Cape Cod Crusader

Cape Cod Connection: Greg Greenway of Harwich at Johnny D's in Somerville, Obama Fundraiser

He's been described as having a voice of  Jackson Browne while his songs,  filled with desire for world peace, are said to mirror our always beloved John Lennon. His style is a soulful Ray Charles, coupled with the words of the gospel like that of Mehelia Jackson.

His name is Greg Greeway, born and raised in Richmond Virginia,  he and his wife are both full time residents of Harwich for a number of years.  A polite man, excusing himself for shouting at a friend sitting next to me, he rushes passed me with guitar case in hand.  I ask him if he'd like to be featured on my blog at Cape Cod Today, and he answers with a smile, "well sure, and I'll give you one of my CD's".

He tells me that while meeting Michelle Obama, she expressed how his lyrics have become an inspiration for her speech as she says to a crowd of supporters, "The world as it is and the way it could be".   His song, "Standing on the side of Love", is one he dedicates to the country and the Obama campaign.   I was fascinated by his gentle manner and willingness to express a deep compassion for humankind. 

Greg also performs at the First Encounter Coffee House, Eastham in March to benefit the Closeline Project, at the Nauset Regional High School.  He returns every year to dedicate his time, while encouraging others to show support for a worthy cause.  You can find more information about Greg here at his website: 

http://www.greggreenway.com/tours/, and also under Greggreenway at my space.com.

Thanks to all for a successful evening. Performers who dedicated their time:  Alastair Moock, Kevin Connolly, Lloyd Thayer, Merrie Amsterburg and Peter Linton, Greg Greenway, Michael Troy, Anne Heaton, Scott Alarik, Peggy Seeger, Geoff Bartley, Thea Hopkins, Chris O'Brien, Amy Fairchild, Chandler Travis, Dinty Child, Jim Fitting and Kimon Kirk.

And special thanks to Greg Greenway, who helped make this blog possible and the staff at Johnny D's in Davis Square, Somerville for making it happen!