Greg Biolsi:
Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter/ Musical Director and Producer for live bands and recording sessions.
Originally from the Northern New Jersey music scene, Greg played professionally for over 35 years; he now resides in Orange City.
Learning to play guitar at the age of 14, his musical experience started in high school, playing and singing for dances. He also played for local community events, later playing with local bands at various venues.
After leaving school Greg became a member of "Horse Opera", an Original Eclectic Country Rock Band, that gained much interest from the New York music scene during the late 70s early 80s.
Playing many of Manhattan’s hot spots had landed the band a trip to Norway to represent USA's country music at a SAS Airlines airport's grand opening.
As the chances of HO getting the record deal they deserved slipped away, Greg and former bandmates formed a new band called "City Mountain Band". With Greg's songwriting & performing skills blossoming and new connections being made. By early '81, Greg started recording his original music. Along with the "CMB," he regained the attention of record executives. After winning a local contest to represent New Jersey in an "International Battle of the Bands" in Nashville, placing him/them within the top 5 bands.
CMB went on to open for top national recording artists Tammy Wynette, Lee Greenwood, Doug Kershaw, Vasser Clements, and others when they performed locally. CMB also landed a contract with a local agency that enabled them to work in the studio with songwriting legend Erwin Levin who wrote most of Tony Orlando’s' hits, Tie a Yellow Ribbon, Knock three times, Candita, and others.
Although the coveted record deal never happened Greg's experience and talent compelled him to continue on, having interviews with Tony Bonjove (Jon's Uncle) and other record company A&R executives during the early 90s all the while performing local shows with various popular cover bands.
As life demanded him to settle down Greg worked a full-time job (now retired) but he never stopped his enjoyment of performing at the local venues. He is still entertaining hundreds of people here in Florida with local musicians and playing solo. He is dedicated to his music and live performances and they are something special, not to be missed.