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.
Flavor Flav Arrested in Las Vegas
Former Public Enemy hype-man Flavor Flav was arrested in Las Vegas earlier today on felony charges stemming from what's being called a "domestic disturbance." The 53-year old sometime rapper and reality television star has been charged with assault with...
Album Review: Benjamin Gibbard – Former Lives
Oh boy. The moment the blogosphere erupted with the news that Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and lovable actress Zooey Deschanel, America's foremost indie-pop power-couple, had split up, we knew it'd be coming. Former Lives is every bit the wistful...
Watch: Passion Pit Rock SNL
Critically-acclaimed and criminally under-heard synthpop outfit Passion Pit took to the stage at Saturday Night Live with a vengeance this weekend, performing the two best tracks from their excellent sophomore album. Glossamer tracks Take a Walk and Carried Away...
Phillip Phillips’ Debut Set For November Release
Last season's American Idol winner, the hilariously named Phillip Phillips, will finally be releasing his debut album later this year. The World From the Side of the Moon, as the opus is called, will hit shelves this November. The album is slated to include...
The Who Tap Vintage Trouble to Open Winter Tour
Rock legends The Who are embarking on a winter tour of North America. For this outing, they'll be taking Hollywood soul band Vintage Trouble along for the ride. While not a big name stateside, Vintage Trouble are chart-topping heroes in the UK. "People...
Paul Westerberg hints at Full-fledged Replacements Reunion
In an interview with Rolling Stone this week, Paul Westerberg, the former lead singer of the seminal Minneapolis alt-rock band The Replacements, revealed that he'd recently spent some time in the studio with Tommy Stinson, the band's original bassist (and...
Jay Reatard Documentary Coming to DVD
Better Than Something, the much-heralded documentary about the late garage rock icon Jay Reatard, is finally getting the deluxe DVD release that's been promised since soon after the singer-songwriter's untimely death in 2010. The Memphis musician, born Jimmy...
Nelly’s Tour Bus Stopped in Texas: Heroin, Loaded Gun Found
Following in the footsteps of several unlucky famous people to have been busted in the same small Texas town, Sierra Blanca police found marijuana, heroin, and a loaded pistol inside noted hip-hop artist Nelly's tour bus. A member of his entourage, Brian...
Local H Plot Second Leg of North American Tour
Local H, the original alternative rock power-duo, are ready to embark on a second leg of their North American tour. The band is promoting their seventh studio album, the frenetic Hallelujah! I'm a Bum, which may or may not be a...
Purity Ring Plot International Winter Dance Party
Noted Canadian Indie-Electronic duo Purity Ring have just announced plans for an extensive worldwide winter tour. The trek will begin in Reykjavik, Iceland on November 1st. The pair will then pretty much fully circle the globe before landing back on their native soil...
Album Review: Mumford and Sons – Babel
Mumford and Sons, from out of absolutely nowhere, have positioned themselves as cultural touchstones. While the band recalls turn-of-the-century bluegrass and anything else ever described as High and Lonesome, they are remarkably forward-thinking about the past. The...
Rush Score First-time Rock Hall Nomination
The influential Canadian prog-rock band Rush have officially been nominated for induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The band leads the pack of just-announced potential inductees, which also includes first-time nominations for two hip-hop groups: Public...
How Nicki Minaj Will Change The Face Of American Idol
Whether you are a fan or not, American Idol has been received similarly to a losing NFL team. With each bad season, you swear to yourself that you aren't going to watch another. But as next season roles around, there you are glued to your seat again,...
It’s Official: Foo Fighters on “Hiatus”
When Dave Grohl addressed the audience midway through their blistering set at this weekend's Global Citizen Festival, fans around the world recoiled and took to Twitter to repeat his words: "We don't have any shows after this," Grohl said. "This...
007 Leaks Information on Adele’s New Release
When it comes to Bond films, there is always a lot of intrigue over which actor will play the next Bond, what car will he drive, who will write the next pop hit for the film? The questions are endless, and the mass hysteria is similar to what we've seen from...
Neil Young Reveals “Pono” on Letterman
Internationally celebrated troubadour Neil Young appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman this week to promote a new portable digital audio player that he's been working on. Dubbed Pono, the triangle-shaped device aims to compete with iPods by offering the...
Jack White Walks Out of Radio City Performance
A near-riot erupted outside Radio City Music Hall last night after a concert by Jack White ended prematurely. White abruptly ended the performance and walked off the stage after only 45 minutes, inciting the audience-wide chant "Fuck Jack White." The former...
Interpol Plot Anniversary Edition of Debut Album
As hard as it is to believe, it's been a full ten years since noted Brookyln indie-rock darlings Interpol released their debut album. To celebrate, the band has unveiled a deluxe edition of their first opus, due to hit stores this November. Back in the early...