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Follow Greg on Twitter! Want to know what Greg's up to right now? Sign up for a Twitter account and he'll text you about his latest adventures from the road, new projects and current musings. Check out www.Twitter.com/gregsczebel to join in on the fun! |
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Catch Greg on Parliament Hill With Paul Brandt For all you Canadians out there, Greg will be performing with friend and Canadian country artist, Paul Brandt for the Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill this Tuesday (July 1st). Paul will be performing one song for the afternoon show which will be aired on national television (check local listings). 3 additional songs will be performed later in the evening to be broadcast as well. Click here to learn more about the festivities and airing times. |
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You Rocked the Vote!! Thanks to all your tireless voting and constant clicking of that mouse, we are excited to share that Greg has won the second round (the Lennon Award) in the Gospel category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest! He now goes on to compete with winners from the 11 other genres for the title of 'Maxell Song of the Year', which will be announced in July. For more info on the contest visit www.jlsc.com. Here's what Greg had to say about the recent win: "I was so stoked to find out last night that Homeland made it into the 2nd round of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. This was ONLY possible because of your amazing support (since it was based solely on fan votes). So, a huge THANK YOU to you, my friends, for all for your love. I can feel it and it feels good!" In other news, Greg's same song, "Homeland" came in 3rd place in the International Songwriting Competition. Thanks for your support! |
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Greg Needs Your Help! Greg's song "Homeland" was recently named a Grand Prize Winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. And now it goes on to the voting round where it's up to YOU to decide if "Homeland" could be the "Maxell Song of the Year." There has been a little bit of confusion about this second contest/voting round as some of you thought Greg won the International Songwriting Contest that you had voted in last month (thanks again!). The winners of that contest aren't announced until April and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest is a completely separate one. Now here's where you come in. This round of the John Lennon Contest is totally based on your votes, and if the song wins, it could win the title of"Maxell Song of the Year". So if you're a fan of the music, and especially this song, we would sure appreciate your help once again! Since so many of you voted faithfully for Greg in the last contest, we want to make it extra easy on you. Here's all you have to do: 1. Follow this link: www.JLSC.com/Vote.php 2. Vote for "Homeland" once - if you're voting for the first time, you will be told to check your email for a confirmation message (*note: it may be in the junk mail folder) 3. Email info@gregsczebel.com with your email address and date of birth. 4. We'll take it from there, making sure your vote is submitted every day until voting ends on April 26th. And that's it. Thanks SO much for your support! |
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Greg's Song Wins in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition! We've just received word that Greg's song "Homeland" was named the Grand Prize Winner in the Gospel Category of the John Lennon Songwriting Competition! Regarding his win Greg said, "It's such a huge honor. The competition is highly respected among songwriters and this song is really special to me. It was one of those ones that almost seemed to write itself." "Homeland" was written by Greg while a close friend and his family shared their last hours together with their father and husband. Despite a long and courageous battle with cancer, he finally reached his "Homeland." The award-winning song, which will release on Sczebel's upcoming sophomore album, is also currently a finalist in the International Songwriting Contest, which will announce winners in April 2008. To hear "Homeland," visit Myspace.com/GregSczebel or Greg's profile on Virb.com : Virb.com/GregSczebel |
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Only SIX days left to Vote for Greg! In case you haven't heard the exciting news, Greg's song "Homeland" is a finalist in the esteemed International Songwriting Compeition. What's even cooler is that he's elligible for the People's Voice Award which is chosen by none other than....YOU! Fans can vote once every day, so go on and show some love for Greg by voting for his song "Homeland". Here's the link: I wanna vote for my buddy Greg! To hear the song, check out the Myspace Page. Thanks for the support! |
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On the Road with Paul Brandt Greg hits the road tonight with Canadian country recording artist, Paul Brandt on the east coast leg of his 'Risk Tour'. Here are the dates and cities they'll be stopping: Jan 31 - Glace Bay, NS Feb 1 - Truro, NS Feb 2 - Halifax, NS Feb 3 - Wolfville, NS Feb 5 - Fredricton, NB Feb 6 - Saint John, NB Feb 7 - Charlottetown, PEI Feb 8 - Sackville, NB For more information visit www.paulbrandt.com
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Shows in California (January 14, 2008) Happy belated New Year! It's gonna be a gooder. The band and I will be rocking out at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California this week, so if you happen to be at the show or in the area, we'd love to see you there! Here's the info: -Jan. 18, 1PM - John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Stage (in front of the Anaheim Convention Center) -Jan. 19, 5 PM - Anaheim Marriott Hotel (next to the Anaheim Convention Center) -Jan. 20, 1PM - John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Stage (in front of the Anaheim Convention Center) Hope to see you there! Greg |
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Greg Wins Fourth Okanagan Music Award! For the fourth year in a row, Greg took home the award for "Gospel Artist of the Year" at the annual Okanagan Music Awards. Other winners included The Cruzeros, Rhiannon Schmitt and Jane Eamon among others. |
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Greg Nominated for 2 Canadian Gospel Music Awards! Nominees for the annual Canadian Gospel Music Awards were announced yesterday and Greg is in the running for two awards this year - 'Male Vocalist of the Year' and 'Seasonal Song of the Year' for his Christmas single, "One Starry Night". Sczebel joins a lineup of great Canadian talent in both categories including country artist Paul Brandt, Carried Away, Brian Doerkesen, Sebastian Demrey and Steve Bell among others. Greg also has the chance to win the 'Blessings Fan Choice Award' which is chosen by YOU - the fan! To show some love, head over to the ballot box and cast a vote for Greg. The 29th Annual Covenant Awards will take place in Calgary, AB on October 26th, 2007. The talented pop/folk artist, Carolyn Arends and comedian Leeland Klassen will be hosting this year's show. For more info visit CGMAonline.com |
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A Note from Greg... Hey you lovely people! Thanks for stopping by! Please pardon the dust. We've been so busy working on the new album that there hasn't been a whole lot of time to keep this site looking as spiffy as it should. But I'll have you know that the new record is coming along swimmingly. Yes, swimmingly. Thank you so much for hangin' in there with me. I'm stoked about how the new album is sounding and I can't wait to get it into your hot little hands. Since I've been busy working on the album, I haven't been doing many live shows lately, but we do have one coming up next month and it's gonna be a gooder...with a bunch of new songs...so you should probably come. And bring friends. Here's the scoop:
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Buy your tickets early and save! Buy Tickets Here Well, that's about it. You can check out some new pics from the studio sessions and my recent trip to the Dominican Republic with World Vision on my Myspace page. And if we're not myspace friends yet, let's get on that right away! - www.myspace.com/gregsczebel Also, in case you didn't know, you can buy my tunes digitally through the following websites: ...and even ringtones groupietunes.com Thanks again for stopping by! Go soak up some of those last few rays of sun while you still can. Greg
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Vancouver Show @ The Yale Greg will be performing at The Yale on Thursday, May 3rd as part of the New Music West festival in Vancouver, BC. He'll be showcasing some new matierial from the upcoming album for the first time, so if you want a sneak peek, here's your chance. Admission is $10 at the door or buy a wristband for $35 which gives you free admission to all the shows at venues across Vancouver during the 5 -day period. Here are the specifics of Greg's showcase: Location: The Yale 1300 Granville St. Doors: 8 PM Lineup: Tal Bachman, Greg Sczebel, Colin Janz, Ben Sigston, Paula Toledo, Mark Hildreth For more info visit www.newmusicwest.com or www.theyale.ca |
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1st Recording Session a Success! Greg just returned from the studio where he recorded five songs for the new album. To see photos of the sessions, visit Greg's myspace page (www.myspace.com/gregsczebel). |
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Second Album Underway Happy terribly belated New Year everyone! After taking some much needed time out to finish writing new material, i am super stoked to announce that recording for the second album is now underway! Stay tuned for studio news and the album release date. Peace out boy/girl scouts! Greg
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See Greg Bring the Funk on CMT Canada This Christmas! Greg joins Canadian Country Superstar, Paul Brandt, along with Aaron Lines for CMT's Christmas special, "Paul Brandt's Christmas In Banff". The special premieres on Dec. 7th and will repeat on Dec. 10th, 12th and Christmas week on the 20th, 21st, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Check local listings for exact airtimes. |
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New Journal Entry Up! Greg has been traveling all over the place - Edmonton, Sylvan Lake, Ottawa, Arnprior, Pembroke and now, he's back home embarking on his "Back to School Tour" - a tour of Elementary and Middle Schools in British Columbia. He's also got a brand new Christmas song recorded and on the way. But rather than hearing the facts from us, head to the journal page and read what Greg has to say about his life's recent happenings. |
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Something2Give Tour Starts This Week! We are thrilled to announce that Greg will be heading across Canada this fall on "The Something2Give Tour" with acclaimed singer/songwriter, Carolyn Arends. The 11 - date tour across Canada, is celebrating Carolyn's recent release, "Pollyanna's Attic", featuring Carolyn on guitar and piano and long-time collaborator Spencer Capier on violin, mandolin, guitar and bouzouki. Greg will back Carolyn as well as showcase acoustic renditions of his own material from his Juno Award-winning CD and some new material to be released on his sophomore album (set to release in 2007). "I've been inspired by Carolyn's writing and music for many years," states Greg, "It is a privilege to share the stage with such a great artist and I look forward to the creativity that's going to take place on stage." Both Greg and Carolyn are also nominees in the annual Covenant Awards (presented by GMA Canada) to take place October 27th in Calgary, AB. For more info visit www.cgmaonline.com. For further information on the Something2Give Tour head to www.gregsczebel.com or www.carolynarends.com. Dates are posted below:
In addition to regional ticket outlets, tickets for all cities are available both online and by phone. |
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And some more exciting news... For more information on the Okanagan Music Awards check out www.scorpionentertainment.ca |
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Greg Recieves Nod in 2006 Covenant Awards On September 12, the nominees were announced for GMA Canada's annual Covenant Awards and Greg received his third consecutive nomination for "Male Artist of the Year". Greg won the award in 2004 and was a nominee for the same award at last year's show. Other nominees in this year's Covenants include Carolyn Arends, Ali Matthews, Starfield, Downhere and many more of Canada's top talent in Gospel & Christian music. For more information visit www.cgmaonline.com |
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New Blog Up Greg just posted a new blog on his recent trip to Halifax, NS. Head over to the "journal" page for all the details. |
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Hear Greg on the Alive Sampler Even though Alive Fest has already come and gone, it's not too late to get your hands on the Alive Fest '06 sampler CD, which features some of North America's rising indie artists, including Greg Sczebel. Wanna snag a copy? Just head to alive.org or visit the the compilation CD's page on PureVolume.com to find out how. |
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Greg Receives 3rd Okanagan Music Award Nomination For the 3rd consecutive year, Greg has been nominated for 'Gospel Artist of the Year' by the Okanagan Music Awards. Greg was honored with this award in both 2004 and 2005. For more information on the Okanagan Music Award, which will be held in Vernon, BC on September 26, 2006, visit www.scorpionentertainment.ca. |
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"Here to Stay" now available on iTunes! (July 20/2006) For all you internet savvy music buyers, Greg's Juno award-winning album,"Here to Stay" is now available for purchase on the ever popular download site, iTunes. So whether you're in Ontario, England or Hong Kong, you can now buy Greg's music instantly online. Click here to check it out. |
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Last Chance to Get Tix For Cedar Creek Show! Catch Greg's show at Cedar Creek Estate Winery this Thursday, July 20th. The concert is part of Cedar Creek Estate Winery's summer concert series. Gates open at 6:30 PM with Jennifer Lauren opening the show. For more information visit www.cedarcreek.bc.ca and click on events. For tickets call 250-860-1470 or visit TicketMaster.ca |
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Vote for Greg on Artist Ovation
Yesterday Alive Festival 2006 launched the new Artist Ovation website. It allows music fans to vote for their favorite independent artist and possibly win some great prizes in the process! Greg was chosen to be one of the first artists featured on this site. So if you'd like to show some love for Greg click on the image above and head over to artistovation.com to vote!
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Happy Easter! Hope you all had a reflective and beautiful Easter weekend! Just wanted to let you know that Greg and his performance at the 2006 Winter NAMM Show are featured on a recent John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Video. Follow the link and click on the John Lennon Logo to check it out! |
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Hear Greg on "Make Some Noise" Greg's songs "Lights Are Comin' On" and "Here to Stay" will be featured in two episodes of the tv series "Make Some Noise", premiering on CBC Television, April 2. Produced by Omni Film Productions Limited, "Make Some Noise" is a half-hour, thirteen part series showcasing teens and 20-somethings who are committed to making a difference in the world. Telling their own stories in a unique style, these young people candidly share their fears, triumphs, challenges and visions. "Make Some Noise" airs on CBC Television at 4:30 PM EST/PST on Sundays, starting April 2, 2006. Catch Greg's music on Episode 5 (airing April 30) and Episode 9 (airing May 29). For more information, visit www.makesomenoise.tv . |
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Greg Needs Your Vote The finalists for the 2006 International Songwriting Competition have been announced and Greg's song, "In the Pocket" has been chosen as from over 15,000 entries. The song is in the Gospel category, but Greg also has the chance to pick up the People's Choice award with your support. If you'd like to help Greg out head over to www.songwritingcompetition.com now and put in a good word for him. Thanks! |
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Greg on PaulBrandt.com Greg is this month's featured artist in the "On Stage" section of Canadian Country superstar, Paul Brandt's website. Check it out here. |
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Latest News Happy belated New Years everyone! As you may have noticed Greg has been busy on the road for most of this month. Last night he was in Kelowna, BC performing at Trinity Baptist Church's 20th year anniversary bash for Senior Pastor Tim Schroeder. The previous week, Greg and the band were in Anaheim, California for the annual Winter NAMM show, where they performed a total of 3 shows on behalf of sponsors, Audix Microphones and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Prior to this, they kicked off January with a couple of shows at Grace Community Church in Detroit, Michigan. See the 'tourdates' page for the latest info on more shows. Management |
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Merry Christmas! (Holiday Appearances) Greg will be appearing at two special holiday events before this year comes to an end. Starting tonight (Friday, the 23rd) Greg will appear in Kelowna at Trinity Baptist Church as a special guest in their major Christmas production "One Starry Night". The show starts tonight at 6 and 8 PM, and continues tomorrow (Christmas Eve) at 2, 4, 6 and 8 PM. Admission is free.For more information visit www.trinitybaptist.net Also, join Greg and the band as we bring in the New Year on the Miracle Channel, Dec. 31st as a special guest on the "Extreme Phrophetic New Years Celebration". The 6 hour special will be broadcast live on the Miracle Channel and simulcast on the CTS network. Starting at 7pm Mountain (9pm Eastern) with special programs, the show will include guests Patricia King of the Extreme Prophetic television program, Craig Buroker of Times of Refreshing, Len Zoeteman, Faytene Kryskow, Rob and Fran Parker of the House of Prayer in Ottawa, ON and Ryan and Elissa Caldwell. Greg and band will be performing special music on the live show. For more information on this event, visit www.miraclechannel.ca Greg, the band and everyone at gregsczebel.com want to wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May we never forget the One who came 2000 years ago to bring us Peace on Earth. Merry Christmas! Management
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Greg Inks Deal with Audix Management |
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New Journal Entry Greg and the band just returned home from a short Northern BC/ Alberta tour last week. For all the details read Greg's latest journal entry, in the "Journal" section of the site. Management |
| Greg Wins Big this Weekend (Oct. 24/2005) Greg's 2005 Juno-Award winning debut "Here to Stay" gained further recognition over the weekend, claiming awards at two of Canada's most prominent music industry shows held in Vancouver and Toronto. Last night Sczebel received the award for "Outstanding Christian Recording" at the 2005 Western Canadian Music Awards which took place at the Comodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC. Shortly after his win, Greg took the stage with 7-piece funk/jazz group, Moses Mayes (of Winnipeg) and rapper Kia Kidiri (of Victoria) in a high-energy medly of the artists' material. The evening's list of winners included Diana Krall, Nathan, The Waking Eyes and Sarah McLachlan among others. More info: www.westerncanadianmusicawards.ca Sczebel also claimed the award for "Urban Song of the Year" for his song "Everybody" at this year's Covenant Awards held in Toronto, ON on Saturday evening. Sczebel was nominated for a total of 4 Covenant awards for the second consecutive year. In 2004 he won 2 of the 4 nominations: "Male Vocalist of the Year" and "Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Song of the Year" for the hit single "Lights Are Comin' On". More info: www.cgmaonline.com Greg is now set to embark on an Alberta/Northen BC tour in the coming weeks, but not before one more performance close to home. He will take part in the Kelowna Global Citizen Week on Wednesday evening (Oct.27), performing at the One World Music event along with Freeflow & Earthbound. Tickets: $15.00 available @ www.ticketmaster.ca More info: www.oneworldmedia.tv/oneworld/index.htm Thanks for the visit! -Management |
