It’s been almost two years since I’ve stood on stage with a band. I’m nervous as heck! What if I forget what all those buttons do? Always, we have new music and want to share it so lets do this! Love G

I am so pumped to release this song and video, it feels good to share something new with all of you.

ANNABELLE is about a woman living out of her car struggling to forge ahead in a big city. She experiences bumps and bruises along the way but she makes the most of it while pressing forward in pursuit of what her heart desires. I feel this story is especially relevant because many people, particularly in Vancouver, are struggling to find a place to call home during the housing crisis. This video is about celebrating women and their journeys.

Feeling pretty good these days, I’m inspired and excited about Canadian music.

After spending years touring and promoting the Drive album, in 2017 my band and I took a well needed hiatus from playing live shows.

I needed a mental break from it all. Booking shows, social media, juggling different players schedules, playing that same old song on stage while trying to stay inspired to write new tunes was exhausting. In kind of a scary way, I wasn’t inspired at all. I didn’t want to write, and throughout that time I never did. Every time I picked up the guitar to write I felt frustrated with the results. In many ways I think I was a little bit frustrated with the state of the music industry, I felt as if there was less space for the guys and gals with guitars and a killer band and more for the solo artists with a cool Instagram account and laptop with backing tracks. That approach is in many ways more cost effective with a lower overhead, but it’s just not my style right now.

I decided to put my efforts in other directions after seeing a great number of Vancouver and Canadian venues that my band had performed at fight for their lives and inevitably close. I spent time building the other part of my career, including a construction business, and also rebuilt my family cabin on Gambier Island. I went travelling for four months with my fiancée throughout Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was an amazing trip and great for the soul. If you ever have the chance to get away for an extended period of time from the everyday hustle, I highly recommend it. We are fortunate to live how we do.

It was on this trip that I slowly started to get inspired again. Throughout the trip I had set low expectations for myself. I wanted to be able to just go with the flow and experience a relaxed pace, and I feel it was a much needed reset for me. I began to write music that I actually felt good about.

I was super thrilled to find out upon returning home in March of 2018 that I had been awarded a $13,000 recording and marketing grant through the Creative BC organization to help fund my next album. I don’t know where my third release will take my band and me, but expect some new noise and definitely a different sound! I have begun the demo process with my bandmates and I’m excited for what’s to come, thank you Creative BC!

Love,

G

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Excited to be hitting the road once again! See you there!

We are proud to announce that our new record will be released in June 2015. This week we shared a few audio previews of the album and hope that you got a chance to listen! Check out our IndieGoGo Campaign to find out why we are asking for your support and what you get for being part of this project. ‪

It been too long since the last release so here we are. We’re making a new album! We just spent 4 days at monarch studios, tracking 7 songs and things are sounding bigger than ever. Wunderbar!

Everyday I am so greatful to be doing something I love. I want to sincerely thank The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings for their support on my upcoming release. In May was award a $21,000 Juried Sound Recording grant to put towards the recording and marketing of the new record. I can’t wait to get in the studio with my band and to finally share some new tunes with you. Stay tuned!

Special thanks to David Newberry, Chirs Sol and everyone who made our sophomore album fundraiser at the Inlet Theatre such a wonderful evening. Stay tuned for updates on the album recording progress!

Photo by Creative Copper Images

We’re super excited to be hosting a fundraiser to raise funding for my sophomore album and to be taking the stage once again in Port Moody at the lovely Inlet Theatre. This will be a performance not to miss!

For Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greg-drummond-david-newberry-live-in-concert-tickets-11325281221

Here’s a quick band shot after our show at the Hard Rock Casino on Jan 31st presented by 102.7 The Peak FM. What a fun night. Catch us here again on March 20th at the Asylum stage!

Here’s the little clip thats been airing on Shaw TV. Greg Drummond meets with Paul McLellan on an old rail car to discuss his new music.