Greg wants to see YOU at his Dallas show...
If you aren’t knowingly familiar with the fine work of Greg Laswell, you are likely to be more familiar with him than you are aware (I think that makes sense). Laswell has been crafting strong singer/songwriter pop for some time now. Laswell’s tunes have been the backdrop to many a dramatic scene in television shows such as True Blood and Grey’s Anatomy, not to mention several current hits in your local movie theater. While I have historically steered clear of many of the “Mom’s Mini-Van” artists that seem to flood such prime-time drama’s, there isn’t any mistaking that Laswell’s work reaches well below the surface-sheen of other throw away acts that typically craft purposely manipulative scores for such dramatic effect.
His recently relased album, Three Flights From Alto Nido (Vanguard Records) is yet another pristine collection of gems. Tunes such as “That it Moves” and “The One I Love” are straight-forward in their simplicity and sincerity. With vocals that remind me of another solid singer/songwriter who runs in certain pop circles, Mat Kearney, Laswell’s voice seems to create the mood for each song, often using a somber tone to convey the vibe.
Vanguard Records has been kind enough to offer Gobblers Knob readers a chance to win tickets to Laswell’s upcoming Dallas gig at The Prophet Bar on July 8th as well as a copy of the Three Flights From Alto Nido compact disc. Even if you live outside of the DFW area and can’t go to the show, enter and you’ll still win the compact disc, perhaps.
All you have to do to win both of these prized items is to leave a comment below by 3pm on July 7th. Be sure to include a valid email address when asked, as I’ll need that info, but of course, wont give it out to anyone…promise.
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Saw Greg Laswell alongside Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson, Cary Brothers, and Joshua Radin last year — great show. It’d be great to see him play again.
I love Greg Laswell, and i love vinyl! And i live in dallas!
Greg Laswell is one of my all-time favorite songwriters these days. The music is moving and the lyrics are amazing. He is definitely one of those artists that you need to sit down and close your eyes and just let the music wash over you.
I hope I win..I love your music!!
Greg’s music is all I’ve been listening to for weeks now. I am in love. I’d drive to Dallas just for this show!
Greg, you are a great musicians, I live in Dallas and look forward to seeing you on the 8th
Love your version of girls just want to have fun…sooo awesome!
yea i heard his song on Grey’s totally loved it so then of course i had to jump on the greg laswell bandwagon lol…via myspace and twitter! i would love to see him perform in person!!
heard Greg on Grays Anatomy and havent been able to stop ever since!
I first heard Greg on FM949 in San Diego, and since then I’ve been a huge fan. If you live anywhere within 3 hours of Dallas, you should go to this show. You will not be disappointed.
I saw My Sister’s Keeper a few days ago, and when I heard Laswell’s covers of Girls Just Wanna Have fun, my friend and I looked at each other and almost cried.
I absolutely love and admire Greg Laswell’s work, his own music anyway, I don’t care much for the tv exposure thing, I don’t watch crap ha ha!…He has become one of my superstarts and I can’t wait to see him for the first time in Dallas!!
I absolutely love Greg Laswell. He’s amazing.
i met him last year @ the hotel cafe tour and have been hooked ever since- seen him 5x since then.
great music and wonderful personality is an awesome combination in him! xoxoxo
i adore g.l.
..have for quite some time now.
in my book, he’s up there with pete yorn….& that’s 1 helluva compliment.
i caught p.y. @ cain’s ballroom in tulsa, oklahoma a couple years back & i am incredibly excited to see greg on 7/8 in dallas.
i will be attending regardless..but it’d be all the more sweet if it were free, obviously.. it’d leave me more dough to spend on merchandise while @ the show.
.xo.
I have seen Greg twice this year and he is coming to Salt Lake again at the end of this month! YAY!! I would love to win the compact disk!!
Saw him with Jay Nash and Anya Marina over spring break. Amazing concert, I will definitely go to this one if possible.
The new album is amazing. I’m absolutely addicted.
=]
I saw Greg, Sara, Ingrid, Joshua and Cary at the House of Blues last October and everyone was fabulous! I love Greg’s music, and would probably pee myself if I got that record. Just letting you know.
Greg Laswell is the kind of artist you can fall in love with!
Greg Laswell rocks!
discovering greg laswell’s music was a total act of serendipity. i was looking for shows in the boston area. i was up for anything that was fairly inexpensive and sounded half-decent. then BAM! greg lawswell!
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discovering greg laswell’s music was a total act of serendipity. i was looking for shows in the boston area. i was up for anything that was fairly inexpensive and sounded half-decent. then BAM! greg lawswell! i think i’m in love. his sound and lyrics are amazing.
If I get tickets, I’ll make all my friends buy tix to come with! I saw him the last time he was in Dallas with Jay Nash and Anya Marina, and it was absolutely incredible!
Seeing Greg Laswell at the Prophet Bar last time he was in town was absolutely fantastic. My lid was flipped when I saw he was coming back to town so soon. I’m sure it will be pure bliss yet again
ohh mann, if i win these tickets, it would be the best thing thats gonna happen to me this summer.
since i have summer school and all, i need a break from all this crappp.
crossing my fingers,
I missed him when he came to ATL!! I listen to his music while I write my articles! He’s inspirational!
Your music is so deep and meaningful, congratulations on your success. When I first heard you, it was breathtaking. Everyone should experience that.
You make the best music, Greg! I listen to you so much that even my friends love your music now. I’m a fan forever.
Pick meeeeeee
I love you greg!
An exceptional blend of melodious chatter.
Ive seen you live three times already and each with a different person. Ive turned on so many different friends to your awesome music. I would totally see you again
I love Greg! lived in SD for 4 years and heard about him through fm 94.9…..got his autograph!
xoxoxo
OFF I GO! Among other greats…
cant wait for his live show in boston.
I’m Canadian so I won’t be able to attend but a friend of mine was playing his music in the car and I was like who is this? He’s really good! And I should say that I am VERY picky about who I listen to. So I would love to win, to give this musician a chance to be on my very small list of favorites!
omg i love greg laswell!! i also went to the hotel cafe tour with greg ingrid, kate havenvik among other amazing artists!
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I love Greg’s music. I cannot wait to see him live again. his music is awesome. I have been telling everyone I know about this Dallas show. can’t wait!!! I hope I can win!
Greg Laswell has been the soundtrack to my life for the past couple of months, since he was on Greys a while back!
Seriously love his stuff!
Greg Laswell’s music has been my personal soundtrack for 2009 so far. Love him!!!
I would really love to win this prize!
I saw you when you came to orlando with Matt Costa and Elvis Perkins. Ever since then I’ve been hooked on your music! If I dont get a chance to see you again keep up the great work!
please pick me to win
Greg Laswell is Amazing!!!
Okay, so the concert passed already. When do we find out it we won a cd?
Ooops didn’t put my full last name on the other one.Okay, so the concert passed already. When do we find out it we won a cd?