Hi Greg The Singer here, (wait a sec, should I change that now that there are so many singers that will read this? Hummmm let's see I'm still Greg. I still sing what the hell)

So one day while I'm recovering from a torn Achilles tendon injury. My friend Melisa Mulligan sends me this Email. NBC is auditioning people for a new reality show called Clash of The Choirs. Personally I don't watch this type of T.V. I'm not so sure I think that exploiting people's ambition is a good thing. So now I have to consider whether exploiting my ambition is a good idea. What I found out is that there is more than one kind of reality T.V.

          Clash Of The Choirs was good T.V. We all talked a lot about giving good T.V. and what it means. First of all as far as my choir is concerned, We had a very interesting group experience. Some of the more religious members might say an epiphany. We had the most amazing musical director. Shelton Becton has to be one of the most interesting textured human beings I have ever met. As one of our basses Jim has said many times "Shelton walks the walk and talks the talk" Musically it's obvious, Shelton Becton is on of the most excellent musicians I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Beyond that Shelton has a charisma that goes far beyond music. Shelton took a group of people that would never under any other circumstances have been in the same room and welded us into a family. Believe me there were times when I was just pissed off and ready to bolt on the contract and say sue me. Shelton's kind words focus and discipline kept me focused on the task at hand. Shelton protected us as much as he could from one of the most brutal production schedules in T.V. history. Although I have always kept my religious beliefs private, I will always say an extra prayer because of and for Shelton Becton. If Michael Bolton was the face of our choir, Shelton Becton was the heart, though you never saw him on T.V.. Shelton made sure we gave good T.V. and not exposing T.V. Thanks Shel.

            There were a group of people that were responsible for handling us. I believe you call them casting producers. Scott was the boss along with Christina Kelly and others. My favorite was Caitlin. Caitlin reminded me of someone I would have met in a bar in New Haven. She started out being our task master and ended up also being welded into our very diverse family. I know it's her job to get along with us, and to get us to stay in line with the over all production but, Caitlin went above and beyond her duties many times and really added to our performances by fighting to get us the daily things we needed just to maintain a 14 hour work day. Caitlin If you ever find yourself in the New England again, first drinks on me. Some of the best times I had on Clash were spent with the awesome people behind the scenes. Arthur the stage manager, Rose Riggins on stage, Stev in wardrobe, and too many others to mention. I even got to meet "Blue Lou" Marini of Blues Bothers fame. He was playing in the orchestra. A lot of love went into producing this show thanks to all.

            My favorite part of Clash of The Choirs was meeting all of the great singers from all overThe country. Talk about putting your ego in your pocket. Man some of these guys could blow!!!!! To single any of them out would be a disservice to all of the others. All 100 singer regardless of background race religion military service or politics really reached out to each other. We all bonded to the point where the competition although the focus for us being there was secondary to the experience of being there. This is an open invitation to any of the 100 singers involved with Clash of The Choirs. If your ever in New Haven I'll afford you any hospitality that is within my power. Also If my band is playing anywhere, you are cordially invited to sit in and enjoy making music with us.

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The Greg Sherrod Band

Greg's Birthday Open Jam

C.J. Sparrows S.Main St Cheshire CT.

Friday Jan 11 9pm

Come on down, bring your axe and play. Let's enjoy the night together

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The Greg Sherrod Band

Session 73, 73rd and 1st NYC.

Thursday 1/17/08

Nice to be back in the big city. Should be a crazy good time. Worth the trip.

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Peace, Love and Good T.V. for everyone

Greg Sherrod

P.S. Holla Back let me know your alive