Presenting the world of Greg Weins. It's a world that's very 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 has met, and continues to meet every day. |
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With personal strength and 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.
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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.
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Greg doesn't walk in the darkness. He is blessed with the light of a vision, and ability to share his music, stand proudly and make the keyboard sing along with vocal mastery. He is a warrior in a world of extremes, and he braves it without sight. Few people know the courage required to seek their dreams without eyesight. That is a gift most all of us are given in this world and Greg shows us all a lesson well learned in how to achieve. Many of us, who have all of our physical commands, lack the strength to pursue a career of such magnitude. |
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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.
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