FRANK GREGG
Frank Gregg was raised on country and bluegrass music in the hills of Appalachia and has carried those roots into a lifelong songwriting journey. A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Frank blends country, folk, and bluegrass into a style all his own. He has released six albums to date, with Deadwood being his latest, and one of his songs is currently in radio rotation as recorded by the award-winning Western duo, Ramblin’ Rangers. Frank has performed at festivals, bars, and on radio and television throughout the United States, and his music can now be heard throughout the Southern Black Hills as well as on Spotify, YouTube, and iTunes. Known as a storyteller, his songs range from autobiographical to fanciful, but always entertaining. Beyond music, Frank resides in Edgemont, SD, where he enjoys woodworking, experimenting with solar energy, and operating amateur radio.
Hometown: Batesville, OH (now residing in Edgemont, SD)
Primary Instrument: 1995 Martin D-40
Influences: Tom T. Hall, Norman Blake, Willie Nelson, John Prine
Signature Song: Indian Paintbrush
First Performance: He was part of a trio named "Gemini" while stationed in the Azores.
Biggest Musical Achievement: Releasing six albums, with Deadwood as the latest; having a song recorded and in rotation by the Ramblin’ Rangers
Dream Collaboration: Hank Williams
Favorite Lyric: “If God saw fit to send me back I’d take it like a man and I’d lay it down and let it ride and do it all again.”
Fun Fact: Once wrote six songs in seven days; loves Mexican food and enjoys experimenting with solar energy.