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"NYC-based Singer/Songwriter Craig Greenberg got his start during his self-proclaimed "gypsy years" while living out of the country from late 2001 through 2004.  After doing much "musical soul searching", performing on the streets and in the bars around Chile and Spain, he returned home to NY in late 2004 and began immersing himself in the ever-thriving NYC music scene.

Craig, a largely self-taught musician who writes and performs on both piano and guitar, is known for his unique soulful, endearing voice, and his exceptional musicality. His sound has been compared to artists such as Ben Folds, Billy Joel, Coldplay, Randy Newman, Dave Matthews, and Paul Simon. Craig's songs, in content and feel, run the gamut from light-hearted and tongue and cheek, to quite dark and edgy.  It's his range that sets him apart as a songwriter.

In November of '07, Craig co-produced and released his first EP, entitled "The World and Back" (AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THIS SITE!), and is now finishing his second EP, which will be being released late summer  2010.

***COOL STUFF ABOUT CRAIG***

-Craig has had the privilege of performing with Jackson Browne on several occasions, most recently accompanying him on piano in front of a crowd of over 6,000, as part of Steel Bridge Songfest 4-a benefit concert in Sturgeon Bay, WI, hosted by veteran songwriter Pat mAcdonald (Timbuk 3).

At the same festival, Craig also performed with Jane Wiedlin (the Go-Go's), Victor DeLorenzo (Violent Femmes), and many others.

-In April of 2010, Craig organized (and performed at) the “Concert For Chile” – a benefit for the earthquake victims, held at Brooklyn Bowl. The show was headlined by Chris Barron (of the Spin Doctors), and raised money for AmeriCares fund for Chile relief. The event received press in Chile, and elsewhere internationally, and a live webcast of the concert drew 1,800 viewers worldwide.

-in March of 2010, Craig made his showcase debut at SXSW in Austin, performing at both the Red Gorilla and Music Gorilla festivals.

-in Oct of 2009, Craig was awarded runner up for Relix Magazine's Jam Off Songwriting Competition for his song "The Thought Of You". He won a featured ad in the Dec/Jan '10 issue and in their newsletter sent to over 100,000 subscribers.

-In 2009, Craig was nominated for a Hoboken Music Award for Best Surrounding Area Singer/Songwriter.

-Craig gets regular air play on NYC area radio, as well has performed and been interviewed on several local TV and internet webcast shows, including the Director's Chair, hosted by Q104.3 DJ, Jonathan Clarke.

-As well as touring solo, Craig has opened for NYC and Portland, OR based songwriter Jerry Joseph (Jackmormons, Stockholm Syndrome) at shows in the northwest and northeast, and in Costa Rica over a New Year's '05 and '06 run.

-In June of 2006, Craig was selected as 1 of a group of 25 songwriters, chosen nationally to take part in a songwriter workshop and collaboration in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

-In September of '06, Craig's politically charged song "No Evasion" got selected as one of the top "Songs of the Times" on Neil Young's website (www.neilyoung.com), reaching as high as 87 out of 500 on a popularity ranking, alongside songs from artists such as Ben Harper, Kris Kristofferson, Crosby & Nash, and Bright Eyes.

-Craig has performed and/or worked with several members (previous and current) of George Clinton and P-Funk, and Eric Burdon and the Animals, including Eric McFadden (EMT, Stockholm Syndrome), Kim Manning, Bernie Worrell, Shaunna Hall (Electrofunkadelica, 4 Non-Blondes), and Paula O'Rourke (Tiny), and Ben Harper sideman, Tom Freund.

-In addition to touring nationally, he has also played dates in Costa Rica, Spain and the US Virgin Islands (St. John Songfest)