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Greg Collins

Drummer from Calgary Alberta

About Me

" Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies... ~Edward George Bulwer-Lytton "Greetings from Calgary Alberta Canada!!!!"I'm just a humble drummer in the cool world of Canadian music...""... if it's in your soul, it's in your soul..."Check out my site at www.GregCollinsOnline.com and take in a live show.

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/12/2006
Band Website: GregCollinsOnline.com
Band Members: Ya know what, I'm just totally happy to be here... I get to meet cool people, talented people, and even the odd asshole or three to keep things interesting. Egomaniacs??? Seen a million... humble students of music, thankfully, many more than you'd expect in a country 1/10 the size of the $$$ down south... and to all those that get up and just try (I was at karaoke tonight!!!), I totally freakin' applaud you, for you are the people that make music worth all the work.Thanks Mom for the genes (passed), Dad for the worth ethic, sister Karen for paving the way and sister Kelly for being an evil creature... kidding!!! Drew & Kathleen, I miss you…Lastly, like my friend Bob says, "…I can't believe she puts up with your act...” A HUGE thank you to my best friend Kathy for just being Kathy... there’s no one else on earth like her...As of right now (May 1, 2008) I am currently available and very interested in entertaining offers, both temporary and permanent. I'm always available for fill in work if my schedule allows and I'm ALWAYS interested in permanent situations with the right vocalist/group. Thankfully, there are many talented people in Canada that allow me the forum to do what I love the most: make people smile...If you get the chance, take in a show, DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
Influences: "Animal", from the Muppets... (Ronnie Verell)
Sounds Like: I try to sound like me, with my own style of play. I play hard and I play from my gut which is HUGE!! I'm well versed in country & rock but do love just about every other style, including classical, but my playing abilities lay where they are. I was born on Zeplin, raised by Van Halen & dreamed of being educated by Prime Minister Peart.
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My Blog

Ranchman’s McLeod Trail South and more...

As Emeril would say: BAM!!! Whatta a freakin' weekend...The more I play with this group of musicians the more I understand why they're as popular as they are. Last weekend, Tequila Nights carried...
Posted by Greg Collins on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:11:00 PST

Sept. 6th, Grey Eagle Casino Calgary

It looks like everything is firmed up for a gig with local Canadian Idol finalist Billy Klippert for September 6th at the Grey Eagle Casino in Calgary. The format will be a full on two hour show feat...
Posted by Greg Collins on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:03:00 PST

Calgary Stampede time...

July is Stampede time in Calgary. Literally hundreds of thousands of people visit our fair city to see what I believe is the world's only remaining cowboy costume party. Everywhere, and I mean EVERYWH...
Posted by Greg Collins on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:52:00 PST