Applewild Studio in Bridgehampton, NY is up and running again and all GCG members are available for session work. Check the studio out: http://www.myspace.com/applewildstudio
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ALL THREE CDS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES, RHAPSODY, NAPSTER, MUSICNET, MSN.COM and others. To request us on XM Radio, Deep Tracks: call toll-free 866-267-0444 or email deeptracks@xmradio.com.
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In two months the new CD, "Means To An End", has been sold in (35) states and (15) countries: SD, HI, NC, MI, AL, GA, KY, OR, MD, AZ, NJ, TX, MA, SC, IL, CT, RI, FL, AK, CA, OK, PA, NY, MS, MO, MT, WV, OH, WI, VA, CO, IN, MN, TN, IA......Austria, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, The Czech Republic, China, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Brazil, France, and Great Britain!!
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GCG
Gentlemen, your new disc is stunning and you continue to make your mark.
Such musicianship, such appreciation of the landmark work of the icons.
You salute those pieces, staying true to their path, yet place your own shine on them, giving them a fresh luster.
Mick T., Indiana
"I'm a bartender in NC and every time you guys pop up on Deep Tracks I crank it up so my patrons know what jamming is all about. Rock Out!"
Great Caesar's Ghost Bassist Larry Hunter is a veteran singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He has performed with Merl Saunders, Floyd Dixon, Kingfish, Bob Weir, and has also played and recorded with Moby Grape, Steve Marriott, and The Jerry Miller Band.
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Keith Hill (Hammond B3 and Keys) and Ed DiCapua (Drums)
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"There are not many bands talented enough to cover Allman Brothers songs much less make them interesting compared to the originals. But this band does and really caught our attention with their first two CD releases. Now, they have come out with a new CD of 5 originals and 5 covers that is their best effort yet! Be sure to listen to the song samples as this band ROCKS! HTN highly recommends this CD."
- The Allman Brothers Band magazine, "Hittin The Note"
A track from Great Caesar's Ghost new CD "Means To An End" was played on New York City's Classic Rock Station Q104.3 "Out Of The Box" show on Sunday along with new material from Tom Petty's band Mudcrutch, Coldplay, Weezer, and Lenny Kravitz.
"Great Caesar's Ghost. You like them, so we play them, and that's the way it should be"
George Taylor Morris, Program Director - XM Radio 40 "Deeptracks"
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"In addition to you guys being superb musicians, I think you've invented a new genre. Jam band, cover band, original music band, veteran rocker band, musician's musician band, etc., etc. It's all there and more than the sum of it's parts. Maybe it's a new style of music that needs a name??"
Chuck Byram - Fairfield, CA
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"It's been a long time since I've bought a CD since my housemate has so many I think we have to add an addition to our house. Wow! did I ever make the right choice here!! You can thank XM Radio because if it weren't for their Deep Tracks show, I'd have never known you existed. Popped it in the car the day it arrived a week ago and haven't taken it out since (or listened to anything else). You guys do great justice to the originals, but add just the right GCG jam to make them your own. Congratulations!!!" Jane from CDbaby
I heard "Me and Bird" on XM last night. Really great stuff! Looking forward to hearing more. jtrippe
Just heard you guys covering the Stones “Cant You Hear Me Knocking” on the “Under Cover” segment of XM radio’s “Deep Tracks.” WOW!!! I know a fair amount about music and bands but had never heard of you. How do I get my grubby little hands on that album, “One More Ride?” Kent K., Galesburg, Illinois
"I heard In Memory of Elizabeth Reed on Deep Tracks yesterday and ran to the receiver just as the song ended.......Who was THAT? I emailed Deep Tracks and thank goodness EB sent me your link... Keep up the great work. I'm going shopping for a couple of CD's." pwaldon@msn
"Was searching for "Franklin's Tower" by The Greatful Dead, found GCG's version on iTunes, heard it and loved it, so now I'm buying GCG's entire CD." Michael F., Ontario, Canada
HEARD ON XM RADIO, NOW I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THIS MUSIC !!! I DID'NT KNOW THESE GUYS WERE DOING ANYTHING THIS COOL. PLEASE COME PLAY IN S.W. FLORIDA Doug R., Fort Meyers, FL
"Hey, I heard your version of the GD's "Franklins Tower" tonite on XM Deep Tracks on XM radio and was very impressed. I consider myself a music snob and for that to happen takes magic. I wrote down who you guys were and the DJ told me of where I could buy your album so I just purchased it. Just thought I'd send some love your way! Peace, Van Patton" rocktop@yahoo, CA
"Where do I get a copy of a cd with "Me and Bird" ? I am really diggin it!" Chris C., Suwanee, Ga
"Just finished listening to this great double cd. You guys sound great. the music is dead on and the jams superb. Keep dishing out this stuff and i will be there. Thanks." Wayne H., Broken Arrow, OK
"I'm just learning what a great band you are (XM Deep Tracks). Please come to Indianapolis. Very Soon. If not Indy then anywhere reasonably close?!"
Mick T, Indianapolis, IN
"WOW! I heard 'Me & Bird' for the first time on XM 'Deep Tracks' this morning.
Just listened to the other 2 cuts from your website.
I am a big Allman Brothers and Radiators fan and I must say that GCG is cranking right along with these fine bands and putting out some awesome music! "
Steve B., Weston, Fl.
"I heard Seeds and Stems on my Relix mix cd and it blew me away! I usually end up skipping tracks on the disc but I was hooked from start to finish and when it was over I immediately ejected the cd so I could find out who the band was. Good song with some sweet guitar work. Seeds and Stems is a real gem. Keep on kicking that stuff out guys. "
Phil, Rochester, NY
"Man I just discovered you guys and I am totally blown away! Keep rockin'" Brad D., Alabama
"Heard these guys on XM just last week. WOW!! now thats some serious playin'. Ya'll need to come to Texas and do some shows."
Magnolia, Texas
"Many thanks to GTM @ XM for turning me on to you guys. This is the kind of music that I grew up on and you guys are fantastic. Just picked up "One More Ride' and can't get enough. Gotta snag the "Live at Berkner Hall" soon. I wish you guys all the best and incredible success. Thanks for keeping the spirit alive."
"I saw you guys this summer when Jimmy Buffet sat in. You guys were awesome. The music was tight, tight, tight. I am going to try and make your show in Patchogue. Dou you play b4 then? Thanks. shakerhts1, OH
"Hey guys, I just got the CD yesterday after hearing some tracks on XM, and what a treat! I was late getting back from lunch today from cruising around listening to it. Not many bands can pull off the Dead and Allmans the way you do. Looking forward to more offerings soon!"
From Bridgehampton, New York, Great Caesar's Ghost has made a name for themselves, nationally, in a relatively short period of time. Both of their CD's, "Live at Berkner Hall with GE Smith" (2005) and "One More Ride" (2006), have recieved extensive airplay throughout the country on XM Satellite Radio for the past two years. As a result, the band has sold CD's in 33 states and in 10 different countries. In May of 2007 GCG had a track from their most recent CD, "One More Ride", featured on an episode of the NBC-TV show "My Name Is Earl".
The Allman Brothers Band website, Hiitin The Note, calls Great Caesar's Ghost"One of the hottest bands in the New York area". The Allman's website also markets and sells both Great Caesar's Ghost's discs. Great Caesar's Ghost also appeared on "The Grateful Dead Hour with David Gans".
Summer 2007:
GCG to be featured again in September issue of "the" jamband publication, RELIX Magazine.
Great Caesar's Ghost is the June "Artist of the Month" on KRFC, Radio Free Colorado
Great Caesar's Ghost's original track, "Seeds and Stems", is featured on New York City's Rock Station, Q104.3 FM
Great Caesar's Ghost original song, "Seeds and Stems", is featured on RELIXMAGAZINE's July Compilation CD.
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Great Caesar's Ghost- "ONE MORE RIDE". This double live CD shows one of the hottest bands in the New York area playing songs you know and love. Red hot versions of "Mountain Jam"and"Whipping Post" show that the band knows their Allmans, while their Dead influence shows through on covers of "China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider" and "Franklin's Tower." They also dig down for excellent versions of deep cuts by the Rolling Stones --"Can't You Hear Me Knocking" and (the original) "Wait Until Tomorrow." Good stuff!
- Hittin The Note Magazine
DISC 1
China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider Can't You Hear Me Knocking Whipping Post Mountain Jam Wait Until Tomorrow
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In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Franklin's Tower Afro Blue Back Where It All Begins Southbound
GREAT CAESAR'S GHOST: "LIVE AT BERKNER HALL WITH G.E. SMITH": G.E. Smith, the former leader of the Saturday Night Live band, joins Great Caesar's Ghost for this powerful CD, turning the band into a four-guitar monster! The band draws equally from their two biggest influences, the Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead, with great versions of "Dreams" and"Whipping Post" by the former, and "Mr. Charlie" and "Turn On Your Lovelight" by the latter. Sure to please!
- Hittin The Note Magazine
Hot 'Lanta Mr. Charlie Done Somebody Wrong Whipping Post Me and My Uncle Dreams Turn On Your Lovelight Not Fade Away
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CD REVIEW
Great Caesar's Ghost ONE MORE RIDE *****1/2 (out of six). New York, 7 man, southern/jam band with 3 guitarists and two drummers. What these musicians, all of them professionals and partially active for 20 years, make out of these songs, glows with intricate knowledge of playing and an enthusiasm today sometimes missed. Borderline pure magic. This is the Southern/Jam band CD of the year 2006, if not of the decade, this live-concert is hard to match up to.
Drummer and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, Butch Trucks, stopped by the Great Caesar's Ghost studios and rehearsal space. Butch listened to some cuts off of the new CD, "One More Ride", and liked what he heard. "You guys smoke", he said, and he encouraged band leader Larry Schmid to start writing more for the next CD. GCG is made up of some very experienced players, but everybody was incredibly jazzed about Butch being there. A really sweet and smart guy who happens to be a music legend. Thanks for stopping by, Butch!____________________________________________
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