Greg Percifield
Dueling Pianist
Hello. My name is Greg Percifield. Welcome to my website! You’re certainly welcome here, although I have to say that I’ve really built the site just for myself. It’s a place for me to stay focused by organizing my thoughts, schedule, and goals.
I’ve found having a blog helps me to stay on track, stay motivated, and stay productive. Hopefully, you’ll find something here that interests you. If you do, please be sure to leave a comment. I love talking with other people about similar interests!
Who am I? In a nutshell, I’m a nut who enjoys music. I study piano and voice every day. I am a dueling pianist. I enjoy my friends and family. Sometimes there is alcohol involved, but I tend to regret that the next morning.
But I did say ‘in a nutshell.’ You’ll find more articles about singing, playing piano, and other things that interest me, throughout the site. And if you’d like to know a bit more about me. Here is an extended bio.
Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Cracker Team up for “Last Summer on Earth”
In what might be the most "90s" package tour ever, Canada's own Barenaked Ladies are teaming up with Blues Traveler, Cracker and Big Head Todd and The Monsters for a summer tour. Dubbed the "Last Summer on Earth", the outing kicks off in Toledo this July. Why...
Musicians Rally Behind #StopKony2012
Until this week, most Americans were blissfully unaware of Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army in central Africa. A YouTube and Twitter campaign using the hashtag #StopKony2012 has focused the world on Kony's many atrocities, not the least of which...
The Rumor Mill Strikes Again: Paul Shaffer Disavows Tweet About Guns n Roses
The original Guns n Roses lineup of Axl Rose, Duff Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler and Slash are still a giant question mark about possibly reuniting for their upcoming Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. There have been countless confirmations, denials...
Rage Against The Machine, Others Condemn Rush Limbaugh’s “Right-Wing Clown Show”
Rage Against The Machine have joined the growing ranks of musicians who are fed up with Rush Limbaugh. Tom Morello, guitarist for RATM told Rolling Stone that he's furious that Limbaugh would use their music for his increasingly controversial program. "Rush...
Fiona Apple Is At It Again with “The Idler Wheel…”
Fiona Apple is at it again. After the "Criminal" singer made headlines in 1999 with the ridiculously long title of her sophomore record, she's decided on another whopper for her 4th: "The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw, And Whipping Cords Will...
Melvins Touring Van Once Driven By Kurt Cobain For Sale on eBay
Now is your chance to own a very smelly piece of rock music history. Up for sale on eBay at this very moment is a 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van that once belonged to legendary grunge outfit The Melvins. The Current bid is just shy of $100,000. Why such an inflated...
Brian Jonestown Massacre Plot New Album, Tour
The Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Dandy Warhols-hating psychedelic rock outfit, have a new album and tour in the works. "Aufheben", set for release on May 1st, features the lead-off single "I Want to Hold Your Other Hand", which is streaming now on the official BJM...
The Osbournes To Return With Prime-Time Animated Show
Metal god Ozzy Osbourne and his family are reportedly heading back to television. Toronto's Cuppa Coffee Studios, the animation studio behind Comedy Central's "Ugly Americans", is developing a prime-time animated sitcom around the wacky family, tentatively...
Odd Future: Tyler, The Creator Pays Up, Frank Ocean Tours With Coldplay
Odd Future leader Tyler, The Creator has reportedly agreed to pay $8000 in damages for his part in December's near riot outside Hollywood nightclub The Roxy. According to TMZ, Tyler will be able to avoid all criminal charges stemming from the December 22nd...
Album Review – Frankie Rose “Interstellar”
Frankie Rose, the raven-haired, restless Brooklyn beauty, is finally on her own. The veteran of a veritable checklist of hippest-of-the-hip Pitchfork bands like Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls and Crystal Stilts, she's joined and left five bands in five years, not...
Radiohead Announce Partnership With The Ticket Trust, Decry Scalpers
Though the alt-rock superstars in Radiohead have yet to announce any specific U.K. tour dates for this year, the group have already noticed the ridiculous black market that has sprung up around tickets to their North American and Australian shows. In an attempt to...
Johnny Marr Accepts Award, (Sort-of) Promises Smiths Reunion
Johnny Marr, former guitarist for legendary British band The Smiths, was on hand at London's O2 Arena to accept what turned out to be The Smiths first-ever award. The group were honored at the NME Awards Ceremony in the "Best Reissue" category, with the "Smiths...
Doctor to Celine Dion: Stop Singing!
In a story that has bloggers worldwide audibly chuckling, French-Canadian songstress Celine Dion has been ordered by doctors to stop singing for the foreseeable future. "I tried to sing at my sound-check last week, and I had no control of my voice whatsoever," said...
Former Hole Guitarist To Release Book About Kurt Cobain’s Death
Eric Erlandson, onetime Hole guitarist, has penned a book about Nirvana front-man Kurt Cobain's suicide and its aftermath. Titled "Letters to Kurt", the book will be released in April, marking the 18th anniversary of Cobain's death. Structured as a series of...
Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump is Having a Nervous Breakdown
Patrick Stump, lead singer of pop-punk band Fall Out Boy, is having a bit of a crisis this week. Apparently fed up with the downward trajectory of his career over the last few years, Stump took to his blog to vent about being a "27 year old has-been." Published...
The Monkees’ Davy Jones Dead at 66
Davy Jones, the singer and de-facto leader of The Monkees has died. Initial reports said that Jones complained of chest pains before being admitted to a hospital outside Stuart, Florida, though his publicist later indicated that Jones suffered a massive heart attack...
Radiohead Debut Two New Songs On Opening Night of U.S. Tour. New Zealand And Australia Next.
Alternative rock heroes Radiohead kicked off their U.S. tour last night in Miami with a few surprises. The band played a marathon 24 song set at the American Airlines Arena, where they debuted two new songs and played an "OK Computer" era b-side live for the first...
John Mayer Plots New Album, Tour, Charity Work
After a 2 year break, earnest singer-songwriter John Mayer is hitting the road for a series of North American shows this spring. The just-announced trek begins in Indiana in early April. Details have also emerged about Mayer's upcoming album. Produced by Mayer...