Greg Percifield
Galva|Kewanee Musician for Hire
Bio
I was born in '73 and was hooked immediately on Elton John and Billy Joel. I started at the piano when I was 6 because I either wanted to or I didn't have a choice. That was too far back for me to recall, but there was certainly a times where I completely lost interest.
When I was about 12 I bought an electric guitar, which kept me completely occupied to the point that it disrupted my social life. But at the same time, I started listening to more and more piano/keyboard oriented rock, whether it was from the Beatles, Steely Dan, or Van Halen. I thought at the time I was excelling until my I left for College and found myself surrounded with some real talent.
I graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a BA in Jazz Piano. And in the same year that I received my degree, I left the country and went to Japan. I ended up staying for 9 years, and found many incredible opportunities on stage..
When I returned, I took a bit of a hiatus from music so that I could settle home. In fact, I spent a lot of time keeping music in my family room and off of any stage.
A few years later, inspiration and motivation struck. I've been playing actively ever since, and have even found my way into the dueling piano bar scene, which has given me quite an experience in performing with a completely different format.
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February 5, 2012: February 5, 2012
@ESPNChiBears Horrible call by Martz. Needed one yard for a first down near the goal line. Running game is going well. Passing game is not.
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Do you need music for an upcoming event? I would love to perform either as a soloist or as part of a group.
I am available to perform all kinds of music from jazz standards to pop/rock music. I am also able to take special requests either spontaneously, or for better performance with rehearsal time.
You pick the style and the size of the group. With a variety of skilled musicians, you can be sure that you'll receive top notch entertainment exactly as you need it.
Try a quiet solo performance, or turn things up with a full band.