins, Jambands.com "Somebody give him a record deal!" - Jonathan Clarke (DJ of Q 104.3 in NYC) "Craig Greenberg’s debut EP is exactly what a proper debut should be: unselfconscious, energetic and fun. ...tracks here are driven by jaunty, lively keys, quick-witted lyrics, and experimental arrangements. " Alyssa Rashbaum, Rebel Spirit Music "While some artists write lyrics for their songs, Craig paints pictures with words, and every song is a master piece!! He has an amazing voice as well!" Angie (fan), Portland, OR "The Grand Loss & Legacy" NEW ALBUM released 5/15/15 NOW on iTunes!! www.craiggreenbergmusic.com