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Proud Mary

About Me

Formed around the nucleus of singer Greg Griffin and songwriter Paul Newsome Proud Mary first came into the spotlight as the first signing to Noel Gallagher’s ‘Sour Mash’ label in 2001. Noel (along with Gem Archer) produced Proud Mary’s first album “The Same Old Blues”, a proper Americana rock’n’roll album with which they wore their hearts and influences on their sleeves for all to see. The success of album saw Proud Mary play a number of sell out gigs of their own, as well as high profile shows with the likes of Neil Young, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and the Stereophonics.
Proud Mary followed the success of their first album with their second album “Love and Light” in 2004. Again it was clear to see the loves and influences of both Greg and Paul shine through on the new album as well as hints of experimentation as they managed to successfully forge blues, gospel and soul along with good old fashioned rock’n’roll.
The following years has seen Proud Mary take a back seat as both Greg and Paul pursued solo careers. Both have recorded their own albums and have played a number of their own shows. However, both are committed to making a new Proud Mary album, and plan to both record and tour it during 2008.
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Member Since: 1/25/2008
Band Website: www.proudmary.co.uk
Band Members: Greg Griffin and Paul Newsome
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Record Label: Own Label
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Doncaster Gig Postponed

We regret to announce that Greg's show at the Leopard in Doncaster this Saturday (25th April) has been postponed following issues with the local council over the venue's entertainment licence.  It is ...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:11:00 GMT

Greg to Play Last Minute Doncaster Gig

Greg Griffin has added a last minute show at the Leopard in Doncaster next Saturday (April 25th).  The show now means Greg's future live dates look as follows:25th April - Leopard, Doncaster17th May -...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:19:00 GMT

Three Dates Added to Greg Griffin Summer Tour

Proud Mary singer has added three dates at Northampton, Gourock and Dunfermline to his forthcoming solo show schedule.  The line-up so far now looks as follows:  12th April - The Boardwalk, Sheffield ...
Posted by on Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:09:00 GMT

Greg Griffin Summer Tour Dates

Greg is set to fly out to LA early next month to finish work on the new Proud Mary album with Paul but in the meantime he has announced the first of a number of solo dates planned for the summer.  The...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:48:00 GMT

Falkirk Date Moved To Glasgow

Greg Griffin's forthcoming gig at Behind The Wall in Falkirk on Friday 20th February has been upgraded to the Barrowlands 2 in Glasgow on the same night.  Tickets are priced at £6 each.We are aware th...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:33:00 GMT

Greg Adds Another London Date

Proud Mary singer Greg Griffin has announced a show in London at the Dirty South, Lewisham on Saturday 21st February.  Tickets for the show can be purchased through the following link - http://www...
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:52:00 GMT

Greg Adds Manchester Date To Tour

Proud Mary singer Greg Griffin has added a homecoming date in Manchester to his forthcoming solo tour.  The show will take place at Bar Amp, Sale on Saturday 28th February.  Due to the show being in...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:04:00 GMT

Greg Adds Falkirk Date

Following the announcement last month of a new Greg Griffin solo tour another date has been added in Falkirk on 20th February.  This means that the tour currently looks like this: 11th January - ...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Additional Greg Live Date

Following the announcement of four Greg Griffin solo shows in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Swindon (http://www.proudmary.co.uk/articleview.asp?id=164) we are pleased to announce one more date in Os...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:12:00 GMT

Greg Speaks About Proud Mary Album

Last week we spoke to Greg to find out the latest on the long awaited Proud Mary album and his plans for next year.First of all Greg was really excited to explain the situation regarding the new Proud...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:26:00 GMT