Greg is a longtime member (guitar, backing vocals) of Philadelphia rock band Desoto Jones. During many years of songwriting with friends and co-musicians, he also had written and arranged dozens of songs that were never performed or recorded by either group. In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he recorded his first solo-EP 'Learning.' It was one of the most memorable and inspiring recording efforts of his life. In late 2022, he returned to the studio to record a follow up EP entitled “Cannonball” to continue the process of bringing these unheard songs to life.

Greg's music heavily influenced by the big melodies of early 90s alternative acts and the intimate soundscapes of early 70s singer/songwriter icons. He grew up listening to bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, etc. but has been equally influenced by melodic singer/songwriters like Jackson Brown, David Crosby and Duncan Sheik.

Instagram - @gregtownsendmusic