Greg Weins
Greg Weins lives in a world that's much like yours in most ways, with one distinct
difference: In Greg's world, the light of day barely gets past the blindness he
has lived with since June 15th, 1973. That day, in Long Beach California, his parents
were informed by their doctor that Greg had been born with a permanently damaged
optical nerve. Those of us with sight can't even imagine a life without it, but
this is a challenge Greg continues to meet, every day.
With inner resolve just as strong as his condition is rare, Greg was never discouraged.
He realized the tendency for balance in the universe quite early, with the discovery
of his robust natural talent for playing music and singing. By age twelve Greg had
already taught himself to play the piano and decided to become a musician. He played
his keyboard and studied many forms of music throughout his teen years, focusing
on music theory, construction and improvisation.
Over the years, Greg had the honor of playing with many established musicians, earning
their respect and proving his abilities. As an example he has worked with Kid Ramos,
Finis Tasby, James Harmon, Deacon Jones, Raging Sun, George Griffin, Johnny Tucker,
Elnora Beck, and many, many others. Although he is now just barely into his 30's,
he is already deeply involved in the music business, having performed in clubs and
at festivals far and wide.
Where does it all go from here? Naturally, that's up to Greg. His talents are so
versatile and so adept that he has a lot of choices. He does well as a soloist in
any venue from Sunday brunch to happy hour to late-night lounge. When performing
with his band he leads with inspired conviction, spontaneously calling out the musical
key to the players as he romps from song to song in a rollicking live set. Greg
Weins has as strong a sense of conviction and dedication to entertaining as you'll
find in a lifetime of looking.
It should not come as a surprise if you hear a lot more about Greg Weins in the
future. Without a doubt there'll be a lot of fans like you and me that will follow
the ongoing development of Greg Weins the Performer with amazement and admiration.
That's because when it comes to entertainment, Greg Weins is the real deal.