I am so excited to announce that the album is done, our CD release party has been had... and "Too Long Coming" is finally ready to everyone. I'm extremely proud of this, my second, CD. It was produced by John GInty who's played in and with too many bands to mention (Jewel, Robert Randolph, Citizen Cope, Santana, etc). It contains 11 new original songs I wrote and features a slew of musical talents that are truly great. You can buy the CD right here from my website, or you can download it if you prefer. I hope you enjoy! Also, my first CD "For This Day" is available too of course. If you are a fan of my music, I know you're going to love this new CD. If you're unfamiliar with my songs, I hope you'll take a leap of faith and purchase a copy of this new album! Enjoy....  :) Bill

It has been a blur... but the CD is done! And I'm so excited about it. We will be launching/releasing the CD officially this Saturday night, June 18th with a CD Release Gig/Party. I will be playing with a full band and highlighting all of the new material at The Dark Horse Lounge in Morristown NJ. Come on out!

Doors open @ 7:30pm and the event will go until 10:00pm. You must be 21 to attend this show.

The Dark Horse Lounge
4 Dehart Street
Morristown, NJ

CDs will be available for purchase for just $10.

Come one, come all.

:) Bill

We've been busy in studio "finishing" the new CD. We have 2 songs left to mix now, and then it's off to Mastering. Then production (printing and burning).

Hopefully the new CD will be out before May 15th.... and that it will have been worth the wait.

I'm very excited to share the final product with the world, and am forever grateful to my Producer John Ginty for giving this thing everything he's got!!!

:) BG

MorristownGreen did a nice article on their website about me and my music, specifically the use of the song in the commercial and the upcoming CD. Check it out and share if you get the chance. Thanks. Happy Holidays to all....

http://morristowngreen.com/2010/12/27/morris-plains-singer-songwriter-bill-griese-scores-a-tv-commercial/

Well, as we approach Christmas, it really has been fun the life that my new song "Zoom" has taken on. As many of you know, or would recognize, Zoom is being featured in the Fujifilm camera commercial which is now running nationally. I've gotten so many kind messages and inquiries, both from people I know and new friends/fans, about the song. So many people are telling me how catchy and upbeat the tune is -- how great it makes them feel. That is awesome. I really love this track. And it is just one of a whole slew of solid songs that will soon be released on my upcoming CD "Too Long Coming." When will it be released? Hmmmmmm........ hopefully in January.

Until them, Zoom zoom zoom..............

The past couple of months have seen a flurry of activity, trying to finish up my new CD. I've been working hard with my producer John Ginty arranging and recording background vocals and other final touches for all of the songs. It has been quite  a lot of work, and like any "best laid plans," the CD is a little bit longer than I thought it would. Despite my hopes to have it done before Christmas of this year, it's just not gonna happen! But with how well it has been coming out there is no reason to rush it. I'm so excited about how the project is evolving. It is going to be worth the wait, I promise! And the title "Too Long Coming" has never been more appropriate.... LOL.

Well, I've been hard at work recording this new CD -- and WOW how the time does fly. I realize my last blog post was like a hundred years ago. I had all the best intentions of documenting this recording process, both for the curious reader and for my own keepsake... but here it is, 5 months later and the best I could do was keep my head down, try to do these recording sessions and all the work involved while somehow keeping the rest of my life together. The new CD is going to be call (appropriately) "Too Long Coming." i'm hoping it will be done by the December. We are now recording all of the final vocal tracks. Most main tracks are done. Harmonies next. Then we will do any final arranging, mixing, and then master it. It has been a long road. I'm almost there.

And here it is almost Thanksgiving. I have lots to be thankful for for certain. Most of all my wife and kids. But I'm pleased to say that this next CD is going to be even better than my first release...

I'm so excited about the recording process of my upcoming album. My producer John Ginty is doing such a wonderful job capturing the kind of sound I was looking for, and his expertise, his musical sensibilities, and his industry connections are working wonders. A couple of nights ago we brought in the incredibly talented Dan Myers of the great band "From Good Homes" to lay down some saxophone tracks for the record. First of all, Dan is such a cool guy and we had a blast getting to know each other and hanging out in the studio. Second, Dan is crazy good. He KILLED the 3 songs he played on... including one which he hadn't even heard all the way through and halfway through listening he said "Okay let's try one." Well, ONE was all he needed. Despite not even hearing the second half of the song prior to recording, Dan Myers managed to lay down an amazing solo during the break and then a wonderful finale to top off the song with a nice bow. "The old 8 minute take -- 4 minutes to record it and 4 to listen back." (J.Ginty)

Listening back to all three tracks during last night's studio session had John, bass/guitar player/engineer Mike Buckman, and I just smiling and shaking our heads. It is a blessing to work with such talent.

It's going to be awesome!!

Here we are at the unofficial start to summer -- Memorial Day Weekend.  This past Sunday I had the pleasure of playing outdoors at Festival Earth on the Morristown Green. It was a daylong affair featuring more than a dozen musical acts -- and what a beautiful day weather-wise it turned out to be. After watching a couple of extremely talented young acts I got up and did about 1/2 dozen songs. I played 3 originals, On Three, Think I'll Stay, and Finally Love. All are relatively new songs that weren't on my first CD. I also played Jack Johnson's Upside Down, James Taylor's Shower the People... and one other song that is escaping me right now. Anyway, the people in attendance seemed to really enjoy my stuff. This was my first time standing and playing guitar since I had knee surgery a couple of weeks ago (repaired meniscus). Was good to get back up and performing again.

It's nice playing outdoors for sure, and this little gig made me really look forward to playing the 3 upcoming outdoor performances I have:

June 12th @ the Morris Plains Farmer's Market
July 11th @ the Morristown Farmer's Market
August 1 -- solo concert @ Robert's Garden in Morris Plains.

Meanwhile, recording on the next CD is going very well, and it's just so great being in the studio. I'm so pleased with how the songs are coming along. Can't wait to share them all with people!!

It feels like a LONG time since I actually had a gig. FInally getting back out there tomorrow night, May 1st... going back to the always inviting Coco Pazzo in Morris Plains for a night of solo stuff and special guests. I'm very excited. The very talented pair of MIke Buckman and Dave Hammer will be there. I'm going to have them play on a bunch of different things, and hopefully take over for me for a while!  And I'm going to try out a few new covers for the first time. We'll see how it goes. After that, I have a healthy smattering of gigs throughout the summer and fall, so there will be no rest for the weary.

Meanwhile, the recording of my second CD is going well. Have been in the studio 2 nights a week for the past few weeks. We have the rhythm tracks laid for 5 of the tunes. There will likely be 10 or 11 on the final product. Hopefully it will be all done and printed by Fall.

:) B