Bio

Greg started playing guitar as a teenager and moved to bass guitar when he and his twin brother started their first band. 

In the 90’s Greg was a member of the band "Pod" who (shepherded by Eric Brittingham, bassist the for the band Cinderella) was signed to Columbia records by the legendary record executive John Kalodner. Subsequently, Pod became the opener for acts such as, "Cinderella", "Wasted", and "Tesla". During that time period Greg also spent two years endorsed by Ampeg Amplifiers as a Regional Touring Artist.

Since then Greg has played bass for several National recording artists including Tommy Tutone, Henry Lee Summer, Carl Storie (Faith Band), The Why Store, Jimmy Ryser, and Tad Robinson as well as with many notable and legendary Indianapolis musicians such as Troye Kinnett (keyboardist for Rock & Roll hall of famer John Mellencamp), Benito Dibartoli (guitarist for the rock legends Eddie Money, Lou Grahm, and Tommy Tutone), Doug Henthorn (singer for Joe Bonamassa), Gordon Bonham, Geen Deer, Phil Perlie,  and Paul Holdman. During his career, Greg has played bass on numerous recording projects and jingles at several Indianapolis studios including TRC, September, The Lodge, Gary Milkie Productions, and Static Shack (owned by Tom Griswald of the nationally syndicated morning radio program "The Bob and Tom Show").
In 2020 Greg earned his Bass Performance Professional Certificate from Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. In 2007 Greg received his Master of Science degree in Music Technology (MSMT) from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University-Bloomington/Indianapolis, IN. and in 2003 a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Indiana University-Bloomington. While at Indiana University Greg studied jazz improvisation with legendary jazz performer, educator, and composer David Baker. In 2003 Greg was an "Outstanding Future Educator Award" nominee for Indiana University's School of Education for the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (IACTE). 

Recently, Greg has gone back to his roots for his creative muse, writing and performing on acoustic and electric guitar, double and electric bass, and banjo. His project, "rhonda and greg" has produced two highly acclaimed records, "Peace" and "Treasures", and can be found on Spotify and  iTunes as well as most sites that distribute digital content. His funk & R&B horn band "SoulShine" (the self-titled album SoulShine) was a top editors pick on CD Baby for several years and his music composition, "Soul Sister", was awarded Honorable Mention in the 18th annual Billboard Songwriting Contest.

Greg’s most recent venture  is as bassist for the,  “Endless Summer Band” a high energy "Party Band" which tours nationally performing at corporate evets.